Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s on the table for Tivives.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this 16-day stretch is a real mixed bag for Tivives. We’re looking at mostly small, clean windows each morning followed by afternoon chop that kills the vibe. There’s no true monster swell coming, but there are a couple of mornings that will be worth dragging your board down for.

The water is sitting at a warm 86°, and that’s about 3° warmer than normal for this time of year. You’re going to feel that bathwater vibe.

First real standout hits us on Friday, September 4th. The morning is clear with glassy conditions and zero wind. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft SW swell at a long 17 seconds. That’s a nice, lined-up groundswell pushing in with moderate energy (505). For a spot that’s inconsistent and fairly exposed to the SW, this is about as good as it gets. The waves will have shape and push. The afternoon will fall apart with a cross-onshore breeze, but get out there early and you’ll be stoked.

Then Saturday, September 5th morning is a carbon copy vibe—clean, glassy, with a touch more size at 3 ft from the SSW, still ripping at 16 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 564. The crowd factor here is "sometimes," so you might have a few mates out, but it’s nothing crazy. This is your best chance for the whole window.

Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th mornings continue the trend with 3 ft and 2 ft SW-SSW swells, glassy wind, and clean conditions. The energy drops off a bit, but it’s still surfable and fun for a longboard or a fish.

Looking further out, Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th mornings both offer 3 ft SSW swells with glassy conditions again. The energy is still moderate (440 and 358). These are solid, but not as punchy as the 5th. Still worth a paddle if you miss the earlier window.

After that, things get properly small. From around Saturday, September 12th through to the end of the forecast on the 17th, we’re looking at mornings with 1 ft to 2 ft waves. It’s glassy, but you’ll be scratching for a ride. Afternoons are a write-off with cross-on winds and stormy vibes.

If you’re a beginner, the 3 ft to 3 ft stuff is perfect for you. It’s not big, it’s clean, and the long period means better-shaped waves. For the experts, there’s nothing here to get the heart racing, but a morning on the 5th will still feel good.

Remember, Tivives is inconsistent, so when it lines up like this, you gotta go.

Rusty.

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