Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.2° C
1.8° 

Tivives surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tivives surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 15th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Well, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks at Tivives. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of windows that have me genuinely stoked. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. Wednesday the 15th has some surfable waves in the morning, but it’s nothing to write home about. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are similar – small, clean enough at times, but the energy is just not there. Saturday the 18th is the first real glimmer of hope. The morning is looking prime: glassy conditions with a 2ft SSW groundswell. That’s clean, that’s inviting, and for a spot that’s inconsistent, you gotta jump on these calm windows. The combined energy is moderate (286), and it’s a great session for the intermediate crew.

Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 22nd keeps the small, clean theme going, with swells hanging around 2ft to 3ft. Nothing to get overly excited about – just standard surfable waves, mostly cross-off or glassy mornings. The crowds here are sometimes an issue, so if you get out early, you’ll have it sweet.

Now, look ahead to Friday the 24th of July. That morning brings a shift. A long-period groundswell (24 seconds) from the SSW starts to roll in, combined energy is a solid moderate (310). The swell is only 1ft, but with that kind of period, every wave has some real push. It’s clean and cross-off. That’s a real standout for the patient surfer.

But the absolute pick of the entire run – and I mean the one you should circle on your calendar – is Monday the 27th of July. The morning has a 4ft S groundswell (13 seconds) with glassy conditions. The combined energy is pumping at 798 (strong), and it’s the best quality forecast in the whole window. That’s proper. Wind is dead calm. Tivives will be offering clean, solid waves for intermediates. Just be aware that with that size and it being a fairly exposed spot, it might be a bit much for total beginners. For the rest of you, this is the session.

After that, the last couple of days of July and into the 30th drop back into ordinary, small surf with building onshore winds. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th still have some clean morning windows, but the magic is gone.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mellow and clean, but small. The real standout is Monday the 27th of July – glassy, punchy, and solid. Friday the 24th is a sneaky good long-period day for the more experienced surfer. Don’t sleep on those windows, because this spot is inconsistent, and when it lights up, you want to be in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:31PM2.99m
4:08AM2.92m
4:23PM2.99m
4:57AM2.98m
5:12PM2.92m
5:45AM2.98m
6:00PM2.80m
6:31AM2.91m
6:48PM2.64m
7:17AM2.79m
7:37PM2.46m
8:03AM2.64m
8:27PM2.28m
Low Tide
9:19AM0.23m
9:51PM-0.05m
10:13AM0.18m
10:40PM-0.06m
11:05AM0.18m
11:26PM0.00m
11:55AM0.23m
00:12AM0.12m
12:45PM0.33m
00:58AM0.29m
1:34PM0.45m
1:44AM0.47m
2:25PM0.57m
2:32AM0.65m
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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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