Suicide Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water's running about 29°, which is dead average for the season, so no surprises there.

We're staring down a pretty grim start. From Thursday the 27th right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, it's a flat spell. The swell is tiny, the wind is a mess, and the wave energy is weak, barely scratching triple digits. It's a full week of nothing doing.

Then things get wild, but it's a double-edged sword. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell hits hard, but it's a monster. We're talking a 23-foot swell from the SE with a combined energy of 11,244. That's not just big, that's a beast. The wind is cross-shore, but it's honestly too much water for Suicide Cliffs. The guidance says it's too big, and I'm with that. It's a day to watch from the cliff.

Wednesday the 2nd is a bit more manageable, with a 8 to 10-foot SSW swell, but it's still a solid, powerful groundswell with an 11-second period. The combined energy is still strong at 1,714 to 2,469. The wind is a clean cross-off shore, so the conditions will be beautiful, but the wave size is pushing into expert-only territory. It's a "marginal" call, so only for the very experienced.

The real standout, and the one I'd circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning shows a 21-foot S swell, and the afternoon jumps to a massive 30-foot S swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy hits an insane 23,651. Wind is offshore and clean, which is a gift. But let's be real, this is a life-or-death kind of day. It's a true expert-only, big-wave session. For the rest of us, it's a spectator sport.

Friday the 4th of September is still pumping, but down to a more manageable 13 to 16-foot W swell. The combined energy is still strong at 2,823 to 5,132. The wind stays offshore, and the conditions are clean. This is the best window for experienced surfers, with "exceptional" conditions noted. It's still big, but it's a step down from the chaos of Thursday.

Saturday the 5th of September sees the swell drop to 7 feet from the W with a shorter 7-second period. The combined energy falls to around 600, which is much more moderate. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean, fun waves. This is the best day for intermediate surfers, with "very good" conditions. It's a solid session.

Then it's back to the doldrums. From Sunday the 6th through to Friday the 11th of September, the swell drops right off, the energy is weak (under 350), and the waves are small. It's a long, flat spell to end the forecast. The wind is often clean, but there's just no swell to work with.

So, the pick of the litter is Thursday the 3rd of September for the big-wave crew, and Friday the 4th for the experienced. Saturday the 5th is the one for the rest of us.

Rusty.

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