Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. We’ve got a long gap of nothing but ugly conditions before anything even starts to look like a wave. For the first ten days, from Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the end of the month, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is either cross or cross-on, the swell is weak and short-period, and the reports are all coming back as poor. You’re looking at a stretch of over a week where you’d be wasting your time paddling out at Sororoca (reef).
The first glimmer of something that might be worth a look comes on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning session is the only one that gets a nod. The swell will be coming from the SE at about 6 ft, but here’s the kicker – it’s a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s not going to have that grunt you want on a reef. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate to strong (528). The wind is cross-shore from the SSE at 12 mph, which is better than the onshore slop we’ve been seeing, but it’s still not clean. The water temp is about 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, this is a tough one to get excited about. The break is rarely breaking, and when it does, the conditions are marginal. The best of a very average bunch is that Saturday morning, but even then, it’s only for the patient and the local crew who know the reef. If you’re a kite surfer, the cross-shore wind and moderate swell might be more your game than a paddle surfer’s.
Look, the rest of the forecast into the first week of August is just more of the same – cross-shore wind, lumpy sea state, and poor surf conditions. There’s no standout session here. Sometimes it’s like this; the area just goes quiet.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 711 | 385 | 587 | 270 | 185 | 537 | 230 | 205 | 165 | 157 | 152 | 122 | 113 | 111 | 263 | 208 | 117 | 178 | 79 | 60 | 102 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:16AM1.76m | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | 1:47PM1.63m | 1:59AM1.78m | 2:32PM1.73m | 2:41AM1.89m | 3:10PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.72m | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:44PM0.64m | 8:17AM0.48m | 8:28PM0.55m | 8:58AM0.38m | 9:07PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 341 | 8 | 316 | 270 | 65 | 155 | 230 | 205 | 165 | 157 | 152 | 122 | 113 | 2 | 127 | 121 | 7 | 94 | 79 | 60 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 79 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | N 10 | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 13 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 711 | 385 | 587 | 149 | 185 | 537 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | 263 | 208 | 117 | 178 | — | — | 102 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1488 | 1574 | 1574 | 1488 | 1574 | 4 | 25 | 2190 | 4 | 5 | 1596 | 0 | 4 | 1596 | 4 | 828 | 1574 | 1488 | 829 | 1662 | 1044 |
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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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