Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this next stretch is a tough one for Sororoca. We’re looking at a real flat spell, and honestly, there’s not a single decent wave to get excited about in the whole 16-day window. The forecast shows nothing but “poor surf conditions” day after day, with only a couple of “marginal” signs that never really amount to anything.
The issue is a persistent, moderate cross-shore or cross-onshore wind from the SE and SSE, which just keeps the surface messy. The swell is weak and short-period, barely reaching 6 ft on the 23rd of July afternoon and again on the 5th of August morning, but it’s paired with a choppy, ugly wind. The combined energy is moderate at best – hitting 680 (moderate) that Thursday afternoon – but with a cross-onshore breeze and a short 8-second period, it’s just not surfable. The rest of the time, the wave energy is low, often under 200 (weak), and the swell direction is all wrong for this reef break, which needs NE swell to really work. It’s coming from the E and ESE, so it’s just not lining up.
The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about 0.5° above normal – nothing unusual, just your average warm water for this time of year.
The only tiny flicker of hope is on the morning of the 30th of July, where the score nudges up to a 1 out of 10 with a “marginal” call. Wind drops to a light breeze from the SE, 6 mph, but it’s still cross-shore with a bit of ripple. The swell is 4 ft from the ESE with a 6-second period – that’s just weak, windswell mush. Not worth paddling out for.
After that, it’s back to the same story: moderate winds, cross-chop, and poor waves right through to the 7th of August. A couple of mornings in early August see the swell bump up to 5 ft or 6 ft, but the wind is up to 19 mph, making it a lumpy, fresh cross-shore mess. This setup would actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, bottom line: leave the board at home, or go find a lake. The blank run is a long one, but in this area, it’s not unusual for the surf to go quiet like this. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, there’s nothing doing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 205 | 433 | 90 | 383 | 177 | 267 | 143 | 160 | 196 | 127 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 91 | 99 | 136 | 70 | 50 | 125 | 104 | 156 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:36AM1.55m | 00:05AM1.63m | 12:49PM1.56m | 1:08AM1.69m | 1:47PM1.63m | 1:59AM1.78m | 2:32PM1.73m | 2:41AM1.89m | 3:10PM1.83m | 3:19AM2.01m | 3:45PM1.92m | 3:54AM2.11m | 4:18PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM0.76m | 6:32AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.72m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:44PM0.64m | 8:17AM0.48m | 8:28PM0.55m | 8:58AM0.38m | 9:07PM0.45m | 9:35AM0.29m | 9:42PM0.38m | 10:10AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 6 | NE 10 | E 6 |
| kJ | 205 | 239 | 90 | 217 | 177 | 142 | 143 | 9 | 120 | 74 | 7 | 7 | 60 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 12 | 20 | 66 | 25 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 15 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | E 13 | SE 13 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 9 | SE 11 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 9 | N 8 | — | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 16 | SE 12 | S 14 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 15 | — | 5 | 5 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | 433 | 73 | 383 | — | 267 | 154 | 160 | 196 | 127 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 91 | 99 | 136 | 70 | 50 | 125 | 104 | 156 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 829 | 1596 | 4 | 5 | 1649 | 6 | 1027 | 1574 | 988 | 837 | 1662 | 988 | 829 | 1574 | 1027 | 988 | 1574 | 2019 | 2017 | 2006 | 4 |
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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).
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