Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.2°C
1.9° 

Tivives surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tivives surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
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18
0.8
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18
0.8
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16
0.7
SW
16
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SW
15
0.6
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14
0.6
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14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.4
SSW
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
161
98
121
113
147
142
229
390
390
330
322
255
232
140
138
138
71
68
68
146
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
S
5
NNE
5
S
10
SSW
5
NE
0
W
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NW
10
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5
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0
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10
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0
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10
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Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
11:08AM2.44m
11:57PM2.34m
12:20PM2.52m
1:02AM2.53m
1:22PM2.64m
1:56AM2.72m
2:15PM2.76m
2:43AM2.89m
3:02PM2.83m
3:26AM2.99m
3:46PM2.85m
4:06AM3.02m
4:27PM2.82m
Low Tide
5:38PM0.55m
6:04AM0.65m
6:43PM0.43m
7:10AM0.50m
7:38PM0.29m
8:05AM0.34m
8:27PM0.18m
8:54AM0.20m
9:11PM0.12m
9:38AM0.12m
9:52PM0.12m
10:20AM0.10m
10:32PM0.16m
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5:28
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5:44
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Temp °C
30
29
27
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29
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30
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29
29
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Feels °C
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32
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31
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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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