Surf spot

Suicide Cliffs

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Country: Japan, Okinawa
Coordinates: 26.0792, 127.6860

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	4.4	4.3	4.7	4.5	4.8	4.9	6.9	7	7.1	4.5	4.7	4.9	5.2	5.7	6	5.9	5.8	5.7	5.7	6	6.5	6.7	7	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.6	7.8	7.4	7.5	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.6	7.7	8.3	8.3	7	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	7.1	6	6	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	15	14	22	16	18	16	32	23	34	23	32	41	50	54	59	84	92	94	97	102	147	147	151	157	160	170	169	171	173	170	166	161	162	147	148	145	143	143	140	140	142	142	136	98	98	90	90	87	82	82	86	83	76	72	66	61
Wind speed (km/h)	12.8	11.9	10.4	13.6	14.5	13.8	13.5	14.6	14.1	14.3	13.5	18	19.7	18.2	15.6	14.3	12.3	12.1	10.5	13.6	12.3	7	6.9	7.3	8.4	11.3	9.8	9.2	9.3	9.4	8.1	9.7	9.2	9.4	8.4	8.9	10.7	9	7.6	8.3	7.6	6.2	4.7	8.3	9.7	8.7	8.7	8.7	9.2	10.2	8.2	11.6	14.8	13	14.1	15.3
Wind direction	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	ENECross-off	ESECross-on	SSECross-on	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	EGlassy	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross	NECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off

Suicide Cliffs, Okinawa, Japan is a dramatic and remote surf location known more for its rugged beauty and heavy conditions than for easy, user-friendly waves.

Quick description

Setting: A steep, rocky coastline with cliffs and deep-blue water, giving the area a wild, exposed feel.
Wave character: When it works, it can produce powerful, hollow, fast waves with serious reef or rock influence. Conditions are often powerful and unforgiving rather than mellow.
Skill level: Best suited for advanced to expert surfers due to the exposure, shallow bottom, and potentially dangerous entry/exit.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than more accessible Okinawa surf breaks, but that’s partly because of the difficulty and hazards.
Best conditions: Typically needs the right swell direction, tide, and wind to line up, and it can be highly sensitive to local conditions.

Important cautions

Hazards: Sharp rocks, shallow sections, strong currents, and difficult access.
Access: Can involve a challenging hike/climb or risky approach depending on the exact access point.
Respect locals and conditions: Check local advice, tides, and swell reports before even considering it.