
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. 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 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
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 cooking for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for Sororoca is a tough one. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the swell, but it rarely breaks, and looking at the entire 16-day window, there’s not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. The wind is almost always a cross or cross-on breeze, and the wave comment across every single time slot is “poor surf conditions.” That’s a hard pill to swallow.
The first recommendation comes on Monday, the 3rd of August, with a small swell at 3 ft from the east, but it’s a short-period 7-second wind swell with weak energy (97). The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about normal for the time of year, but with a 12 mph crosswind, it’s all chop and no shape. That’s a no-go.
We roll through the week with more of the same: swell heights bobble between 3 ft and 5 ft, all from the east or east-southeast, with periods stuck at 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy creeps up to 250 (Tuesday morning) but the wind is still cross-on and choppy. It’s just not clean.
Toward the end of the first week, Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, the wind is still cross-on, the swell is small and weak, and there’s even a risk of t-storms. Nothing to get excited about.
The second week doesn’t break the pattern. Monday the 10th sees a bump in energy to 379, but it’s still cross-on, and the swell is only 5 ft from the east-southeast with a short 8-second period. Tuesday the 11th has a bit more size at 5 ft and the wind switches to cross-shore, but there’s a cross-chop making it messy. The water is still warm, but the quality isn’t there.
From the 13th through the 16th, the swell direction shifts a bit more south in the mix, and the period even stretches to 9 seconds on the 16th morning, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, and the wave comment never changes from “poor.” The energy values are moderate, hitting 435 on the 14th, but without good wind, it’s just a washing machine.
For a reef break that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, this kind of blank run isn’t out of the ordinary. It’s a shame, but there’s no standout session here. The best bet would have been the 11th morning with that 5 ft swell and cross-shore wind, but the chop ruins it. Honestly, with the onshore chop and moderate swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Keep your eyes on the sky, but don’t hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 109 | 244 | 229 | 235 | 372 | 201 | 168 | 186 | 106 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 87 | 104 | 146 | 131 | 138 | 107 | 103 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.99m | 7:28AM2.02m | 7:56PM1.91m | 8:20AM1.89m | 8:52PM1.82m | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.76m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:49AM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | 1:42PM0.42m | 2:04AM0.50m | 2:34PM0.53m | 3:08AM0.57m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 5:09PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.51m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.45m | ||||||||
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NNE 11 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | NE 10 | SE 13 | E 7 | NE 10 | E 7 |
86 | 12 | 135 | 13 | 13 | 208 | 8 | 7 | 138 | 13 | 20 | 82 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 107 | 4 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | S 14 | SE 14 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 13 | NE 8 | N 7 | S 15 | SE 15 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 10 |
6 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | N 12 | N 7 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | N 9 | — | NNE 8 | E 14 | SE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | S 12 | — | — |
5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 7 | 2 | — | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ESE 8 |
3 | 109 | 244 | 229 | 235 | 372 | 201 | 168 | 186 | 106 | 83 | — | 82 | 87 | 104 | 146 | 131 | 138 | — | 103 | 196 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 2003 | 5 | 1488 | 1574 | 80 | 988 | 1574 | 1011 | 829 | 1596 | 228 | 829 | 2010 | 1981 | 828 | 1976 | 842 | 2019 | 1596 | 12 |
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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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