
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. 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 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you on this one. I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks and, honestly, it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with no real surf on offer. The only spot with any data at all is Sororoca, a reef break that rarely breaks, and even when it tries, the conditions are just not cooperating.
The first good surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until the start of the period, which is July 27, and it’s a struggle from the get-go. The swell is small, coming in from the ESE at around 3ft, with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined wave energy is weak, at just 73, and it’s producing poor surf. This pattern holds through the first week, with the swell bumping up to a modest 4ft on Wednesday afternoon, July 29, and the energy climbing to a moderate 119, but the wind stays cross and the quality is still described as poor. The wind is mostly moderate, keeping things choppy and messy.
Then, come Saturday, August 1, we get a bit of a spike. The swell height jumps to 6ft on Saturday morning, with a moderate energy of 539, but it’s still from the ESE with a short 7-second period, and the wind is a fresh 16-19 mph cross-shore, creating a lumpy, cross-chop. The conditions are still poor. This is not the kind of day that’s going to make you want to paddle out. It’s more of a wind-swell mess, and with that strength of wind and a beach-and-reef setup, it might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The week of August 4 brings a similar story. The swell gets a bit of height, particularly on Tuesday afternoon, August 4, with 7ft from the ESE, but the period is still a short 8 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy is high at 894, but it’s all wind and chop – no good for a clean wave. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no big surprises there.
The rest of the forecast, right through to August 11, is a repeating pattern of small, weak, and poorly shaped swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The wave heights stay between 3ft and 5ft, the periods are short, and the combined energy is moderate at best. The surf is consistently described as poor. There are no standout days, no clean windows, and no real hope for a decent wave.
So, the outlook is plain: we’ve got a 16-day window with no good surf options. The guidance shows that Sororoca is rarely breaking, and the conditions are just not aligning. It’s a blank run, but for this area, it’s not unusual. The forecast can always change, but for now, there’s nothing to get excited about. Keep an eye on it, but maybe plan for something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
73 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 74 | 77 | 64 | 85 | 95 | 64 | 61 | 120 | 59 | 83 | 181 | 329 | 273 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:41AM1.89m | 3:10PM1.83m | 3:19AM2.01m | 3:45PM1.92m | 3:54AM2.11m | 4:18PM2.00m | 4:27AM2.19m | 4:50PM2.05m | 5:00AM2.24m | 5:23PM2.08m | 5:33AM2.24m | 5:56PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM0.38m | 9:07PM0.45m | 9:35AM0.29m | 9:42PM0.38m | 10:10AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.32m | 10:43AM0.19m | 10:49PM0.30m | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 6 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | E 7 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 68 | 23 | 22 | 72 | 59 | 83 | 107 | 191 | 18 | 181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | NE 9 | E 13 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 |
6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 3 | — | 21 | 21 | 6 | 20 | 19 | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 13 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | S 9 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 21 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
73 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 74 | 77 | 64 | 85 | 95 | 64 | 61 | 120 | — | — | 181 | 329 | 273 | 302 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1622 | 989 | 1574 | 989 | 989 | 1574 | 1027 | 1754 | 2006 | 988 | 388 | 2128 | 11 | 127 | 1488 | 24 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 |
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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.










