Suicide Cliffs
Itoman, Japan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 11.4s
- Wind
- 30 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Suicide Cliffs hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Tokyo local
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12 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 7–10 for Suicide Cliffs, scored for your board.
About Suicide Cliffs
Suicide Cliffs is a reef break over rock in Itoman, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW, around high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- high
- Best swell direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Suicide Cliffs surf FAQ
Is Suicide Cliffs good for beginners?+
Suicide Cliffs is a reef break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Suicide Cliffs?+
Different days call for different boards. Suicide Cliffs handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Suicide Cliffs?+
Suicide Cliffs tends to work best around high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Suicide Cliffs?+
Look for from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.