
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. For the entire 16-day window, there’s no real green light for a proper surf session. The forecast is filled with ‘poor surf conditions’ across the board, and the lone break on the list, Sororoca, is a tricky spot to begin with. It’s a reef break that rarely breaks, so this run of flat, messy, and choppy conditions is pretty much par for the course around here. Honestly, it’s a bit of a bummer.
Starting from Monday the 10th of August, we’ve got a small east swell rolling in at about 3 ft, but it’s coming from the SE at 12 mph, putting it cross-on. The period is short, only 7 seconds, which means weak, bumpy waves. The combined energy is only 109 (moderate energy), so not much push behind it. That pattern doesn’t change much through the week. The swell tries to pick up a little on Tuesday the 11th, hitting 4 ft in the morning, but the wind swings harder from the SSE at 16 mph, making it cross-shore and lumpy. By Wednesday the 12th, we’re looking at 5 ft swell, but it’s still cross-shore with a fresh breeze at 19 mph, and the energy is climbing to 216 (moderate wave energy). Still, with that short period and cross wind, it’s a no-go.
We get a small drop in size towards the end of the week – Friday the 14th has 3 ft swell with a 6-second period, which is just a messy, weak chop. The combined energy is down to 118 (moderate energy). Saturday the 15th sees a tiny 2 ft swell from the east, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a bit better, but the energy is still meager at 93 (weak energy). Sunday the 16th has a 2 ft swell and a 12-second period, which is a longer period groundswell, suggesting some better shaped waves, but the cross-on wind from the ESE at 12 mph will keep it choppy and messy. The energy is still only 186 (moderate energy).
Looking into the second week, things get a little more interesting in terms of size, but the quality doesn't improve. Monday the 17th has a 5 ft east swell with a 7-second period and cross-shore winds at 16 mph. The energy is up to 238 (moderate wave energy). Thursday the 20th gets similar, with 5 ft swell and energy at 234. But again, the wind is cross or cross-on, and the period is short. There’s a window from Saturday the 22nd into Sunday the 23rd where the wind finally turns onshore from the ENE and then east, which is at least a clean offshore direction for this spot. We see 4 ft swell with a 7-second period. The wind is light, as low as 6 mph on Sunday morning, which is a major positive. The combined energy is around 146 (moderate wave energy). This is the best we’ll see, but honestly, it’s still a short-period, onshore swell at a reef that rarely breaks. It’s not a day to get excited about.
The bottom line is, there’s nothing here that’s worth paddling out for. The only break on offer, Sororoca, is inconsistent, and the conditions are just plain poor. The wind is always wrong, the swell is either too small, too short period, or both. Early on, with the stronger cross-shore winds and moderate swell, it might be worth noting that the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. But for us surfers, it’s a two-week wait for a clean day that just isn’t coming.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
157 | 103 | 100 | 89 | 147 | 188 | 197 | 203 | 203 | 331 | 172 | 181 | 242 | 75 | 62 | 186 | 47 | 35 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:49AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | 3:30AM2.41m | 4:02PM2.26m | 4:14AM2.49m | 4:43PM2.29m | 4:56AM2.50m | 5:22PM2.28m | 5:36AM2.42m | 6:00PM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.31m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.19m | 9:50AM-0.05m | 10:01PM0.11m | 10:32AM-0.07m | 10:42PM0.09m | 11:12AM-0.03m | 11:22PM0.12m | 11:50AM0.07m | 00:01AM0.20m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 |
103 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 172 | 9 | 8 | 137 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 47 | 35 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 13 | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 11 | N 11 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | NNE 10 | SE 17 | SE 16 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | ESE 13 | NNE 10 |
4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 8 | 35 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 19 | SE 12 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | — | N 8 | S 16 | — | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NNE 10 | SE 16 | NNE 9 | S 18 |
— | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 |
157 | 103 | 100 | 89 | 147 | 188 | 197 | 203 | 203 | 331 | 172 | 181 | 242 | 75 | 62 | 186 | 28 | 33 | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 988 | 1976 | 1976 | 1662 | 1662 | 12 | 1662 | 1656 | 1574 | 989 | 1574 | 988 | 763 | 1596 | 11 | 829 | 1596 | 1596 |
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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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