
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
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 offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty mellow stretch. The waves are gonna be small, but there’s a few windows where the conditions line up just right for a clean session. The standout is going to be Tivives, which is the only spot with any real consistency in the forecast. The water is sitting at a warm 86°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be plenty comfortable in boardies.
We start the run on Tuesday, September 8th with a glassy morning. Those 1 ft SSW swells are tiny, but the combined energy is weak (229) and the wind is dead calm. After that, the afternoons get messy with onshore winds and risk of thunderstorms, so it’s a morning-only game this week.
The first real highlight comes on Thursday, September 10th morning. Glassy conditions again, with a slight bump up to 3 ft from the SSW, and the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate (435). For a reef or point like Tivives, that long period will mean clean, lined-up waves with plenty of push for the size. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be real clean. This is probably the best on offer.
Friday, September 11th morning is similar, with another 2 ft SW swell, glassy wind, and great shape. The energy is still moderate (309). Another solid morning session.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. The mornings from Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th are still glassy, but the swell drops off, and the period shortens up. The energy drops into the low 100’s (174, 162, 145). It’s surfable, but ordinary.
The second week picks up a bit. On Tuesday, September 15th morning, we see a spike to 4 ft from the S with a short period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps up to moderate (381). That short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and soupy, but with glassy conditions, there’ll be some fun little ones to grovel on.
After that, the pattern settles back into a familiar rhythm. Glassy mornings with small swell (1 ft to 2 ft) and onshore, stormy afternoons. The energy stays low to moderate (124 to 296). Nothing is going to be pumping, but if you’re keen to get wet, the mornings are your friend.
The takeaway: For the whole 16-day window, there’s no big swell or epic standouts. The best call is to hit the water early on Thursday, September 10th or Friday, September 11th mornings at Tivives for the cleanest, longest-period waves on offer. The energy is moderate, the wind is off, and the water is warm. It’s not a classic, but it’s good enough.
Stay stoked, and check the forecast before you paddle out.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
121 | 113 | 147 | 142 | 229 | 390 | 390 | 330 | 322 | 255 | 232 | 140 | 138 | 138 | 73 | 76 | 74 | 146 | 78 | 78 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:20PM2.52m | 1:02AM2.53m | 1:22PM2.64m | 1:56AM2.72m | 2:15PM2.76m | 2:43AM2.89m | 3:02PM2.83m | 3:26AM2.99m | 3:46PM2.85m | 4:06AM3.02m | 4:27PM2.82m | 4:44AM2.97m | 5:06PM2.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.43m | 7:10AM0.50m | 7:38PM0.29m | 8:05AM0.34m | 8:27PM0.18m | 8:54AM0.20m | 9:11PM0.12m | 9:38AM0.12m | 9:52PM0.12m | 10:20AM0.10m | 10:32PM0.16m | 10:59AM0.14m | 11:10PM0.26m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 8 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
96 | 96 | 147 | 142 | 229 | 390 | 390 | 330 | 322 | 255 | 232 | 140 | 138 | 138 | 52 | 76 | 74 | 64 | 78 | 74 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
121 | 113 | 55 | 56 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 28 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 34 | 73 | 68 | 68 | 146 | 30 | 78 | 123 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 19 | SSW 20 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 12 | WNW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 19 | S 24 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
12 | 12 | 7 | 95 | 37 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 37 | 43 | 37 | 29 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 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.










