Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.0°C
1.8° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with S 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 13th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 15th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. Only spot worth talking about is Tivives, a fairly exposed SW break that’s inconsistent but can clean up nicely when the stars align. Water temp’s about 86°, a touch warmer than usual for mid-September, so you’re good in just boardshorts.

We start quiet. Sunday the 13th through the week is mostly tiny and messy – swell running 1ft to 2ft from the S or SSW, with light cross or cross-on winds keeping things choppy. There’s a couple glassy moments Monday afternoon the 14th and Tuesday morning the 15th, but the swell’s only 1ft – barely a bump. Combined wave energy is weak to moderate (around 178 to 242). Longboard or nothing.

Wednesday morning the 16th shows a pulse: 2ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, glassy. That’s a long period groundswell, so it’ll have some push and shape, but at a beach break like Tivives, it might wall up a bit. Still, clean and rideable. Energy’s moderate (308). Thursday the 17th is similar but smaller (2ft). The pattern holds through the weekend – small, glassy mornings, but afternoons get chopped.

The best stretch comes Saturday the 26th afternoon. Swell hits 4ft from the SSW, period drops to 8 seconds – short period windswell, but with calm winds and glassy conditions, it’ll be fun, punchy waves. Combined energy jumps to 366 (moderate). Sunday the 27th morning holds similar: 4ft SW, 8 seconds, glassy. That’s your prime window. Clean and fun, not huge. After that, it fades fast.

So, a quiet couple weeks with a couple clean, small windows. The standouts are the afternoon of the 26th and morning of the 27th. Crowds are possible at Tivives, but with the inconsistency and small size, it shouldn’t be a circus.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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15
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High Tide
4:27PM2.82m
4:44AM2.97m
5:06PM2.73m
5:22AM2.87m
5:45PM2.60m
5:59AM2.72m
6:24PM2.44m
6:39AM2.54m
7:06PM2.26m
7:21AM2.37m
7:54PM2.10m
8:11AM2.21m
8:53PM1.97m
Low Tide
10:20AM0.10m
10:32PM0.16m
10:59AM0.14m
11:10PM0.26m
11:38AM0.24m
11:48PM0.40m
12:18PM0.37m
00:27AM0.55m
12:59PM0.53m
1:08AM0.72m
1:46PM0.69m
1:56AM0.88m
2:42PM0.83m
2:55AM1.00m
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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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