
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (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 Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down. I’m Rusty, and we’re looking at Tivives for the next couple of weeks.
The big picture: it’s mostly small and mediocre for the first week and a half. The real highlight comes right at the end, around the 15th of August, when we see a little pulse. Before that, you’ll be hunting for anything rideable.
The first session is Friday morning, the 31st of July. Glassy conditions with a 2ft SSW swell running at 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy is moderate (192). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The afternoon turns bad with a south wind. This pattern repeats through Saturday and Sunday: clean mornings, then messy afternoons. Sunday morning the 2nd is tiny, with a 1ft SW swell and very weak energy (79), so not worth the paddle.
From Monday the 3rd to Thursday the 6th of August, the mornings are all glassy, with small swells from 2ft to 2ft, mostly from the S or SSW. The energy stays moderate (100-165). The afternoons are consistently ruined by the south wind. The clean mornings are a plus, but the waves are too small to get excited about.
The first shift comes on Friday morning the 7th of August. We get a 1ft SW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds and a nice cross-off NNW wind. The energy is up to 221 (moderate). It’s still small, but it’s a sign of better things. The next morning, Saturday the 8th, is a bit better: a 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy cross-off wind, and energy of 293 (moderate). The guidance says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a solid morning, but it’s a week away. The afternoon gets messy again.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are back to small, ordinary mornings. Tuesday the 11th morning is clean with a cross-off wind, but nothing special.
Now, the real standout is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. The forecast shows a 2ft SW swell, but with a very long period of 16 seconds, glassy NNW wind, and energy of 308 (moderate). The guidance says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a clean, glassy morning with a long-period groundswell. Tivives is a fairly exposed beach, so it might break a bit straight, but it’ll still offer some clean, lined-up waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Friday morning the 14th of August is another clean option: a 3ft S swell (9 seconds) with a cross-off NNW wind and energy of 345 (moderate). The size is bigger, and it’s clean.
The absolute best session is Saturday morning, the 15th of August. This is the one to plan for. We’re looking at a 3ft S swell, a 10-second period, light NW cross-shore wind, and the combined energy is a strong 375 (moderate to strong). That’s the biggest swell of the forecast, and the light wind should keep it clean. The size is good for intermediates, but not too big for beginners. The crowds at Tivives can be a factor sometimes, so get there early. This is the best session on offer.
So, there’s a lot of flat or weak mornings, but the second week – especially the 13th, 14th, and the 15th – offers some real hope. The 15th is the standout for size and energy, but the 13th has the quality of a long-period glassy morning. If you can only go once, make it the morning of the 15th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
226 | 166 | 139 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 57 | 31 | 63 | 54 | 102 | 57 | 80 | 69 | 76 | 73 | 68 | 50 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:09AM2.57m | 4:15PM2.63m | 4:44AM2.66m | 4:51PM2.62m | 5:18AM2.71m | 5:28PM2.59m | 5:53AM2.73m | 6:06PM2.53m | 6:29AM2.73m | 6:47PM2.45m | 7:11AM2.70m | 7:33PM2.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:55PM0.33m | 10:10AM0.53m | 10:29PM0.30m | 10:48AM0.48m | 11:02PM0.31m | 11:25AM0.46m | 11:36PM0.34m | 12:04PM0.45m | 00:11AM0.39m | 12:45PM0.47m | 00:51AM0.46m | 1:31PM0.50m | 1:36AM0.54m | ||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
226 | 166 | 139 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 57 | 23 | 33 | 54 | 51 | 57 | 80 | 69 | 76 | 73 | 68 | 50 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 12 |
7 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 31 | 63 | 46 | 102 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 37 | 32 | 36 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | W 12 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
5 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 55 | 54 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 1 | 133 | 7 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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.
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