Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.9° C
1.6° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 747 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s on the table for the next 16 days. We’re looking at a pretty tricky stretch overall. The word from the start is that the surf is going to be a real struggle for most of the run. The first real action doesn't get going until the very end of the first week, but even then it's not exactly firing. There’s a big dry spell before that with nothing but poor to marginal conditions.

The only spot in the frame is Mavericks, a heavy, advanced reef break that needs specific conditions. For the first week, it’s a whole lot of nothing. From Saturday the 1st through to Friday the 7th, the vibe is pretty grim. The swell is small, mostly under 5 ft, and the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, putting a chop on everything. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 200 and 500 (moderate at best), and the short period of 8 to 10 seconds means the waves lack punch. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th sees a slight bump, but it's still marginal. Swell picks up to around 6 ft from the WNW, and the energy climbs into the 700s (moderate), but the wind is cross-shore and moderate, keeping the surface messy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. We get a long period, 17-second swell from the SW, but it’s tiny at only 3 ft. The energy is moderate at 480, and the wind is light and offshore, which is a huge positive for cleanliness. The problem is that this long period groundswell on a beach break setup can be a bit too straight and gutless. For the advanced crew at Mavericks, it’s a promising but uncertain prospect given it’s so far out. The rest of the second week continues the pattern of small, weak swells and poor conditions.

So, the honest truth is there’s no epic day on offer. The best of a bad bunch is the early morning of Saturday the 15th – the cleanest conditions, but the swell is lacking. For the rest of it, you’re better off staying home or finding a different hobby. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
310
257
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660
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746
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425
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:15AM1.64m
1:44PM1.50m
00:59AM1.52m
2:12PM1.57m
1:50AM1.37m
2:44PM1.63m
2:52AM1.22m
3:20PM1.69m
4:13AM1.08m
4:03PM1.75m
5:57AM1.02m
4:55PM1.80m
Low Tide
6:59AM-0.01m
7:16PM0.70m
7:31AM0.12m
8:06PM0.60m
8:05AM0.27m
9:03PM0.50m
8:43AM0.46m
10:07PM0.37m
9:27AM0.65m
11:17PM0.24m
10:23AM0.82m
00:29AM0.09m
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Information about the Mavericks Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mavericks 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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