
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Okay folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real with you right off the bat: it’s flat out ugly out there for the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts for the Sororoca zone and there’s just nothing that’s gonna get the heart pumping. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, with the whole 16-day window looking pretty much like a write-off for anything decent.
The first sign of life isn't until Friday afternoon, August 7th, and even then, it’s a sad little pulse. We’re looking at a weak 3ft of east swell with a short, crumbly 6-second period. The energy is pathetic (79), and with a cross-onshore breeze, it’s just gonna be a choppy mess. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might get a grovelly one, but honestly, it’s not worth the wax.
The weekend stays in the same rut. Saturday, August 8th, offers more of the same – weak, short-period east swell with onshore wind. Sunday, August 9th, sees a slight bump in size to 4ft, but it’s still onshore and junky. The energy picks up a bit (117 and 151), but it’s all that short-period wind-slop, not real surf.
Monday, August 10th, the swell actually pushes up to 5ft from the east-southeast, and the energy jumps to 358, which is a moderate level. But you guessed it, the wind is still blowing onshore and cross-onshore, ruining any chance of a clean face. This is the story of the whole week: the ocean is trying, but the wind just won’t play ball. It’s all cross-shore, cross-onshore, and lumpy. By Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11th and 12th, the swell stays around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind bumps up to a fresh 19 mph, making it proper messy.
There is a glimmer of something interesting on Sunday, August 16th. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, and the wind goes straight onshore from the ENE. The energy is moderate (205), but this is a long-period swell, and that’s a rare treat. However, it’s tiny, and with onshore wind, it’s not going to offer much. It’s just a tease of what could have been.
After that, it’s back to the grind. The last week of the window, from August 17th onwards, is a repeat of poor conditions. Swell hovers around 4ft to 5ft from the east, with short periods and consistent cross-onshore wind. The energy stays in the low 100s – weak and uninspiring.
Honestly, for a spot like Sororoca that “rarely breaks” anyway according to the data, this is a double blow. It needs everything to line up, and this forecast has almost nothing going for it. There isn't a single standout day in the whole run. You’d be better off finding another hobby for a fortnight. I’d say the setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.
Forecasts can change, so don't lose all hope, but don't hold your breath either.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 67 | 42 | 60 | 68 | 112 | 149 | 237 | 208 | 124 | 193 | 114 | 173 | 164 | 242 | 203 | 234 | 148 | 163 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:49AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | 3:30AM2.41m | 4:02PM2.26m | 4:14AM2.49m | 4:43PM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.51m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.45m | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.31m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.19m | 9:50AM-0.05m | 10:01PM0.11m | 10:32AM-0.07m | 10:42PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | SE 9 | N 10 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
18 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 146 | 147 | 3 | 106 | 8 | 8 | 164 | 10 | 10 | 139 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 10 | SE 15 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | S 16 | SE 16 |
2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | N 10 | N 7 | SSE 15 | N 10 | E 12 | — | — | — | S 19 | E 12 | E 12 | S 16 | S 16 | — | N 8 | S 16 | NNE 10 | — | — |
6 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
53 | 67 | 42 | 60 | 68 | 112 | 149 | 237 | 208 | 124 | 193 | 114 | 173 | 16 | 242 | 203 | 234 | 148 | 163 | 142 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1976 | 2070 | 828 | 2170 | 2019 | 829 | 1596 | 988 | 988 | 2675 | 24 | 2023 | 1662 | 12 | 989 | 1662 | 12 | 989 | 1574 | 988 |
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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.
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