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Porridge surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 29 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Porridge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porridge sea temperature is
14.9° C
 (Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porridge this week:

The surf forecast for Porridge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 31st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 31st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 31st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
4
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)101011111111111111111111111110101110121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1690155516241121134813251720225216749917445713027241067136010616078618441226
Wind
(km/h)
35
WSW
40
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
30
SW
15
WNW
15
WNW
30
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
0
SE
15
N
20
SW
45
SW
40
SW
30
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
N
15
SW
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crossoffglassoffoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15PM
1.95
10:34AM
1.99
11:18PM
2.05
11:34AM
2.11
12:14AM
2.15
12:27PM
2.21
1:03AM
2.21
1:16PM
2.28
1:49AM
2.23
2:01PM
2.30
2:32AM
2.21
2:44PM
2.26
3:13AM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:55PM
0.36
4:28AM
0.47
4:59PM
0.24
5:28AM
0.37
5:56PM
0.11
6:21AM
0.26
6:48PM
0.01
7:09AM
0.18
7:35PM
-0.04
7:55AM
0.13
8:20PM
-0.04
8:38AM
0.13
9:02PM
0.02
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:35--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:43--6:45--
Sunset-9:27--9:25--9:23--9:22--9:22--9:21--9:19-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------1--2054------
Temp. °C151413131313161714151917141212141615171815
Feels °C (?)967868101110131915123481011151514
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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 12 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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