
Surf Forecasts:
Sororoca surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 317 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sororoca this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sororoca in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sororoca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gotta be straight with you—this stretch is looking pretty dead for now. We’ve got a 16-day window, but there’s nothing rideable on the board until the pattern shifts. Right now, Sororoca is the only spot in the mix, but it’s a rare-breaker that’s barely winking at us, and the wind’s messy.
Starting today, August 9th, through the end of the first week, it’s all cross and cross-on shore breezes, 9–19 mph, with waves running 2ft to 5ft, mostly short-period 6–8 seconds. The energy’s weak most days—like 89 to 198 in the combined swell—except for a bump on the 11th morning where it climbs to 383, but that’s still poor quality, lumpy and chopped up. Honestly, the water’s warm at 81°, about normal for this time of year, but that don’t help the surf.
The 16th brings a little longer period—12 seconds—but only 2ft and cross-on winds with a storm risk. Not worth paddling out. The 22nd and 23rd finally flip to onshore winds, which is something, but it’s still small and weak—3ft, periods around 6–7 seconds, energy barely scraping past 100. That’s not surf, that’s just bump.
Bottom line: there are no good options in this whole stretch. Sororoca’s rarely breaking, and when it does, it’s a mess. But hey, it’s a spot that can come alive when the conditions line up—it’s exposed and wants NE swell—so don’t lose hope. Forecasts can shift, and this blank run won’t last forever. Keep an eye on the longer range, but for now, I’d leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 6 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 181 | 124 | 103 | 169 | 243 | 203 | 203 | 188 | 203 | 311 | 193 | 176 | 261 | 70 | 55 | 36 | 38 | 52 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:49AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:43AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | 3:30AM2.41m | 4:02PM2.26m | 4:14AM2.49m | 4:43PM2.29m | 4:56AM2.50m | 5:22PM2.28m | 5:36AM2.42m | 6:00PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:36PM0.45m | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.31m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.19m | 9:50AM-0.05m | 10:01PM0.11m | 10:32AM-0.07m | 10:42PM0.09m | 11:12AM-0.03m | 11:22PM0.12m | 11:50AM0.07m | 00:01AM0.20m | |||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 |
4 | 103 | 3 | 3 | 109 | 127 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 161 | 9 | 8 | 159 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | E 11 | S 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | N 11 | S 17 | SSE 16 | NNE 10 | SE 17 | SE 16 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 13 | NNE 9 |
— | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 38 | 35 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | E 13 | S 19 | E 12 | NE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | — | N 8 | S 16 | — | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 15 |
2 | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
102 | 181 | 124 | 103 | 169 | 243 | 203 | 203 | 188 | 203 | 311 | 193 | 176 | 261 | 70 | 55 | — | 20 | 52 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1596 | 1027 | 988 | 1976 | 25 | 1662 | 1662 | 1662 | 1653 | 1649 | 12 | 989 | 1574 | 988 | 763 | 1596 | 80 | 828 | 1596 | 1011 |
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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.











