Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The surf forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m looking at Sororoca for you. Frankly, it’s a grim picture. The forecast shows a long stretch of poor surf conditions from now until the end of July, with no real windows of opportunity. This reef break rarely breaks, and it needs a NE swell direction to work, but we’re stuck with swell from the ESE and E. The wind is a constant cross or cross-on breeze from the SE, leaving the ocean choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is mostly moderate, hitting values like 355, 395, and 407, but it’s all short-period (8 seconds or less) windswell, so the waves are weak and lack shape.
From Monday 20th July onward, expect rain showers and thunderstorms, with winds blowing at 12 to 15 mph. The swell height tries to push 5 ft on Monday 20th, but with that cross-shore wind and an 8-second period, it’s just a bumpy, unruly mess. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, which is fine, but it won’t help when the waves are all blown out.
The best of a bad lot might be the morning of Wednesday 22nd, when the swell drops to 4 ft, the wind is still cross, but it’s clear skies. Even then, the energy is 248, and it’s still poor. The period stays short, so the waves are fat and weak.
There’s a glimmer far off. On Monday 3rd August, the morning shows a solid 5 ft swell from the SE, with the combined energy jumping to 519—that’s a lot of power. But the wind is still cross from the SE, so it’s a marginal call at best. The afternoon of the same day sees a weird shift: a 2 ft swell with a 13-second period, which is a long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny and the energy is 353. For a reef break, that long period could make it break too straight, so it’s a gamble.
Given Sororoca rarely breaks, this blank run is normal for the area. If you’re keen, you could try the morning of Monday 3rd August, but keep your expectations low. It’s not beginner-friendly at 5 ft, and it’s definitely not for the inexperienced. The wind is never offshore, so the surf is never clean. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that consistent cross-shore wind.
Hang in there, mate. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 250 | 350 | 341 | 616 | 331 | 385 | 595 | 239 | 137 | 125 | 133 | 200 | 169 | 157 | 153 | 148 | 116 | 113 | 296 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:22AM1.94m | 8:52PM1.80m | 9:16AM1.76m | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | 1:47PM1.63m | 1:59AM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08AM0.51m | 2:39PM0.52m | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.72m | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:44PM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 7 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 302 | 3 | 8 | 316 | 239 | 50 | 125 | 68 | 200 | 169 | 157 | 153 | 148 | 116 | 113 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 250 | 350 | 341 | 616 | 331 | 385 | 595 | — | 137 | — | 133 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 296 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 546 | 1011 | 1574 | 11 | 989 | 1574 | 1027 | 1011 | 1574 | 0 | 127 | 1574 | 1488 | 1622 | 1596 | 0 | 80 | 1596 | 0 |
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