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Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:
The surf forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Mavericks over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, right now it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a solid gap before anything really worth jumping on shows up. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, but hold tight—there’s a window that looks promising for the more experienced crew.
The standout period is shaping up around Monday, September 14th. The morning session at Mavericks is looking like the best bet in the whole 16-day run. We’re talking a solid 7 ft swell from the WNW, and the combined energy is strong at 1095. That’s proper power. The wind is light from the WSW, just a light cross-onshore with small wind ripples, so it’s not perfect glass but it’s workable. This swell is over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experts. Make no mistake, this is big, heavy water.
Leading up to that, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday, September 12th, there’s a bit of a bump in size with a 5 ft swell from the NW, but the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 12 mph, making it choppy. Not great. Sunday, September 13th, is similar with a 6 ft swell from the NW, but again, cross-onshore winds kill the quality.
After the Monday peak, the swell drops back but stays in the 4 ft to 6 ft range for the rest of the week. Winds are generally light, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the conditions are marginal. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The big energy is gone.
The crowds at Mavericks are a factor. It’s a spot that’s *sometimes* crowded, and when the swell is up like that Monday, you can bet the lineup will have a few heavy hitters in it. It’s a consistent, exposed reef break, so it’s always on when the swell comes.
The water temperature is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a big deal, but you might not need the thickest rubber.
Overall, keep your eyes on that Monday, September 14th morning window. It’s the only real standout. The rest of the time is waiting for the next groundswell to fill in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 367 | 325 | 261 | 281 | 261 | 235 | 172 | 186 | 65 | 131 | 222 | 190 | 283 | 342 | 295 | 348 | 335 | 255 | 314 | 209 | 485 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:36AM1.31m | 6:52PM1.81m | 9:20AM1.41m | 7:59PM1.85m | 9:58AM1.50m | 8:59PM1.87m | 10:33AM1.58m | 9:54PM1.85m | 11:06AM1.65m | 10:45PM1.79m | 11:37AM1.70m | 11:36PM1.68m | 12:07PM1.72m | 00:26AM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM0.98m | 2:19AM-0.12m | 2:11PM0.86m | 3:09AM-0.14m | 3:08PM0.71m | 3:53AM-0.12m | 3:58PM0.56m | 4:32AM-0.05m | 4:46PM0.42m | 5:09AM0.06m | 5:31PM0.30m | 5:45AM0.21m | 6:16PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 367 | 325 | 97 | 75 | 261 | 235 | 172 | 186 | 61 | 93 | 222 | 190 | 156 | 133 | 295 | 348 | 335 | 117 | 215 | 164 | 354 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | S 10 | WNW 4 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 41 | 32 | 261 | 281 | 57 | 44 | 59 | 37 | 65 | 13 | 51 | 12 | 283 | 342 | 70 | 59 | 56 | 255 | 203 | 12 | 121 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 19 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 10 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 4 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 58 | 11 | 50 | 50 | 22 | 131 | 44 | 27 | 82 | 104 | 90 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 314 | 209 | 485 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 76 | 35 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 11 | 71 | 2 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 35 | 73 | 0 | 76 | 74 | 39 | 74 | 74 | 26 |
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The above surf forecast table for Mavericks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mavericks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mavericks 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 (Mavericks) 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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