Suicides Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, grab a coffee and settle in, because this forecast is a tough one to swallow. The honest truth is, for the next 16 days, there isn’t a single session worth paddling out for around here. The only spot in the guidance, Suicides (a solid advanced reef break), gets nothing but poor surf conditions for the whole run.

We kick off on Tuesday, August 11, and it’s already a write-off. The swell is tiny at about 3 ft from the north, but the wind is howling out of the NNE at 16 mph, smacking it cross-onshore. That combo gives us nothing but chop and messy lines. The wave energy is weak to moderate, sitting around 118 to 141 (combined energy). That kind of setup is just not worth your time.

As we move through the week, the swell tries to nudge up a little – by Friday, August 14, we’re seeing 4 ft, and by Saturday the 15th, it hits 5 ft. The combined energy even climbs into the moderate range, hitting 311 (moderate wave energy). But here’s the kicker – that persistent NNE wind stays locked in, shifting to a strong 19 mph at times, so it stays fresh, cross-onshore, and lumpy. The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, close-outy crumble. This isn’t surf for paddling; honestly, with that wind and swell combo, this break looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The whole second week, from around August 15 right through to August 26, is a long, painful gap of the same story. No standout days, no clean windows. The swell height wobbles between 2 ft and 4 ft, but the wind rarely lets up. Even when it turns lightly onshore or offshore here and there, the wave quality is still marked as poor. For a spot that’s normally fairly consistent, this is a real bummer.

So, what can I tell ya? When there’s nothing on offer, I don’t sugarcoat it. This stretch looks dead flat and blown out. Leave the board in the car and wait for the next change – it tends not to stay this poor for long.

That’s it from me. Keep your chin up.
Rusty

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