
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tivives this week:
The surf forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming up for Tivives. The first chunk of the outlook is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a solid window of clean surf in the middle to get excited about, and a couple of tasty mornings right at the end that look real promising.
Things kick off on Monday, August 10th, but it’s pretty ordinary. The swell is barely there at 1ft from the SSW, and while the morning wind is light and cross-off, it’s not enough to get excited about with such weak energy (147).
The real story starts on Wednesday, August 12th. The morning looks absolutely mint – glassy conditions, calm wind, and a nice little bump of 2ft SSW groundswell with a solid 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (436), and it’s clean. This is the first real standout of the period. If you can get out there early, you’ll be in for some fun, lined-up waves.
Thursday the 13th is also glassy in the morning, but the swell dips a bit to 2ft. Still worth a paddle if you’re keen for a quiet, clean session.
Now, keep your eye on Saturday, August 15th. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-off wind from the north, and the swell has bumped up to 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is well into the moderate range (509). This is the best swell size and quality combo of the first week, a real standout.
The following week, there’s a run of stellar conditions. Monday, August 17th, and Tuesday, August 18th, both have glassy mornings with 2ft SSW swell, and the energy is still moderate. The Tuesday afternoon even sees a jump to 2ft from the SW but with a 16-second period and a big energy reading of 526 – glassy, clean, and punchy.
Wednesday, August 19th, brings a slightly bigger 4ft swell from the S, but the period drops to a short 9 seconds. The morning is glassy, so it’ll be fun, but those waves will be a bit more crumbly and less powerful. It’s still a good option.
The end of the window is where it gets proper interesting. Saturday, August 22nd, the morning is glassy again with a clean 3ft S swell. Then, the real standout of the whole forecast might be Sunday, August 23rd. The morning has a long-period 2ft SW groundswell (19 seconds!) with a light cross-off wind from the NNW. The energy is moderate (423), and it’ll be clean. That long period will really focus the energy, making for some well-shaped, powerful lines at Tivives. The following Monday morning, August 24th, is also clean with a cross-off wind, but the swell is back down to 1ft.
Overall, the best windows are the glassy mornings on the 12th, the 15th, and especially the 22nd and 23rd. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. The crowds at Tivives can be a factor sometimes, but with the inconsistent nature of the breaks here, you’ll likely find your own space if you’re smart about it. This stretch looks like it’s gonna deliver some proper sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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98 | 66 | 93 | 149 | 116 | 178 | 100 | 269 | 177 | 172 | 100 | 64 | 184 | 272 | 316 | 386 | 371 | 367 | 353 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:27PM2.63m | 1:12AM2.46m | 1:30PM2.74m | 2:10AM2.66m | 2:27PM2.85m | 3:02AM2.85m | 3:18PM2.92m | 3:50AM2.98m | 4:06PM2.94m | 4:34AM3.04m | 4:51PM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06AM0.62m | 6:55PM0.36m | 7:15AM0.50m | 7:54PM0.21m | 8:15AM0.35m | 8:45PM0.09m | 9:09AM0.22m | 9:33PM0.01m | 9:58AM0.15m | 10:18PM-0.00m | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:00PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
98 | 66 | 93 | 41 | 116 | 178 | 58 | 269 | 60 | 61 | 53 | 58 | 57 | 272 | 166 | 386 | 371 | 367 | 353 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 7 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
30 | 29 | 26 | 58 | 38 | 37 | 100 | 61 | 177 | 172 | 100 | 49 | 78 | 37 | 316 | 136 | 138 | 134 | 137 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 12 |
18 | 51 | 39 | 149 | 33 | 51 | 46 | 106 | 66 | — | 57 | 64 | 184 | 63 | 33 | — | — | — | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Tivives Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tivives provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tivives can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tivives surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tivives) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tivives may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Tivives is 15 km (9 miles) from Esparza. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esparza. Esparza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











