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Porridge Surf Forecast
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Porridge surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 02 Feb 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 Sunday (Feb 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 Sunday (Feb 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Feb) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 9th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 12 days.
Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thu 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 642 | 723 | 1623 | 1528 | 1415 | 1665 | 2219 | 3246 | 2661 | 1469 | 679 | 333 | 1293 | 575 | 1008 | 2038 | 2297 | 1699 | 908 | 669 | 798 | 2222 | 4486 | 4318 | 3242 | 2509 | 2017 | 1316 | 753 | 582 | 310 | 120 | 822 | 1112 | 2734 | 2704 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | on | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:30AM 2.18 | 3:45PM 2.23 | 4:15AM 2.13 | 4:35PM 2.15 | 5:04AM 2.05 | 5:30PM 2.04 | 5:59AM 1.96 | 6:32PM 1.93 | 7:01AM 1.87 | 7:45PM 1.85 | 8:13AM 1.83 | 9:03PM 1.83 | 9:27AM 1.84 | 10:16PM 1.87 | 10:34AM 1.91 | 11:17PM 1.94 | 11:31AM 1.99 | 12:08AM 2.01 | 12:19PM 2.07 | 12:51AM 2.06 | 1:01PM 2.12 | 1:30AM 2.09 | 1:39PM 2.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:38AM 0.14 | 10:04PM 0.05 | 10:25AM 0.18 | 10:53PM 0.16 | 11:18AM 0.26 | 11:48PM 0.31 | 12:17PM 0.36 | 12:51AM 0.46 | 1:26PM 0.43 | 2:03AM 0.56 | 2:41PM 0.46 | 3:18AM 0.59 | 3:54PM 0.43 | 4:27AM 0.56 | 4:57PM 0.35 | 5:24AM 0.48 | 5:51PM 0.27 | 6:13AM 0.40 | 6:37PM 0.19 | 6:56AM 0.32 | 7:18PM 0.14 | 7:34AM 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thu 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:06 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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