Suicide Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a long, flat spell ahead. The first real, rideable surf doesn’t show up until the morning of Friday, August 7th, and even then, it’s an absolute monster. We’re talking about a massive groundswell from the west-northwest piling in at 34 ft with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 30,666 – that’s not just strong, that’s out of control. The wind is ripping hard out of the northwest too, so it’ll be clean, but the problem is the size. This is not for the faint of heart. At that size, Suicide Cliffs is a strictly expert-only zone. You’d need a death wish and a bigger pair of fins than I’ve got.

That swell peaks on the afternoon of the 7th, with the swell shifting to the west-southwest, hitting 41 ft and a 13-second period. The energy jumps to 52,480. The wind is still howling, though it’s more cross-offshore. This is as big as it gets, and it’s only for the absolute elite.

The water temperature is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a warm bath out there.

Now, the real kicker is that after that first pulse, the whole setup turns ugly. The wind swings hard onshore from the south-southwest from Saturday the 8th onward, and while the swell stays big (16-20 ft), it’s going to be a messy, blown-out battlefield. The energy drops, but it’s still a churning mess. The whole second week, from the 8th through the 15th, is plagued by onshore winds and dropping swell. It’s a write-off for any kind of clean, surfable wave.

So, the standout is that Friday, August 7th window. If you’re an expert hell-bent on a big, clean face, the morning is your best bet, but be ready for a serious beating. For everyone else, this is a long stretch of no-go.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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