Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a run that has its moments, but you’ll need to pick your windows.

The main event is Tivives. It’s a fairly exposed SW spot that’s inconsistent, so when it lines up, it’s worth a look. Right now the water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The forecast kicks off this Friday morning, September 4th. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell running at 3 ft with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy of all swells is pumping in at a healthy 517. That’s moderate wave energy, but with that long period, this isn’t really a beach break – it needs a better-shaped bank like Tivives to make it work. The conditions are dead clean with glassy conditions and a light WNW breeze. This is the standout period, with a second pulse on Saturday morning also delivering 3 ft SSW swell and glassy winds. The quality is right, the waves have some genuine push, and the wind is off. If you’ve got a board with you, Friday or Saturday morning is the call.

By Sunday morning (September 6th), the swell drops back to 3 ft with a 15-second period and the energy eases to 373. Still clean, but it’s settling down. From Monday (September 7th) through to Thursday (September 10th) the surf drops right off into the 1 ft to 2 ft range. The longer period holds (14–18 seconds), but you’re really scraping for any power at those sizes. That said, Thursday morning (September 10th) looks promising with another pulse of 3 ft SW swell at 18 seconds and glassy conditions – combined energy hits 445. That’s our second standout window. The early mornings are where it’s at; by afternoon each day, winds turn onshore and chop things up.

There’s a notable gap of small, weak swell from around September 12th through to September 16th. Very weak energy levels under 200 in places – not worth getting wet over. The waves are there but tiny, with inconsistent, bypassing energy.

Looking further out, the period from September 17th to the 19th sees a new long-period SW groundswell arrive. The morning of Thursday the 17th has 1 ft but with a 23-second period – that’s a very long groundswell. Combined swell energy is 297. The 18th morning looks similar with 1 ft at 21 seconds. With those periods, the power is in the water, but the height is marginal. That setup is more for the reefs and points, not a beach break. It could provide a few clean runners for the patient surfer – but it’s a long-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet.

So to sum it up: the best bet is Friday morning at Tivives. Glassy, solid long-period SSW swell, moderate energy, and that inconsistent reef setup just might fire. Saturday is a solid backup. Keep an eye on Thursday the 10th too for a secondary pulse. The middle of the month will be a struggle, and while the very end of the window looks interesting, it’s a wait-and-see.

Rusty out.

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