Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for this stretch of coast. It’s not going to be a constant parade of waves, but there are a few windows where it’ll definitely be worth grabbing your board.
We’re starting off a bit slow. The first couple of days are looking small and messy, with weak, jumbled energy and afternoon onshore breezes messing up the surface. You’re looking at poor conditions early on. But, the mornings are already showing a little more promise. You just gotta be patient.
Things start to clean up on Friday, August 28th. The morning is looking glassy with a new southwest swell rolling in. It's not big, maybe around 2ft, but the period is a solid 20 seconds, which means there’s some real power behind it. The energy is moderate (344), and with the wind dead off the land, this is prime longboard territory. This is the first sign of things to come.
The standout window is shaping up for the weekend. Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th, the swell builds to a consistent 3ft, also from the southwest, with a 16-second period. The energy is strong (460 on Saturday, 374 on Sunday). Saturday morning is pure glass – magic. This is the best, cleanest surf of the opening stretch, a real chance to get some long, peeling rides. Sunday morning is nearly as good, still glassy, but the swell is a touch more southerly.
We get a bit of a lull going into the early part of next week. The swell drops off, the period shortens, and the wind gets a little strange. There are a few rideable waves but nothing to get excited about. It’s a good time to sort your gear or do the walk of shame back to work.
The second week has a few more promising pulses, but they’re less certain. The middle of the week shows a similar pattern to the weekend before – early morning glass with a 3ft southwest swell. It’s worth an early session, but the afternoon wind will likely shut it down.
Keep an eye on Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th. That looks like another fun, clean stretch, with mornings in the 3ft range under glassy conditions. The energy is strong (569 on Saturday), so the potential is definitely there. The afternoons will be a write-off again, but those dawn patrols could be special.
So, the two true standouts are the Saturday and Sunday mornings of this coming weekend, August 29th and 30th. Clean, glassy, and a solid groundswell. The following weekend, September 5th and 6th, also looks promising, but as it's further out, don’t hold me to it. Just keep an eye on the forecast.
This is a spot that doesn't handle a strong cross-onshore wind, so those afternoon stormy conditions are always going to be a letdown. But when the sun comes up and the wind drops, there’s nothing better.
One thing to note, this break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it.
Catch ya in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
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59 | 78 | 62 | 80 | 186 | 107 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 158 | 154 | 151 | 87 | 117 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 2:26AM2.41m | 2:34PM2.53m | 3:02AM2.58m | 3:13PM2.62m | 3:37AM2.72m | 3:49PM2.68m | 4:11AM2.82m | 4:26PM2.70m | 4:46AM2.88m | 5:03PM2.68m | 5:22AM2.89m | 5:42PM2.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:28AM0.63m | 8:48PM0.41m | 9:07AM0.50m | 9:23PM0.32m | 9:44AM0.38m | 9:57PM0.27m | 10:21AM0.30m | 10:31PM0.25m | 10:58AM0.26m | 11:07PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.26m | 11:45PM0.31m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
59 | 43 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 62 | 86 | 121 | 79 | 117 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
42 | 78 | 62 | 80 | 125 | 107 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 23 | 66 | 45 | 158 | 154 | 151 | 87 | 85 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
10 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 186 | 97 | 21 | 39 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 31 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
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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.
Tivives is 15 km (9 miles) from Esparza. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esparza. Esparza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











