Porridge surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 7,944 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 16 days.
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