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Tivives Surf Forecast
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Tivives surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tivives surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tivives sea temperature is
29.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (Mar 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | 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) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 73 | 73 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 148 | 317 | 412 | 531 | 393 | 380 | 442 | 770 | 711 | 573 | 436 | 350 | 276 | 276 | 715 | 1174 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:52AM 2.25 | 10:20PM 2.34 | 11:12AM 2.28 | 11:38PM 2.35 | 12:22PM 2.40 | 12:45AM 2.42 | 1:18PM 2.56 | 1:40AM 2.52 | 2:04PM 2.70 | 2:26AM 2.61 | 2:45PM 2.80 | 3:07AM 2.67 | 3:22PM 2.86 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:02PM 0.77 | 4:48AM 0.63 | 5:23PM 0.76 | 5:59AM 0.59 | 6:33PM 0.65 | 6:59AM 0.51 | 7:30PM 0.51 | 7:48AM 0.42 | 8:18PM 0.38 | 8:31AM 0.36 | 8:59PM 0.27 | 9:11AM 0.32 | 9:38PM 0.21 | ||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
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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.
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