Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.7° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-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★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 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+) 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
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

Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer at Tivives.

Honestly, for the next sixteen days, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There’s surf, but you’ll have to pick your windows carefully. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance to get a wave is Thursday morning, July 23rd, but it’s tiny. We’re looking at a 1ft swell from the SSW, with a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is weak (71), so it’s really just a paddle for the die-hards.

Friday morning, July 24th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell is still small at 1ft, but it’s from the SSW and the period jumps way up to 24 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and the energy is moderate (287). The wind is light and cross-off, so it will be clean. This is a standout session for the patient surfer, as the long period will make for some nice lines at Tivives, but it will be inconsistent.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is another winner. The swell pushes up to 2ft from the SSW, with a 21-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is getting strong (432). The conditions will be glassy and clean. Sunday morning, July 26th, is very similar with 2ft swell and glassy conditions, and the energy is strong (409). The best of the bunch, however, is Monday morning, July 27th. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a 19-second period and a light cross-off wind. The wave energy is strong (729). It’s going to be very good.

Then Tuesday morning, July 28th, is also a cracker. A 3ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and the energy is strong (704). These mornings from the 25th to the 28th are your best bet. Keep in mind that Tivives is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. The crowds can be around sometimes.

After that, the surf drops off into the first week of August. We get a few more glassy mornings with 1ft to 2ft waves, but the energy is weak to moderate. The swell period drops, and the surf becomes ordinary. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations.

Looking further ahead into the second week, there’s a glimmer on Friday morning, August 7th. The swell picks up to 2ft from the SSW with a 14-second period and a cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (291). It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so stay tuned.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:45AM2.35m
10:23PM2.03m
10:42AM2.27m
11:28PM1.99m
11:43AM2.25m
00:30AM2.02m
12:40PM2.29m
1:25AM2.10m
1:32PM2.37m
2:12AM2.22m
2:17PM2.46m
2:54AM2.34m
2:59PM2.54m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.76m
4:22AM0.90m
5:18PM0.78m
5:24AM0.94m
6:18PM0.75m
6:25AM0.91m
7:12PM0.67m
7:19AM0.85m
7:59PM0.57m
8:08AM0.76m
8:41PM0.47m
8:51AM0.67m
9:19PM0.39m
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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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