Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 07 Jul 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading for Tivives. It’s a slow start, so don’t get your hopes up for the first couple of days.

We’ve got a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell sticking around, but the size is small – mostly running between 2ft and 3ft. The combined swell energy is moderate, bouncing around between 214 and 633. Nothing massive, but there’ll be clean windows if you pick your moments. The water is running a touch warmer than average for this time of year at 86°F.

The first real standout is Wednesday, July 8th in the morning. Tivives gets a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and a light NNW cross-offshore breeze should keep it clean. The energy reading is 505, so there’s a bit of push there. It’s your best early call, but keep in mind the break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets.

Another solid window comes on Thursday, July 9th, first thing. The swell drops a little to 2ft, but it’s glassy calm with a NNW wind, and that long 15-second period will give the waves some shape. Not a big day, but perfect for a clean, quiet session on a longboard.

Through the next week, the same pattern holds. Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th mornings offer clean conditions with small, rideable 2ft to 3ft swell. The combined energy stays moderate, but the lack of wind makes them worth a paddle.

Looking further ahead, Monday, July 21st morning is one to keep an eye on. Dead calm, glassy, with a 3ft S swell and a 14-second period giving an energy reading of 324. A promising prospect for a clean session, though long-range forecasts are always a bit fuzzy.

Don't expect any heavy days. The best surf is in the early mornings when the wind is off or glassy. The afternoons are mostly a write-off with onshore breezes and thunderstorms. Tivives is inconsistent, so patience is part of the deal, but if you want a clean, small-wave cruise, aim for those glassy mornings in early July.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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276
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
8:01PM2.28m
8:30AM2.57m
8:56PM2.22m
9:24AM2.58m
9:59PM2.19m
10:26AM2.60m
11:08PM2.22m
11:32AM2.66m
00:17AM2.32m
12:37PM2.75m
1:22AM2.46m
1:39PM2.85m
2:21AM2.63m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.61m
2:54PM0.64m
2:58AM0.65m
3:55PM0.60m
4:00AM0.66m
5:00PM0.53m
5:07AM0.63m
6:06PM0.42m
6:16AM0.56m
7:08PM0.28m
7:21AM0.44m
8:06PM0.14m
8:22AM0.32m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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