Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.0°C
1.7° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 20s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's run through the Tivives forecast.

The big picture is the same: small, clean morning windows are the only game in town, and the afternoons are mostly a bust. The best waves are coming on a couple of early mornings late next week.

Friday, August 28th. Dawn patrol is your only shot: tiny 2ft glassy surf from the SW. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. The energy is weak (344), so don't expect much push. The afternoon is a mess with a cross-on breeze and storms.

Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th follow the same pattern. Saturday morning (3ft from the SW) and Sunday morning (3ft from the SSW) are both clean with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (459 and 406). The swell period is around 15 seconds – a nice long groundswell, so longer waits between sets but better shaped waves. Afternoons are trash.

Monday, September 1st through Thursday, September 4th is a lull. The swell drops to 2ft, energy is weak (136 to 252). It's barely surfable, even with the glassy mornings.

Here's the good stuff. Friday, September 4th morning. 3ft of SW swell, glassy, calm wind. The combined energy is moderate (568) and the swell period is a solid 17 seconds. That's a winner.

Saturday, September 5th morning is just as good. 4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (581). That's the best the forecast has to offer. Still fine for intermediates.

Sunday, September 6th morning is okay (2ft, glassy, 339 energy), but it's a drop-off.

The next week, from Monday, September 7th to Wednesday, September 9th, is a bit of a mixed bag. Some glassy mornings, but the swell is inconsistent.

Then we get another strong run. Wednesday, September 9th morning: 3ft from the SSW, glassy, calm wind, and moderate energy (464). Thursday, September 10th morning: 3ft, glassy, and 574 energy. Friday, September 11th is a standout because the afternoon is also glassy and clean with 3ft. That's the only full-day session on the whole forecast.

Saturday, September 12th morning is the last one, with small glassy 3ft surf and dropping energy (223).

Your best days are Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th mornings. The second week's run (starting around the 9th) looks promising but is less certain. The consistency is variable, so be patient. Crowds are *sometimes* a problem, so on those glassy mornings, you'll have company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
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0.9
SSW
14
0.8
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14
0.7
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0.7
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0.7
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13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
186
107
449
386
447
419
334
325
253
158
154
151
121
117
82
67
111
130
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
N
15
S
5
NNE
5
NNW
15
S
5
N
5
NW
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
NW
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
W
15
SSW
5
NW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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cross
cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
3:02AM2.58m
3:13PM2.62m
3:37AM2.72m
3:49PM2.68m
4:11AM2.82m
4:26PM2.70m
4:46AM2.88m
5:03PM2.68m
5:22AM2.89m
5:42PM2.62m
6:01AM2.85m
6:25PM2.53m
Low Tide
9:07AM0.50m
9:23PM0.32m
9:44AM0.38m
9:57PM0.27m
10:21AM0.30m
10:31PM0.25m
10:58AM0.26m
11:07PM0.26m
11:37AM0.26m
11:45PM0.31m
12:19PM0.30m
00:27AM0.40m
thunderstorm
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6
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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31
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32
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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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