Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Aug 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the menu – Tivives – so let’s see what it’s got for us.
The overall pattern is a slow-burner. It's not going to be pumping every day, but there are some real gems hidden in the second week if you’ve got patience. Tivives (Costa Rica) is the place we’re looking at, and it’s an inconsistent little number, so when it does line up, it’s worth paying attention to.
Let’s start at the beginning. We kick off on Saturday the 15th of August with a morning session. It’s not huge, a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The wind is glassy from the NW, and that long period means real shape and power. The combined wave energy is moderate (585). The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. This is a proper standout for the period – it’s just you, the waves, and the quiet.
That Saturday afternoon is a let-down though – wind swings onshore and storms threaten. We see a bit of a dip through Sunday and Monday with smaller swell around 2ft and 2ft. Some mornings are glassy again, so you can still get a fun little wave, but it’s nothing special.
Tuesday the 18th has a tiny 2ft SSW swell but with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is great for shape but the size is small. Tuesday afternoon gets blown out.
Wednesday and Thursday the 19th and 20th are a write-off – small, poor conditions, and that short period (8-9 seconds) means weak, disorganised waves. It’s a gap of 2 days where I wouldn’t bother paddling out.
Now, here’s the other real standout – Friday the 21st of August. The morning is pure glass again, and we’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with an 11-second period. The energy is moderate (328), and the conditions are perfect. That’s your call to action. It’s the best-sized, cleanest wave of the whole two-week run.
After that, Saturday the 22nd is okay, but the wind isn’t as kind. Sunday the 23rd brings back some glassy conditions but with a smaller 3ft swell. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.
The second week from Monday the 24th onwards sees the swell drop right off. We’re looking at 1ft to 2ft waves, though some of those mornings are glassy or super clean. The combined energy is weak, between 90 and 354. There’s a very long period (18 seconds) on a couple of days, but with that tiny size, it’s barely breaking. It’s a real flat spell from the 24th to the 27th.
Then we get a little jump on Saturday the 29th of August morning – glassy, 2ft, but an 18-second period. The energy is moderate (354), and it’s beautiful to look at but won’t give you much push.
Finally, we finish on Sunday the 30th of August morning. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, glassy wind, and strong moderate energy (643). That’s another cracker of a morning, and it feels like the season might be starting to turn.
So, the two absolute standouts are the mornings of the 15th and the 21st of August. Mark those in your calendar. If Tivives is inconsistent, it’s showing up when it counts. The rest of the time, you’re hunting for scraps, but that’s the game we play.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
439 | 447 | 367 | 353 | 220 | 217 | 217 | 178 | 178 | 175 | 138 | 151 | 164 | 123 | 99 | 104 | 94 | 101 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:34AM3.04m | 4:51PM2.89m | 5:16AM3.01m | 5:34PM2.78m | 5:57AM2.92m | 6:17PM2.63m | 6:38AM2.77m | 7:00PM2.46m | 7:20AM2.60m | 7:45PM2.27m | 8:04AM2.42m | 8:35PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM-0.00m | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:00PM0.05m | 11:29AM0.17m | 11:42PM0.17m | 12:13PM0.27m | 00:23AM0.33m | 12:56PM0.40m | 1:04AM0.51m | 1:41PM0.55m | 1:48AM0.69m | 2:30PM0.70m | 2:37AM0.85m | ||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 |
439 | 447 | 367 | 228 | 58 | 60 | 48 | 117 | 114 | 88 | 117 | 121 | 94 | 99 | 99 | 104 | 94 | 101 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 |
136 | 138 | 134 | 353 | 220 | 217 | 217 | 178 | 178 | 175 | 138 | 129 | 164 | 123 | 84 | 80 | 71 | 57 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | WSW 8 | S 21 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 19 |
— | — | — | 24 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 151 | 11 | 2 | 40 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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.











