
Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, SE swell with 33 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 0.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight off the bat: the next week and a half is a bust for Suicide Cliffs. There’s nothing worth paddling out for until the tail end of the second week. The reef is exposed, and it’s ready to go, but the swell just isn’t playing ball.
For the first nine days, from Tuesday the 28th of July right through to the morning of Wednesday the 6th of August, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. Heights are stuck at 1.3ft to 1.6ft, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so there’s just no energy in the water. The combined energy of all swells is a paltry 30 or less for most of that stretch. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. The wind is often glassy or light offshore, which would be perfect if there was anything to ride, but there isn’t. The water is sitting at 85.6°, which is about average for the time of year, so a nice warm dip, but not for surfing.
Then, on Thursday afternoon the 6th of August, things start to get interesting, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. A big swell finally arrives. Thursday afternoon we see a 6.2ft NW swell with a short 6-second period, and the energy jumps to 252 (moderate). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the period is too short for proper shape. This is more of a warning shot.
The real standout – and the only one worth getting excited about – is Friday the 7th of August. By Friday morning, a 9.8ft WNW swell is hitting, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy at 1140 is strong. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is big, powerful, and raw. But listen, 9.8ft on a reef like Suicide Cliffs is *expert only*. This is not for beginners or even most intermediates. The swell direction is WNW, which is slightly off the optimum SW, but it’s still going to barrel hard on the reef. It’s the best on offer, but it’s a serious, heavy wave. Friday afternoon gets even bigger: 11.5ft at 8 seconds, with a combined energy of 1880. The wind stays cross-offshore. This is a heavy, powerful, and dangerous swell. The crowd profile says “often,” so expect a few locals out, but at this size, it’ll thin out the pack.
Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are still big, but the wind turns onshore and cross-shore, making it messy and choppy. The swell hangs around 8.2ft to 9.8ft, but the quality drops hard. The 11-second period swell on Sunday will have long gaps between sets, making the paddle out slightly easier, but the onshore wind ruins it.
The following Monday and Tuesday (10th and 11th of August) drop back to 3.9ft to 5.9ft, with a longer 10-second period, but the wind is a mix of cross-on and cross, so it’s not clean. The energy is moderate (379 to 823). It’s more manageable, but nothing special.
So, to sum it up: you’ve got a long flat spell until the 6th, then a short, heavy window on Friday the 7th for the brave and experienced only. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too messy. If you’re a kite surfer, that big wind on the 7th and 8th with the 9.8ft+ swell might be your jam, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a one-day show for experts.
Stay safe out there.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
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18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:20PM1.88m | 6:15AM2.07m | 7:46PM1.95m | 6:55AM2.13m | 8:12PM2.00m | 7:33AM2.17m | 8:37PM2.02m | 8:11AM2.18m | 9:03PM2.03m | 8:49AM2.14m | 9:28PM2.04m | 9:30AM2.07m | 9:56PM2.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:36AM1.10m | 1:07PM0.25m | 1:12AM0.99m | 1:40PM0.23m | 1:46AM0.89m | 2:13PM0.25m | 2:20AM0.80m | 2:45PM0.31m | 2:54AM0.73m | 3:17PM0.42m | 3:31AM0.67m | 3:48PM0.56m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | E 15 | ESE 14 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 17 |
39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 43 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 39 | 63 | 391 | 811 | 1134 | 1929 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SE 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | E 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 7 | SW 8 | ENE 17 | SW 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
10 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 |
2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 849 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 693 | 733 | 1180 | 102 | 1015 | 1025 | 845 | 845 | 1025 | 685 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 5 |
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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.










