Surf spot

suicides

Forecast conditions and map view for suicides in USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Island
Coordinates: 19.9513, -155.8638

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	SW	NW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	W	W	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	8.9	9.1	9	8.3	7.8	7.7	7.8	7.5	7.2	7	6.6	6.5	6.5	7.5	7.5	6.9	7.3	7	8	7.8	8.2	8.3	8.2	8	8.2	8.1	7.8	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.5	7.6	7.5	7.5	7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.8	8	7.7	11.3	6.7	11.3	11.4	11.5	11.4	14.5	14.4	14.3	9.6	9.6	13.4	12.8	12.2	13.8
Wave energy (kJ)	36	38	37	29	21	21	19	15	13	11	11	11	11	13	13	14	16	13	18	18	16	16	15	15	14	12	11	11	11	9	9	8	8	7	7	7	7	9	11	9	8	17	9	17	18	18	18	33	37	37	21	21	33	29	20	49
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	5.2	2.7	12.9	15.5	8	7.1	6	6.1	4.2	0.8	10.7	13.8	10.4	3.8	4.7	1.9	6.1	5	11.6	12.9	11.3	5.5	4.8	3.6	1.6	2.5	9.4	13.1	11.3	1	4.1	5.1	5.1	7.7	10.2	13.4	9.2	5.3	4.1	3.6	5.6	6.9	10.5	10.2	5.9	2.8	1.8	2.5	0.8	4.3	11	11.3	9.4	2.6	4
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Suicides is a surf spot on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi (Hawaii Island), USA, known for its powerful, fast, reef-break waves and serious conditions. It’s generally considered a high-performance spot for experienced surfers only.

Spot overview

Location: Hawaii Island (Big Island), on the Kona side
Type: Reef break
Wave character: Fast, hollow, and often powerful
Best for: Advanced to expert surfers
Hazards: Sharp reef, strong currents, heavy shorebreak/impact, and limited margin for error

What it’s like

Suicides can produce clean, punchy surf when the swell lines up, but the wave is unforgiving. Takeoffs can be steep and sections may close out quickly, making timing crucial. Because it breaks over reef, wipeouts can be dangerous, especially in bigger surf.

Conditions and access

Works best with consistent Pacific swell
Usually more manageable with offshore winds and moderate tide, depending on the exact setup
Access and parking can be limited or localized depending on the area, so checking local conditions and etiquette is important

Safety note

This is not a beginner-friendly wave. If you’re not very comfortable surfing reef breaks and handling heavy surf, it’s best to watch from shore and learn the spot from local surfers or a guide.