
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at the upcoming surf. We only have one spot in the mix, and it's going to be a little bit of a waiting game before we get the best of it.
The first proper surf we can talk about hits on Saturday, July 4th. Expect a 0.8m SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The wind will be a clean cross-off, making for some decent lines. The swell energy is moderate (516). It's a nice start, but the real heater is still a couple of weeks out.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 18th. That morning is the absolute standout. We're looking at a 1.0m SSE swell, still a long-period swell at 14 seconds, and the wind is a sweet, clean cross-off from the NW. The combined swell energy jumps up to 757, which is a big boost in power. This is about as good as it gets. The water is sitting at a warm 30°C, a touch warmer than normal, so just boardshorts will do.
Now, for the in-between. This spot is inconsistent, so don't expect perfection every day, but there are plenty of small, clean windows. Sunday July 5th morning is dead glass with 0.7m waves, and Tuesday July 7th and Wednesday July 8th both have glassy mornings with 0.9m from the SSW. Perfect for a longboard. The afternoons are usually ruined by a sea breeze and storm clouds, so you'll need to be up early. There's a dry spell from the afternoon of Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th where the conditions drop off, but it's not a long wait.
Into the second week, things clean up again. Wednesday July 15th morning has a clean 0.8m swell, and Thursday July 16th afternoon turns glassy with a 0.8m S swell. But all roads lead back to that Saturday the 18th. It's a long way out, so don't book the day off work just yet, but the signs are looking solid. Do expect a few other folks out there, as crowds are possible, but it should be manageable.
Bottom line: early mornings are the go. And the 18th is our target. That's the day to be in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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651 | 559 | 324 | 296 | 218 | 213 | 192 | 147 | 171 | 336 | 428 | 454 | 553 | 528 | 463 | 366 | 348 | 237 | 253 | 181 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:14PM2.54m | 5:48AM2.52m | 5:52PM2.49m | 6:24AM2.54m | 6:31PM2.42m | 7:02AM2.55m | 7:13PM2.35m | 7:43AM2.56m | 8:01PM2.28m | 8:30AM2.57m | 8:56PM2.22m | 9:24AM2.58m | 9:59PM2.19m | 10:26AM2.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.38m | 11:50AM0.64m | 00:05AM0.43m | 12:30PM0.65m | 00:41AM0.49m | 1:13PM0.66m | 1:20AM0.55m | 2:00PM0.66m | 2:05AM0.61m | 2:54PM0.64m | 2:58AM0.65m | 3:55PM0.60m | 4:00AM0.66m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | |
6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | 6:04 | |
mm | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 10 | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
651 | 559 | 324 | 296 | 102 | 213 | 192 | 62 | 148 | 336 | 428 | 454 | 553 | 528 | 463 | 366 | 348 | 237 | 253 | 181 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
9 | 143 | 154 | 151 | 218 | 92 | 90 | 92 | 58 | 59 | 57 | 36 | 37 | 136 | 129 | 110 | 108 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 23 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | S 22 | — | S 20 |
18 | 11 | 38 | 16 | 158 | 31 | 54 | 147 | 171 | 144 | 115 | 78 | 45 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 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.
Tivives is 15 km (9 miles) from Esparza. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esparza. Esparza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











