Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got coming down the line. It’s been a bit of a flat spell to start, so don't expect much right now, but there’s some hope on the horizon.

We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are pretty grim—small, weak, and messy. Monday the 24th through to Thursday the 27th is more of a patience game. Waves are tiny around 1 ft, mostly from the SW, with a very ordinary feel. The combined energy is weak, hovering between 106 and 225, so not much to get excited about. Winds are mostly light, but the afternoons get a cross-on funk that messes it up. Mornings offer some glassy or clean windows, but the swell is just too small for it to matter.

The first real standout comes on Friday, 28th August. The morning at Tivives shows a glimmer of life. Swell is still small at 1 ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds, giving it some real groundswell character. The combined energy kicks up to 291 (moderate), and with a cross-off wind from the NNW at 6 mph, it should be clean. This is a long-period swell, so expect longer lulls between sets, but the waves that come through will have decent shape and push. It’s a good option for the more experienced crew at this point break because it’s an inconsistent spot—it doesn’t just turn on like that every day. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

Saturday, 29th August is where it gets more interesting. The morning is dead calm, glassy as glass. Swell picks up to 3 ft from the SW, still with a solid 16-second period. The combined energy surges to 613 (strong), which tells you there’s some proper power in the water. That’s the best mix of size and clean conditions we see in the entire run. This is the top of the forecast. The water’s sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardies.

Sunday, 30th August morning keeps the good run going with another glassy morning, 3 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and energy at 375 (moderate). Clean and fun. The afternoons all week fall apart with onshore breezes, so the game plan is clear: get out early.

There’s another decent window on Friday, 4th September morning. The swell holds at 3 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and the combined energy hits 679 (strong). It’s the biggest energy reading of the whole outlook. However, the wind is a light cross-shore, not ideal but surfable. The quality is described as marginal due to potential tide issues, so it’s worth a look but not a guarantee.

Saturday, 5th September morning is glassy again with 3 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and 504 energy (strong). That’s another solid, clean morning.

And then, way out on Monday, 7th and Tuesday, 8th September, we see more groundswell with periods of 20-21 seconds. The swell is 2-3 ft, but the energy readings are again strong (445-647). The mornings look clean, but being this far out, treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect.

Overall, if you’re in the Tivives area, the best surf is mornings from Saturday the 29th through Sunday the 30th, with Saturday morning being the absolute pick. After that, look to Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th. Get on it early before the afternoon wind kills it.

Rusty.

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