Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Tivives.

We’re looking at a pretty slow start, to be honest. The next few days are going to be a grind with tiny, weak waves and ordinary conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Friday the 28th of August, and even then, it’s a small window. The real standout is shaping up to be a week away, on Friday the 4th of September, if we can hold our nerve.

The water here is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, with a reading of 86°F and a positive anomaly of 3°F. That’s notably warm, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty.

August 22nd (Saturday) through August 27th (Thursday): Honestly, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of days with mainly poor surf. Swell heights are hovering around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the combined energy is weak, sitting between 85 and 269. The winds are a mix of cross and cross-on, with afternoon thunderstorms making it messy. The only slight reprieve is a couple of mornings with glassy conditions, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The period on these swells is a mixed bag of short and mid-range, but nothing with enough grunt to push through the poor conditions.

August 28th (Friday) morning: Things start to perk up. The swell is still only 2 ft, but it’s from the SW with a very long period of 20 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 340 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW. This is groundswell energy, and with clean conditions, it’ll be worth a look for the early session. The 20-second period means there will be long lulls between sets, but the waves that do come through will have some shape.

August 29th (Saturday) morning: Now we’re talking. The swell is up to 3 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 481 (moderate). But the best part? Glassy conditions. The wind is a whisper from the NW, and the report says "glassy." This is a top-tier call for the whole run. The water will be like a mirror, and those 3 ft waves will be clean and rideable. The only downside is that Tivives is listed as "sometimes" crowded, so expect some company.

August 30th (Sunday) morning: Another good one. Swell holds at 3 ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, with a combined energy of 402 (moderate). Once again, the wind is glassy from the NW. This is another morning to get out there for a clean, fun session.

September 1st (Tuesday) and 2nd (Wednesday): Back to small, glassy mornings with 1 ft to 2 ft swell. The energy drops off, and the periods are all over the place. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working hard for not much reward.

September 3rd (Thursday): The energy starts to build again. The morning shows 3 ft from the SSW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 368 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore, and the report calls it "marginal." It’s a mixed bag, but the groundswell is starting to get its act together.

September 4th (Friday) morning – THE STANDOUT: This is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a solid 4 ft swell from the SSW, with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1020 (strong to very strong wave energy). And the wind? Glassy from the SW. The report says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best on offer, no question. The 4 ft is a perfect size for most surfers, and that long period from the SSW is exactly what Tivives likes to see. It will be a proper groundswell, so the sets will be well-spaced with plenty of power. Don’t sleep on this session.

September 5th (Saturday) and 6th (Sunday): Still good. The swell drops back to 3 ft and 3 ft, respectively, with clean glassy mornings. The energy is still moderate (587 and 303). These are solid follow-up days, but the 4th of September is the real peak.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a wash. The real action starts on the morning of Friday the 4th of September at Tivives. That’s the one. Get in the water, and you’ll be stoked.

Rusty.

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