Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porridge sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.8° 

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


Porridge surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 17,945 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 29th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 29th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
2.5
W
14
3
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
4
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
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13
2.3
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13
1.9
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12
1.8
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10
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11
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13
3.5
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16
3.5
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16
6.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
585
1082
3066
4270
7856
6437
4555
2885
2117
1760
1033
623
850
1409
2521
3078
3170
6910
6070
14858
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
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N
10
NNW
10
WNW
30
SW
10
WNW
15
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15
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10
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High Tide
7:28PM1.69m
8:08AM1.67m
8:28PM1.69m
9:09AM1.69m
9:23PM1.73m
10:01AM1.75m
10:12PM1.79m
10:46AM1.82m
10:55PM1.87m
11:27AM1.89m
11:35PM1.94m
12:04PM1.95m
00:12AM1.99m
Low Tide
1:54AM0.64m
2:22PM0.73m
2:53AM0.63m
3:19PM0.71m
3:46AM0.58m
4:09PM0.66m
4:32AM0.50m
4:53PM0.59m
5:14AM0.42m
5:33PM0.51m
5:53AM0.34m
6:10PM0.44m
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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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