
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.4m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one to call. The models are showing a whole lot of nothing for the next 16 days at Sororoca. The only spot we’ve got to look at is this reef break, and it’s a real shame because it rarely breaks on the best of days. We’re looking at a solid block of time with no real surf on offer, so I’d say hold your horses and don’t plan any trips just yet.
The first recommendation isn’t coming until the 15th of July, and even then, it’s not a recommendation at all. The water temperature is sitting at 81°F with a 0.5°F anomaly, so it’s about average for the time of year – nothing to write home about.
From Wednesday the 15th right through to the end of the month, it’s a grim run. The swell is tiny, never cracking 6 ft, mostly hanging around 3 ft to 5 ft. The combined energy is weak, barely hitting triple digits on some days, with most readings under 200 (74 to 389). The wind is relentless from the SE and SSE, blowing at 12 to 19 mph, and it’s always cross or cross-on. That means choppy, messy conditions every single day. The period is short, between 6 and 8 seconds, so it’s weak, wind-affected slop, not proper groundswell. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for every single entry, and the scores are all zeros. There’s no standout.
If you’re a kite surfer, there might be something to play with on the days the wind is fresh and the swell is over 3 ft, but for a paddle surfer, this is a total write-off.
The best of a bad bunch is probably the 24th of July, Friday afternoon, when the wind swings to the east and goes light at 9 mph, turning onshore. The swell is 5 ft at 8 seconds from the ESE, with a combined energy of 389 – the highest we see. But it’s only a short window, and the onshore breeze will still be an issue. Honestly, don’t get your hopes up.
For the rest of the period, it’s the same story: small, weak, cross-shore chop. There’s a gap of pure nothing from the 15th all the way through to the 30th. This is pretty normal for the area – the spot rarely breaks, and when it does, the conditions have to be perfect. They’re not, and they won’t be for a while.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath. This one’s a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 |
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61 | 82 | 90 | 71 | 89 | 110 | 131 | 113 | 325 | 188 | 239 | 308 | 324 | 365 | 619 | 277 | 193 | 122 | 133 | 66 | 481 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:04PM2.23m | 5:17AM2.45m | 5:50PM2.20m | 6:03AM2.40m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM-0.07m | 11:03PM0.15m | 11:38AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.19m | 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 | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | N 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | E 8 |
61 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 149 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 386 | 1 | 193 | 122 | 48 | 59 | 228 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | SSE 12 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 8 | SE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 |
7 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 31 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | N 12 | — | S 14 | N 11 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NNE 9 | — |
6 | 11 | — | 4 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 |
— | 82 | 90 | 71 | 89 | 110 | 131 | 113 | 325 | 188 | 239 | 308 | 324 | 365 | 619 | 277 | — | — | 133 | 66 | 481 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1622 | 1656 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1596 | 1574 | 1574 | 127 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 988 | 1574 | 1574 | 1488 | 1574 | 997 | 997 | 1574 | 711 |
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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.










