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Porridge surf Forecast / Southland / New Zealand
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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 7628 | 6019 | 4749 | 3313 | 2052 | 1431 | 1083 | 1407 | 1597 | 1672 | 1422 | 1400 | 1467 | 2198 | 1607 | 3513 | 2244 | 2394 | 2931 | 3093 | 2541 | 2114 | 1862 | 1521 | 1307 | 1585 | 2905 | 2264 | 2202 | 4834 | 4077 | 2982 | 2322 | 2551 | 2436 | 1811 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:41AM 1.96 | 2:09PM 1.96 | 2:21AM 1.91 | 2:53PM 1.89 | 3:06AM 1.84 | 3:45PM 1.83 | 3:59AM 1.79 | 4:46PM 1.78 | 5:04AM 1.76 | 5:55PM 1.77 | 6:14AM 1.78 | 7:05PM 1.82 | 7:24AM 1.87 | 8:08PM 1.91 | 8:27AM 1.99 | 9:05PM 2.02 | 9:25AM 2.12 | 9:56PM 2.13 | 10:18AM 2.23 | 10:45PM 2.22 | 11:09AM 2.30 | 11:31PM 2.27 | 11:59AM 2.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:39PM 0.43 | 7:57AM 0.36 | 8:19PM 0.50 | 8:39AM 0.42 | 9:03PM 0.58 | 9:27AM 0.47 | 9:56PM 0.64 | 10:25AM 0.50 | 10:59PM 0.66 | 11:33AM 0.50 | 12:10AM 0.64 | 12:45PM 0.44 | 1:19AM 0.55 | 1:51PM 0.33 | 2:21AM 0.42 | 2:51PM 0.21 | 3:17AM 0.27 | 3:45PM 0.10 | 4:09AM 0.13 | 4:35PM 0.04 | 4:58AM 0.02 | 5:24PM 0.02 | 5:46AM -0.03 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 |
| Sunset | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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