Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.4° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First off, it’s going to be a lean run for a while, so don’t get your hopes up for the next few days. The water is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.

The first proper surf window kicks off on Thursday, 30th July, but it’s nothing to write home about. Tivives is the only game in town, and it’s an inconsistent spot that’s fairly exposed to the SW. The swell is small—3ft from the SSW—with a period of 14 seconds, giving it a bit of long-period energy. But the wind is a cross-on from the S at 9 mph, so it’s choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is moderate (256), but the conditions are poor, so not worth paddling out for.

Friday morning, 31st July, brings a little relief. The swell drops to 2ft from the SSW, period still 14 seconds, but the wind goes glassy—calm, offshore from the NW at 3 mph. That’s clean. The energy is moderate (192), and the waves are surfable but very ordinary. Still, if you’re desperate, this is about as good as it gets for the first week.

Saturday, 1st August, morning is glassy again with 2ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and no wind. Clean but small. The energy is moderate (160). Afternoon looks like a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and cross-on breeze.

Sunday, 2nd August, the swell drops to 1ft, energy weak (79), and the wind is cross-shore. Not worth it.

Monday, 3rd August, morning is glassy but tiny—2ft, 13-second period, moderate energy (166). Surfable but ordinary.

Things stay pretty flat and uninspiring through the first week. The best you’ll get is those glassy mornings with 2ft to 3ft waves, but the quality is just “ordinary” at best. Only real standouts are the Friday morning (31st July) and Saturday morning (1st August) if you’re after a clean, small wave session.

Now, looking into the second week, there’s a glimmer of hope. On Saturday, 8th August, morning brings a clean, cross-off wind from the NNW at 3 mph, and the swell picks up to 2ft from the SSW, but here’s the kicker—the period jumps to 16 seconds, and the energy hits 277 (moderate). That’s a long-period groundswell, and it’s reported as “expect good surf conditions.” Not huge, but clean and with some punch. That’s your best bet for the whole outlook.

The other standout is Wednesday, 12th August, morning. Glassy calm, 2ft from the SW, but with a super long period of 19 seconds and combined energy of 326 (strong). That’s a very long-period groundswell, and the conditions are glassy. Again, “expect good surf conditions.” This one is promising but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Keep in mind, Tivives is inconsistent, so these windows are not guaranteed. But when it lines up with those long-period swells and clean winds, it could be worth a look for the patient surfer.

The first week is mostly a bust—small, weak, and often onshore. The second week has two real chances: Saturday morning, 8th August, and Wednesday morning, 12th August. Mark those in your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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131
57
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63
54
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49
64
Wind (km/h)
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S
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10
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High Tide
3:38PM2.60m
4:09AM2.57m
4:15PM2.63m
4:44AM2.66m
4:51PM2.62m
5:18AM2.71m
5:28PM2.59m
5:53AM2.73m
6:06PM2.53m
6:29AM2.73m
6:47PM2.45m
7:11AM2.70m
7:33PM2.35m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.33m
10:10AM0.53m
10:29PM0.30m
10:48AM0.48m
11:02PM0.31m
11:25AM0.46m
11:36PM0.34m
12:04PM0.45m
00:11AM0.39m
12:45PM0.47m
00:51AM0.46m
1:31PM0.50m
1:36AM0.54m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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