Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porridge sea temperature is
11.5°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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,905 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 4th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 9th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 8th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
12
3
WSW
11
3
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
18
3.5
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3243
2147
3113
5127
4054
2334
1682
1342
1012
1382
1848
2274
1397
1327
1671
1344
911
1223
950
3291
5478
Wind (km/h)
25
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
NNE
5
NW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
S
10
NNE
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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on
off
glassy
cross-on
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off
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off
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:33AM2.00m
4:53PM1.94m
5:39AM1.90m
6:01PM1.86m
6:55AM1.83m
7:19PM1.83m
8:14AM1.83m
8:36PM1.87m
9:24AM1.89m
9:43PM1.96m
10:22AM1.98m
10:39PM2.06m
11:11AM2.07m
11:27PM2.14m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.47m
11:18PM0.37m
11:53AM0.57m
00:31AM0.44m
1:11PM0.61m
1:51AM0.43m
2:28PM0.57m
3:04AM0.36m
3:35PM0.47m
4:05AM0.26m
4:31PM0.34m
4:57AM0.16m
5:19PM0.23m
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Temp °C
12
11
10
9
9
8
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10
9
13
13
10
15
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17
12
9
11
10
Feels °C
7
4
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5
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11
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12
12
14
15
11
5
7
7
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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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