
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 276 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 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 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 | 6PM (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 be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but for the first ten days, it’s all noise and no signal. The wind is a constant cross-onshore mess, and the wave energy is weak to moderate at best. You’ll see a lot of choppy, poor surf conditions. The only spot in the mix is Sororoca, and even then, it’s a rare-breaks reef that needs everything to line up perfectly. Let’s break it down.
The water at Sororoca is sitting at 81°, which is a full 2° warmer than average for this time of year – a noticeable little pocket of warmth.
From Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 21st, it’s a write-off. The swell bumps along between 3 ft and 5 ft from the east, but it’s short-period stuff (6 to 8 seconds) with weak combined energy values mostly under 200 – that’s weak to low-moderate energy. The wind is a stubborn easterly to south-easterly breeze at 12 to 19 mph, keeping things cross-onshore and choppy. Sororoca rarely breaks anyway, so this stretch is a total blank.
Tuesday the 22nd shows a little pulse in the morning – 4 ft from the ESE with the combined energy climbing to 297, which is solidly moderate. But the cross-onshore wind is still there, and the period is short at 7 seconds. It’s still poor surf.
The one real standout in this whole outlook lands on Wednesday the 23rd. For the first time, we get a clean offshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the east with a 7-second period – nothing massive, but clean conditions make all the difference. The combined energy is 138 – still moderate – but with the wind finally playing ball, Sororoca could offer a few fun ones. That said, this break rarely breaks, so it’s a gamble.
After that, it’s back to the cross-onshore slog through to the end of the period. Thursday the 24th afternoon does show a long-period pulse of 12 seconds from the ESE, but only 2 ft and cross-onshore winds ruin it. Friday the 25th afternoon has a bump in energy to 305 from a 4 ft, 11-second ESE swell, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind – lumpy and rough, more of a kite day than a surf day.
Honestly, if you’re not prepared to sit and wait for a rare clean window, there’s nothing here worth paddling out for. The forecast can always change, but as it stands, this is a quiet run.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
150 | 183 | 178 | 159 | 163 | 83 | 88 | 149 | 143 | 79 | 134 | 89 | 78 | 66 | 75 | 123 | 104 | 78 | 122 | 112 | 112 | |
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-on | cross-on | 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 | 10:41AM0.02m | 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 | ||||||||
5:15 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 12 | N 15 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 8 | NNE 12 | N 10 | NNE 11 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | S 17 | S 16 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | NE 12 | N 12 | N 15 | NE 11 | N 13 | NE 10 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | N 10 | E 11 | E 11 | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 15 |
18 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
150 | 183 | 178 | 159 | 163 | 83 | 88 | 149 | 143 | 79 | 134 | 89 | 78 | 66 | 75 | 123 | 104 | 78 | 122 | 112 | 112 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 823 | 1596 | 1027 | 833 | 1662 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 356 | 839 | 1998 | 1027 | 1662 | 1662 | 1622 | 1574 | 1596 | 1596 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Sororoca is 16 km (10 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










