
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window for the region, and honestly, there’s not a single surf recommendation in the cards. That’s a long, blank stretch on the calendar, and for a setup like this, it’s not entirely out of the ordinary when the conditions just don’t line up.
The only break on the radar is Sororoca, a rarely-breaking reef, but the story here is all about the wind and chop. From Wednesday, July 29th, right through to Thursday, August 13th, we’re locked into a pattern of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, blowing from the SSE, SE, and ESE, with speeds mostly between 9 and 19 mph. That’s a recipe for lumpy, choppy, and messy surf. The swell sizes are around 3 ft to 4 ft in the early days, with a short, weak 6-second period from the ESE, and the combined energy is low (90 to 100). It just doesn’t have any punch or shape.
As we move into the first week of August, the swell actually picks up a bit. On Saturday, August 1st, we see 5 ft to 6 ft from the ESE with a 7-second period, and combined energy jumps to 280-325. That’s a moderate energy level, but the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, making it a lumpy, bumpy mess. The same theme continues through the following week: waves in the 4 ft to 7 ft range, periods creeping up to 8 seconds, and energy getting into the 300s and even hitting 781 on the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. But every single time, it’s paired with a moderate to fresh cross-onshore wind and a choppy surface. The wave comment is always “poor surf conditions.”
The biggest swell we see comes on Monday, August 10th, with 6 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds and a combined energy of 504 (strong wave energy), but once again, it’s a cross-onshore wind and a choppy mess. Even the water temperature sits at a warm 81°, with a normal anomaly of 0.9°, which is about average for the time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it.
So, what’s the takeaway? The whole 16-day run is a bust for paddle surfing. The wind is consistently wrong, the swell is short-period and messy, and the break is rarely breaking anyway. It’s a classic case of the conditions just not coming together. For the kite surfers out there, that moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore wind with some decent swell could be a fun playground, but for a wave rider, it’s a hard pass. Forecasts can change though, so keep an eye on it, but as it stands, this is a blank period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 71 | 113 | 261 | 314 | 171 | 134 | 135 | 217 | 131 | 212 | 432 | 486 | 268 | 524 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:18PM2.00m | 4:27AM2.19m | 4:50PM2.05m | 5:00AM2.24m | 5:23PM2.08m | 5:33AM2.24m | 5:56PM2.08m | 6:07AM2.21m | 6:31PM2.05m | 6:45AM2.13m | 7:10PM1.99m | 7:28AM2.02m | 7:56PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.32m | 10:43AM0.19m | 10:49PM0.30m | 11:16AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:48AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:22PM0.25m | 00:32AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.32m | 1:14AM0.43m | 1:42PM0.42m | 2:04AM0.50m | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 |
24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 127 | 24 | 2 | 245 | 275 | 9 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 12 | NE 9 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | E 14 | E 13 | S 11 | — | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | N 13 | NE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 13 | N 10 | N 10 |
— | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
61 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 71 | 113 | 261 | 314 | 171 | 134 | 135 | 217 | 131 | 212 | 432 | 486 | 268 | 524 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 829 | 1574 | 1711 | 829 | 1574 | 335 | 356 | 2030 | 1488 | 989 | 1596 | 1488 | 1574 | 1574 | 25 | 1488 | 1596 | 25 | 990 | 1574 | 1027 |
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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.










