Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
29.7° C
1.5° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (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 Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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1
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2
2
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2
1
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1
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
S
7
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
630
465
534
637
522
447
397
387
283
239
236
175
166
139
131
131
131
59
57
55
54
Wind (km/h)
0
NNE
10
S
5
NE
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
NW
15
SSW
10
NE
5
WNW
15
S
5
E
5
SSW
0
SSE
10
ESE
5
W
15
S
5
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
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on
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glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:32PM2.37m
2:12AM2.22m
2:17PM2.46m
2:54AM2.34m
2:59PM2.54m
3:33AM2.47m
3:38PM2.60m
4:09AM2.57m
4:15PM2.63m
4:44AM2.66m
4:51PM2.62m
5:18AM2.71m
5:28PM2.59m
Low Tide
7:59PM0.57m
8:08AM0.76m
8:41PM0.47m
8:51AM0.67m
9:19PM0.39m
9:32AM0.59m
9:55PM0.33m
10:10AM0.53m
10:29PM0.30m
10:48AM0.48m
11:02PM0.31m
11:25AM0.46m
11:36PM0.34m
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5:28
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 mm
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5
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16
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Temp °C
29
29
27
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30
27
29
30
28
30
30
28
29
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26
25
28
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27
Feels °C
31
32
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32
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32
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31
30
32
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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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