Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s 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 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. 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+) | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's run through the Tivives forecast.
The big picture is the same: small, clean morning windows are the only game in town, and the afternoons are mostly a bust. The best waves are coming on a couple of early mornings late next week.
Friday, August 28th. Dawn patrol is your only shot: tiny 2ft glassy surf from the SW. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. The energy is weak (344), so don't expect much push. The afternoon is a mess with a cross-on breeze and storms.
Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th follow the same pattern. Saturday morning (3ft from the SW) and Sunday morning (3ft from the SSW) are both clean with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (459 and 406). The swell period is around 15 seconds – a nice long groundswell, so longer waits between sets but better shaped waves. Afternoons are trash.
Monday, September 1st through Thursday, September 4th is a lull. The swell drops to 2ft, energy is weak (136 to 252). It's barely surfable, even with the glassy mornings.
Here's the good stuff. Friday, September 4th morning. 3ft of SW swell, glassy, calm wind. The combined energy is moderate (568) and the swell period is a solid 17 seconds. That's a winner.
Saturday, September 5th morning is just as good. 4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (581). That's the best the forecast has to offer. Still fine for intermediates.
Sunday, September 6th morning is okay (2ft, glassy, 339 energy), but it's a drop-off.
The next week, from Monday, September 7th to Wednesday, September 9th, is a bit of a mixed bag. Some glassy mornings, but the swell is inconsistent.
Then we get another strong run. Wednesday, September 9th morning: 3ft from the SSW, glassy, calm wind, and moderate energy (464). Thursday, September 10th morning: 3ft, glassy, and 574 energy. Friday, September 11th is a standout because the afternoon is also glassy and clean with 3ft. That's the only full-day session on the whole forecast.
Saturday, September 12th morning is the last one, with small glassy 3ft surf and dropping energy (223).
Your best days are Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th mornings. The second week's run (starting around the 9th) looks promising but is less certain. The consistency is variable, so be patient. Crowds are *sometimes* a problem, so on those glassy mornings, you'll have company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 80 | 186 | 107 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 253 | 158 | 154 | 151 | 121 | 117 | 82 | 67 | 111 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:02AM2.58m | 3:13PM2.62m | 3:37AM2.72m | 3:49PM2.68m | 4:11AM2.82m | 4:26PM2.70m | 4:46AM2.88m | 5:03PM2.68m | 5:22AM2.89m | 5:42PM2.62m | 6:01AM2.85m | 6:25PM2.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:07AM0.50m | 9:23PM0.32m | 9:44AM0.38m | 9:57PM0.27m | 10:21AM0.30m | 10:31PM0.25m | 10:58AM0.26m | 11:07PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.26m | 11:45PM0.31m | 12:19PM0.30m | 00:27AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 33 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 253 | 158 | 48 | 59 | 56 | 43 | 39 | 29 | 34 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 80 | 125 | 107 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 73 | 70 | 48 | 21 | 30 | 154 | 151 | 121 | 117 | 82 | 67 | 95 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | SW 6 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 12 | 186 | 97 | 21 | 39 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 31 | 50 | 40 | 111 | 130 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 0 | 11 | 80 | 7 | 0 | 76 | 0 |
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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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