Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew. Rusty here, looking at the same stretch of coast. It’s a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The main story is a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell. It’s not going to be huge, but it’s got that deep ocean energy, with periods often hitting 12-14 seconds and even stretching past 20 seconds on the 24th and 25th. That kind of period means the waves will have shape and push, but at a beach break, it can get a bit straight and crumbly. The real positive here is the wind.

We start on Saturday, the 18th of July, but honestly, Saturday is a wash. The morning is cross-shore with a small swell, and the afternoon is onshore. Don’t bother.

Sunday the 19th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a clean morning with a 3ft swell from the south, a 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°F (anomaly of 3°F), which is nice. The combined energy is moderate (420). It’s a solid Sunday morning session.

Monday the 20th is the standout for the first week. The morning is glassy. Flat calm. A 2ft S swell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 304 (moderate). The wind is glassy, the waves are clean. This is the session to circle on your calendar. The afternoon picks up a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean.

The rest of the week stays small but clean. Tuesday morning has a cross-offshore breeze, and by Tuesday afternoon, it goes glassy again. The swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, but the winds are light and variable. It’s not pumping, but it’s fun and uncrowded.

Thursday the 24th is a special one. We get a very long period 24-second swell, but it’s small at 2ft. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy jumps to 399 (moderate). That period is a warning sign for a point break or reef, but at Tivives, it might just be beautiful, long lines that are hard to catch. Worth a look if you’ve got a longboard.

The following week (July 27th onwards) is where the size picks up. The swell builds to 3ft, then 3ft, and the energy numbers go from moderate to strong (696 on the 27th, 836 on the 27th afternoon, 683 on the 28th morning). The wind stays light, with many glassy mornings. Tuesday the 28th morning is a true standout: glassy, 3ft, 17-second period, and a very good surf conditions call. The swell direction is SSW, which is right in the sweet spot for Tivives. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. It’s a bit more power, but still manageable for intermediates.

However, the afternoons are a risk. From the 26th onward, almost every afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms or a cross-onshore wind. Get your session in before lunch.

The last few days roll into August with smaller, wind-affected waves. The 2nd of August has a jump to 4ft, but it’s a short period (8 seconds) and a cross-onshore wind. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The real problem is the inconsistency. Tivives is an “inconsistent” break, and this forecast proves it. There are good days, but they are scattered. For a solid week of dependable surf, you’ll be waiting. But forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope.

Rusty.

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