
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. It’s not going to be a wild ride, but there are a few clean windows if you’re keen and patient. The swell is on the small side for most of the run, but when the wind plays nice, Tivives can still offer up some fun ones.
Looking at the whole picture, the consistency is the main issue. We've got a lot of small, weak pulses and a lot of afternoons getting chopped up by the onshore breeze. The mornings are where it's at. The first week is pretty average, but things start to look a bit more promising from the middle of next week onward.
Let's break it down. This Saturday (August 8th) morning has a tiny 1.6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, but the score is low. It's glassy, but just not enough energy. The mornings of Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are similar – small, clean, but nothing to get too excited about. The energy is weak, with values around 145 to 189 in the brackets.
The first real standout isn't until Wednesday the 12th. The morning session is looking like the pick of the first week. The wind is dead calm, and the water is glassy. There’s a 2.3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps up to a moderate 437. It’s still small, but those conditions will make it feel way better than the size suggests. This is the one to make the most of before the afternoon storms roll in.
The following Friday morning (August 14th) is also worth a mention. Another increase in energy, clocking in at 392 with a clean, glassy start. The swell is 2ft from the SW with a long 18-second period. It’s a similar story to Wednesday, just a touch smaller.
Now, the best on offer for the whole period looks like Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. Saturday morning is the standout. The swell pushes up to 3ft from the SSW, and the energy is strong at 588. The wind is a light cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. This is the biggest and cleanest combo we see. Sunday the 16th is a solid follow-up, with 2.6ft and the energy still strong at 388, also with a clean cross-off breeze. These are your windows.
After that, the second week is a bit more of the same. The swell stays mostly in that 2ft to 2.6ft range. The mornings of Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th both look good, with glassy conditions and moderate energy. The wave period stays in that 14 to 15-second range, which is solid. These are promising but, as it's further out, a touch less certain.
The last few days of the run fade out, with small swell and more onshore winds kicking in. The energy drops back down to the 140 to 160 range. It’s not looking great to finish up.
So, if you can only pick one or two sessions, make it the mornings of the 15th and 16th. Wednesday the 12th is your best bet for a sneaky weekday glass-off. And remember, Tivives can be inconsistent, so you have to be ready to jump when it's good. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Keep it salty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 8 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
147 | 144 | 201 | 188 | 163 | 158 | 98 | 66 | 93 | 149 | 116 | 178 | 100 | 269 | 177 | 172 | 100 | 80 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:33PM2.19m | 10:02AM2.53m | 10:48PM2.19m | 11:15AM2.55m | 00:04AM2.29m | 12:27PM2.63m | 1:12AM2.46m | 1:30PM2.74m | 2:10AM2.66m | 2:27PM2.85m | 3:02AM2.85m | 3:18PM2.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:36AM0.69m | 4:37PM0.58m | 4:51AM0.69m | 5:49PM0.50m | 6:06AM0.62m | 6:55PM0.36m | 7:15AM0.50m | 7:54PM0.21m | 8:15AM0.35m | 8:45PM0.09m | 9:09AM0.22m | 9:33PM0.01m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
57 | 144 | 201 | 188 | 163 | 158 | 98 | 66 | 93 | 41 | 116 | 178 | 41 | 269 | 64 | 172 | 58 | 80 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 16 | S 8 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
147 | 37 | 39 | 38 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 58 | 39 | 38 | 100 | 62 | 177 | 50 | 100 | 49 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 19 |
57 | 56 | 67 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 51 | 39 | 149 | 33 | 25 | 46 | 106 | 66 | — | 57 | 65 | 184 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 |
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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.











