Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for this stretch of coast. It’s not going to be a constant parade of waves, but there are a few windows where it’ll definitely be worth grabbing your board.

We’re starting off a bit slow. The first couple of days are looking small and messy, with weak, jumbled energy and afternoon onshore breezes messing up the surface. You’re looking at poor conditions early on. But, the mornings are already showing a little more promise. You just gotta be patient.

Things start to clean up on Friday, August 28th. The morning is looking glassy with a new southwest swell rolling in. It's not big, maybe around 2ft, but the period is a solid 20 seconds, which means there’s some real power behind it. The energy is moderate (344), and with the wind dead off the land, this is prime longboard territory. This is the first sign of things to come.

The standout window is shaping up for the weekend. Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th, the swell builds to a consistent 3ft, also from the southwest, with a 16-second period. The energy is strong (460 on Saturday, 374 on Sunday). Saturday morning is pure glass – magic. This is the best, cleanest surf of the opening stretch, a real chance to get some long, peeling rides. Sunday morning is nearly as good, still glassy, but the swell is a touch more southerly.

We get a bit of a lull going into the early part of next week. The swell drops off, the period shortens, and the wind gets a little strange. There are a few rideable waves but nothing to get excited about. It’s a good time to sort your gear or do the walk of shame back to work.

The second week has a few more promising pulses, but they’re less certain. The middle of the week shows a similar pattern to the weekend before – early morning glass with a 3ft southwest swell. It’s worth an early session, but the afternoon wind will likely shut it down.

Keep an eye on Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th. That looks like another fun, clean stretch, with mornings in the 3ft range under glassy conditions. The energy is strong (569 on Saturday), so the potential is definitely there. The afternoons will be a write-off again, but those dawn patrols could be special.

So, the two true standouts are the Saturday and Sunday mornings of this coming weekend, August 29th and 30th. Clean, glassy, and a solid groundswell. The following weekend, September 5th and 6th, also looks promising, but as it's further out, don’t hold me to it. Just keep an eye on the forecast.

This is a spot that doesn't handle a strong cross-onshore wind, so those afternoon stormy conditions are always going to be a letdown. But when the sun comes up and the wind drops, there’s nothing better.

One thing to note, this break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it.

Catch ya in the water.

Rusty

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