Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 337 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 (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a pretty grim run for the entire 16-day window. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing for the surf. The only break we've got to look at is Sororoca, a reef setup, but it's rarely breaking, and honestly, it's not going to break in any way that's worth paddling out for. We're looking at a long, dry spell here.
For the first week and a half, from the 12th all the way through the 23rd of July, the conditions are just not cooperating. The swell is coming from the ESE and E, which is the wrong direction for this spot (it needs NE). The swell heights are around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short – 6 to 8 seconds – so it's weak, jumbled up, and lacks any real punch. The combined energy is moderate at best, usually sitting between 77 and 329, but don't let those numbers fool you; it's all wind-swell junk. The wind is a constant problem, too. It's mostly a cross or cross-onshore breeze from the SE and ESE, blowing at 12 to 18 mph, leaving the surface chopped and messy. There's not a single moment of clean, glassy conditions in sight. Any surfer would see this and just turn the car around.
Then, on the 24th of July, we get a slight flicker of hope. The morning shows a swell of 6 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps up to 737, which is a much stronger pulse. The wind is still cross-shore, but the forecast is calling it "marginal" instead of outright poor. The swell is over 5 ft, so it's not for beginners, but the period is still short for a solid groundswell, and it's not the right direction for the reef. It's the best we've got, but it's a long way from a standout. After that, it fades back into the same poor, choppy mess for the rest of the forecast period until the 27th.
So, the honest truth? There's nothing here that's worth chasing. The setup at Sororoca is a reef that needs a specific swell direction and clean conditions, and we're getting neither. If you're a kite surfer, the consistent cross-shore wind might look interesting, but for a surfboard, you're better off saving your energy. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank stretch. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 165 | 144 | 107 | 111 | 131 | 111 | 74 | 79 | 81 | 64 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 80 | 109 | 132 | 57 | 119 | 183 | 64 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:54AM2.09m | 2:33PM2.06m | 2:50AM2.24m | 3:27PM2.15m | 3:42AM2.36m | 4:17PM2.21m | 4:30AM2.44m | 5:04PM2.23m | 5:17AM2.45m | 5:50PM2.20m | 6:03AM2.40m | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM0.17m | 8:37PM0.28m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:28PM0.20m | 10:03AM-0.05m | 10:17PM0.15m | 10:51AM-0.07m | 11:03PM0.15m | 11:38AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.19m | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | 1:07PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | NNE 8 | SSE 14 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 100 | 98 | 107 | 19 | 7 | 111 | 74 | 79 | 81 | 6 | 62 | 8 | 77 | 11 | 6 | 74 | 6 | 19 | 104 | 64 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 12 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | N 10 | NE 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 61 | 53 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 27 | 25 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | N 12 | NE 12 | SE 10 | N 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | NNE 11 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 7 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | — | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 165 | 144 | — | 111 | 131 | — | — | — | — | 64 | 81 | 79 | — | 80 | 109 | 132 | 57 | 119 | 183 | — | 98 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 991 | 828 | 1596 | 80 | 379 | 2190 | 228 | 228 | 1976 | 5 | 1488 | 1662 | 1596 | 1574 | 1574 | 475 | 1574 | 1574 | 25 | 988 | 1574 |
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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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