Tivives Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.85° N 84.69° W

Tivives Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tivives sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.7° 

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


Tivives surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 15) at 9AM. 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 (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 15th 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 have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, but there are a few sessions that’ll get the heart going, especially if you can pick your moments.

Right now and through the first week, it’s a story of small, inconsistent waves. We’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in, but the size is tiny – we’re talking mostly 1ft to 2ft. The real standout for this whole period is going to be the morning of Saturday the 15th. That’s your best bet. The swell bumps up to 3ft, coming from the SSW, and the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 86°. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits a moderate 583, which is the punchiest we see. But the real magic is the wind – dead calm, glassy conditions. For a break that’s a bit inconsistent, lining up a morning with that kind of clean, still air is a treat. That's the one to circle on the calendar.

Leading up to that, we have a few smaller windows worth a paddle. Tivives is the only break on offer here. The Saturday morning the 8th is clean, with cross-offshore wind and a small 2ft SSW swell. Not much power, but it’s surfable. The period on that one is a very long 16 seconds, which at a fairly exposed spot like this will give you some long, waiting sets. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th mornings are both glassy, but the size drops to 2ft and then 1ft. The real kicker though is the afternoon of Wednesday the 12th – well, the afternoon turns to junk, but the *morning* of Wednesday the 12th is a hidden gem. We get 2ft from the SSW, a period of 16 seconds, a combined energy of 437, and flat calm, glassy conditions. That is a sneaky good session for the patient surfer.

The Friday the 14th morning is another clean one with 2ft from the SW and a long 18-second period. The energy is moderate at 389, good for the size. After the 15th, there’s a drop-off. The week from the 17th onwards is pretty bleak. Mornings stay glassy or clean, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 2ft – and the energy is weak. The Monday the 17th morning is glassy with 2ft from the SSW, but it’s not the same quality. The only slight bump comes on the Friday the 21st morning with 3ft from the SSW, but the period has dropped to 12 seconds. It’s still glassy though, so you could get a fun little wave if you’re desperate. By the 22nd and 23rd, it’s done; the period drops below 11 seconds and the energy is gone.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a waiting game with a few quality glassy windows, but the clear winner is the Saturday the 15th morning. Get on it. After that, the surf fades into small, weak conditions for the final week. A true blank run for the area if you’re not on the ball.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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0.5
SSW
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0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
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14
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14
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14
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
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18
0.9
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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201
188
163
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98
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93
149
116
178
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269
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172
100
64
184
272
316
439
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
SSW
10
NNE
5
NE
15
S
10
NNE
0
N
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
S
5
NNE
0
WSW
10
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W
15
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15
S
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NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
10:02AM2.53m
10:48PM2.19m
11:15AM2.55m
00:04AM2.29m
12:27PM2.63m
1:12AM2.46m
1:30PM2.74m
2:10AM2.66m
2:27PM2.85m
3:02AM2.85m
3:18PM2.92m
3:50AM2.98m
4:06PM2.94m
Low Tide
4:37PM0.58m
4:51AM0.69m
5:49PM0.50m
6:06AM0.62m
6:55PM0.36m
7:15AM0.50m
7:54PM0.21m
8:15AM0.35m
8:45PM0.09m
9:09AM0.22m
9:33PM0.01m
9:58AM0.15m
10:18PM-0.00m
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5:59
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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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