Sororoca Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.27° S 35.04° W

Sororoca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sororoca sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.3° 

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


Sororoca surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:

The surf forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what the next couple of weeks are looking like.

Honestly, this is a tough period. The forecast is showing a long run of poor surf conditions with no real standouts to get excited about. We’re looking at a gap that stretches from now all the way through to the end of July, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of anything turning on doesn’t appear until the start of August, and even then, it’s not looking like a classic.

The only spot on the radar is Sororoca, a reef break that rarely breaks. It’s a tricky one. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a long wait. From Monday, July 20th, right through to the end of the month, it’s a write-off. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, sometimes up to 19 mph, and the swell is small and weak. The combined energy readings are all in the low double or triple digits, the highest being 432 (moderate energy) on the afternoon of the 21st, but with that cross-shore wind and short period of 8 seconds, it’s just messy. It’s not shaping up for a proper paddle session.

The morning of Saturday, July 26th, is the first time we see a glimmer, with a "marginal" tag. Swell is 5 ft from the ESE with a short 7-second period, light cross-shore breeze, but it’s a fleeting moment. The energy is only 326 (moderate), and it’s still not clean enough to recommend.

Things start to look a little more interesting around the start of August. On Saturday, August 1st, the morning shows 5 ft ESE swell with a 7-second period and a gentle cross-shore breeze. The energy jumps to 211 (moderate). The afternoon sees a bit more size at 5 ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s a mixed bag.

Sunday, August 2nd, holds similar size (5 ft) but with that same cross-onshore breeze and energy readings around 286 (moderate). The period is still short at 7-8 seconds, meaning the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. This is not a setup for a beginner with swell over 5 ft, and it’s definitely not the quality you’d want to travel for.

Given the persistent poor conditions, the cross-shore winds, and the short-period swell, this setup looks more appealing for the kite surfers than for those of us on a paddle board. The waves are there, but they’re not going to be clean or well-shaped for a surfboard.

Hang in there, and keep an eye on the forecasts. It tends not to stay this poor for too long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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422
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234
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249
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91
71
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:52PM1.80m
9:16AM1.76m
9:48PM1.70m
10:20AM1.62m
10:54PM1.63m
11:36AM1.55m
00:05AM1.63m
12:49PM1.56m
1:08AM1.69m
1:47PM1.63m
1:59AM1.78m
2:32PM1.73m
2:41AM1.89m
Low Tide
2:39PM0.52m
3:03AM0.62m
3:33PM0.65m
4:08AM0.70m
4:36PM0.74m
5:21AM0.72m
5:46PM0.76m
6:32AM0.67m
6:51PM0.72m
7:30AM0.58m
7:44PM0.64m
8:17AM0.48m
8:28PM0.55m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Sororoca Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sororoca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sororoca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sororoca 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 (Sororoca) 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 Sororoca 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.

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