
Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SW swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Suicide Cliffs in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s in store for Suicide Cliffs, the only wave in the game for this stretch.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough start. Thursday the 16th through Monday the 20th is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The swell is there, around the 3 ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-on to cross-shore, chopping it up. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 193 (kWh) on Thursday morning, but it’s messy. Don’t bother.
Now, Tuesday the 21st, we finally get a little something. The wind swings northerly, light at 3 mph, going offshore. That’s clean. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SW, period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weak and fat. The energy is down to 102 (kWh). It’s surfable, but barely. This is a quiet, uncrowded window if you just want to get wet.
Wednesday the 22nd through Saturday the 26th is a flat spell. Swell drops to 2 ft, then 1 ft, and even 1.0 ft. Energy is in the double digits, as low as 16 (kWh). The wind stays clean, but there’s nothing to ride. That’s a solid five-day gap with no real surf.
Then things get wild. Monday the 27th, we see a pulse of long-period S/SE groundswell. The height jumps to 12 ft, period 15 seconds, and the energy is 4579 (kWh). That’s strong. But the wind is fresh and cross-off, so it’s clean. The problem is, this is Suicide Cliffs – a reef break – and 12 ft is getting into expert territory. It’s not for the faint-hearted.
The standout, and I mean the absolute standout, is Tuesday the 28th. The swell is predicted to be 26 ft from the SE, period 15 seconds, and the energy is a massive 50479 (kWh). That’s an enormous, powerful groundswell. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 22 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop, and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is not for anyone except the most seasoned, and even then, it’s a safety issue. The same goes for Wednesday the 29th, with 31 ft from the S and onshore winds. These days are for watching, not paddling.
Thursday the 30th brings a drop. The swell is 12 ft from the S, period 9 seconds, energy 3229 (kWh). The wind is a glassy light northeasterly, cross-off, and the conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s still big, but manageable. Friday the 31st settles down to 5 ft from the SW, period 10 seconds, energy 649 (kWh), with a gentle offshore from the north. That’s the best all-rounder day for most surfers, offering clean, proper waves.
So, the best on offer? Thursday the 30th for the big, clean power for experts, and Friday the 31st for the rest of us who want a good, solid session without the danger. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the wind closer to the day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
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188 | 177 | 166 | 141 | 182 | 135 | 129 | 147 | 126 | 166 | 187 | 158 | 142 | 126 | 154 | 129 | 98 | 84 | 64 | 51 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 00:02AM1.86m | 1:19PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:54AM0.78m | ||||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | |
7:22 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | ENE 10 | W 7 | ENE 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ENE 13 |
17 | 16 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 14 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 142 | 126 | 154 | 129 | 98 | 84 | 64 | 51 | 195 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | W 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | W 9 | ENE 10 | W 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | WSW 8 |
25 | 27 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 31 | 14 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 43 | 52 | 47 | 47 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 14 | S 7 |
18 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
188 | 177 | 166 | 141 | 182 | 135 | 129 | 147 | 126 | 166 | 187 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 716 | 727 | 601 | 685 | 601 | 601 | 685 | 593 | 101 | 685 | 716 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 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.











