Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 542 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Sororoca is a tough one. There’s no real green light in the whole outlook, so I’m calling it as it is: we’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions with no standout sessions. The breaks here are a reef setup, but it’s a spot that rarely breaks, and this forecast isn’t doing it any favours.
The pattern’s pretty consistent from Tuesday, 18 August right through to Wednesday, 2 September. The wind is jacked up – mostly moderate to fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore from the SE and ESE, with speeds sitting between 12 and 22 mph. That’s going to keep the surface lumpy, choppy, and messy every day. The swell is hanging around 3 ft to 5 ft from the ESE to E, with short periods of 6 to 8 seconds – that’s weak, wind-driven stuff, not the kind of energy that’ll set up a proper reef wave. The combined energy is moderate at best, ranging from 83 to 255, but it’s all noise without quality.
The water temperature is 81° with a 0.7° anomaly – that’s about average for the time of year, nothing special, but it’s not going to make up for the lack of surf.
There’s a brief moment on Sunday, 30 August morning where the wind swings to a direct onshore from the E at 12 mph, but the swell is still short-period and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” That’s not a window to get excited about. The rest of the period is a bust.
If you’re a kite surfer, the cross-shore winds and moderate swell energy might look interesting, especially when the wind hits 19 to 22 mph, but for a paddle surfer, this reef is a no-go. The swell direction is coming from the ESE to E, which doesn’t match the optimum NE direction for this break, and the short period means the surf won’t have any push or shape. It’s rare that this spot fires, and this forecast confirms it’s not the time.
Hang in there – forecasts can change, and a blank run like this is more normal for an inconsistent spot like Sororoca. Until then, keep the board waxed and wait for a better window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 6 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 147 | 148 | 305 | 143 | 176 | 215 | 215 | 234 | 193 | 156 | 151 | 147 | 91 | 71 | 99 | 128 | 152 | 163 | 177 | 178 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:56PM1.80m | 8:22AM1.68m | 8:46PM1.65m | 9:25AM1.51m | 9:56PM1.54m | 10:57AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.52m | 12:29PM1.47m | 00:46AM1.61m | 1:30PM1.59m | 1:40AM1.76m | 2:12PM1.73m | 2:20AM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.54m | 2:10AM0.60m | 2:31PM0.70m | 3:11AM0.72m | 3:36PM0.83m | 4:37AM0.78m | 5:07PM0.87m | 6:06AM0.74m | 6:29PM0.80m | 7:12AM0.63m | 7:26PM0.69m | 7:58AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NNE 11 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 12 | 131 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 10 | S 12 | — | N 10 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | N 9 | S 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | — | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | N 11 | NNE 11 | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | S 16 | S 14 | N 9 | S 13 | N 9 | S 12 | — | S 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 21 | 12 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 147 | 148 | 305 | 143 | 176 | 215 | 215 | 234 | 193 | 156 | 151 | 147 | 91 | 71 | 99 | 128 | 152 | 163 | 177 | 178 | 181 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1574 | 1574 | 988 | 1108 | 1574 | 988 | 1027 | 1596 | 988 | 829 | 1976 | 991 | 564 | 2190 | 1011 | 2030 | 1976 | 988 | 245 | 1662 | 1662 |
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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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