Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.8m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, listen up. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tivives.
Alright, straight up, the next fortnight is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re not looking at any major, all-day rampage, but there’s definitely some good windows to get wet. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home.
The first real standout is going to be the morning of Sunday the 28th of July. That Tuesday morning, the 28th, is looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SSW, with a proper 17-second period, which means some real energy pushing in. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, which will keep the faces nice and clean. The combined energy is a solid 679 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push behind it. This is a good one for intermediate surfers, but if you’re just starting out, that 3ft with that period might be a little too much grunt on a day like this.
The other morning that’s worth setting an alarm for is Sunday the 26th of July. Glassy conditions from the west, with a clean 2ft SSW swell running on a 19-second period. The combined energy is 405 (moderate), so it’s not as punchy as the 28th, but the glassy conditions will make it super fun on the longboard. Just keep in mind that Tivives can be inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute.
The period from the 18th through to the 22nd is mostly small and messy, with a lot of cross-onshore wind and short-period stuff. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind states are all over the shop. The 24th and 25th of July look interesting on paper, with a 24-second and 21-second period respectively, but the swell height is only 1ft to 2ft. That’s a very long period for a very small wave, which can be a bit weird, especially at a beach break like Tivives. It’s better to wait for the 28th.
After the 28th, it starts to drop off again. The 30th of July has a glassy morning with a 3ft, 15-second swell, which is fine, but not a standout. Into August, the swell goes flat and the period drops right off, so you’ll be staring at a lot of nothing for a few days.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the morning of the 28th of July. Second best is the morning of the 26th of July. The rest is a bit of a wait and see, but it’s not all bad. The forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 160 | 229 | 320 | 239 | 202 | 161 | 144 | 144 | 137 | 101 | 101 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 47 | 72 | 76 | 217 | 141 | 404 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:00PM2.80m | 6:31AM2.91m | 6:48PM2.64m | 7:17AM2.79m | 7:37PM2.46m | 8:03AM2.64m | 8:27PM2.28m | 8:52AM2.48m | 9:22PM2.13m | 9:45AM2.35m | 10:23PM2.03m | 10:42AM2.27m | 11:28PM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.12m | 12:45PM0.33m | 00:58AM0.29m | 1:34PM0.45m | 1:44AM0.47m | 2:25PM0.57m | 2:32AM0.65m | 3:19PM0.69m | 3:24AM0.80m | 4:17PM0.76m | 4:22AM0.90m | 5:18PM0.78m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 160 | 229 | 320 | 239 | 202 | 161 | 144 | 51 | 137 | 101 | 51 | 48 | 51 | 36 | 47 | 72 | 76 | 83 | 91 | 404 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SW 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 68 | 30 | 30 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 144 | 35 | 34 | 101 | 62 | 38 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 217 | 16 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 24 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 46 | 57 | 79 | 49 | 95 | 127 | 112 | 106 | 75 | 88 | 45 | 44 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 141 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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