Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porridge sea temperature is
11.4°C
1.0° 

Porridge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Porridge surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,956 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porridge this week:

The surf forecast for Porridge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 18th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
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5
4
4
4
2
0
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3
0
4
7
5
7
3
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
2.1
W
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
13
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5044
3240
2749
1883
1514
715
800
1622
3465
3128
4700
5392
4545
5497
7114
7497
5902
4644
4369
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
N
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
25
NNW
30
WNW
40
W
40
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:36AM2.20m
1:55PM2.11m
2:17AM2.09m
2:34PM2.01m
2:58AM1.96m
3:14PM1.89m
3:43AM1.82m
3:59PM1.77m
4:36AM1.70m
4:53PM1.66m
5:40AM1.60m
6:01PM1.59m
Low Tide
7:49AM0.15m
8:08PM0.20m
8:29AM0.30m
8:48PM0.32m
9:10AM0.47m
9:32PM0.47m
9:55AM0.63m
10:22PM0.60m
10:49AM0.76m
11:22PM0.71m
11:57AM0.84m
00:36AM0.76m
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6:54
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6:35
6:36
6:37
6:38
6:39
6:40
 mm
14
3
1
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9
16
1
Temp °C
10
13
15
12
16
16
13
9
9
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Feels °C
4
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12
9
5
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4
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Information about the Porridge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Porridge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porridge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porridge surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Porridge) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Porridge may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Southland? If you are looking for accommodation near Porridge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Southland, consider staying in Tuatapere which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Southland where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Okaka Hut which is 39 km (24 miles) away and Invercargill, 49 km (30 miles) away.

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