Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with S 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 (Aug 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing for Tivives over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, this isn’t a classic stretch for us; it’s going to be a bit of a patience game.
Right now, and for the first few days, it’s pretty lackluster. We’re starting with a tiny, weak swell from the south mixing with a cross-off wind. The water temp feels about normal for this time of year, nothing wild. The combined swell energy is only 229 (weak energy) on Thursday the 13th, and the wind goes onshore in the afternoon, making a mess of things.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout window begins on Friday, August 14th. The morning is the clear winner. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the southwest, and the wind goes completely glassy with 0 mph – dead flat. This is the best you’ll see. The period is a solid 18 seconds, a proper groundswell with good shape and power. The combined energy jumps to a solid 446 (moderate wave energy). Saturday the 15th morning is very similar: 3ft from the SSW, glassy again, with 585 energy (moderate wave energy). That’s your best shot for clean, long-period lines.
Further out, the size does tick up. By Saturday, August 22nd, the morning sees 3ft from the south, glassy, with 273 combined energy. Again, a good clean morning. But look, after that, it trails off. By the last week of August, we’re looking at tiny 1.0ft to 1ft swells with weak energy, often with poor wind.
For the standout pick: hit Tivives on the morning of the 14th, 15th, or 16th of August. The combination of that long-period southwest swell, glassy conditions, and the moderate energy (446 to 585) means it will be clean and fun for intermediates. The crowd factor here? It’s a spot that *sometimes* gets busy, so don’t be surprised if you have company on those good mornings, especially with the conditions that good.
Tivives is inconsistent, but when it lines up like this, it’s worth the gamble. Don’t bother with the afternoons; the afternoon thunderstorms and onshore wind ruin it every time. Mostly, this area is a morning-only proposition.
So, keep your eye on the morning windows in the middle of August. It’s not going to be massive, but it will be clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | S 14 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
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172 | 100 | 70 | 184 | 345 | 316 | 439 | 447 | 367 | 353 | 220 | 217 | 217 | 178 | 178 | 175 | 168 | 138 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:02AM2.85m | 3:18PM2.92m | 3:50AM2.98m | 4:06PM2.94m | 4:34AM3.04m | 4:51PM2.89m | 5:16AM3.01m | 5:34PM2.78m | 5:57AM2.92m | 6:17PM2.63m | 6:38AM2.77m | 7:00PM2.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:09AM0.22m | 9:33PM0.01m | 9:58AM0.15m | 10:18PM-0.00m | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:00PM0.05m | 11:29AM0.17m | 11:42PM0.17m | 12:13PM0.27m | 00:23AM0.33m | 12:56PM0.40m | 1:04AM0.51m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 33 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
61 | 72 | 70 | 46 | 345 | 166 | 439 | 447 | 367 | 353 | 154 | 154 | 114 | 44 | 49 | 47 | 48 | 64 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 7 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
172 | 100 | 49 | 78 | 37 | 316 | 139 | 138 | 98 | 134 | 220 | 217 | 217 | 178 | 178 | 175 | 168 | 138 | 164 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 19 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 |
— | 57 | 64 | 184 | 64 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 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.











