Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM. 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+) | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty small and quiet for our stretch of coast. We've got a run of ankle-to-knee-high slop and a daily chance of an afternoon storm messing with the surface. It's not a total write-off, but you're gonna have to pick your moments.
The standout window is looking like Friday and Saturday mornings, September 4th and 5th. We've got a bit more push in the water, with chest-high sets around 3ft from the SSW, and the periods are hanging in there around 16-17 seconds. That's some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy really steps up here, pushing into the moderate range (515 and 578), which gives things a bit more grunt than the rest of the run. Saturday morning especially is looking prime with zero wind and glassy conditions. That's your ticket.
Before that, the early part of the week is pretty average. Monday the 31st is blown out by a cross-on breeze and messy surf. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are just background chop, nothing to write home about. Glassy mornings on the 3rd will have a few rideable 2ft blips, but it's a real gutso session.
For the second week, things stay small but there are a few more clean windows with light winds. The mornings of the 7th, 10th and 11th of September all have that glassy feel with waves in the 2ft to 2.5ft range. It won't be big, but if all you need is a couple of fun ones, there will be something to ride. The swell is still coming from the SSW with a decent period, so shape should be okay, even if the size is lacking.
We're talking about Tivives here, which is a fairly exposed spot to the south swell, but it can be inconsistent. On the 13th and 14th, the swell drops and goes a little more southerly with a shorter period, so expect it to be weaker and a bit more walled. It's not the time to be picky.
The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can definitely leave the wettie at home. The main call is to keep expectations low and watch for those glassy morning windows. It's not a drought, but it's far from a feast. Be patient, it'll come alive again.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 149 | 121 | 117 | 113 | 57 | 111 | 130 | 125 | 238 | 323 | 439 | 522 | 447 | 519 | 430 | 362 | 334 | 330 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:22AM2.89m | 5:42PM2.62m | 6:01AM2.85m | 6:25PM2.53m | 6:45AM2.76m | 7:13PM2.41m | 7:35AM2.64m | 8:10PM2.29m | 8:36AM2.52m | 9:20PM2.20m | 9:49AM2.44m | 10:40PM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:07PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.26m | 11:45PM0.31m | 12:19PM0.30m | 00:27AM0.40m | 1:07PM0.39m | 1:16AM0.51m | 2:02PM0.49m | 2:14AM0.64m | 3:08PM0.58m | 3:26AM0.73m | 4:23PM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 9 | 10 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 13 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 149 | 121 | 39 | 36 | 25 | 95 | 20 | 23 | 238 | 323 | 439 | 522 | 447 | 519 | 430 | 362 | 334 | 330 | 233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 21 | 31 | 117 | 113 | 40 | 20 | 130 | 125 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 80 | 77 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | S 21 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 15 | 33 | 31 | 50 | 57 | 111 | 81 | 82 | 56 | 47 | 45 | 41 | 40 | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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).
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