Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's shaping up for Tivives over the next couple of weeks. Let's get into it.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't let that fool you – there are some absolute crackers in the mix, especially for those who can wait for that early-September window. The water's sitting at a nice 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The first decent opportunity arrives on Friday the 29th of August. Saturday morning looks promising, with a clean 3ft SW groundswell (459 combined energy) and glassy conditions. That's the kind of morning where you can just sit out there and enjoy the peace. If you have a longer board, this is a great shout.
Sunday the 30th of August is a true standout. We're looking at another 3ft swell from the SSW, but the kicker is the zero wind. Glassy conditions all morning, with a combined energy of 395. It doesn't get much more inviting than that for a long, fun session. The only potential bummer is the "sometimes" crowd factor at Tivives, so get out early to beat the rush.
The next real standout is a fair way off, but it looks worth the wait. On Thursday the 4th of September, the morning session brings a clean 3ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 555. The wind is glassy out of the SSW. That's proper long-period groundswell. This swell direction is right on the money for Tivives. That long period means it'll have real shape and punch for a point break or reef setup, and will offer some long, clean lines – though be aware the sets might be a bit more spread out.
Then, Saturday the 6th of September morning looks like another beauty. Expect 3ft from the SSW with glassy winds and a combined energy of 575. That's a solid, dependable day of surfing.
For the rest of that second week, the pattern repeats: clean glassy mornings with SSW swell in the 2ft to 3ft range, followed by onshore afternoons. It's a classic, consistent run for the area, so if you're on a flexible schedule, those mornings are your ticket.
For the absolute best, I'm calling Saturday the 6th of September as the top choice. You've got that perfect 3ft swell, zero wind, and a very healthy 575 combined energy. That's a bluebird day waiting to happen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 186 | 107 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 158 | 154 | 151 | 121 | 117 | 82 | 58 | 111 | 130 | 125 | 173 | 323 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:13PM2.62m | 3:37AM2.72m | 3:49PM2.68m | 4:11AM2.82m | 4:26PM2.70m | 4:46AM2.88m | 5:03PM2.68m | 5:22AM2.89m | 5:42PM2.62m | 6:01AM2.85m | 6:25PM2.53m | 6:45AM2.76m | 7:13PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07AM0.50m | 9:23PM0.32m | 9:44AM0.38m | 9:57PM0.27m | 10:21AM0.30m | 10:31PM0.25m | 10:58AM0.26m | 11:07PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.26m | 11:45PM0.31m | 12:19PM0.30m | 00:27AM0.40m | 1:07PM0.39m | 1:16AM0.51m | |||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 9 | — | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 158 | 66 | 117 | 48 | 117 | 41 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 20 | 173 | 323 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 6 | S 12 |
| kJ | 125 | 107 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 40 | 154 | 151 | 62 | 31 | 82 | 58 | 95 | 82 | 125 | 21 | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | S 10 | SW 20 | WSW 6 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 186 | 97 | 21 | 39 | 37 | 18 | 33 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 121 | 113 | 50 | 40 | 111 | 130 | 82 | 47 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 |
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