Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Issued: 5 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
29.6° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Tivives surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 (Jun 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
352
316
288
179
261
211
243
239
314
242
217
214
138
123
107
173
226
277
273
433
504
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
ESE
0
S
5
SSE
5
E
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
ENE
0
SSW
10
SSW
0
SSW
5
WNW
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
NE
5
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
High Tide
4:36PM3.02m
5:14AM2.89m
5:28PM2.93m
6:06AM2.87m
6:21PM2.79m
6:59AM2.82m
7:15PM2.62m
7:52AM2.73m
8:10PM2.45m
8:45AM2.62m
9:09PM2.29m
9:39AM2.52m
10:09PM2.18m
10:33AM2.44m
Low Tide
10:57PM-0.07m
11:19AM0.22m
11:47PM0.00m
12:14PM0.30m
00:38AM0.13m
1:10PM0.41m
1:29AM0.29m
2:07PM0.52m
2:21AM0.47m
3:06PM0.61m
3:16AM0.63m
4:05PM0.67m
4:12AM0.75m
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
 mm
5
4
1
9
2
9
3
12
8
10
5
1
2
1
Temp °C
29
27
28
27
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
26
29
26
26
29
28
27
29
Feels °C
32
30
31
31
32
32
32
31
32
32
32
32
32
31
32
30
31
34
32
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
Energy kJ
352
316
288
179
261
153
106
239
314
242
217
214
138
49
68
173
226
36
273
433
504
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
S
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
78
113
142
175
163
211
243
103
63
61
57
31
124
76
107
68
37
277
46
46
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
9
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
S
19
0.4
S
18
Energy kJ
19
190
12
11
7
6
6
3
2
5
75
6
31
123
69
14
149
54
29
182
98
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
5
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
5
38
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
29
0
0
11
0
0
76
0
0
96
0
0
76
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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.

Tivives is 15 km (9 miles) from Esparza. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esparza. Esparza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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