Suicide Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.09° N 127.72° E

Suicide Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Suicide Cliffs sea temperature is
28.4° C
0.7° 

Suicide Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Suicide Cliffs surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Suicide Cliffs in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicide Cliffs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because it’s a slow start here at Suicide Cliffs. For the next week and a half, we’re looking at a flat spell with nothing to get excited about. From Thursday the 23rd of July right through to the end of July, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak swell – barely 1ft to 2ft – with lousy cross-onshore winds most days and combined wave energy figures in the 20s to 70s (weak). It’s choppy, it’s messy, and there’s just no push. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board than paddling out.

Now, a few mornings in late July and early August tease us with a bit of glassy conditions, but there’s still no real swell to work with – just ankle-snappers. The first week of August keeps the same story: small, weak, and inconsistent. It’s a long gap, basically the whole 16-day window feels empty until we hit the second week of August.

Then, it finally shows up. Wednesday the 5th of August morning, we see a pulse of new SW groundswell arriving. The height jumps to 4ft, and the period is a solid 10 seconds, with combined energy reading 252 (moderate). The wind is light cross-offshore from the ENE, which means clean conditions. It’s a “good surf” call, and it’s the first real sign of life.

But the standout is Thursday the 6th of August. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Early morning, we’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, glassy conditions, and the combined energy is a massive 1345 (strong to very strong). That’s a proper, powerful groundswell. The water temperature is sitting around 83°F, which is about average for this time of year – no major anomaly. This wave is going to be pushing hard, with long, clean lines. This is a wave for the experienced crew; at 7ft, it’s expert territory at Suicide Cliffs, and with that long period, it’s going to be walling up nicely on the reef. The afternoon stays glassy at 7ft, just a slight drop in energy to 1133, but still excellent.

Friday the 7th of August morning is also a standout. 8ft SSW swell, 10-second period, still glassy, with combined energy at 1384. That’s the biggest of the window, and it’s perfect for experts. The afternoon sees it drop slightly to 8ft with a longer 11-second period, but a slight onshore wind creeps in, making it a little less perfect but still a solid session for the brave.

So, the long and short of it: the first 13 days are a total bust. Don’t even bother. Mark your calendar for the 6th and 7th of August. That’s the real deal. Thursday the 6th is the pick of the litter – glassy, solid, long-period SW groundswell, and Suicide Cliffs will be cooking. Crowds are likely here, as it’s a very consistent spot, but for that quality, it’s worth the company.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:04PM1.46m
1:38AM1.80m
4:45PM1.51m
2:43AM1.80m
5:45PM1.60m
3:47AM1.84m
6:23PM1.70m
4:44AM1.91m
6:53PM1.79m
5:32AM1.99m
7:20PM1.88m
6:15AM2.07m
7:46PM1.95m
Low Tide
7:24PM1.28m
9:21AM0.71m
8:47PM1.35m
10:24AM0.62m
10:10PM1.35m
11:14AM0.51m
11:10PM1.29m
11:55AM0.40m
11:56PM1.20m
12:32PM0.31m
00:36AM1.10m
1:07PM0.25m
1:12AM0.99m
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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.

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