Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the radar, so let’s get into it.

The overall picture is a bit of a tease. We’ve got consistent, small, long-period groundswell rolling in from the SSW, but the action is really only happening in the mornings. The afternoons are pretty much written off by onshore breezes and the risk of thunderstorms. The water temp is sitting at 86°F at Tivives, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

We kick off the forecast period with a bit of a slow start. Monday the 7th is a write-off – poor conditions with a cross-shore breeze, don’t even bother. Tuesday the 8th morning shows a glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got 1ft of SSW swell with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means the energy is there but it’s going to be really clean and glassy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 229. It’s small, but if you’ve got a log, it might be worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 9th morning is the real standout. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be, with 2ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 293, which is solid for the size. This is the best session on offer – clean, small, and all to yourself if you’re lucky. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Tivives, so you might have a few mates out, but it won’t be a zoo.

Thursday the 10th morning is another good shout. Glassy conditions again, with 3ft of SSW swell at 18 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 435, which is solid moderate. This is the pick of the early window – a bit more push than Wednesday, and still silky smooth.

From Friday the 11th through to the end of the second week, the pattern holds: clear, glassy mornings with small SSW swell, and afternoons ruined by onshore wind and storms. The swell size stays in the 1ft to 2ft range, with periods hanging around 13 to 20 seconds. The combined energy fluctuates between 139 and 435, so it’s never really pumping. The mornings of the 11th, 16th, and 18th are worth a look if you’re desperate for a glide, but nothing is going to blow your mind.

The long-range stuff around the 19th and 20th September looks similar – small, glassy mornings, but the swell direction swings a bit more to the SW. The combined energy stays moderate, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book the week off yet.

Bottom line: there’s no big swell here, but if you’re a fan of long-period groundswell on a glassy morning, the 9th and 10th of September are your best bets. The rest of the window is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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