Suicide Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Suicide Cliffs over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting right around 84°F—pretty standard for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook is a tough one. We've got a 16-day window, but the truth is, the first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. There's a stretch from August 30th all the way through to the morning of September 10th where the conditions are just no good for a paddle. The surf quality is consistently poor, with either strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, or just messy conditions. You're looking at mostly poor surf flags across the board, and the energy levels are weak too, mostly hanging around 200-300 (for the combined energy of all swells directed here) for the first week. It’s a long, flat, blown-out run with nothing worth getting wet for.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday, September 10th, in the morning. That’s where we finally get a bit of a pulse. A moderate offshore breeze from the north will be cleaning things up nicely. The swell is from the west at about 7ft, with a solid 11-second period – that's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy reading hits 972, which is a good sign. This is the standout option. It's got decent size, good shape potential from that long-period W swell, and clean conditions thanks to the offshore wind. It’s a reef break that's very consistent, so you know it’ll be breaking. Just keep in mind that 7ft is getting into the intermediate-plus zone, so it might be a bit much for beginners. Also, crowds are "often" there, so expect some company. This Thursday morning window is the best on offer.

After that, the afternoon of the 10th sees the wind pick up and the swell drop, and then it gets wild. The 12th brings storm-force winds – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. And from the 13th onwards, we’re back to onshore gales and tiny, lumpy waves.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother for the first week and a half. Your one shot is the morning of September 10th at Suicide Cliffs. It’s a bit of a wait, but that window looks promising for those who can handle it.

Rusty.

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