Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.6° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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93
149
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178
100
269
177
172
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184
272
316
439
371
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353
220
217
217
Wind (km/h)
10
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S
10
NNE
10
NW
10
SSW
5
NE
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10
S
5
NNE
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15
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10
NE
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10
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High Tide
12:27PM2.63m
1:12AM2.46m
1:30PM2.74m
2:10AM2.66m
2:27PM2.85m
3:02AM2.85m
3:18PM2.92m
3:50AM2.98m
4:06PM2.94m
4:34AM3.04m
4:51PM2.89m
5:16AM3.01m
5:34PM2.78m
Low Tide
6:55PM0.36m
7:15AM0.50m
7:54PM0.21m
8:15AM0.35m
8:45PM0.09m
9:09AM0.22m
9:33PM0.01m
9:58AM0.15m
10:18PM-0.00m
10:45AM0.13m
11:00PM0.05m
11:29AM0.17m
11:42PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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