
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what’s coming down the pike for Tivives over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some windows of clean, lined-up swell to keep the stoke alive.
We’ve got a pretty average run of bank conditions to start, but don’t write it off. The first real standout to grab your board for is Friday morning, September 4th. It’s glassy as a mirror, with a clean 3-foot SW groundswell pushing through. The period on that is a solid 17 seconds, so those waves have some real drive and shape. The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The mornings are where it’s at. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are both worth an early alarm, with the same creamy glass-off conditions. Saturday has a 3-foot SSW swell (565 moderate energy units), and Sunday is a touch smaller at 3-foot (364 energy). Both have that perfect offshore/glassy feel, so you’ll be surfing solo or just a few mates if you’re lucky. Remember, Tivives is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it.
The pattern holds through the following week. The mornings continue to offer clean, glassy conditions up to around the 12th, with chest-high waves in the 2-foot to 3-foot range. The afternoons are a write-off though, with cross-onshore breezes and a risk of thunderstorms messing things up. Thursday the 10th morning has a nice 3-foot SSW swell with an 18-second period (522 energy) – a long, lully groundswell that will be super clean.
After the 13th, the swell drops to knee-to-waist high (1-foot), and the consistency goes with it. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing special to report until we get further out.
Now, peeking way ahead, mark your calendar for Thursday September 17th. This is a long-range look, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s got potential. The morning session is glassy with a 2-foot SW groundswell and a very long period of 24 seconds (399 energy). That kind of period means the wave quality could be exceptional, though the sets will be few and far between. It’s a point break kind of day, not a beach break blaster. If it lines up, it could be the surprise highlight of the whole outlook.
The next morning, Friday the 18th, also looks promising with a glassy start and a 2-foot SW swell with a 21-second period (382 energy). That’s another sneaky good one.
Overall, for this stretch at Tivives, focus on the mornings, especially Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th for the best combo of size and glass. The 17th and 18th are the ones to dream on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
130 | 125 | 238 | 323 | 439 | 522 | 447 | 519 | 430 | 362 | 334 | 330 | 233 | 170 | 163 | 98 | 121 | 113 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:45AM2.76m | 7:13PM2.41m | 7:35AM2.64m | 8:10PM2.29m | 8:36AM2.52m | 9:20PM2.20m | 9:49AM2.44m | 10:40PM2.21m | 11:08AM2.44m | 11:57PM2.34m | 12:20PM2.52m | 1:02AM2.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM0.40m | 1:07PM0.39m | 1:16AM0.51m | 2:02PM0.49m | 2:14AM0.64m | 3:08PM0.58m | 3:26AM0.73m | 4:23PM0.61m | 4:47AM0.74m | 5:38PM0.55m | 6:04AM0.65m | 6:43PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 10 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
81 | 82 | 238 | 323 | 439 | 522 | 447 | 519 | 430 | 362 | 334 | 330 | 233 | 170 | 163 | 98 | 96 | 96 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 |
130 | 125 | 81 | 21 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 121 | 113 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
18 | 24 | 24 | 47 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 22 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 37 | 74 | 64 | 11 | 10 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 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.
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.










