Suicide Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Right off the bat, things are looking pretty grim at Suicide Cliffs for the first week. We’ve got a solid stretch of nothing but crossed-up wind and messy conditions. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 84°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so at least you won't be needing a thick wetsuit. But from Monday the 31st of August all the way through to the end of the first week, it’s a write-off. The wind is hammering out of the east at 19 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop that'll have you fighting for every inch. The swell is there, but it’s junk. The combined energy is moderate at best (222), but it doesn't matter when the surface is that blown out.

Things start to show a glimmer of hope on Monday the 7th of September. That morning, the wind swings around to the north, blowing offshore at 9 mph. That’s a game-changer. The surf is small, only 4 ft from the south, but it’ll be clean as a whistle. The energy is weak (206), but the glassy conditions will make it a fun and easy session. Not a standout, but a nice reprieve.

Now, listen up, because this is where it gets interesting. The real gold is sitting way out at the back end of the forecast. The period from Friday the 11th of September through to Sunday the 13th of September is the one you want to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a massive pulse of SSW groundswell moving in, with a very long period of 12 to 14 seconds. This is serious energy. On Saturday the 12th of September, we’re looking at a solid 12 ft of swell from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 4689, and the wind is blowing offshore from the north-northeast at 12 mph. This is going to be a day for experienced surfers only. That’s expert territory, and it’s going to be a freight train. The 12 ft swell is over 8 ft, so it’s strictly for the crew who know what they’re doing. The 14-second period will see the waves heaving up at Suicide Cliffs, a reef break, which is perfect for that kind of long-period groundswell. It’ll be a bit of a paddle, but the clean offshore breeze will keep the faces perfect. Crowds are likely here, as it’s a very consistent spot, but on a day like that, the lineup will be thinned out by the size.

The Sunday the 13th of September morning is almost as good, with another 12 ft from the SSW and a 13-second period, with clean conditions. The energy is still massive at 4637. After that, things slowly start to back off, but the wind stays clean for a few more days.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total bust. Forget it. The second week, Monday the 7th is a small, clean wave. The absolute standout, the one you need to plan for, is Saturday the 12th of September. That’s the big one. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but right now, that’s the session to chase.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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