
Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Suicide Cliffs in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. There’s basically no good surf on offer for the whole stretch. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the 17th, and even then, it’s a grim picture right through to the end of the month.
The pattern is a long, flat run of poor conditions. We’ve got a gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for. The only real energy comes in a few short bursts, but the wind and quality are just not playing ball.
Suicide Cliffs – this is your only option in the guidance, and it’s a real shame. It’s a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to SW swell, but the forecast is a write-off.
For the first few days, from Friday July 17th right through to the end of the month, it’s all cross-on or onshore wind, and the swell is small and weak. The water is sitting at 81°, which is a massive 4° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual drop, so you’ll feel that chill.
The only tiny glimmer is on Sunday morning, July 19th. We get a glassy moment with a light SSE breeze, and a 3 ft SW swell (period 8 seconds). The combined energy is weak (136). It’s surfable, but the conditions are just very ordinary. Not a standout, just a slight chance at a few grovelly ones if you’re desperate.
Then it’s back to choppy, blown-out dross. The swell drops to 2 ft and 1 ft for days, with barely any energy (values like 21, 16, 13). By July 27th and 28th, we get gale-force offshore winds (40 mph and even 68 mph) that make it impossible to paddle into, or dangerous cross-onshore gales that completely blow it out. The energy on the 27th morning spikes to 115, but it’s a gale off, so forget about it.
The last few days into early August show a small bump in swell – around 3 ft to 4 ft on the 29th and August 1st – but the period is short (5-7 seconds), the wind is cross-on, and the energy is moderate (99-124). The wave comment is always “poor surf conditions” with a score of 0 out of 10. There’s no standout here, no day to get excited about. It’s a blank run.
Nothing to recommend, folks. The surf just isn’t happening. Hang tight, it can’t stay this bad forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SE 10 |
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211 | 152 | 129 | 102 | 88 | 104 | 96 | 117 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 49 | 37 | 42 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 00:44AM1.82m | 3:04PM1.46m | 1:38AM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:28PM1.14m | 8:06AM0.77m | 7:24PM1.28m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
30 | 17 | 14 | 102 | 88 | 104 | 96 | 117 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 49 | 37 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 101 | 114 | 86 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | ENE 9 | W 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
13 | 30 | 19 | 36 | 31 | 17 | 40 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 47 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | W 7 | ENE 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | E 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
4 | 13 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 16 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | E 4 | — |
211 | 152 | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 715 | 693 | 101 | 18 | 101 | 40 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 14 |
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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.










