Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Tivives over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some clean windows if you’re patient.

The overall pattern is small but persistent SSW swell, with the standout feature being some gorgeous glassy mornings. Water temp is sitting around 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardies.

We kick off Saturday morning, the 4th of July, with a small 3ft SSW groundswell at a juicy 16 seconds. Energy is moderate (516). The wind is a bit cross-off from the NNW, so it’s clean but not perfect. That afternoon though? Glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze. The 3ft swell hangs in there, period drops to 15 seconds, and energy holds at 467. This is the best session of the first few days – glassy, clean, and small enough for intermediates.

Sunday morning the 5th is absolute glass with zero wind. Swell drops slightly to 2ft, period 14 seconds, energy 336. It’s small but super clean. Afternoon brings a cross-on wind and risk of thunderstorms, so get your surf in early.

Monday the 6th has a tiny 1ft swell but with a very long 21-second period – proper groundswell. Energy is 377. Morning is glassy again, but this long period stuff at a beach setup might break a little straight. Still, if you’re keen on a quiet, clean paddle, it’s there.

Tuesday the 7th morning is the real highlight. Glassy conditions, 3ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and energy ramps to 568. That’s moderate energy, long-period, clean – this is the best surf of the whole outlook. Afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so mornings are the move all week.

Wednesday through Friday mornings (8th to 10th) follow a similar pattern: small glassy sessions with 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, period 15-16 seconds, energy around 300-500. Crowds are possible at Tivives, but these are small, clean windows that won’t draw a big crew.

The second week (from around the 11th) stays consistent but smaller. Mornings are often glassy, swell sits 2ft to 3ft, with periods dropping from 16 down to 12 seconds. Energy starts in the high 300s but fades to the low 200s by the 18th. Not much punch, but still clean for a longboard or a funboard. Afternoons are mostly blown out or cross-on, so stick to dawn patrol.

From the 14th the swell direction shifts slightly to S, and by the 17th energy drops into the 100s – weak. The last few days (18th to 19th) are small and ordinary, with energy under 200. Sunday the 19th afternoon shows a late bump with 2ft SSW at 16 seconds and energy back to 363, but with cross-on wind and marginal conditions – keep an eye on it.

One last thing: this spot is inconsistent, so when it’s clean, make the most of it. The best on offer is definitely Tuesday the 7th morning – 3ft, 18 seconds, glass – that’s the one.

Rusty.

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