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Suicides (Hawaii)

Big Island, United States · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
2
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Ankle high · Textured · ENE
Wave
0.5m
Period
6.5s
Wind
9 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

Tide · today

Low · High in 2h22
0.7m0.2m14h15h17h19h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Pacific/Honolulu local

Monday

21 Sept
14:00
0m
7.3s
17 km/h
Cross
15:00
0m
7.3s
16 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
6.2s
13 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.5m
6.5s
9 km/h
Cross

Tuesday

22 Sept
06:00
0.7m
11.3s
5 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.4m
11.2s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.4m
11.2s
11 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
10.2s
12 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
8.5s
10 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
8.5s
9 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

23 Sept
06:00
0.1m
9.3s
6 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.4m
9s
15 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
4.9s
11 km/h
Cross
15:00
0m
4.8s
4 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
4.8s
5 km/h
Cross
21:00
0m
5s
5 km/h
Cross

Thursday

24 Sept
06:00
0m
5s
5 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
5.2s
5 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
5.7s
4 km/h
Cross
15:00
0m
5.9s
3 km/h
Cross
18:00
0m
5.8s
7 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.1m
5.4s
11 km/h
Cross

Friday

25 Sept
06:00
0m
6.2s
20 km/h
Cross
09:00
0m
5.9s
28 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
5.6s
31 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.6m
7.7s
43 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
12s
54 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.1m
9.9s
42 km/h
Offshore

Saturday

26 Sept
06:00
0m
5.1s
9 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0m
4.9s
5 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0m
5.1s
6 km/h
Offshore
13:00
0m
5.3s
7 km/h
Offshore

About Suicides (Hawaii)

Suicides (Hawaii) is a reef break over coral in Big Island, United States. It's at its best on 1.2–3.5999999999999996m swells from the WNW with light offshore winds from the SE, around mid 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
Coral
Best tide
mid
Best swell direction
WNW
Best wind direction
SE
Ideal wave size
1.2m – 3.5999999999999996m

Suicides (Hawaii) surf FAQ

Is Suicides (Hawaii) good for beginners?+

Suicides (Hawaii) is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 1.2–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral 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 Suicides (Hawaii)?+

Different days call for different boards. Suicides (Hawaii) can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing Suicides (Hawaii)?+

Suicides (Hawaii) tends to work best around mid 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 Suicides (Hawaii)?+

Look for 1.2–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the WNW with light offshore winds from the SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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