Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 567 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 (Sep 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, everyone. Rusty here, and I've got the full 16-day picture for Sororoca. Let me be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. The forecast is a long, persistent run of small, weak, and choppy conditions, with no true standout sessions to get excited about.
Right now, water temps are sitting at 81°, which is just about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing.
The pattern starts now and runs through the entire period. We're looking at swell heights mostly between 3 ft and 6 ft, but the real problem is the wind. It's a constant cross-on breeze from the east and southeast, blowing at 12 to 16 mph, which is going to keep the surface messy and chopped up. The swell period is short, mostly between 6 and 8 seconds, meaning weak, disorganized waves with very little push. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, ranging from 126 to 770 (that 770 reading on September 1st morning is a brief spike in energy, but it's still paired with poor surf conditions).
The one spot we have to work with is Sororoca, a reef break that's exposed to the swell and has an optimum direction from the NE. Unfortunately, it's also a spot that rarely breaks, and the swell we're getting is coming from the east and southeast, not the ideal NE. The wind is never offshore, always a cross-onshore, so the surface will never be clean.
For the first week, from Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, through to at least Monday, September 7th, it's the same story day after day: small, short-period, cross-onshore slop. There's a slight bump in swell on September 1st, with heights up to 6 ft and the energy jumping to 770, but the wind is still cross-onshore at 12 mph, so it's just going to be a bigger, messier wall of whitewater. Not worth paddling out for.
The second week, from September 8th onward, is more of the same. The wind stays cross-onshore, the swell stays small and weak. On September 10th, we see a brief shift to an onshore wind from the ENE, but that's still onshore, not offshore, so it's not going to clean things up.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day window, there are no good surf options. This is a blank run. If you're absolutely desperate, you could find a tiny, weak wave in the lulls, but it's going to be a frustrating battle against the wind. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross-on breeze and small, choppy waves.
Keep your board waxed and your eyes on the forecast; it tends not to stay this poor for long.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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160 | 142 | 217 | 253 | 212 | 207 | 158 | 135 | 109 | 120 | 161 | 191 | 198 | 217 | 263 | 323 | 351 | 445 | 313 | 230 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:19PM2.00m | 3:27AM2.20m | 3:50PM2.11m | 3:59AM2.30m | 4:21PM2.19m | 4:31AM2.35m | 4:52PM2.22m | 5:05AM2.34m | 5:25PM2.22m | 5:40AM2.28m | 6:01PM2.16m | 6:19AM2.16m | 6:40PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM0.33m | 9:42AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.24m | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:21PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.17m | 11:17AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.18m | 11:51AM0.17m | 00:06AM0.23m | 12:28PM0.28m | 00:48AM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 |
13 | 20 | 57 | 54 | 95 | 87 | 83 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 313 | 8 | 230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NNE 16 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 |
12 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 14 | NE 10 | N 13 | NE 9 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — |
160 | 142 | 217 | 253 | 212 | 207 | 158 | 135 | 109 | 120 | 161 | 191 | 198 | 217 | 263 | 323 | 351 | 445 | 313 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1574 | 1027 | 829 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1596 | 1680 | 2017 | 2030 | 2023 | 839 | 1976 | 1981 | 2017 | 2023 | 2010 | 835 | 1998 | 1596 |
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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.











