Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.3° C
2.0° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've got to be straight with you—this next 16 days at Tivives is a real mixed bag, and honestly, it's not looking like a classic run. We've got consistent small swells, but the quality is all over the place, and there are some serious gaps where you'd be better off doing something else.

The water's sitting at a warm 87° and that's about 4° above the norm for this time of year, so it's a touch warmer than usual. The first few days are pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th, we're looking at tiny surf around 2ft to 3ft from the SSW and S, with a moderate combined energy (226 to 271). The mornings are glassy, but afternoons get a cross-on breeze that messes things up. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Then things pick up a bit. Friday the 21st morning is the first real standout. The swell is 4ft from the S, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 332. The wind is glassy, off the NNW, so it'll be clean. This is the best bet for a decent session. Saturday the 22nd morning is also good, with a 3ft S swell, glassy conditions, and calm winds. It's not huge, but it'll be fun.

But don't get too excited—after that, the surf drops off again. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are back to 1ft to 3ft, with a long period of 18 seconds from the SW, which is a groundswell but very small. The combined energy is still moderate (226 to 170), but the quality is poor, especially in the afternoons.

There's a notable gap from Sunday the 23rd afternoon all the way through to Friday the 28th, where the surf is tiny (1.0ft to 2ft) and the conditions are ordinary. Mornings are glassy, but the energy is low (88 to 256). This is a dry spell.

Finally, the last few days of the month and into September show a bit of promise. Saturday the 29th morning has a 2ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, clean and glassy, and a combined energy of 331. Sunday the 30th morning is similar, with a 3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and energy of 394. The mornings are the time to go. By Monday the 1st of September, we're back to 3ft SSW swell, but it's still small.

The best session in the whole period is Friday the 21st morning. It's not big, but the 4ft S swell with glassy conditions will give you some clean, fun waves. The Saturday the 22nd morning is also a solid option. For the second week, keep an eye on the 29th and 30th of August mornings—they're promising but less certain.

Remember, Tivives is inconsistent, so don't expect a wave every set. The optimum swell direction is SW, and we're getting a mix of S and SSW, so it's not perfect. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:00PM2.46m
7:20AM2.60m
7:45PM2.27m
8:04AM2.42m
8:35PM2.10m
8:56AM2.27m
9:35PM1.97m
9:57AM2.17m
10:47PM1.92m
11:06AM2.14m
11:59PM1.96m
12:12PM2.20m
00:58AM2.08m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.40m
1:04AM0.51m
1:41PM0.55m
1:48AM0.69m
2:30PM0.70m
2:37AM0.85m
3:28PM0.82m
3:36AM0.96m
4:36PM0.87m
4:46AM1.01m
5:45PM0.84m
5:56AM0.98m
6:43PM0.76m
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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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