Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 789 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, this ain't gonna be pretty. Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Sororoca are a dead loss for paddling. This is a reef break that rarely breaks anyway, and for this entire 16-day window, the conditions are just no good. We're looking at a full blank run from the start of the forecast on Friday, July 17th, right through to the end on Saturday, August 1st.
The problem is a combination of lousy winds and a messy swell. The wind is locked in from the SSE, SE, and ESE, mostly cross or cross-onshore, which is killing any chance of a clean face. The swell direction is hammering in from the ESE, but the optimum direction for this spot is from the NE, so it's hitting it at the wrong angle entirely. For a reef break, that's a dealbreaker.
The swell energy is all over the shop. On Friday the 17th morning, the combined energy is weak at 164, but it jumps up to moderate and even strong levels over the weekend, hitting 515 on the Saturday afternoon. That's a lot of energy in the water, but with a short period of just 7 to 8 seconds, it's all wind-chop and no power. The water temperature is sitting at 81°F, about normal for the time of year, so that's the only thing that's not a headache.
Monday the 20th sees the biggest numbers, with an energy reading of 823 and a swell height of 7ft, but again, with a cross-shore wind and a short 8-second period, it's a lumpy, churned-up mess. For a spot that's "rarely breaks," this is a classic case of everything being wrong. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
The second week doesn't offer any hope. The swell drops away, energy levels fall below 100, and the period drops to 6 seconds or even 5 seconds. The wind stays onshore. It's a total write-off.
Sometimes you just have to read the signs. This is one of those times. The forecasts can change, but right now, leave the boards in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 256 | 208 | 346 | 511 | 463 | 348 | 303 | 475 | 567 | 326 | 738 | 334 | 302 | 500 | 213 | 234 | 200 | 114 | 196 | 187 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||
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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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 231 | 251 | 3 | 386 | 3 | 8 | 264 | 83 | 234 | 200 | 114 | 196 | 187 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 10 | NE 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 70 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 11 | — | — | N 9 | N 11 | NE 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 154 | 256 | 208 | 346 | 511 | 463 | 348 | 303 | 475 | 567 | 326 | 738 | 334 | 302 | 500 | 213 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1110 | 1574 | 1574 | 1110 | 1110 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1488 | 1574 | 80 | 988 | 1596 | 988 | 842 | 2006 | 4 | 840 | 2023 | 4 |
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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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