
Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SW swell with 314 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I'm seeing for Suicide Cliffs over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a tough run ahead. The overall pattern is pretty bleak for paddle surfing. We’ve got a persistent onshore and cross-onshore wind setup from the SW and SSW for most of the first week and a half, and that’s just gonna keep things choppy and messy.
The water’s sitting at 81°, which is a bit colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year.
We’re looking at a real dry spell here. From Tuesday the 14th all the way through to the morning of Sunday the 26th, there’s nothing really worth getting excited about. The swell is small, mostly under 5 ft, and the winds are just never lining up right. It’s all cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the surface bumpy. The combined swell energy is moderate for a few days, like on the 19th it hits 330 (moderate wave energy), but it’s paired with 12 mph cross-onshore winds, so it’s just a messy wall of water. On the 25th morning, we get a brief moment of glassy conditions with light winds, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft from the SW with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s really just ankle to knee high mush. Not worth the paddle.
The only glimmer, and I mean a faint one, comes on Saturday the 25th morning. For a couple of hours, the wind goes glassy from the SSE at just 3 mph. That’ll clean the surface right up, but the swell is only 3 ft with a short 7-second period, so the energy is weak (97). It’s surfable for a longboard or a foiler, but “ordinary” is the word that came with it. That’s probably the best on offer in the whole run, and it’s not saying much.
The next day, Sunday the 26th morning, is also glassy from the NE, but wave heights are down to 2 ft and energy is even weaker (50). You might get a tiny, clean wave if you’re desperate.
Then we hit the end of the run. By Monday the 27th, we see a shift. A strong NNW wind kicks up to 19 mph blowing offshore, which cleans it right up, but the swell direction has switched to the SE with a period of 10 seconds. The problem is the swell height is only 2 ft, so it’s clean but flat. That offshore wind is promising for the future, but the size just isn’t there.
Given the persistent onshore wind and the overall small, weak swell for the majority of the 16 days, combined with the reef setup here, this spot looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session when the wind picks up, especially on those afternoons with 16 mph cross-onshore winds. But for a surfer, this is a long, frustrating wait with no real standout days. The best I can say is keep an eye on that Saturday morning for a possible glassy micro-session.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
105 | 177 | 213 | 184 | 188 | 200 | 166 | 159 | 255 | 168 | 191 | 223 | 194 | 235 | 291 | 314 | 200 | 182 | 196 | 177 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:45PM2.02m | 6:55AM2.31m | 8:26PM2.06m | 7:46AM2.31m | 9:05PM2.06m | 8:35AM2.26m | 9:41PM2.04m | 9:23AM2.16m | 10:17PM2.00m | 10:12AM2.01m | 10:52PM1.95m | 11:03AM1.83m | 11:26PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.96m | 1:47PM-0.02m | 1:54AM0.87m | 2:31PM0.04m | 2:40AM0.79m | 3:13PM0.17m | 3:25AM0.75m | 3:54PM0.35m | 4:11AM0.73m | 4:32PM0.55m | 4:59AM0.74m | 5:09PM0.77m | 5:52AM0.76m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | 7:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 10 | S 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | W 8 | W 7 | ENE 10 | W 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 8 | ENE 9 | SW 9 |
105 | 177 | 55 | 184 | 188 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 196 | 29 | 225 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 |
62 | 25 | 29 | 38 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 7 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | W 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | W 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | E 12 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 8 |
76 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | SW 10 | — | — | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 8 | — |
— | 57 | 213 | — | — | 200 | 166 | 159 | 255 | 168 | 191 | 223 | 194 | 235 | 291 | 314 | 200 | 182 | — | 177 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 102 | 102 | 601 | 593 | 102 | 727 | 601 | 693 | 601 | 593 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 90 | 1422 | 88 | 26 | 593 | 26 | 601 |
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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.











