Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. It’s not going to be a wild ride, but there are a few clean windows if you’re keen and patient. The swell is on the small side for most of the run, but when the wind plays nice, Tivives can still offer up some fun ones.

Looking at the whole picture, the consistency is the main issue. We've got a lot of small, weak pulses and a lot of afternoons getting chopped up by the onshore breeze. The mornings are where it's at. The first week is pretty average, but things start to look a bit more promising from the middle of next week onward.

Let's break it down. This Saturday (August 8th) morning has a tiny 1.6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, but the score is low. It's glassy, but just not enough energy. The mornings of Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are similar – small, clean, but nothing to get too excited about. The energy is weak, with values around 145 to 189 in the brackets.

The first real standout isn't until Wednesday the 12th. The morning session is looking like the pick of the first week. The wind is dead calm, and the water is glassy. There’s a 2.3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps up to a moderate 437. It’s still small, but those conditions will make it feel way better than the size suggests. This is the one to make the most of before the afternoon storms roll in.

The following Friday morning (August 14th) is also worth a mention. Another increase in energy, clocking in at 392 with a clean, glassy start. The swell is 2ft from the SW with a long 18-second period. It’s a similar story to Wednesday, just a touch smaller.

Now, the best on offer for the whole period looks like Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. Saturday morning is the standout. The swell pushes up to 3ft from the SSW, and the energy is strong at 588. The wind is a light cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. This is the biggest and cleanest combo we see. Sunday the 16th is a solid follow-up, with 2.6ft and the energy still strong at 388, also with a clean cross-off breeze. These are your windows.

After that, the second week is a bit more of the same. The swell stays mostly in that 2ft to 2.6ft range. The mornings of Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th both look good, with glassy conditions and moderate energy. The wave period stays in that 14 to 15-second range, which is solid. These are promising but, as it's further out, a touch less certain.

The last few days of the run fade out, with small swell and more onshore winds kicking in. The energy drops back down to the 140 to 160 range. It’s not looking great to finish up.

So, if you can only pick one or two sessions, make it the mornings of the 15th and 16th. Wednesday the 12th is your best bet for a sneaky weekday glass-off. And remember, Tivives can be inconsistent, so you have to be ready to jump when it's good. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Keep it salty.

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