Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.2°C
1.8° 

Tivives surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tivives surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with S 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 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 20s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Tivives.

We’re looking at a pretty slow start, to be honest. The next few days are going to be a grind with tiny, weak waves and ordinary conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Friday the 28th of August, and even then, it’s a small window. The real standout is shaping up to be a week away, on Friday the 4th of September, if we can hold our nerve.

The water here is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, with a reading of 86°F and a positive anomaly of 3°F. That’s notably warm, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty.

August 22nd (Saturday) through August 27th (Thursday): Honestly, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of days with mainly poor surf. Swell heights are hovering around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the combined energy is weak, sitting between 85 and 269. The winds are a mix of cross and cross-on, with afternoon thunderstorms making it messy. The only slight reprieve is a couple of mornings with glassy conditions, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The period on these swells is a mixed bag of short and mid-range, but nothing with enough grunt to push through the poor conditions.

August 28th (Friday) morning: Things start to perk up. The swell is still only 2 ft, but it’s from the SW with a very long period of 20 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 340 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW. This is groundswell energy, and with clean conditions, it’ll be worth a look for the early session. The 20-second period means there will be long lulls between sets, but the waves that do come through will have some shape.

August 29th (Saturday) morning: Now we’re talking. The swell is up to 3 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 481 (moderate). But the best part? Glassy conditions. The wind is a whisper from the NW, and the report says "glassy." This is a top-tier call for the whole run. The water will be like a mirror, and those 3 ft waves will be clean and rideable. The only downside is that Tivives is listed as "sometimes" crowded, so expect some company.

August 30th (Sunday) morning: Another good one. Swell holds at 3 ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, with a combined energy of 402 (moderate). Once again, the wind is glassy from the NW. This is another morning to get out there for a clean, fun session.

September 1st (Tuesday) and 2nd (Wednesday): Back to small, glassy mornings with 1 ft to 2 ft swell. The energy drops off, and the periods are all over the place. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working hard for not much reward.

September 3rd (Thursday): The energy starts to build again. The morning shows 3 ft from the SSW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 368 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore, and the report calls it "marginal." It’s a mixed bag, but the groundswell is starting to get its act together.

September 4th (Friday) morning – THE STANDOUT: This is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a solid 4 ft swell from the SSW, with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1020 (strong to very strong wave energy). And the wind? Glassy from the SW. The report says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best on offer, no question. The 4 ft is a perfect size for most surfers, and that long period from the SSW is exactly what Tivives likes to see. It will be a proper groundswell, so the sets will be well-spaced with plenty of power. Don’t sleep on this session.

September 5th (Saturday) and 6th (Sunday): Still good. The swell drops back to 3 ft and 3 ft, respectively, with clean glassy mornings. The energy is still moderate (587 and 303). These are solid follow-up days, but the 4th of September is the real peak.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a wash. The real action starts on the morning of Friday the 4th of September at Tivives. That’s the one. Get in the water, and you’ll be stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:57AM2.17m
10:47PM1.92m
11:06AM2.14m
11:59PM1.96m
12:12PM2.20m
00:58AM2.08m
1:07PM2.30m
1:46AM2.24m
1:53PM2.42m
2:26AM2.41m
2:34PM2.53m
3:02AM2.58m
3:13PM2.62m
Low Tide
4:36PM0.87m
4:46AM1.01m
5:45PM0.84m
5:56AM0.98m
6:43PM0.76m
6:56AM0.89m
7:31PM0.64m
7:45AM0.77m
8:12PM0.52m
8:28AM0.63m
8:48PM0.41m
9:07AM0.50m
9:23PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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.

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