Suicides Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' at Suicides.

We've got a real mixed bag ahead. The next week and a half looks pretty average, to be honest. A lot of busy, lumpy conditions with onshore winds. But hang in there, because towards the end of the run, we get a little glimmer of something special.

Things kick off on Thursday the 10th and right through the weekend, it's just messy. We've got a northerly swell running at 3 ft to 5 ft, but with a short, weak period of 6-8 seconds, the energy is all over the place. And the wind? It's mostly a fresh to moderate cross-onshore from the N or NNE, just chopping it all up. Not your friend.

Then on Sunday the 13th, we catch a break. The morning is still a bit bumpy with a light cross-onshore, but the afternoon glassed right off. Zero wind, clear skies, and a clean 4 ft swell from the N with an 8-second period. That's the first real chance for a wave, but it’s only a 2 out of 10, so keep your expectations in check. You'll get a few, but don't call in sick for it.

Then from Monday the 14th right through to Tuesday the 22nd, it’s a proper flat spell for the most part. The swell drops to 2 ft to 3 ft with very weak energy. Periods go up a bit, but there’s just no size or power behind it. Spend that time fixin’ your boards.

Alright, here’s the standout. Mark your calendar for Tuesday the 22nd of September. The morning is looking promising. We get a proper, long-period NW groundswell pushing in at 4 ft with a 14-second period. The energy jumps right up – moderate to strong, that's got some punch. The wind is light from the NW, offshore for this spot, and it’s a reef break that’s consistent. The break itself (Suicides) is an advanced-only affair, and it can get crowded, but with this quality, you’ll have to share. For the experienced surfer, this is the window. That long period will make for some well-shaped, powerful waves that hold up nicely on the reef. The water temp is about average for this time of year with a glassy, clean look to it. This is your day. Monday the 22nd morning is the best on offer.

After that, Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th keep a bit of size at 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period drops back to 8 seconds and the wind turns more cross-onshore, so it gets messy again. Friday the 25th sees another long-period pulse (15 seconds) but with only 3 ft, the energy is still solid, but it’s back to a poor rating. The window is tight.

So for the advanced crew, aim for the morning of Tuesday the 22nd. For everyone else, you're waiting for the next decent glass-off, which could be a while. Stay tuned.

Rusty.

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