Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(California – San Mateo, USA)
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Surf Break: Mavericks
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Surf Break: Mavericks
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Surf Break: Mavericks
Photo credit: Alex
Surf Break: Mavericks
| Name: | Mavericks |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Mavericks in San Mateo is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. Primarily a right hand reef break, although a left is also possible.. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Mavericks Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Mavericks surf quality by season and Mavericks surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Mavericks |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Mavericks:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Princeton Breakwater | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Montara | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Francis Beach | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Gray Whale Cove | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Linda Mar 1 | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Mavericks: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Half Moon Bay Buoy | 23 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | San Francisco Buoy | 25 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Monterey Buoy | 49 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Bodega Bay Buoy | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Cape San Martin Buoy | 126 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Mavericks: |
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| Closest tide station | Princeton, Half Moon Bay, California | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Half Moon Bay, California | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Seaplane Harbor, San Francisco Bay, California | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Coyote Point Marina, San Francisco Bay, California | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Point San Bruno, San Francisco Bay, California | 12 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Mavericks: |
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| Closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 147 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 150 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 156 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Kirkwood (United States) | 157 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra at Tahoe (United States) | 158 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Mavericks: |
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| Closest city location | El Granada (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Moss Beach (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Montara (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Half Moon Bay (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pacifica (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Mavericks is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in USA, 18 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Mavericks is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), also in USA, 35 km (22 miles) away.
- Third is Moffett Federal Afld (Mountain View) Airport (NUQ) in USA, 41 km (25 miles) away.
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in USA is 53 km (33 miles) away.
- Travis Afb (Fairfield) Airport (SUU), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Mavericks and is 99 km (61 miles) away.
