Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(San Mateo, USA)
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Mavericks Surf Guide
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.
Mavericks Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
consistent | 11.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Mavericks:
The best conditions reported for surf at Mavericks occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
What's the best time of year to surf Mavericks (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Mavericks Location Map
Interactive Mavericks surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. 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.

Tuesday, 17 May 2022, 04:06 Local Time
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Period (s) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||
Wind State | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross- on |
cross- on |
Tides at Mavericks
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Swell History at Mavericks
Surf stats for Mavericks, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Mavericks
Wind stats for Mavericks, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Mavericks:
- Closest Wave BuoySan Francisco Bar21 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyHalf Moon Bay Buoy23 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoySan Francisco Buoy25 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyMonterey Buoy49 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyWest Monterey Bay, CA54 mi