Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
Mate, I'm havin' a look at the charts for Sororoca, and to be real honest with you, it's a pretty bleak run for the next couple of weeks. This reef break, which is a rarely-breaking spot that can sometimes have a few crowds, just isn't getting any love from the swell gods right now. The water temp is sitting around 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least the water's warm if you want a float.
The first recommendation isn't until July 11th, and from there it's a long stretch of poor conditions. The southeast wind is just hammering us, coming in cross-onshore or cross-shore at 9 to 16 mph, making everything messy and choppy. The swell is small, only around 3 ft to 5 ft, with a short period of 6 to 7 seconds, and it's all coming from the east or east-southeast, which is not the optimum direction from the northeast that this reef needs. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate at best, ranging from 72 to 315 (brackets), so there's no grunt in the water.
You've got a solid 14-day gap here with nothing but "poor surf conditions" stamped all over it. The winds are just relentless, and the swell is weak and short-period. This isn't really a paddle-out situation; with the cross-onshore winds and small, choppy waves, it's looking more like a spot for the kite surfers to get their fix.
By July 25th, Saturday morning, there's a glimmer of hope. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the south at 9 mph, and the energy is still weak at 119 (brackets), but the comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The swell is still only 3 ft from the east-southeast with a 6-second period. It's the only spot in the whole forecast that's not a total write-off, but "ordinary" is the word. After that, it's straight back to the choppy stuff.
So, if you're desperate for a paddle, that Saturday morning on the 25th is your only real look, but keep expectations low. The rest of the run is a write-off, and honestly, for a spot that rarely breaks, this kind of blank run isn't unusual. The swell just isn't cooperating, and the wind is a nightmare. Hang tight, mate. It can't be this poor forever.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 165 | 144 | 104 | 107 | 111 | 92 | 92 | 77 | 62 | 81 | 76 | 105 | 82 | 113 | 76 | 67 | 88 | 91 | 144 | 115 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:54AM2.09m | 2:33PM2.06m | 2:50AM2.24m | 3:27PM2.15m | 3:42AM2.36m | 4:17PM2.21m | 4:30AM2.44m | 5:04PM2.23m | 5:17AM2.45m | 5:50PM2.20m | 6:03AM2.40m | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.38m | 8:17AM0.17m | 8:37PM0.28m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:28PM0.20m | 10:03AM-0.05m | 10:17PM0.15m | 10:51AM-0.07m | 11:03PM0.15m | 11:38AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.19m | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 |
 | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:20 |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 6 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 62 | 100 | 98 | 104 | 19 | 111 | 92 | 92 | 77 | 62 | 6 | 76 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 74 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | SE 14 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 61 | 53 | 37 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | N 12 | NE 12 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 94 | 165 | 144 | — | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | — | 105 | 82 | 113 | 76 | 67 | 88 | 91 | 144 | 115 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1574 | 1011 | 828 | 1574 | 991 | 564 | 2190 | 228 | 80 | 1976 | 1488 | 1622 | 1662 | 24 | 1574 | 1574 | 0 | 1112 | 1596 | 80 | 988 |
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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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