Porridge surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 20,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with W 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 (Aug 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 1.8m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 16 days.
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