Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer.

Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°F, which is a nice bonus. The first solid window is a few days out, so we've got a bit of a wait. The standout period is shaping up to be the middle of next week and into the weekend.

Kicking off on Monday the 10th, Tivives (Costa Rica) is tiny. We're talking 1ft to 2ft of SSW swell, with a long 13 to 14-second period. The combined energy is weak (146 to 158). Monday morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, but it's only just surfable. Monday afternoon goes glassy, which is a joy, but the swell is still pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 11th is a write-off with poor conditions and cross-onshore wind.

Now, Wednesday morning the 12th is where we start to see some life. The swell picks up to 2ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 436, and it's glassy. That's a good sign. Thursday morning the 13th is also glassy, but the swell drops back to 2ft. Friday morning the 14th is the real highlight for the first week. We've got a 2ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period, combined energy of 371, and glassy conditions. That's clean, long-period energy that will wrap in nicely. The morning of Saturday the 15th is also a winner: 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (509). This is a top pick. Sunday the 16th is glassy with 2ft of SW swell, but the energy is moderate (336).

Looking further out, the morning sessions from Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th are all looking promising. Monday the 17th has 2ft SSW swell and clean cross-offshore winds. Tuesday the 18th morning is glassy with 2ft SW swell, and the energy is strong (450). Wednesday the 19th morning is glassy again with 4ft of S swell. That's a bit of a jump in size, but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (329). After that, the swell fades, and the afternoons are mostly a write-off with onshore winds and risk of thunderstorms.

The true standout is the morning of Saturday the 15th. That 3ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and strong wave energy (509) will have Tivives looking its best. It's inconsistent here, so you need to be patient, but when the sets come through, they'll be clean and lined up. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

Another one to circle is Wednesday morning the 19th. The 4ft of S swell is the biggest of the run, and with glassy conditions, it'll be a fun, punchy wave. The short period means it won't have the same drive as the longer-period swells, but for a clean, waist-to-chest high day, it's a solid option.

If you're looking for a paddle, the morning sessions are your window. The afternoons, especially with the risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds, look more like a kite-surfing setup than a surf one, particularly when the swell is over 2ft and the wind is up.

Rusty.

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