Surf Forecasts:
Suicides surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, N swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Suicides this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Suicides in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suicides over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here. I've had a good look at the charts for Suicides over the next couple of weeks, and I've got to be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. We've got a solid run of waves coming through, but the wind is going to be a constant battle, and the quality just isn't there for a proper paddle session.
Let's get into it. For the first week and a half, from Tuesday the 18th of August right through to about Monday the 25th, we see a consistent supply of northerly swell. The combined energy is mostly moderate, sitting in the low to mid hundreds, which tells you there's push there. Swell heights hover between 3ft and 5ft, with periods mostly on the short side at 7 to 9 seconds. The problem is that the wind is a persistent cross-onshore breeze, swinging from the north and north-northeast, picking up steam as the week goes on. It's going to be choppy, lumpy, and messy. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be enjoying it with that onshore slop. Every single slot gets a score of zero out of ten – it's just poor surf conditions across the board.
Come the weekend of the 23rd and 24th, we see the swell bump up a touch, with heights reaching 5ft and the energy climbing. But again, that fresh northerly wind is ruining it. For a beginner, anything over 5ft can be a handful anyway, but here the wind is making it all unpleasant. Honestly, with this consistent wind and the beach setup, this stretch looks far more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone else. For us paddle surfers, it's a blank run.
Finally, into the second week, from Monday the 25th of August through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, things don't really improve. The swell remains, even spiking up to 6ft around the 28th and 29th, but that's only good for experts due to the size, and the wind stays locked in from the north or north-northeast at a solid 15 to 22 mph. The period is still short, around 7 to 9 seconds, which gives us weak, crumbly waves.
Look, I hate to say it, but there is no standout window here. Not a single period offers clean, ridable surf. The good news is that with a spot like Suicides, it's consistent enough that this run of poor conditions won't last forever – forecasts can always change. But for now, in this 16-day window, you'd be wasting your time. Keep an eye on it, but I'd be doing something else for a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
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111 | 108 | 111 | 136 | 108 | 105 | 133 | 133 | 146 | 127 | 128 | 171 | 277 | 295 | 181 | 147 | 258 | 422 | 340 | 290 | 263 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.85m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:18AM1.70m | 7:54PM1.56m | 8:36AM1.59m | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | 11:31AM1.73m | 00:05AM1.68m | 12:20PM1.90m | 00:45AM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.58m | 12:29PM0.67m | 00:51AM0.76m | 1:30PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.90m | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | 5:09AM0.87m | 5:56PM0.73m | 6:04AM0.72m | 6:39PM0.58m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
111 | 108 | 111 | 136 | 108 | 105 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 171 | 277 | 67 | 77 | 68 | 59 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | N 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 12 | WNW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 |
6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | N 7 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | N 13 | WNW 9 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 12 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NE 4 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
— | — | — | 22 | 16 | 11 | 133 | 133 | 146 | 127 | 128 | 36 | 9 | 295 | 181 | 147 | 258 | 422 | 340 | 290 | 263 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 206 | 14 | 14 | 181 | 201 | 181 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 206 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 287 | 287 | 287 | 287 |
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Information about the Suicides Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Suicides provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Suicides can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Suicides 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 (Suicides) 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 Suicides 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Fuerteventura? If you are looking for accommodation near Suicides, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Fuerteventura, consider staying in La Oliva which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Fuerteventura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto del Rosario which is 29 km (18 miles) away, Puerto del Carmen, Tias and Lanzarote.











