Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Tivives region over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty drawn-out stretch of very small, weak surf. The first few days are about as flat as it gets, with nothing really worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, well under 2ft, and the energy is weak (190). It's glassy though, so if you're desperate for a splash, you could go for a float, but you won't be riding much.
The real action starts to build towards the end of the first week and into the second. The standout window is the morning of Saturday, August 29th. The swell ticks up to a clean 3ft from the SSW with a moderate 16-second period, and the energy feels solid (566). The wind is glassy out of the NNW, so it'll be smooth as silk. That's your best bet for the first week - a proper little session with clean, rideable waves.
The pattern continues into the following week. The morning of Sunday, August 30th is another beauty with 3ft of SSW swell, dead calm winds, and strong energy (402). It's a similar story on Saturday, September 5th, with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions. The energy is pumping (604) and the period is a solid 16 seconds, so you'll feel the push. Just remember, Tivives is an inconsistent break, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for the sets.
The very end of the forecast, around Tuesday, September 8th, looks promising too. The morning brings 2ft of SSW swell, dead calm, glassy conditions, and strong energy (323). It's a solid way to finish the run.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year. Tivives is a fairly exposed spot, and the optimum swell direction is from the SW, which is what we're mostly seeing. The crowds can be a thing here, so expect some company, especially on the better mornings. The long period swells (15-18 seconds) will mean long waits between sets, but the waves will have more shape and power.
For the second week, the mornings are where it's at. The afternoons are mostly a write-off with onshore winds and thunderstorms. So, set your alarm. The highlight is the morning of Saturday, September 5th – it's clean, it's got some push, and it's the best on offer in the whole window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 82 | 120 | 107 | 67 | 66 | 95 | 57 | 44 | 43 | 78 | 62 | 78 | 134 | 107 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 425 | 334 | 325 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:12PM2.20m | 00:58AM2.08m | 1:07PM2.30m | 1:46AM2.24m | 1:53PM2.42m | 2:26AM2.41m | 2:34PM2.53m | 3:02AM2.58m | 3:13PM2.62m | 3:37AM2.72m | 3:49PM2.68m | 4:11AM2.82m | 4:26PM2.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.76m | 6:56AM0.89m | 7:31PM0.64m | 7:45AM0.77m | 8:12PM0.52m | 8:28AM0.63m | 8:48PM0.41m | 9:07AM0.50m | 9:23PM0.32m | 9:44AM0.38m | 9:57PM0.27m | 10:21AM0.30m | 10:31PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | 10 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 78 | 76 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 44 | 43 | 70 | 56 | 41 | 31 | 22 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 425 | 334 | 325 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 82 | 120 | 107 | 67 | 66 | 95 | 57 | 43 | 42 | 78 | 62 | 78 | 125 | 107 | 13 | 89 | 85 | 73 | 22 | 48 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 20 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 13 | — | S 8 | S 10 | — | S 20 |
| kJ | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 134 | 51 | 21 | 138 | — | 1 | 18 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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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).
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