Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 1.2m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got to be straight with you—this outlook for the Sororoca region is a tough one. We're looking at a reef break that rarely breaks, so right off the bat, we're not expecting much action. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The 16-day window kicks off on Thursday, 20 August, but don't get your hopes up. The entire stretch is a write-off with poor surf conditions across the board. Starting Thursday morning, we've got a 4 ft swell from the ESE, but it's short period at 7 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 184. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 16 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. It's not surfable, and it doesn't get any better. Thursday afternoon bumps up to a 5 ft swell with more energy at 241, but still a short period and fresh cross-shore winds at 19 mph making it even messier. The pattern just repeats: Friday, Saturday, Sunday—all the way through to the end—we're looking at 3 ft to 5 ft swells, all short period, and cross-on or cross-shore winds from the SE or ESE. The energy is weak to moderate, peaking at 447 on Wednesday the 26th morning, but it's still a cross-onshore mess.
There's no standout surf here, folks. The only break on offer, Sororoca, is a reef that rarely breaks, and when it does, the conditions are just poor. For the entire 16 days, from 20 August through to 4 September, every session is labelled "poor surf conditions" with a score of zero. The swell direction is always from the E or ESE, which is nowhere near the optimum NE direction this spot loves. The periods are short, between 6 and 8 seconds, so no groundswell energy to speak of. With the wind consistently onshore or cross-shore, it's going to be choppy and lumpy. Given the significant swell and poor quality, at a reef break, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Honestly, this is a tough stretch. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The area is rarely consistent, so a blank run like this is more normal for Sororoca. It's a waiting game, and forecasts can change, but for now, I'd hang the board up.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 139 | 220 | 145 | 136 | 121 | 143 | 135 | 93 | 74 | 80 | 76 | 148 | 205 | 269 | 327 | 181 | 186 | 183 | 256 | 159 | 191 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:25AM1.51m | 9:56PM1.54m | 10:57AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:29PM1.47m | 00:46AM1.61m | 1:30PM1.59m | 1:40AM1.76m | 2:12PM1.73m | 2:20AM1.92m | 2:47PM1.87m | 2:55AM2.07m | 3:19PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM0.83m | 4:37AM0.78m | 5:07PM0.87m | 6:06AM0.74m | 6:29PM0.80m | 7:12AM0.63m | 7:26PM0.69m | 7:58AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.56m | 8:36AM0.37m | 8:44PM0.43m | 9:10AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | E 7 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 8 | 18 | 136 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 107 | 7 | 8 | 239 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 183 | 13 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | N 8 | N 8 | S 11 | SE 8 | N 11 | NE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | — | N 10 | S 18 | NNE 9 | NE 18 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | S 14 | S 13 | N 9 | — | S 12 | N 9 | — | — | N 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | S 14 | S 16 | SE 17 | NNE 16 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 139 | 220 | 145 | 202 | 121 | 143 | 135 | 93 | 74 | 80 | 76 | 148 | 205 | 269 | 327 | 181 | 186 | 183 | 256 | 159 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1011 | 2030 | 1027 | 823 | 2695 | 1011 | 826 | 2160 | 1662 | 988 | 1596 | 988 | 1574 | 1574 | 1048 | 989 | 1622 | 80 | 1574 | 1622 | 1027 |
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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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