Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tivives is the only spot on the radar, and the first decent window doesn’t really kick in until Monday morning, July 27th. Before that? Nope, nothing worth paddling for.

The overall pattern is defined by a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell running through the whole 16 days. The period is a standout feature – we’re talking 14 to 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. That means well-shaped, powerful waves, but with long lulls between sets. It’s a reef and point break setup here, so that long period should wrap in nicely and not just close out. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong through the first week, hitting 729 on Monday morning. Water temp is sitting at 86°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year.

The absolute standout is Monday morning, July 27th at Tivives. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm, zero wind. That is a recipe for perfect, clean conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal, making it even more pleasant. The energy is solid at 729. It’s the best on offer, no question. Just keep in mind Tivives is inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day, and crowds are possible here.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, is another good call. Similar swell at 3ft, still that long 18-second period, and glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze. Slightly bigger than Monday, but the energy is a touch lower at 690. Still, a very solid morning.

Wednesday morning, July 29th, and Thursday morning, July 30th, are both surfable with glassy conditions, but the swell is dropping and the period is shortening. The energy drops into the 200-400 range. Still clean, but the magic is fading.

Friday morning, July 31st, is clean but the swell is down to 2ft. The energy is getting weaker (187). It’s a cruiser session, not a standout.

The weekend of August 1st and 2nd sees the swell bottom out. A few glassy moments but the swell is weak and small. You’d be scratching for waves.

Then we get a bit of a revival in the second week. The mornings of August 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th all show clean, glassy conditions with a SSW swell rebuilding. The swell is only 2ft to 3ft, but the period jumps back up to 14-18 seconds, bringing moderate energy (around 274 to 380). It’s not the same size as the first Monday, but it’s clean and consistent for a run of mornings. The best of the second week is likely Monday morning, August 10th, with 3ft, a 16-second period, and dead calm glass. Promising, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Afternoons are a write-off every day – risk of thunderstorms, cross-onshore winds, and poor conditions. Don’t bother.

Overall, the first Monday morning (July 27th) is the clear winner. The second week mornings are promising but less certain. If you’re flexible, hit the early sessions.

Rusty.

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