Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest from the start, this is a tough outlook for Sororoca. We're looking at a 16-day window where every single recommendation gets a big fat zero. That's right, there's nothing on offer. The whole stretch from August 5th through to August 20th is a write-off for decent surf.
First up, on Wednesday afternoon the 5th, we've got a 4ft swell from the ESE, but with a short period of just 8 seconds and a moderate cross-shore breeze at 15 mph, the water's a mess. The combined swell energy is weak at 187, and conditions are just poor.
Thursday the 6th through to the end of the first week doesn't get any better. Swell hangs around 3ft to 4ft from the east, but periods are short, mostly 6 to 7 seconds. The wind stays cross-on or cross, never letting up. It's a constant battle with chop and a cross-chop.
Even when we get a cleaner moment on Wednesday morning the 12th, with a light cross-offshore breeze, the swell is still only 4ft from the ESE at a short 7 seconds, and the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions." The combined energy is moderate at 151, but the quality just isn't there.
As we head into the second week, things look a little different on the surface but no better for surfing. Around Saturday the 15th, we see a jump in period to 13-14 seconds, which is a groundswell, and the energy climbs to 232 on the Saturday afternoon. But the swell is tiny at 2ft and the wind is light cross-onshore. A long-period groundswell with that little size is just not going to produce ridable waves at a reef break like Sororoca, especially with the wind messing it up.
The rest of the run stays locked in the same pattern: small, short-period, onshore wind. It's a bleak picture. For an area that rarely breaks anyway, a blank run like this is unfortunately normal. Don't hold your breath for a change; the forecasts are pretty consistent in their mediocrity. There's simply nothing to get excited about. If you're desperate for a paddle, you might be better off looking for a lake.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 173 | 109 | 123 | 127 | 88 | 64 | 67 | 54 | 107 | 103 | 101 | 97 | 127 | 214 | 159 | 155 | 243 | 109 | 114 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.82m | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.76m | 10:50AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.78m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:49AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM0.57m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | N 10 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 130 | 3 | 3 | 150 | 109 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | E 14 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 15 | N 10 | N 10 | S 12 | NE 10 | E 13 | S 19 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SE 11 | N 10 | NNE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 12 | N 10 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | S 19 | S 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 173 | 109 | 123 | 127 | 88 | 64 | 67 | 54 | 107 | 103 | 101 | 97 | 127 | 214 | 159 | 155 | 243 | 133 | 114 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1574 | 829 | 740 | 1596 | 1680 | 828 | 1979 | 2172 | 828 | 2160 | 1596 | 842 | 1596 | 5 | 1574 | 1574 | 5 | 829 | 2675 | 0 |
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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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