Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Issued: 10 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.7° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with 884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 10th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
2.1
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
152
150
211
161
388
303
323
375
444
390
686
845
644
690
405
500
361
179
174
150
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
15
NW
15
W
20
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:43PM1.48m
2:55AM1.23m
4:16PM1.56m
4:09AM1.09m
4:54PM1.64m
5:43AM0.99m
5:36PM1.74m
7:28AM0.99m
6:24PM1.83m
8:55AM1.08m
7:16PM1.92m
10:01AM1.19m
8:10PM2.00m
Low Tide
8:44AM0.06m
9:37PM0.74m
9:23AM0.21m
10:44PM0.58m
10:07AM0.39m
11:51PM0.38m
10:57AM0.58m
00:55AM0.16m
11:56AM0.74m
1:54AM-0.05m
1:00PM0.86m
2:49AM-0.25m
2:05PM0.92m
3:42AM-0.40m
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
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8:34
8:34
8:34
8:32
8:32
8:32
8:31
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
12
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
14
13
14
14
12
14
15
13
15
16
13
Feels °C
12
12
10
11
10
9
11
10
9
11
12
10
11
11
9
12
13
11
13
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
7
0.7
SW
18
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
7
Energy kJ
84
82
75
73
111
285
125
323
270
298
262
686
603
463
690
405
344
361
179
131
124
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.5
W
11
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
197
152
150
211
161
388
196
57
375
444
386
268
314
306
196
196
181
171
171
174
150
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
47
52
61
72
116
161
303
74
104
28
31
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
73
143
169
134
390
845
644
500
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
145
74
35
35
74
64
74
74
64
35
74
35
35
73
35
35
74
8
5
50
35
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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.

Mavericks is 13 km (8 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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