
Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
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. We’ve got a slow start, but things build towards some promising sessions later on, especially if you’re willing to be patient.
The first few days are pretty ordinary. Tuesday afternoon kicks things off with a tiny 2ft SSW swell but the wind is on it, so it’s poor. Not worth paddling out. Wednesday morning is a little better, still small at 2ft, with a cross-off breeze, but it's just surfable, nothing special. The real standout early on comes Thursday morning, July 16th. The swell ticks up to 3ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, and we get a clean cross-off wind from the NNW. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86° for this time of year, which is always nice. That Thursday morning session is the best on offer in the first week.
Then we hit a few days of glassy mornings but with the swell dropping. Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th sees mornings with 2ft to 3ft S/SSW swell, and the wind goes glassy on Friday and Saturday mornings. It’s surfable, but the energy is still moderate (combined energy around 213-389). Sunday morning the 19th is the pick of the bunch here with 3ft S swell at 14 seconds and a clean cross-off. That’s a good little window.
After that, the swell dips again. Monday the 20th keeps some small but clean S swell, and then Tuesday the 21st through Wednesday the 22nd the size drops to 2ft or less. The energy falls off a cliff (down to 102-240). It’s a quiet patch.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the long-range. Friday the 24th of July morning brings a weird one – a tiny 1.0ft swell but with a very long 24-second period from the SSW. That’s a groundswell, and it’s got a bit of energy behind it (198). It’s inconsistent, but with a cross-off wind, it could be a sneaky clean one for the patient surfer on a point or reef.
The real fireworks start to show at the end of the month. From Saturday the 25th through to Wednesday the 29th, the swell stays around 2ft to 3ft, but the period stays long (16-21 seconds) and the energy builds steadily. The clear standout is Tuesday morning, July 28th. We’ve got 3ft SSW swell, a 17-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 542, which is strong. That’s your best bet of the entire outlook. Wednesday morning the 29th is almost as good, with 3ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and glassy conditions again. The wind is perfect for Tivives. Just be aware that long-period swell like this can close out a beach break, so it’ll be at its best where the banks are holding.
Overall, it’s a slow start but the second week has some excellent morning windows. Keep an eye on that Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
195 | 184 | 184 | 304 | 116 | 225 | 232 | 273 | 108 | 232 | 290 | 168 | 205 | 215 | 320 | 239 | 199 | 209 | 144 | 144 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:16AM2.79m | 3:31PM2.99m | 4:08AM2.92m | 4:23PM2.99m | 4:57AM2.98m | 5:12PM2.92m | 5:45AM2.98m | 6:00PM2.80m | 6:31AM2.91m | 6:48PM2.64m | 7:17AM2.79m | 7:37PM2.46m | 8:03AM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.02m | 9:19AM0.23m | 9:51PM-0.05m | 10:13AM0.18m | 10:40PM-0.06m | 11:05AM0.18m | 11:26PM0.00m | 11:55AM0.23m | 00:12AM0.12m | 12:45PM0.33m | 00:58AM0.29m | 1:34PM0.45m | 1:44AM0.47m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | 6:02 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
195 | 184 | 184 | 304 | 116 | 225 | 232 | 273 | 108 | 232 | 290 | 168 | 205 | 215 | 320 | 239 | 199 | 209 | 144 | 144 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 16 | S 7 | S 12 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | S 7 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
18 | 17 | 46 | 15 | 72 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 72 | 8 | 46 | 106 | 68 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 36 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 7 | S 23 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 21 | — | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 6 | SSW 19 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
31 | 93 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 41 | 17 | — | 33 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 36 | 46 | 57 | 80 | 49 | 67 | 127 | 112 | 106 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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