Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start before things get interesting. The surf is pretty weak and a little messy over the next few days, so don’t get too excited just yet.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, July 20th. Early morning at Tivives, we’re looking at a clean 2ft swell coming from the south, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is glassy – dead calm – which is a major win. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s comfortable out there. It’s a small wave, but with those clean conditions, it’s a great chance for an easy session, especially if you’re an intermediate. Just a heads-up, it can be inconsistent here, and it’s a spot that’s fairly exposed to a south-west swell, so keep that in mind.

The glassy conditions continue into Tuesday morning, July 21st, with similar 2ft, 12 second south swell. Again, small and clean, good for a few cruisy rides.

Now, for the real standout. We have to fast forward to the week that starts Sunday, July 27th, and into Tuesday, July 28th. This is the big event. The wave energy ramps up significantly, with a swell of 3ft from the south-southwest with an 18-second period. That is a long-period groundswell, which means better shape and more push. The wind is forecast to be calm, glassy, and the call is for “very good surf conditions”. This is going to be the pick of the entire forecast. The swell direction (SSW) is a great match for what this spot likes. Later in the week, from Wednesday the 30th through Friday the 1st, we’ll see similar size but the period drops off a bit and the wind turns more cross-off or glassy in the mornings, which will still deliver clean waves, though not quite up to that Tuesday peak.

Overall, keep your eyes peeled for the 28th. That Tuesday morning session looks absolutely prime. The long period means better waves, but it might close out a bit at a beach break, so it's best if you can find a point or reef setup. For the later part of the second week, the surf will be smaller and less energetic, with the conditions getting less reliable. There’s a definite gap from late July 31 through to the end of the forecast where it’s all pretty ordinary and the wind is onshore.

Stay stoked, keep an eye on that Tuesday the 28th, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty

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