Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's cut through the static and talk about this outlook for our local spot.
Honestly, we're looking at a pretty grim window here. The forecast is flat-lining on decent surf for the entire 16-day run. The swell is on the small side, the wind is almost always rubbish, coming from the east-southeast, and the conditions are just plain messy. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least it'll be warm while you're sitting there waiting for a clean one.
We kick off on Saturday, the 29th of August, with a 3ft swell from the east at a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is a moderate, cross-onshore breeze from the southeast at 16 mph, churning the surface into a choppy mess. The combined swell energy is a weak 167. It's just not worth paddling out.
This pattern of poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds continues day after day. The swell height bounces between 3ft and 6ft, but the period rarely gets above 8 seconds, so it's all weak, short-period wind swell. The energy values are moderate for a few days, like on Monday the 31st of August when it hits 409, but the wind is still cross-on and ruining any chance of a clean face.
There's a small shift on the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September, where the wind briefly turns to a light onshore breeze from the east-northeast. The swell drops to just 3ft, but the lighter wind makes it slightly less awful. The energy is weak, around 131, and with a period of 7 seconds, it's still pretty junky. This is a *maybe* paddle for someone desperate, but certainly not a standout.
Things get a bit more interesting around the 8th of September, when the swell picks up to 5ft from the east-southeast with a period of 6-7 seconds. The wind switches to a moderate cross-shore, which is a slight improvement, but the energy is still moderate (201-285). The reports call it "moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop," which is surf-speak for "still messy."
The last glimmer of hope is around the 13th of September, where the combined energy spikes to 321 from a 4ft, 8-second east-southeast swell. But once again, the darn wind is back to a moderate cross-onshore at 16 mph, making it choppy and poor.
The truth is, this spot is a reef that "rarely breaks," and for good reason in this forecast. The optimum swell direction is from the northeast, but we're getting nothing but east and east-southeast wind swell. The whole 16-day window is a bust. There are no standouts, no clean days, no real surf on offer. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's not unusual when the wind decides to blow the wrong way for weeks on end.
If you're really keen, the 5th and 6th of September might be the least offensive, but don't expect much. For everyone else, save your energy and wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 |
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121 | 76 | 78 | 100 | 126 | 275 | 382 | 347 | 516 | 305 | 320 | 286 | 241 | 245 | 339 | 199 | 245 | 124 | 117 | 193 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:52PM2.22m | 5:05AM2.34m | 5:25PM2.22m | 5:40AM2.28m | 6:01PM2.16m | 6:19AM2.16m | 6:40PM2.07m | 7:04AM2.01m | 7:27PM1.94m | 7:59AM1.83m | 8:26PM1.81m | 9:13AM1.68m | 9:47PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.17m | 11:17AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.18m | 11:51AM0.17m | 00:06AM0.23m | 12:28PM0.28m | 00:48AM0.32m | 1:11PM0.42m | 1:40AM0.44m | 2:07PM0.58m | 2:51AM0.56m | 3:25PM0.71m | ||||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
36 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 305 | 8 | 8 | 286 | 241 | 245 | 204 | 199 | 11 | 60 | 55 | 18 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 9 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | N 12 | — |
2 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 30 | 6 | 25 | 18 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 9 | N 13 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 |
121 | 76 | 78 | 100 | 126 | 275 | 382 | 347 | 516 | 305 | 320 | — | — | — | 339 | — | 245 | 124 | 117 | 193 | 146 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 829 | 2023 | 2018 | 1981 | 1976 | 1027 | 829 | 2019 | 1981 | 829 | 1998 | 1011 | 839 | 2675 | 2043 | 1050 | 1656 | 829 | 829 | 1596 | 992 |
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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.











