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Porridge Surf Forecast
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Porridge surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 26 Mar 2025 NZDT
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 Wednesday (Mar 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 26th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 909 | 1365 | 4511 | 3590 | 2589 | 2091 | 1756 | 2049 | 1633 | 1177 | 905 | 984 | 1488 | 2688 | 2948 | 2017 | 1571 | 1500 | 1915 | 2064 | 3512 | 2383 | 1630 | 967 | 869 | 3387 | 2731 | 3867 | 2402 | 1180 | 826 | 865 | 730 | 817 | 2455 | 5531 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:22AM 1.89 | 10:58PM 1.97 | 11:11AM 2.07 | 11:43PM 2.12 | 11:58AM 2.24 | 12:27AM 2.24 | 12:44PM 2.36 | 1:11AM 2.33 | 1:30PM 2.43 | 1:55AM 2.35 | 2:18PM 2.42 | 2:40AM 2.32 | 3:08PM 2.34 | 3:28AM 2.24 | 4:01PM 2.21 | 4:20AM 2.11 | 5:00PM 2.05 | 5:19AM 1.97 | 6:08PM 1.89 | 6:29AM 1.85 | 7:25PM 1.79 | 7:48AM 1.78 | 8:43PM 1.77 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:44PM 0.30 | 5:07AM 0.36 | 5:32PM 0.11 | 5:52AM 0.18 | 6:17PM -0.03 | 6:36AM 0.03 | 7:02PM -0.12 | 7:21AM -0.07 | 7:47PM -0.12 | 8:07AM -0.10 | 8:33PM -0.05 | 8:54AM -0.06 | 9:22PM 0.09 | 9:45AM 0.04 | 10:14PM 0.26 | 10:42AM 0.19 | 11:13PM 0.44 | 11:46AM 0.35 | 12:21AM 0.59 | 1:00PM 0.46 | 1:39AM 0.66 | 2:18PM 0.50 | 2:54AM 0.65 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 15 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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