Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, taking a look at the surf for Sororoca over the next couple of weeks. Man, I gotta be honest, it's a rough patch. The forecast is pretty grim for a solid week and a half, with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is coming from the east and east-southeast, but the wind is just never on our side. It's a long wait for a window that might just crack open at the very end.
Right now, through the middle of July and into the last week, the conditions are just poor. The swell is there, but it's ruined by cross-shore and cross-onshore winds that are making a chopped-up mess of everything. The water temp is sitting at 80.8°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting frustrated.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Thursday, July 23rd. The morning session is the only thing that gets a score of 1 out of 10, which is better than a zero. We've got a 4.3ft swell from the east, with a gentle cross-shore breeze. The wave energy is weak (242), and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it's not going to be anything special, but it's the only time the wind isn't completely ruining the shape. After that, it's back to the same old story of cross-shore chop and poor surf right through to the end of July.
Now, we get into the first week of August, and the models are hinting at something bigger. On August 1st, we see the swell starting to build. By Saturday afternoon, we're looking at 5.9ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds and moderate wave energy (505). But the wind is cross-onshore, so it's still going to be a bit of a fight. The standout potential is on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning has a 6.6ft swell from the ESE with a longer period of 10 seconds and strong wave energy (796). The afternoon pushes that swell to 5.6ft but with very strong energy (853) and a period of 10 seconds. The wind is cross-shore, but it's a fresh breeze at 19 mph, which will be lumpy. This is the only time in the 16 days that looks like it could have some real power, but it's a long way out, so don't count on it. For the experts out there, this could be your chance, but be wary of the lumpy conditions.
Honestly, for the next 10 days, the setup is so wind-affected and choppy that it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The beach and reef setup just isn't cooperating with us.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 340 | 547 | 454 | 327 | 277 | 270 | 259 | 301 | 615 | 422 | 385 | 581 | 234 | 230 | 512 | 234 | 191 | 97 | 160 | 185 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:18PM2.04m | 7:34AM2.12m | 8:03PM1.92m | 8:22AM1.94m | 8:52PM1.80m | 9:16AM1.76m | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.21m | 1:19AM0.38m | 1:52PM0.36m | 2:08AM0.51m | 2:39PM0.52m | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.72m | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 270 | 3 | 8 | 316 | 7 | 7 | 264 | 234 | 191 | 97 | 160 | 185 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 64 | 6 | 44 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 340 | 547 | 454 | 327 | 277 | 270 | 259 | 301 | 615 | 422 | 385 | 581 | 234 | 230 | 512 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1112 | 1574 | 988 | 988 | 1574 | 127 | 988 | 1596 | 11 | 1680 | 2003 | 0 | 4 | 1998 | 5 | 5 | 1662 | 5 |
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