Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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