
Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SW swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Suicide Cliffs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Suicide Cliffs in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this next 16-day run for Suicide Cliffs is a tough one. We’ve got a solid, consistent swell window, but the wind is just not playing ball. For the vast majority of the period, we’re looking at cross-onshore or cross-shore breezes, which are going to leave the surface chopped up and messy. There’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions right through the middle of the period, so don’t get your hopes up for anything clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real chance of anything decent comes right at the very end. From the 24th of July, Friday afternoon, we finally see the wind drop out. That afternoon, we get glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft SW swell and a period of 7 seconds. The energy is weak (66), so it’s not going to have any power, but it’ll be clean. Then Saturday the 25th morning looks even better – glassy again, with a 2ft SW swell. The energy is still low (70), but for a little longboard or a foamy, it’s your best bet. Keep in mind this spot is a reef, so with a short period like that, it’s not going to have much push.
The 26th of July, Sunday, offers the cleanest conditions of the whole run, with a cross-offshore breeze and clean surf. The problem is the swell is tiny, dropping to 2ft then 2ft, with periods of only 6-7 seconds. The combined energy is a paltry 30 to 20. It’s clean, but it’s barely surfable. For a true standout, I’d point you to the Saturday the 25th morning session. It’s the only time the stars almost align: glassy wind, a tiny bit of swell, and the lightest crowd profile (crowds are often here, so don’t expect to be alone). It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a bad run.
After that, it’s a write-off. From the 27th of July onwards, the wind kicks up into the fresh to strong breeze range, and the swell completely disappears. We’re talking 1ft to 2ft from the SSE or S with a messy, lumpy surface. The wave energy is in the teens and twenties. That’s not surfing, that’s a washing machine.
So, in short: a long, frustrating gap of poor surf followed by a very brief, clean, but tiny window right at the end of the month. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 25th of July morning is your only real shot. Otherwise, sit this one out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
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177 | 213 | 184 | 213 | 177 | 148 | 135 | 197 | 226 | 173 | 164 | 163 | 260 | 330 | 282 | 181 | 187 | 176 | 129 | 148 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:55AM2.31m | 8:26PM2.06m | 7:46AM2.31m | 9:05PM2.06m | 8:35AM2.26m | 9:41PM2.04m | 9:23AM2.16m | 10:17PM2.00m | 10:12AM2.01m | 10:52PM1.95m | 11:03AM1.83m | 11:26PM1.90m | 12:02PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.96m | 1:47PM-0.02m | 1:54AM0.87m | 2:31PM0.04m | 2:40AM0.79m | 3:13PM0.17m | 3:25AM0.75m | 3:54PM0.35m | 4:11AM0.73m | 4:32PM0.55m | 4:59AM0.74m | 5:09PM0.77m | 5:52AM0.76m | 5:46PM0.97m | |||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | |
7:22 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 7 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | W 7 | ENE 10 | W 8 | W 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
177 | 213 | 184 | 17 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 19 | 32 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 176 | 129 | 148 | 148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | W 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
25 | 55 | 38 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | W 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | SE 9 | S 7 | E 13 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
28 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — |
57 | — | — | 213 | 177 | 148 | 135 | 197 | 226 | 173 | 164 | 163 | 260 | 330 | 282 | 181 | 187 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 601 | 601 | 593 | 601 | 733 | 601 | 716 | 601 | 593 | 685 | 593 | 593 | 685 | 716 | 26 | 102 | 102 | 26 | 26 | 601 |
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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.











