
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. 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 (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s run through this one. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming up for the next 16 days, starting with a few sweet windows but then a whole lot of nothing.
Right out of the gate, the standout is Tivives. This break is a little inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s a gem. The best window kicks off on Saturday 25 July morning. A super long-period SSW groundswell (21 seconds) is wrapping in at 2 feet, and with a glassy NNW breeze of 3 mph, the ocean is going to be mirror flat. The combined energy is moderate (402). It’s going to be clean, lined-up, and a real treat for an intermediate surfer. This is easily the best on offer. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The Saturday afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind, so session done by lunch.
Sunday 26 July morning stays clean with a light cross-off wind and a touch more size at 2 feet swell (moderate energy 409). A solid repeat of the morning. Monday 27 July morning is another cracker – glassy NW wind, 3 feet of swell (strong energy 729), and the water temp is about average for the time of year. This is the best of the bunch. Tuesday 28 July morning is also all-time glassy with calm wind and 3 feet swell (strong energy 688). The water is warm and still.
From Wednesday 30 July onwards, the swell drops and the period starts to shorten. The afternoons are all pretty much blown out with risk of thunderstorms and cross-onshore winds. The mornings are still glassy, but the wave heights are just knee-to-waist high at best, with combined energy dropping into the 100s. It becomes surfable but very ordinary.
There’s a long gap of really lackluster surf from 30 July all the way through to 6 August. It’s not terrible, but not worth rushing out for. Then, on Friday 7 August morning, we get a late flash of good conditions again – glassy wind, 2 feet of a long-period SSW groundswell (18 seconds), and moderate energy (384). It’s worth a look if you’ve been waiting. The following Saturday 8 August morning is also glassy and clean, but the swell is smaller.
The final day of the forecast, Sunday 9 August morning, delivers a glassy, calm morning with a 1-foot groundswell (20 seconds) and moderate energy (321). It’s small but will be clean as a whistle.
All in all, the first few days are the real deal. After that, it’s a waiting game with a few glimmers of hope in the second week. Keep an eye on the glassy mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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404 | 302 | 232 | 480 | 325 | 399 | 475 | 630 | 465 | 534 | 637 | 522 | 452 | 397 | 387 | 283 | 239 | 236 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:28PM1.99m | 11:43AM2.25m | 00:30AM2.02m | 12:40PM2.29m | 1:25AM2.10m | 1:32PM2.37m | 2:12AM2.22m | 2:17PM2.46m | 2:54AM2.34m | 2:59PM2.54m | 3:33AM2.47m | 3:38PM2.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:24AM0.94m | 6:18PM0.75m | 6:25AM0.91m | 7:12PM0.67m | 7:19AM0.85m | 7:59PM0.57m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:41PM0.47m | 8:51AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.39m | 9:32AM0.59m | 9:55PM0.33m | |||||||
— | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | 10 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
404 | 86 | 48 | 480 | 325 | 399 | 475 | 630 | 465 | 534 | 637 | 522 | 452 | 397 | 387 | 283 | 239 | 236 | 175 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
24 | 302 | 232 | 49 | 32 | 33 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 42 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | W 8 | W 9 |
14 | 14 | 40 | 39 | 52 | 34 | 45 | 29 | 109 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 2 | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 |
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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.
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