Suicides Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Suicides.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. For a spot that’s known as a consistent, exposed reef for advanced crew, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim. The swell direction that really gets this place going is from the NNW, and while we do see that direction pop up, the size and the wind just aren’t playing ball for most of it. We’re looking at a big, dry gap of really poor conditions from now until the end of the first week of September.

Let’s start with the first real chance, and it’s a sad one. Sunday afternoon the 13th, the wind goes totally glassy, calm. The swell is tiny though, only 4ft from the north, and that period is short at 8 seconds. It’ll be clean, but there’s barely any push. The combined energy is weak to moderate (229). For a beginner, it might be a fun little splash, but for the usual advanced crew here, it’s a frustrating ankle-snapper. Because it’s glassy and clean, and the break is consistent, it’s the best on offer in the first week, but that’s not saying much.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, which is fine, but you’ll feel the chill on the glassy days.

After that, it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds and junk waves. We get a little pulse of energy around Thursday the 17th with 5ft to 5.5ft swell from the north, but it’s blowing a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore, turning it into a lumpy, choppy mess. The energy is moderate to strong (367-471), but the wind kills it. Not worth paddling out.

Now, if you’re patient, the 22nd of September (Tuesday morning) is the real standout, but it’s a long way off. We get a proper groundswell from the NNW with a very long period of 15 seconds and a solid 3ft of swell. The energy is strong (616). The wind is light and cross-shore from the NE at 6 mph, which will create a small rip, but the conditions should be workable. This is the one to wait for – a long-period NNW swell at Suicides, with light winds. It will be a proper reef wave, long walls, and real power. Expect the lineup to be a bit busy though, it gets crowded when the swell hits. Because of the long period, it might break a bit straight on a beach, but on this reef, it should be a dream. That’s your best bet in the 16-day window. Just keep an eye on the forecast as it gets closer, long-range calls like this can shift.

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