Porridge Surf Break
Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Porridge

Issued: 5 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Porridge sea temperature is
13.2° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Porridge surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 20,383 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 7th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 7th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
!
0
!
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7
6
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
0
4
6
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
18
5
WSW
17
5.5
WSW
16
6
WSW
15
6
WSW
16
5.5
WSW
16
4
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
W
13
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
17
3.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3283
14533
15101
14603
19135
15744
7231
5078
3196
2106
1778
3460
2675
2454
2412
3207
6043
5521
2908
1783
1025
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
35
WNW
45
WNW
45
WSW
45
W
40
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
N
15
N
15
N
20
N
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:59PM1.73m
5:12AM1.74m
5:50PM1.74m
6:06AM1.76m
6:44PM1.77m
7:05AM1.81m
7:39PM1.84m
8:04AM1.90m
8:34PM1.93m
9:04AM2.01m
9:29PM2.03m
10:02AM2.12m
10:23PM2.14m
Low Tide
10:44AM0.51m
11:08PM0.64m
11:35AM0.51m
00:01AM0.61m
12:29PM0.49m
00:58AM0.55m
1:27PM0.45m
1:55AM0.46m
2:25PM0.39m
2:52AM0.34m
3:22PM0.33m
3:48AM0.22m
4:18PM0.27m
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8:26
8:26
8:26
8:27
8:27
8:29
8:29
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5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
1
3
2
6
Temp °C
10
12
14
10
10
11
10
13
11
13
13
12
12
13
13
12
11
9
11
14
14
Feels °C
3
5
5
0
0
1
6
9
7
9
10
9
8
9
8
7
7
6
7
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
18
0.2
S
18
4
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
W
13
1.2
WSW
19
3.5
WSW
17
3.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
Energy kJ
3283
26
7231
5078
3196
2106
1778
3460
2675
2454
2412
1077
6043
5521
2908
1783
1025
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
WSW
20
0.7
WSW
18
1.3
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
18
Energy kJ
7
9
38
280
880
399
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
20
0.1
S
10
0.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
31
2
290
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
11
5
WSW
17
5.5
WSW
16
6
WSW
15
6
WSW
16
5.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2
W
14
3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
2664
14533
15101
14603
19135
15744
3452
2763
1691
3207
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
2
2
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
8
6
4
4
4
Distance (km)
154
194
266
270
626
293
31
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
159
137
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Southland
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
3
2
9
9
9
6
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
8
6
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
8
7
6
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
7
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
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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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