Suicide (Lasonde / Batu Islands)

Suicide is a remote, high-performance right-hand reef break known for fast, hollow, barreling waves breaking over a very shallow coral/reef bottom. It’s described as world-class/excellent and produces long, racing lines—commonly in the 50–150 m range—when the swell angle and tide are right. The wave is most consistently surfed on a rising high tide / high tide (often emphasized as mid to high to avoid the shallowest reef sections). It starts working at roughly 1.0–1.5 m and can hold significantly larger size, with descriptions ranging up to around double overhead depending on conditions. The preferred swell direction is south to southwest (S–SW). Wind is typically most favorable when it blows offshore—easterly to northeasterly is described as ideal (also described in some listings as north/northwest offshore grooming). However, one summary also notes low wind reliability overall, so it’s best to focus on swell/tide matching and then confirm that the wind is genuinely offshore for your day. Access is not straightforward: entry is mostly via boat/charter (with special access potentially requiring a long paddle). The spot is generally empty due to how far it is from main camps. Safety planning is critical—there are no lifeguards and rescue is reported as unavailable, while the hazards include very shallow reef sections and sharp coral/rocks. Carry comprehensive first-aid readiness and surf only when you can confidently handle the speed and hollow power over the reef.