Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 310 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 Sunday (Aug 30) 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 0.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 30th 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 get into it for this stretch.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. There’s no standout day, no magic window, nothing that’ll get a local frothing. We’re looking at a solid two weeks of poor conditions ahead.
The only spot in the mix is Sororoca, a reef break that rarely breaks. It’s exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction from the NE is not what we’re getting. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about 1° warmer than the average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The whole forecast is a mess of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the SSE and ESE, blowing at 12 to 19 mph, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. Swell heights sit between 3 ft and 5 ft, but the period is short, only 7 to 8 seconds, so there’s no punch or shape to it. The combined energy stays in the moderate range, between 100 and 296, but it’s all windswell junk.
Monday the 24th kicks off with a 5 ft to 5 ft ESE swell, but the 19 mph crosswind trashes any chance of a clean wave. It’s the same story all week: Tuesday the 25th, Wednesday the 26th, Thursday the 27th – all cross-on, all choppy. By Friday the 28th, we’ve got rain showers adding to the misery.
The second week doesn’t offer any hope. From Saturday the 30th of August right through to Tuesday the 8th of September, it’s a rinse and repeat of cross-onshore winds, short-period ESE swell, and poor surf quality. The swell drops to 3 ft by the 7th and 8th, with energy dropping to 100, basically flat and weak.
Honestly, this setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The wind is consistent and strong, but for us, it’s just blown-out chop. There are no good options here. Sometimes it goes like this – the area can have these blank runs. Don’t lose hope, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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178 | 252 | 253 | 226 | 220 | 193 | 159 | 191 | 164 | 156 | 156 | 160 | 156 | 152 | 155 | 199 | 242 | 210 | 200 | 206 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.73m | 2:20AM1.92m | 2:47PM1.87m | 2:55AM2.07m | 3:19PM2.00m | 3:27AM2.20m | 3:50PM2.11m | 3:59AM2.30m | 4:21PM2.19m | 4:31AM2.35m | 4:52PM2.22m | 5:05AM2.34m | 5:25PM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.56m | 8:36AM0.37m | 8:44PM0.43m | 9:10AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.33m | 9:42AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.24m | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:21PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.17m | 11:17AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.18m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 57 | 54 | 95 | 85 | 83 | 72 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 42 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | N 18 | NE 18 | NNE 16 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | N 10 |
2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 26 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | S 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
178 | 252 | 253 | 226 | 220 | 193 | 159 | 191 | 164 | 156 | 156 | 160 | 156 | 152 | 155 | 199 | 242 | 210 | 200 | 206 | 217 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 833 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 988 | 997 | 1596 | 1574 | 212 | 1574 | 1027 | 1680 | 1596 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2023 | 829 | 2006 | 2010 |
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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.
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.











