Surf Forecasts:
Tivives surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tivives in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tivives over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Tivives. This is one of those inconsistent spots, so don’t expect a non-stop pulse. The next sixteen days are a mixed bag of small, clean windows and ordinary, forgettable slop. The water’s running a touch warmer than normal at 86°, so you can leave the steamer at home.
We kick off Friday the 17th with a tiny 2ft south swell, 12-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. Saturday morning the 18th cleans up – 3ft from the SSW, 13 seconds, cross-off NNW breeze. That’s a decent little session if you’re desperate. The rest of the weekend and early next week stay small, mostly 2–3ft, with glassy conditions on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. The energy’s weak (around 200–280), so it’s more of a longboard or foiling kind of vibe.
Then things start to get interesting. Friday morning July 24 brings a very long-period groundswell – 24 seconds from the SSW – but only 2ft. The combined energy jumps to 424, and it’s glassy with a light offshore. That’s a tease: tiny but beautifully shaped waves if you’ve got the right board. The standout, though, is Monday morning July 27. We’ve got 3ft of SSW groundswell at 18 seconds, glassy conditions with a light NW breeze, and the combined energy hits 643. That’s the most push we’ll see all period, and with the long period it’ll peel nicely. Tivives can be inconsistent, but when it lines up like this, it’s worth the wait. Expect occasional crowds, though.
The following days stay clean but drop off a bit. Tuesday the 28th is cross-shore and messy, but Wednesday morning the 29th is back to glassy with 3ft, 16-second SSW swell and energy of 377. After that, it fades into small, ordinary conditions through the end of July and into August 1st. Nothing else screams “go,” but those two mornings – July 24 and especially July 27 – are your best bets. Keep an eye on the forecast; it’s a fickle spot, but when it’s good, it’s good.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
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 kJ | 108 | 232 | 232 | 215 | 160 | 229 | 320 | 239 | 202 | 161 | 144 | 144 | 137 | 103 | 101 | 63 | 54 | 79 | 86 | 101 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross | on | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 5:12PM2.92m | 5:45AM2.98m | 6:00PM2.80m | 6:31AM2.91m | 6:48PM2.64m | 7:17AM2.79m | 7:37PM2.46m | 8:03AM2.64m | 8:27PM2.28m | 8:52AM2.48m | 9:22PM2.13m | 9:45AM2.35m | 10:23PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05AM0.18m | 11:26PM0.00m | 11:55AM0.23m | 00:12AM0.12m | 12:45PM0.33m | 00:58AM0.29m | 1:34PM0.45m | 1:44AM0.47m | 2:25PM0.57m | 2:32AM0.65m | 3:19PM0.69m | 3:24AM0.80m | 4:17PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 108 | 232 | 232 | 215 | 160 | 229 | 320 | 239 | 202 | 161 | 144 | 144 | 37 | 103 | 101 | 38 | 54 | 79 | 86 | 101 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 6 | S 15 | S 15 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 72 | 12 | 13 | 106 | 68 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 38 | 137 | 36 | 34 | 63 | 38 | 22 | 19 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 26 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 21 | 46 | 28 | 35 | 46 | 57 | 79 | 49 | 67 | 91 | 112 | 106 | 75 | 63 | 45 | 44 | 23 | 15 | 66 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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