Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, but there are a few sessions that’ll get the heart going, especially if you can pick your moments.

Right now and through the first week, it’s a story of small, inconsistent waves. We’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in, but the size is tiny – we’re talking mostly 1ft to 2ft. The real standout for this whole period is going to be the morning of Saturday the 15th. That’s your best bet. The swell bumps up to 3ft, coming from the SSW, and the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 86°. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits a moderate 583, which is the punchiest we see. But the real magic is the wind – dead calm, glassy conditions. For a break that’s a bit inconsistent, lining up a morning with that kind of clean, still air is a treat. That's the one to circle on the calendar.

Leading up to that, we have a few smaller windows worth a paddle. Tivives is the only break on offer here. The Saturday morning the 8th is clean, with cross-offshore wind and a small 2ft SSW swell. Not much power, but it’s surfable. The period on that one is a very long 16 seconds, which at a fairly exposed spot like this will give you some long, waiting sets. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th mornings are both glassy, but the size drops to 2ft and then 1ft. The real kicker though is the afternoon of Wednesday the 12th – well, the afternoon turns to junk, but the *morning* of Wednesday the 12th is a hidden gem. We get 2ft from the SSW, a period of 16 seconds, a combined energy of 437, and flat calm, glassy conditions. That is a sneaky good session for the patient surfer.

The Friday the 14th morning is another clean one with 2ft from the SW and a long 18-second period. The energy is moderate at 389, good for the size. After the 15th, there’s a drop-off. The week from the 17th onwards is pretty bleak. Mornings stay glassy or clean, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 2ft – and the energy is weak. The Monday the 17th morning is glassy with 2ft from the SSW, but it’s not the same quality. The only slight bump comes on the Friday the 21st morning with 3ft from the SSW, but the period has dropped to 12 seconds. It’s still glassy though, so you could get a fun little wave if you’re desperate. By the 22nd and 23rd, it’s done; the period drops below 11 seconds and the energy is gone.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a waiting game with a few quality glassy windows, but the clear winner is the Saturday the 15th morning. Get on it. After that, the surf fades into small, weak conditions for the final week. A true blank run for the area if you’re not on the ball.

- Rusty

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