
Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 62 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you about this stretch ahead.
Honestly, looking at this whole sixteen-day window, it’s a pretty grim run. We’re not looking at any proper surf. The only spot that ever really gets any kind of push is Suicide Cliffs, a reef setup, but even that’s barely a ripple for most of it. You’ll be waiting a long time between any sessions that are even worth getting wet for.
We kick off on Sunday the 13th with a tiny 3 ft swell from the east, but it’s weak with a period of just 6 seconds, and the energy is basically nothing (69). It’s cross-off and blown out by a 12 mph breeze, so the poor conditions make it a total write-off. That little bump fades almost immediately.
From Monday the 14th right through to the morning of Sunday the 21st of September, it’s a dead zone. A few days here and there show a tiny 1 ft or 0.7 ft wave, but it’s so small and weak it’s not even worth paddling for. It’s a long, flat gap.
Now, there is a little flicker of life mid-week. On Tuesday the 22nd of September, we finally see a long-period groundswell push in from the southwest. By the afternoon, the swell energy climbs to a moderate 114, with a 2 ft wave and a solid 12-second period. That’s a promising sign for a reef like Suicide Cliffs. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is a cross-off WNW breeze at 19 mph, which will mess up the face. Plus, since this is a reef break that’s exposed to the swell, that longer period will offer better-shaped lines, but it’s still just knee-high. It’s not a standout; it’s just the only pulse we get.
The best-looking conditions, ironically, come from Wednesday the 23rd through Thursday the 24th of September, when we get clean offshore winds from the NNW and NNE. The problem? The swell is gone, dropping to a pathetic 1 ft with weak energy. You’ll have beautiful, glassy-looking water, but nothing to ride.
For the rest of the second week, into the 28th, the winds just get howling – strong breezes and near gales at 25 to 34 mph, making it all unsurfable. There’s zero swell on offer.
So, the hard truth is: there are no real highlights here. If you’re a kite surfer, those strong, consistent cross-off winds on the 21st and 22nd might look interesting, but for a surfer, this is a dead period. You’re better off waiting for the next change in the forecast.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 5 | E 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | S 6 | SW 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NW 7 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
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36 | 62 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:13AM2.25m | 8:18PM2.17m | 8:52AM2.14m | 8:45PM2.14m | 9:30AM1.99m | 9:10PM2.09m | 10:09AM1.81m | 9:33PM2.01m | 10:50AM1.64m | 9:57PM1.92m | 11:44AM1.49m | 10:23PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.34m | 2:18PM0.50m | 2:35AM0.31m | 2:49PM0.64m | 3:11AM0.34m | 3:16PM0.80m | 3:48AM0.41m | 3:41PM0.96m | 4:26AM0.52m | 4:04PM1.11m | 5:09AM0.64m | 4:25PM1.23m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 12 |
146 | 142 | 144 | 130 | 239 | 251 | 263 | 230 | 251 | 299 | 223 | 223 | 173 | 166 | 134 | 99 | 120 | 120 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 8 |
14 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 128 | 87 | 87 | 80 | 76 | 51 | 156 | 107 | 213 | 152 | 135 | 135 | 119 | 83 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | S 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | S 6 | SW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 |
8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | E 8 |
36 | 62 | 168 | 206 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 140 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 593 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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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.










