Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,010 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Suicide Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Suicide Cliffs in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what's comin' up for Suicide Cliffs over the next couple of weeks.
The water out there is sittin' at 84°, right on the average mark for this time of year, so nothin' unusual to report there.
Honestly, the first couple of days are a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 2nd has a bit of 4ft SW swell with 10-second period, but that 19 mph E wind is cross and lumpy. The wave energy's weak, only 318. Not worth paddlin' out. That carries through Thursday afternoon, too, with the wind shiftin' to a messy cross W at 19 mph.
Now, Thursday morning the 3rd is where the story gets real interesting. We're lookin' at a solid 5ft swell from the SW with a long 12-second groundswell period. The combined energy is moderate at 572. But the real gold is that 9 mph NW wind – it's cross-offshore and clean. That's gonna be the standout session of this whole outlook. Good shape, good energy, and that offshore wind will have them clean lines. It's a glimmer of hope, but it's pretty much the only one in the first week.
Friday the 4th sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the SSW, with energy jumpin' to 1658, but the wind is a cross-on from the WSW and the forecast is marginal. Not your friend. Saturday the 5th is a redemption story: 4ft from the SW, and a beautiful 9 mph NNE offshore breeze that'll hold all day. Combined energy is moderate at 416 and 345. Those are clean, fun waves, but they're not the same size or period as Thursday mornin'.
Sunday and Monday the 6th and 7th give us smaller 4 to 3ft surf, but still with offshore or cross-off winds from the N and NE. The energy drops from 230 down to 119, so they're just ordinary, surfable waves. Good for a longboard or a learner on the right tide, but nothin' to get excited about.
After Monday, it tails off. Tuesday the 8th onward, we're looking at tiny <3ft waves and low energy readings – 21, 12, 7. Most days are flat or have a number next to the swell that says "don't bother". A few sessions on the 10th and 11th pop up with 6ft from the NW on the Thursday, and 4ft on the Friday, both with strong offshore winds. The energy on the 10th is moderate at 582 and 606, and the 11th is 275. But these are days over a week away, so take 'em with a grain of salt. Could fire, could fizzle.
The standout no-brainer is Thursday morning the 3rd. That's the pick of the pack. Saturday the 5th is a nice clean backup. The rest is slim pickin's.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
318 | 318 | 284 | 561 | 505 | 488 | 1010 | 478 | 300 | 211 | 176 | 205 | 201 | 149 | 162 | 93 | 62 | 32 | 21 | 40 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:04AM1.96m | 9:46PM2.09m | 10:55AM1.77m | 10:20PM2.03m | 12:05PM1.60m | 11:05PM1.95m | 2:04PM1.50m | 00:17AM1.86m | 4:13PM1.57m | 2:12AM1.82m | 5:12PM1.70m | 3:55AM1.92m | 5:49PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM0.86m | 4:32AM0.44m | 4:24PM1.04m | 5:28AM0.52m | 5:02PM1.21m | 6:45AM0.61m | 6:09PM1.35m | 8:26AM0.62m | 8:26PM1.39m | 9:57AM0.54m | 10:11PM1.25m | 11:01AM0.42m | 11:12PM1.04m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | 23 | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | E 12 | E 10 | ENE 9 |
318 | 318 | 1697 | 1147 | 802 | 488 | 257 | 412 | 275 | 205 | 169 | 205 | 201 | 149 | 162 | 93 | 62 | 32 | 330 | 379 | 189 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | E 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | E 11 |
52 | 76 | 284 | 561 | 505 | 342 | 391 | 341 | 300 | 211 | 176 | 172 | 29 | 61 | 51 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 257 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | WNW 6 | NE 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 |
— | — | 43 | 11 | 32 | 54 | 145 | 83 | 60 | 63 | 83 | 113 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 37 | 15 | 30 | 11 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | — | — | NNE 2 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
783 | 854 | — | — | 35 | 143 | 1010 | 478 | — | — | — | — | 106 | 166 | 82 | — | — | 1 | 40 | 40 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 29 | 612 | 0 | 13 | 44 | 13 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 795 | 5 | 18 |
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Information about the Suicide Cliffs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Suicide Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Suicide Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Suicide Cliffs 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 (Suicide Cliffs) 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 Suicide Cliffs 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.
Suicide Cliffs is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Itoman. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Itoman. Itoman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











