Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, to be straight with you, it’s looking like a pretty grim run for Sororoca. There’s no good surf to get excited about anywhere in this 16-day window. The wind is just not playing ball, and the swell is messy. We’ve got a solid stretch of poor conditions stretching from now all the way to the 8th of September.
The main issue is the wind. It’s coming in from the SE and ESE almost the whole time, blowing at 12 to 19 mph. That keeps things cross-shore or cross-onshore, churning up a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell is mostly from the east, around 4 ft to 5 ft, with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, wind-affected, and lacking any real punch. The combined wave energy sits in the moderate range, between 100 and 334, but it’s all just poor quality.
The one spot we have, Sororoca, is a reef break that rarely breaks, and when it does, it’s exposed to the east. The optimum swell direction is from the NE, but we’re getting nothing but easterly windswell. The crowds are sometimes a factor, but honestly, with this forecast, you probably won’t see a soul out there.
There’s a brief moment on the 29th of August (Saturday) where the wind shifts to onshore from the east, but it’s not enough to save the day. The swell is still short-period and weak. For the rest of the run, it’s just more of the same: cross-onshore wind, weak east swell, and poor surf. The water temperature is average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
This is one of those blank runs that’s more normal for the area when the wind pattern is stuck. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d leave the boards at home. This setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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131 | 173 | 245 | 246 | 266 | 268 | 329 | 159 | 169 | 264 | 156 | 160 | 156 | 156 | 182 | 155 | 194 | 229 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:40AM1.76m | 2:12PM1.73m | 2:20AM1.92m | 2:47PM1.87m | 2:55AM2.07m | 3:19PM2.00m | 3:27AM2.20m | 3:50PM2.11m | 3:59AM2.30m | 4:21PM2.19m | 4:31AM2.35m | 4:52PM2.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:58AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.56m | 8:36AM0.37m | 8:44PM0.43m | 9:10AM0.26m | 9:17PM0.33m | 9:42AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.24m | 10:14AM0.11m | 10:21PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.17m | |||||||
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NE 15 | E 8 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 191 | 8 | 13 | 169 | 57 | 160 | 95 | 87 | 83 | 72 | 69 | 33 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 18 | NE 18 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 15 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | SE 14 | S 13 |
4 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 54 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 16 | S 16 | NNE 16 | S 17 | NE 8 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | NE 8 | N 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
131 | 173 | 245 | 246 | 266 | 268 | 329 | 159 | 169 | 264 | 156 | — | 156 | 156 | 182 | 155 | 194 | 229 | 199 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 990 | 839 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 1574 | 988 | 988 | 1596 | 1574 | 424 | 1574 | 1596 | 832 | 1596 | 1680 | 2019 | 2017 | 2018 |
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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.











