Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 (Jul 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. 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+) | 9AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the down-low for the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, but there’s some real quality waiting for those who are patient.
The first few days are pretty flat and messy. The real action starts building from July 19th, with a few morning sessions that are worth circling on the calendar.
The best of the lot is Sunday morning, July 19th, at Tivives. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period – that’s proper long-period juice. The combined energy is solid (388). The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°F. The wind is a light NNW cross-offshore, keeping the waves squeaky clean. It’s a fairly exposed spot, so it’ll catch the swell, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets. When they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are a possibility, so get out there early.
Another cracker is Monday morning, July 20th. A similar 3ft south swell, but with a 13-second period and glassy, flat-calm conditions. The combined energy is moderate (312). This is a smooth, clean session for the intermediate surfer. The surface is going to be like a mirror. Again, it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the waves, but the quality is there.
After that, the swell drops off hard for a few days. The 22nd and 23rd are pretty much a bust. Then, the final week kicks into gear. The mornings of July 27th and 28th are looking powerful. On the 27th, we’ve got a 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong (533). That’s a lot of push for a small wave. On the 28th, it’s a similar story: 2ft SW swell, 17-second period, calm winds, and even stronger energy (502). These are expert-only days. With that kind of period, the waves will be thick, powerful, and walling. Not for the beginners.
So, the standout for the best all-round session is that Sunday the 19th. The following week has bigger energy, but it’s for the experienced crew only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 276 | 195 | 184 | 184 | 304 | 116 | 225 | 232 | 273 | 108 | 232 | 232 | 165 | 205 | 215 | 320 | 239 | 199 | 212 | 190 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:37PM2.94m | 3:16AM2.79m | 3:31PM2.99m | 4:08AM2.92m | 4:23PM2.99m | 4:57AM2.98m | 5:12PM2.92m | 5:45AM2.98m | 6:00PM2.80m | 6:31AM2.91m | 6:48PM2.64m | 7:17AM2.79m | 7:37PM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.02m | 9:19AM0.23m | 9:51PM-0.05m | 10:13AM0.18m | 10:40PM-0.06m | 11:05AM0.18m | 11:26PM0.00m | 11:55AM0.23m | 00:12AM0.12m | 12:45PM0.33m | 00:58AM0.29m | 1:34PM0.45m | 1:44AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 276 | 195 | 184 | 184 | 304 | 116 | 225 | 232 | 273 | 108 | 232 | 232 | 165 | 205 | 215 | 320 | 239 | 199 | 212 | 190 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 18 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 72 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 72 | 15 | 15 | 106 | 68 | 12 | 11 | 80 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 23 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 21 | — | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 6 | SSW 19 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 37 | 31 | 93 | 46 | 11 | 9 | 41 | 17 | — | 33 | 21 | 46 | 12 | 36 | 46 | 57 | 194 | 49 | 67 | 91 | 116 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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