Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Tivives. It’s going to be a run of small, clean windows rather than one big blockbuster session.
The overall pattern is pretty steady but mellow. We’ve got a persistent, long-period SW groundswell running through the whole period, but it never really kicks up. The good news is the mornings are where it’s at, with light offshore or glassy winds keeping things clean. The afternoons are a write-off, with onshore and cross-onshore winds and a risk of thunderstorms messing things up. Water temps are about average for this time of year.
The real standout window for a surf is Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got a clean 2 ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and the wind is a light 3 mph cross-off from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate (446), so there’s juice in the water. Tivives is a fairly exposed SW spot, so that 18-second period is going to line up nicely here. It’s a little inconsistent, but when the sets come through, they’ll be clean and have some push. Keep an eye on the crowds as they can show up sometimes.
Saturday morning, August 15th, is another solid call. The swell bumps up just a touch to 3 ft from the SSW, still with a long 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the NNW at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (585). This is a real treat – clean, glassy conditions with a little more size. Perfect for an intermediate surfer.
Sunday morning, August 16th, keeps the streak alive. Similar 2 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light cross-off wind from the N at 3 mph, and moderate energy (415). The mornings are where it’s at.
After that, things get smaller and more ordinary. We get a few more glassy mornings, like Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, but the swell drops to 2 ft-2 ft. The energy drops below 250, so it’s not going to be doing much. The afternoon storms and onshore winds are a killer.
There’s a bit of a pickup on Friday morning, August 21st, with a 3 ft S swell (10-second period) and a light cross-off. The energy is moderate (293), but the period is shorter, so it won’t have the same shape as the earlier swell.
From the 22nd onward, it’s a slow taper. The swell drops below 3 ft and the energy falls off a cliff. The last few days of August offer some glassy mornings but with tiny waves in the 1.0 ft to 2 ft range. The combined energy dips into the double digits (63) on the 26th, which is weak. It’s a tough run for any real action.
So, to sum it up: Friday morning, August 14th, and Saturday morning, August 15th, are your best bets. Get out there early, enjoy the clean, long-period groundswell, and be ready for the crowds. The rest of the period is for sunrise sessions on a log or just a paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
345 | 316 | 439 | 447 | 367 | 353 | 220 | 217 | 217 | 180 | 178 | 175 | 138 | 151 | 164 | 123 | 112 | 101 | 106 | 110 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:06PM2.94m | 4:34AM3.04m | 4:51PM2.89m | 5:16AM3.01m | 5:34PM2.78m | 5:57AM2.92m | 6:17PM2.63m | 6:38AM2.77m | 7:00PM2.46m | 7:20AM2.60m | 7:45PM2.27m | 8:04AM2.42m | 8:35PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58AM0.15m | 10:18PM-0.00m | 10:45AM0.13m | 11:00PM0.05m | 11:29AM0.17m | 11:42PM0.17m | 12:13PM0.27m | 00:23AM0.33m | 12:56PM0.40m | 1:04AM0.51m | 1:41PM0.55m | 1:48AM0.69m | 2:30PM0.70m | 2:37AM0.85m | |||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 10 | 8 | — | 5 | 6 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 |
345 | 166 | 439 | 447 | 367 | 353 | 57 | 74 | 45 | 76 | 93 | 88 | 93 | 93 | 96 | 101 | 112 | 101 | 106 | 110 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 |
37 | 316 | 139 | 141 | 98 | 134 | 220 | 217 | 217 | 180 | 178 | 175 | 138 | 129 | 164 | 123 | 84 | 80 | 71 | 35 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | WSW 7 | S 21 | S 18 | S 18 | WSW 6 |
64 | 33 | — | — | — | 24 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 151 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
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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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