Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: for the next 16 days, the outlook for Sororoca is a tough pill to swallow. We've got a rare reef break that, according to the pattern, is almost never breaking, and unfortunately, the conditions are just not lining up for us at all. The entire forecast period is one long stretch of poor surf conditions with no standout days.
Right from the get-go, Tuesday the 11th of August kicks things off with a messy, lumpy cross-chop. We're looking at a 4 ft swell from the SE with a short period of 7 seconds, and a moderate onshore breeze at 15 mph. The wave energy is moderate at best, but with that wind and short period, it's all just crumbly and un-rideable. This pattern doesn't let up through the rest of the first week or into the second. Every morning and afternoon is plagued by cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, with the swell staying small (2 ft to 4 ft), mostly from the ESE or E, and consistently short period under 8 seconds.
There is a brief change around Sunday the 16th of August, where the period bumps up to 12 seconds, but it's still a cross-shore wind and the energy is still just moderate. The real heartbreaker is Monday the 17th of August into the following week, where the swell picks up to 5 ft or so. While that's more size, the winds are cross-onshore and becoming choppy, and the period drops back down to 7-8 seconds. The wave energy peaks on the 24th and 25th of August, but it's all for nothing because the conditions are just plain poor.
Honestly, mate, with the consistent onshore flow and a reef break that rarely breaks to begin with, this setup looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than for a paddle surfer. The water temperature anomaly is pretty average for this time of year, so at least the water won't surprise you, but the surf sure will disappoint. A blank run like this is more normal for an inconsistent spot like this. Sometimes you just have to wait for a change in the forecast.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 157 | 121 | 163 | 203 | 148 | 172 | 301 | 134 | 165 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 131 | 117 | 444 | 147 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | 3:30AM2.41m | 4:02PM2.26m | 4:14AM2.49m | 4:43PM2.29m | 4:56AM2.50m | 5:22PM2.28m | 5:36AM2.42m | 6:00PM2.21m | 6:15AM2.28m | 6:37PM2.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.19m | 9:50AM-0.05m | 10:01PM0.11m | 10:32AM-0.07m | 10:42PM0.09m | 11:12AM-0.03m | 11:22PM0.12m | 11:50AM0.07m | 00:01AM0.20m | 12:27PM0.21m | 00:41AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 86 | 109 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 172 | 9 | 8 | 46 | 34 | 36 | 25 | 48 | 49 | 131 | 117 | 16 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | N 11 | S 18 | SSE 16 | NNE 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 14 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | — | N 8 | SE 17 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 15 | SE 16 | NNE 9 | S 18 | SE 17 | NNE 9 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 157 | 121 | 163 | 203 | 148 | 172 | 301 | 134 | 165 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 49 | 50 | 46 | 44 | 47 | 444 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 1662 | 1662 | 1622 | 1622 | 1649 | 1488 | 988 | 1574 | 80 | 781 | 1596 | 5 | 829 | 1596 | 991 | 829 | 2043 | 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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