Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.8° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 259 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead for Tivives. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°, which is a little unusual. The swell is small and inconsistent, so don’t expect much power. The good news is there are a few windows where the wind drops out and the ocean goes glassy, which is really the only way to make the most of what’s on offer.

The best bet comes around Saturday, August 8th morning. We’ve got clean conditions, a glassy sea, and a small SSW swell (2 ft, 16-second period) pushing in. The combined energy is moderate at 290, so there’s a bit of life in the water. The swell direction is good for the spot, and with the wind off the land, it’ll be tidy. The only catch is that Tivives is inconsistent, so you’ll need patience. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, but with the small size, it shouldn’t be too busy.

After that, there’s a long gap of nothing really worth chasing until Thursday, August 13th morning. Clear skies, glassy conditions, and a slightly bigger S swell (3 ft, 10-second period) with combined energy at 272. It’s still small, but the clean conditions and moderate energy make it okay for a surf.

Then on Friday, August 14th morning, we get a bit more interesting. The swell jumps up to 2 ft but with a very long period of 19 seconds from the SW, and the combined energy hits 551 – that’s strong. The wind is calm, glassy, and the water is clear. This is the standout for the whole forecast. The long period will give it some push, but with that much period, it might break a bit straight on the beach. Still, for the more experienced crew, this is the one to circle.

Saturday, August 15th morning also looks okay with a glassy start and a 3 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy at 519. Another solid option for the early.

August 16th Sunday morning is similar, with a 3 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, glassy, and energy at 299. Not as strong, but still clean.

Outside of those windows, it’s mostly cross-on winds, small weak swell, and poor conditions. The combined energy drops as low as 103 to 166 on many days, which is weak. There’s a lot of thunderstorm risk in the afternoons, so mornings are the only call.

Bottom line: if you’re keen, hit the mornings on the 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th of August. The 14th is the best of the bunch, but it’s a long-range call so don’t lock it in yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:28PM2.59m
5:53AM2.73m
6:06PM2.53m
6:29AM2.73m
6:47PM2.45m
7:11AM2.70m
7:33PM2.35m
7:58AM2.64m
8:28PM2.26m
8:55AM2.58m
9:33PM2.19m
10:02AM2.53m
10:48PM2.19m
Low Tide
11:36PM0.34m
12:04PM0.45m
00:11AM0.39m
12:45PM0.47m
00:51AM0.46m
1:31PM0.50m
1:36AM0.54m
2:24PM0.55m
2:30AM0.62m
3:26PM0.58m
3:36AM0.69m
4:37PM0.58m
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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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