Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. We've got one spot to look at, and I'll be straight with you—it's a tough run.
Right off the bat, from September 12th all the way through the end of the month, it's a real struggle. The wave energy is there, bouncing between moderate and strong with readings of 110 to 220 on the energy scale, but the quality is just not there. The swell is coming from the east, with heights between 3ft and 4ft, but the period is short—mostly 6 to 8 seconds—so it's weak, windswell stuff. The real killer is the wind. It's locked in from the east-southeast or southeast, blowing 12 to 19 mph, and it's cross-onshore every single day. That means choppy, lumpy, blown-out conditions. The wave comment in the data calls it "poor surf conditions" across the board, and I'm not one to argue with that. For a reef break like Sororoca, which rarely breaks as it is, this persistent onshore wind is a nightmare. The water is sitting at 81°F, which is a full 2° warmer than average for this time of year—so the water feels good, but the waves don't.
There's no standout window here. The closest thing to a slight improvement comes on September 23rd, when the wind drops to a gentler 9 mph, but it's still cross-onshore and the swell is a tiny 3ft to 4ft. The period does bump up to 8 seconds, but with the energy climbing to 206, it's still just moderate, messy surf. Then on September 24th, the period jumps to 11-12 seconds, which is a longer period groundswell, and the swell drops to 2ft. That longer period could offer some cleaner lines, but with the swell that small and the wind still cross-onshore, it's a tease. For a reef, that longer period might mean a bit more shape, but the size is tiny.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day run, there isn't a single day I'd recommend paddling out. The combination of short-period, onshore-chop and consistent cross-onshore winds means this is a blank run. Sororoca rarely breaks as it is, so a stretch like this is more normal for the area. If you're kitesurfing, the consistent cross-onshore wind and moderate swell might be worth a look, but for a paddle surfer, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 183 | 178 | 191 | 163 | 103 | 108 | 149 | 94 | 71 | 100 | 76 | 80 | 71 | 92 | 126 | 112 | 98 | 130 | 116 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:51PM2.30m | 5:06AM2.35m | 5:24PM2.23m | 5:41AM2.20m | 5:57PM2.11m | 6:17AM2.01m | 6:31PM1.96m | 6:54AM1.82m | 7:08PM1.80m | 7:38AM1.62m | 7:54PM1.64m | 8:38AM1.46m | 9:03PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:53PM0.09m | 11:14AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.16m | 11:47AM0.24m | 00:04AM0.27m | 12:20PM0.40m | 00:42AM0.41m | 12:55PM0.56m | 1:25AM0.56m | 1:38PM0.72m | 2:23AM0.71m | 2:43PM0.86m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 6 | 25 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NNE 8 | — | NE 12 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | NE 12 | N 12 | N 15 | NE 11 | N 13 | NE 10 | SE 13 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | N 13 | S 14 | N 10 | N 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 183 | 178 | 191 | 163 | 103 | 108 | 149 | 94 | 71 | 100 | 76 | 80 | 71 | 92 | 126 | 112 | 98 | 130 | 116 | 123 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1596 | 1488 | 829 | 1662 | 1662 | 1574 | 1574 | 1027 | 1574 | 1574 | 356 | 839 | 1662 | 1662 | 1637 | 1637 | 1637 | 1622 | 1574 | 1574 |
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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).
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