
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Tivives. It’s a slow couple of weeks ahead with a lot of small, clean mornings but not much in the way of power. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 86°F.
We start off with a big gap. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are a total loss with tiny, choppy surf and poor conditions. Monday the 3rd through to Friday the 7th aren't much better. You’ll get some glassy mornings with swell around 1ft to 2ft from the SSW, but the energy is weak (combined energy in the 78-184 range) and the afternoons get ruined by cross-onshore winds and storms. Not worth the effort.
The first real sign of life comes on Saturday the 8th. The morning is glassy, clean, and the swell moves up to 2ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. That long period gives it some punch, and the energy is moderate (294). It’s still small, but for a point break like Tivives, that long period groundswell can wrap in nicely. It’s a standout for the whole outlook, but stay realistic—it’s inconsistent, and you might have company.
After that, the pattern repeats. Mornings on the 9th, 10th, 12th, and 13th offer glassy, clean conditions with tiny swell (1ft to 2ft) and moderate energy, but the afternoons are all cross-onshore and stormy. The real highlight to mark on your calendar is Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. Friday morning is glassy with 2ft SSW swell and a very long 18-second period, giving it a combined energy of 366—strong wave energy for the area. Saturday morning is even better, with 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy calm. Energy is 361. For a small, inconsistent spot, those two mornings are the best of the bunch. Sunday the 16th also has a clean, glassy morning with 2ft of swell.
The afternoons are still a write-off across the board. The south winds and storms trash the quality. The swell is small—never above 5ft—so it’s fine for all skill levels, but the inconsistency means you’ll be waiting for sets. The long period (over 15 seconds) means the waves will be a bit more drawn out, but that works well for a point setup.
So, bottom line: don’t bother until Saturday the 8th, and even then, keep your expectations low. The real gems are the mornings of the 14th, 15th, and 16th, with the 15th being the cream of the crop. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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57 | 31 | 63 | 54 | 70 | 60 | 77 | 96 | 92 | 84 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 82 | 82 | 108 | 98 | 119 | 147 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:18AM2.71m | 5:28PM2.59m | 5:53AM2.73m | 6:06PM2.53m | 6:29AM2.73m | 6:47PM2.45m | 7:11AM2.70m | 7:33PM2.35m | 7:58AM2.64m | 8:28PM2.26m | 8:55AM2.58m | 9:33PM2.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM0.31m | 11:25AM0.46m | 11:36PM0.34m | 12:04PM0.45m | 00:11AM0.39m | 12:45PM0.47m | 00:51AM0.46m | 1:31PM0.50m | 1:36AM0.54m | 2:24PM0.55m | 2:30AM0.62m | 3:26PM0.58m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 8 | 15 | — | 7 | 10 | — | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
57 | 22 | 63 | 39 | 54 | 60 | 77 | 96 | 92 | 84 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 82 | 60 | 108 | 98 | 70 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 11 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
13 | 31 | 20 | 46 | 70 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 29 | 64 | 43 | 70 | 68 | 119 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
25 | 25 | 55 | 54 | 12 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 82 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 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.











