Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Issued: 11 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.3° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Tivives surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 667 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Tivives. It’s shaping up to be a pretty good run of small, clean waves for the next couple of weeks, especially for those who love a super long-period groundswell. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, so the wettie choice is whatever you’re comfortable in.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but from Friday morning, July 3rd, Tivives comes alive. The winds are light and cross-offshore, and we’re looking at a 2.6 ft SSW groundswell with a really long 16-second period. The overall wave energy is moderate, sitting at about 516. That combination means the waves will have real shape and push, with nice long lulls between sets. This is the standout morning of the first week – clean and inviting.

Saturday and Sunday mornings also look good, with a similar 2.3-2.6 ft SSW swell. Sunday morning, July 5th, is particularly sweet with glassy conditions and a 14-second period. The energy dips a little, but the clean, glassy surface will make it a joy. Monday the 6th sees the swell drop to 1.3 ft, but that's paired with a massive 21-second period, which is very long period swell. Wave energy is still moderate (379), meaning it’ll be super clean with a very slow, rhythmic pulse. It’s best suited for a longboard, and it’ll be a beautiful sight.

The second week, around Tuesday July 7th through Thursday July 9th, keeps this pattern of small, clean mornings. Winds are glassy or very light, and the swell hovers around 2.3 ft to 3.0 ft from the SSW. The energy stays moderate, peaking around 568 on the Tuesday morning. It's more of the same good stuff: clean, small, long-period groundswell. Just remember, Tivives is an inconsistent spot to begin with, so don't expect a packed beach. When the winds turn onshore in the afternoons, the surface gets messy, so make sure you get out there early.

The weekend of July 11th and 12th holds more of the same. Sunday morning, July 12th, is glassy with a 2.3 ft SSW swell, but the conditions are described as "very ordinary," meaning it'll be surfable but won't blow you away. The energy has dropped to 261.

As we roll into the middle of July, the pattern continues through the 15th and 16th. The early mornings are the only game in town, with clean conditions and the swell staying between 2.0 ft and 3.0 ft. On the 17th, Friday afternoon sees a little burst of offshore wind from the NE, which will make the 2.0 ft S swell super clean – a nice surprise for the afternoon session.

Overall, it's a consistent stretch of small, clean groundswell for the early bird. The standout will be that Friday the 3rd morning, and the glassy Sunday the 5th, with the long-period Monday the 6th being the real magic show for the connoisseurs.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
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PM
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PM
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PM
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AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
413
341
651
559
324
300
218
213
192
147
171
336
428
454
553
528
463
366
348
237
253
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
15
S
5
ENE
10
NW
10
S
5
SE
5
SW
5
NW
10
N
5
NW
15
SSW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
NW
10
S
10
NNE
0
NW
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
5:11AM2.50m
5:14PM2.54m
5:48AM2.52m
5:52PM2.49m
6:24AM2.54m
6:31PM2.42m
7:02AM2.55m
7:13PM2.35m
7:43AM2.56m
8:01PM2.28m
8:30AM2.57m
8:56PM2.22m
9:24AM2.58m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.35m
11:11AM0.62m
11:31PM0.38m
11:50AM0.64m
00:05AM0.43m
12:30PM0.65m
00:41AM0.49m
1:13PM0.66m
1:20AM0.55m
2:00PM0.66m
2:05AM0.61m
2:54PM0.64m
2:58AM0.65m
3:55PM0.60m
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
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6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:04
 mm
1
3
2
5
8
4
2
1
1
4
1
11
Temp °C
27
31
30
28
30
28
27
26
27
26
29
30
27
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
Feels °C
31
35
33
32
33
31
32
30
32
29
31
32
31
33
33
33
33
33
32
34
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
15
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
14
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
413
341
651
559
192
191
102
213
192
64
148
336
428
454
553
528
463
366
348
237
253
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
108
108
9
143
324
300
218
92
68
130
60
57
56
79
138
136
129
114
110
79
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
S
20
0.1
SW
21
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.5
S
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
23
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
21
0.6
S
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
8
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
110
67
18
11
38
16
158
31
54
147
171
144
115
35
16
10
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
82
0
1
7
0
0
0
0
0
133
0
0
128
0
0
29
0
0
29
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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.

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