Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porridge sea temperature is
11.6°C
1.2° 

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


Porridge surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 38,419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s 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 (Sep 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 11th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 11th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 17th Sep)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, moderate winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WSW
18
5.5
WSW
16
6
WSW
15
6
WSW
16
5.5
WSW
16
5.5
WSW
16
5
WSW
16
4
WSW
15
4
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
3
W
11
3
W
11
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
13
4
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13361
15613
16745
18963
16601
14524
13377
8222
6064
4783
3240
2870
2171
787
2344
2157
4036
4915
6256
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
45
W
45
WSW
45
WSW
30
W
35
W
45
W
30
W
25
W
20
WNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
30
N
20
WSW
20
NW
25
W
30
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:31PM2.27m
11:59AM2.23m
00:14AM2.30m
12:39PM2.23m
00:56AM2.27m
1:18PM2.19m
1:36AM2.20m
1:55PM2.11m
2:17AM2.09m
2:34PM2.01m
2:58AM1.96m
3:14PM1.89m
Low Tide
5:48AM-0.03m
6:06PM0.07m
6:30AM-0.02m
6:47PM0.06m
7:10AM0.04m
7:28PM0.11m
7:49AM0.15m
8:08PM0.20m
8:29AM0.30m
8:48PM0.32m
9:10AM0.47m
9:32PM0.47m
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6:58
6:56
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6:30
6:31
6:34
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6:36
6:37
 mm
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4
2
8
1
1
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5
3
1
Temp °C
10
10
9
8
8
9
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15
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10
8
8
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Feels °C
2
1
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-3
0
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8
11
8
6
8
4
2
0
1
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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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