Suicide Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s in store for Suicide Cliffs, the only wave in the game for this stretch.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough start. Thursday the 16th through Monday the 20th is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The swell is there, around the 3 ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-on to cross-shore, chopping it up. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 193 (kWh) on Thursday morning, but it’s messy. Don’t bother.

Now, Tuesday the 21st, we finally get a little something. The wind swings northerly, light at 3 mph, going offshore. That’s clean. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SW, period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weak and fat. The energy is down to 102 (kWh). It’s surfable, but barely. This is a quiet, uncrowded window if you just want to get wet.

Wednesday the 22nd through Saturday the 26th is a flat spell. Swell drops to 2 ft, then 1 ft, and even 1.0 ft. Energy is in the double digits, as low as 16 (kWh). The wind stays clean, but there’s nothing to ride. That’s a solid five-day gap with no real surf.

Then things get wild. Monday the 27th, we see a pulse of long-period S/SE groundswell. The height jumps to 12 ft, period 15 seconds, and the energy is 4579 (kWh). That’s strong. But the wind is fresh and cross-off, so it’s clean. The problem is, this is Suicide Cliffs – a reef break – and 12 ft is getting into expert territory. It’s not for the faint-hearted.

The standout, and I mean the absolute standout, is Tuesday the 28th. The swell is predicted to be 26 ft from the SE, period 15 seconds, and the energy is a massive 50479 (kWh). That’s an enormous, powerful groundswell. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 22 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop, and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is not for anyone except the most seasoned, and even then, it’s a safety issue. The same goes for Wednesday the 29th, with 31 ft from the S and onshore winds. These days are for watching, not paddling.

Thursday the 30th brings a drop. The swell is 12 ft from the S, period 9 seconds, energy 3229 (kWh). The wind is a glassy light northeasterly, cross-off, and the conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s still big, but manageable. Friday the 31st settles down to 5 ft from the SW, period 10 seconds, energy 649 (kWh), with a gentle offshore from the north. That’s the best all-rounder day for most surfers, offering clean, proper waves.

So, the best on offer? Thursday the 30th for the big, clean power for experts, and Friday the 31st for the rest of us who want a good, solid session without the danger. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the wind closer to the day.

Rusty.

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