Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.1°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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SSW 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 20s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got coming down the line. It’s been a bit of a flat spell to start, so don't expect much right now, but there’s some hope on the horizon.

We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are pretty grim—small, weak, and messy. Monday the 24th through to Thursday the 27th is more of a patience game. Waves are tiny around 1 ft, mostly from the SW, with a very ordinary feel. The combined energy is weak, hovering between 106 and 225, so not much to get excited about. Winds are mostly light, but the afternoons get a cross-on funk that messes it up. Mornings offer some glassy or clean windows, but the swell is just too small for it to matter.

The first real standout comes on Friday, 28th August. The morning at Tivives shows a glimmer of life. Swell is still small at 1 ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds, giving it some real groundswell character. The combined energy kicks up to 291 (moderate), and with a cross-off wind from the NNW at 6 mph, it should be clean. This is a long-period swell, so expect longer lulls between sets, but the waves that come through will have decent shape and push. It’s a good option for the more experienced crew at this point break because it’s an inconsistent spot—it doesn’t just turn on like that every day. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

Saturday, 29th August is where it gets more interesting. The morning is dead calm, glassy as glass. Swell picks up to 3 ft from the SW, still with a solid 16-second period. The combined energy surges to 613 (strong), which tells you there’s some proper power in the water. That’s the best mix of size and clean conditions we see in the entire run. This is the top of the forecast. The water’s sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardies.

Sunday, 30th August morning keeps the good run going with another glassy morning, 3 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and energy at 375 (moderate). Clean and fun. The afternoons all week fall apart with onshore breezes, so the game plan is clear: get out early.

There’s another decent window on Friday, 4th September morning. The swell holds at 3 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and the combined energy hits 679 (strong). It’s the biggest energy reading of the whole outlook. However, the wind is a light cross-shore, not ideal but surfable. The quality is described as marginal due to potential tide issues, so it’s worth a look but not a guarantee.

Saturday, 5th September morning is glassy again with 3 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and 504 energy (strong). That’s another solid, clean morning.

And then, way out on Monday, 7th and Tuesday, 8th September, we see more groundswell with periods of 20-21 seconds. The swell is 2-3 ft, but the energy readings are again strong (445-647). The mornings look clean, but being this far out, treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect.

Overall, if you’re in the Tivives area, the best surf is mornings from Saturday the 29th through Sunday the 30th, with Saturday morning being the absolute pick. After that, look to Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th. Get on it early before the afternoon wind kills it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
120
107
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95
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257
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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SSE
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High Tide
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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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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