
Surf Forecasts:
Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 34ft (10.5m), 18s period, SSE swell with 63,802 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Suicide Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Suicide Cliffs in the next 16 days are 10.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 34ft (10.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.
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G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the coast. Let’s have a stickybeak at the next 16 days for Suicide Cliffs.
First thing’s first, the water temp is sittin’ around 82°, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so nothin’ to write home about on that front.
Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the start of this outlook is a total dud. From now right through to the end of the day on Wednesday the 8th of July, there’s barely a ripple. Swell heights are stuck under 2 ft, with weak energy readings (20–37), and the surf is just plain poor. Even Tuesday the 7th has a glassy morning, but with only 1 ft of swell, it’s a flat spell. That’s a solid 4-day dead zone.
Now, things get real interesting real quick. On Thursday morning the 9th of July, a massive pulse rolls in. We’re talkin’ a 18 ft swell from the SE, with a 17-second period, and the energy is absolutely pumping at 17,936. The wind is clean, cross-off from the NE, so the wave faces look good. But listen – this is a reef break, and 18 ft is serious. Only for the experts. By the afternoon, it jumps to 21 ft, 18-second period, and energy hits 26,869. That’s a massive, powerful groundswell. The caveat is that with such a long period, it’s gonna be powerful and maybe a bit straight at the beach, but Suicide Cliffs is a reef, so it should handle it. The guidance says it’s too big for this break, and I gotta agree – this is not the day for a fun session; it’s a day to watch from the rocks.
Friday the 10th of July is even bigger. The morning sees 33 ft swell from the SSE, 18-second period, and energy is off the charts at 114,823. The wind is a cross-shore near gale at 31 mph. That’s a big, messy, dangerous ocean. The afternoon stays at 33 ft with 63,762 energy, still cross-shore. This is not for paddle surfing – it’s a spectacle for the brave or the foolhardy.
Saturday the 11th of July sees the swell start to drop, but it’s still massive. 25 ft from the S, 15-second period, 41,948 energy in the morning, but the wind is a cross-onshore near gale at 34 mph. Blown out and dangerous. The afternoon drops to 15 ft but it’s still a near gale from the SE. Poor conditions.
Sunday the 12th of July through to the end of the period, the swell fades away, but it’s mostly blown out or choppy. The 12th has 8 ft swell in the morning but cross-onshore fresh breeze, and it’s lumpy. The 13th has 10 ft but it’s cross-shore and choppy. After that, it’s a slow bleed back down to 1 ft and 3 ft swell with poor conditions, mostly cross-onshore or cross-shore winds. The 16th has a brief moment of clean cross-off wind with 3 ft, but that’s marginal.
So, the standout here is undeniably the swell on the 9th and 10th of July – it’s huge, powerful, and genuinely impressive. But for a surfer, the only real option is Suicide Cliffs itself, and only if you’re an expert. The best moment for a go might be Thursday morning the 9th, before it gets too big, with the 18 ft SE swell and clean offshore winds. That’s the pick of the bunch, but it’s a heavy one. Crowds are possible at Suicide Cliffs, so be early.
Overall, a week of flat, then a massive spike of dangerous, expert-only surf, then a slow fade into messy conditions. Not a good run for the average surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, near gales from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 13 | 21 | 28 | 37 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 12900 | 17936 | 26869 | 44996 | 59494 | 63762 | 42491 | 26547 | 7951 | 4354 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:37AM1.95m | 10:38PM1.87m | 10:26AM1.86m | 11:12PM1.87m | 11:25AM1.75m | 11:53PM1.88m | 12:40PM1.65m | 00:43AM1.90m | 2:13PM1.60m | 1:43AM1.93m | 3:50PM1.64m | 2:51AM1.98m | 5:09PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.48m | 4:36AM0.85m | 4:53PM0.63m | 5:28AM0.80m | 5:36PM0.79m | 6:30AM0.73m | 6:28PM0.95m | 7:43AM0.65m | 7:35PM1.09m | 9:00AM0.52m | 8:54PM1.18m | 10:12AM0.36m | 10:12PM1.19m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 16 | ESE 19 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | — | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
39 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 291 | 549 | 805 | 1278 | 3127 | 7020 | 8707 | 12900 | 17936 | 26869 | 44996 | 55329 | — | 42491 | 15401 | 7951 | 4354 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 6 | ESE 17 | E 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 |
12 | 13 | 9 | 160 | 36 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 3 | 21 | 28 | 37 | 11 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | ESE 11 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
4 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 59494 | 63762 | 4722 | 26547 | 5116 | 3371 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 769 | 804 | 769 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 617 | 29 | 775 | 845 | 774 | 774 | 774 | 683 | 774 | 774 | 683 |
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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.










