Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, S swell with 63 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's run through it in feet and miles.
Alright, straight talk. We're looking at a long dry spell. The only break in the game is Suicide Cliffs, a reef setup that needs a SW swell. But for the first week and a half, it's a no-go. The swell is tiny, between 1ft and 3ft, with a weak 8-second period. The wind is mostly clean or cross-off, but there's no energy in the water. The combined swell energy is mostly in the double digits, barely hitting triple digits, which is weak for a real wave. The water is a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year.
There's a big gap here. From July 27th right through to August 8th, it's pretty much flat to near-flat. You're not gonna find a ride worth paddling for.
Then, around the 9th of August, things start to rumble. The swell picks up, and the combined energy hits 190 (moderate) on the morning of the 9th, and by the 10th of August afternoon, it's at 396 (strong). The swell is from the SW, which is what this spot loves, and it's around 5ft. But the wind is cross-on from the SE, and it's going to be choppy. Not clean, but it's the most interesting window in the whole 16-day run.
For the standout, you gotta look at the afternoon of the 10th of August. That's the biggest swell of the run, with a solid 5ft of SW groundswell and a 10-second period, pushing a strong 396 combined energy. It's a real shot. But that cross-on wind will mess up the surface. It's a trade-off. The 11th of August morning has similar size, but the wind is still cross-on, though a bit lighter. This spot can get crowded, so expect company.
For the first week, don't bother. If you're a true surfer, mark the 10th of August. It's not gonna be perfect, but it's the only shot you've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SW 8 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 80 | 63 | 52 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.79m | 5:32AM1.99m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.40m | 11:56PM1.20m | 12:32PM0.31m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 14 | E 15 |
| kJ | 80 | 63 | 44 | 28 | 39 | 39 | 9 | 37 | 43 | 28 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 172 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 8 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 36 | 41 | 52 | 40 | 18 | 10 | 38 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | S 7 | S 7 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 51 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 1045 | 685 | 102 | 18 | 102 | 733 | 794 | 769 | 775 | 1403 | 1582 | 1180 | 845 | 693 | 849 | 683 | 5 |
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