Sororoca Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.27° S 35.04° W

Sororoca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sororoca sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.7° 

Sororoca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sororoca surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 288 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM. 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. For the next 16 days, from Thursday 20 August right through to Friday 4 September, I’m looking at Sororoca and it’s just not happening. There’s no good surf on offer at all, not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. Everything in the 16-day window is a write-off.

The problem is a combination of things. The swell direction is mostly from the ESE or E, but Sororoca is a reef break that really needs swell from the NE to work properly. So the direction is all wrong. On top of that, the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, never offshore or glassy, and it’s often blowing a fresh breeze at 15 to 19 mph, which chops it up. The swell height sits around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – so it’s weak, wind-affected, and messy. The combined energy is moderate, hitting values like 247, 304, and 252 through the first week, but it’s all poor surf conditions. Every single entry says “poor surf conditions” and scores a zero. There’s no standout, no highlight, nothing to get excited about.

So, what’s the reality? Sororoca is a reef break that rarely breaks, so when the conditions are against it, you’re just not going to get a wave. The water temperature is 81°F with a very small anomaly of 1°F, which is about average for the time of year – feels like a warm bath, but the surf’s a washout. The first recommendation is meant to be Thursday 20 August afternoon, but with 5 ft from the ESE, 8-second period, cross-shore wind at 19 mph, and lumpy cross-chop, it’s a no-go. The pattern repeats day after day, with no improvement. There’s a gap of no surf now that lasts the entire 16 days, because not a single session is worth recommending. It’s a blank run, and for an area like this, it’s more normal than you’d hope – the break is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so a long stretch of poor conditions is just par for the course.

If for some reason you’re thinking of heading out, this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The cross-shore wind and chop will keep a kiteboarder moving, but for a surfer? Stay home, wait for the next forecast. The conditions can change, so don’t lose hope, but for now, there’s nothing.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
1
0
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0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
124
160
114
125
186
94
74
86
92
178
200
243
239
209
186
286
186
163
226
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
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20
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25
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20
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SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
High Tide
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
2:47PM1.87m
2:55AM2.07m
3:19PM2.00m
Low Tide
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
8:36AM0.37m
8:44PM0.43m
9:10AM0.26m
9:17PM0.33m
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
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5:24
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5:22
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5:21
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
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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.

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