Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.6° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Jul 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

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

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:48PM2.64m
7:17AM2.79m
7:37PM2.46m
8:03AM2.64m
8:27PM2.28m
8:52AM2.48m
9:22PM2.13m
9:45AM2.35m
10:23PM2.03m
10:42AM2.27m
11:28PM1.99m
11:43AM2.25m
00:30AM2.02m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.33m
00:58AM0.29m
1:34PM0.45m
1:44AM0.47m
2:25PM0.57m
2:32AM0.65m
3:19PM0.69m
3:24AM0.80m
4:17PM0.76m
4:22AM0.90m
5:18PM0.78m
5:24AM0.94m
6:18PM0.75m
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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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