Suicide Cliffs Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.09° N 127.72° E

Suicide Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Suicide Cliffs sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.3° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 43ft (13.0m), 18s period, SSE swell with 103,649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s 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 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Suicide Cliffs in the next 16 days are 13.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 9th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 17s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 9th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 11th Jul)43ft (13.0m) 18s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Suicide Cliffs over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a massive pulse of southwest groundswell roaring in, and I mean massive. The combined energy hits 13342 (moderate to strong energy) on Thursday morning, but the swell is a solid 16 ft from the SE with a 16-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell. This is a reef break, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but the wind is a cross-off at 35 km/h. It’s clean, but that’s a lot of water moving. By Thursday afternoon, it’s even bigger: 20 ft, 17 seconds, combined energy of 22472. The wind stays cross-off at 40 km/h, and the water temp is 84°F with a tiny anomaly of +0.5°F, so pretty average for this time of year. This is expert territory, no doubt. The swell is too big for the break according to the forecast, so this is for the big-wave crew only.

Friday is just insane. Friday morning has 30 ft at 18 seconds from the SE, energy of 51471, and a cross-shore gale at 37 mph. Friday afternoon goes to 34 ft, 18 seconds, with 68357 energy and a gale-force cross-shore at 43 mph. This is not surfing, this is survival. The wind is tearing the place apart. Kite surfers might be having a field day, but for paddle surfers, it’s a no-go.

Saturday continues the madness. Morning sees 41 ft from the S at 17 seconds, combined energy of 140795, with a gale-force cross-on at 43 mph. Afternoon drops to 23 ft from the SSW, but still gale-force cross-on. Completely blown out.

Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th the swell drops, but it’s still messy with fresh to moderate cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th the swell gets tiny (2 ft to 5 ft), and while we get a bit of glassy conditions on the 15th morning and 16th morning, the waves are just too weak with combined energy only around 150. It’s ordinary.

Then we get a glimmer. On Sunday the 19th, a new SW groundswell fills in. Sunday morning has 6 ft from the SW, 13-second period, combined energy of 1686, and the wind is offshore from the NNE at only 10 km/h (6 mph). That’s glassy, clean, and the swell direction is right on the optimum for this spot. The water is still warm. This is the standout. It’s a nice, solid, long-period groundswell with clean conditions. Not for beginners, but for experienced surfers, it’s excellent. The crowd factor here is "often", so expect plenty of company. After that, the run goes flat and choppy again.

So, the best on offer is hands-down Sunday the 19th morning. That’s the one to circle. The rest of the 16-day window is either too big, too windy, or too small. There’s a long gap of flat or poor surf from the 12th through the 18th, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, severe gales from the SE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13342
22472
33345
51471
68357
103649
88495
24485
13430
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1810
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860
661
257
264
140
122
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102
Wind (km/h)
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70
ESE
70
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:13PM1.60m
1:43AM1.93m
3:50PM1.64m
2:51AM1.98m
5:09PM1.73m
3:59AM2.07m
6:10PM1.85m
5:02AM2.16m
7:01PM1.95m
6:00AM2.25m
7:45PM2.02m
6:55AM2.31m
8:26PM2.06m
Low Tide
7:35PM1.09m
9:00AM0.52m
8:54PM1.18m
10:12AM0.36m
10:12PM1.19m
11:15AM0.20m
11:19PM1.14m
12:10PM0.07m
00:16AM1.06m
1:01PM-0.01m
1:06AM0.96m
1:47PM-0.02m
1:54AM0.87m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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