
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve looked over the long-range forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days. The first thing I’ve got to tell you is that this stretch is, to be honest, a real struggle for us. There’s basically no surf on offer that’s any good. From the very start of the period, Friday, July 31st, right through to the end of the window on Saturday, August 15th, the numbers are all in the red – every session is flagged as poor surf conditions.
It’s a rare-breaking reef setup exposed to the swell, but the wind is always cross or cross-onshore, never a clean offshore direction. The optimum swell for this place is from the NE, and we’re stuck with E and SE swell the whole time. That means the swell is coming from the wrong angle for the spot to handle it properly.
Let’s look at the cleaner day you might think about. The morning of Monday, August 3rd has a gentle sea breeze (9 mph) from the SE, so the surface is just slight cross-chop rather than full-on bumpy. Swell is a waist-high 4 ft from the east at 8 seconds – that’s a short-period, weak energy swell with only a combined wave energy of 149. But even with the cleaner surface, the cross-off wind isn’t true offshore, and the quality is still rated as poor.
The following Tuesday morning, August 4th, you get a slight bump in size to 4 ft from the east, again 8 second period, with a combined energy up to 230. But the wind is already cross-onshore and the notes say "choppy" and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. Not worth the paddle.
Later in the window, around August 13th and 14th, the swell is still only around 3 ft to 4 ft from the ESE with a short 6 second period. The wind is cross-shore from the SE at 12 to 15 mph, so it’s fresh and messy with a cross-chop. The energy is weak, between 82 and 129. There’s nothing here to get excited about.
Look, this break rarely breaks as it is, and this forecast is a long, dry run. There’s not a single standout – no clean swell, no glassy morning, no offshore flow. For a paddling surfer, it’s a write-off. If you’re into kite-surfing, those consistent cross-shore SE winds and the moderate energy could be more interesting, but for a wave rider, just sit this one out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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51 | 46 | 51 | 166 | 280 | 322 | 301 | 218 | 121 | 207 | 138 | 173 | 172 | 217 | 305 | 504 | 284 | 253 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:00AM2.24m | 5:23PM2.08m | 5:33AM2.24m | 5:56PM2.08m | 6:07AM2.21m | 6:31PM2.05m | 6:45AM2.13m | 7:10PM1.99m | 7:28AM2.02m | 7:56PM1.91m | 8:20AM1.89m | 8:52PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:49PM0.30m | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:22PM0.25m | 00:32AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | 1:42PM0.42m | 2:04AM0.50m | 2:34PM0.53m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 186 | 121 | 6 | 108 | 138 | 173 | 172 | 217 | 13 | 298 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | — | S 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 14 | NNE 9 | N 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | N 13 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | — | N 10 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
51 | 46 | 51 | 166 | 280 | 322 | 301 | 218 | 121 | 207 | — | — | — | — | 305 | 504 | 284 | 253 | 217 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 335 | 356 | 2003 | 12 | 1574 | 1649 | 988 | 988 | 1574 | 6 | 335 | 1574 | 4 | 1011 | 1574 | 5 | 988 | 1976 | 25 |
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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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