
Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey everyone, Rusty here, switching to feet and miles. Same story: we’ve got a 16-day outlook for Mavericks, and it’s a dud. The break itself is a consistent, exposed reef that loves WNW swell, but the forecast is basically a long stretch of poor-to-marginal surf with nothing worth jumping out of bed for.
Starting Tuesday 14 July through Friday 17 July, you’re looking at 3–5 ft waves, but all short-period windswell (8 seconds). Wind is cross-onshore or onshore at 9–16 mph, making it choppy and ugly. Combined energy ranges from 230 to 892 – weak to moderate – but the quality is terrible. Not worth a paddle.
Then Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July, the swell drops to 2–3 ft but the period jumps to 16–18 seconds – a long-period groundswell. That usually means more juice, but the height is tiny. Wind shifts to light onshore or light breeze, so it’s glassy in spots. A few of these sessions rate as marginal at best. Sunday morning 19 July with 2 ft and light onshore wind might give you a few soft longboard waves, but don’t get excited.
Monday 20 July through Wednesday 22 July stays small – 2–3 ft – with long periods (14–16s). Wind goes cross-onshore again, making it choppy. Energy is low (190–442). Not worth your time.
Toward the end, Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July sees a tiny bump: 3–4 ft from SSW, period 14–16s. Wind is light onshore or cross-onshore. Saturday morning 25 July shows 4 ft, 14s with combined energy of 967 – moderate energy – but still only marginal quality. The long period will make it break straight for a reef like Mavericks. If you’re an expert, you might find a few lumpy ones, but it’s not a standout.
Monday 27 July through Wednesday 29 July drops back to 2–3 ft, long period SW, light cross-onshore. Energy 350–500, weak. Poor conditions on most afternoons.
Honestly, there’s no good surf in this 16-day window. Mavericks is usually consistent, but this run is a washout. Forecasts can change, but for now, you’re better off waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
133 | 116 | 110 | 188 | 161 | 226 | 443 | 319 | 302 | 476 | 363 | 291 | 191 | 190 | 201 | 119 | 258 | 434 | 211 | 186 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:00PM2.09m | 12:23PM1.44m | 10:53PM2.06m | 1:04PM1.50m | 11:46PM1.98m | 1:44PM1.55m | 00:38AM1.83m | 2:23PM1.59m | 1:33AM1.63m | 3:02PM1.63m | 2:32AM1.41m | 3:42PM1.66m | 3:40AM1.21m | 4:22PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:20AM-0.52m | 5:01PM0.84m | 6:05AM-0.48m | 5:57PM0.78m | 6:50AM-0.39m | 6:55PM0.71m | 7:32AM-0.23m | 7:54PM0.65m | 8:14AM-0.04m | 8:58PM0.58m | 8:56AM0.18m | 10:05PM0.49m | 9:40AM0.41m | ||||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | |
8:30 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 |
133 | 116 | 58 | 188 | 161 | 72 | 443 | 89 | 89 | 364 | 251 | 216 | 191 | 135 | 110 | 66 | 130 | 434 | 88 | 68 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | W 19 | W 19 | W 18 | W 17 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 17 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 |
116 | 78 | 37 | 109 | 109 | 37 | 90 | 117 | 116 | 164 | 148 | 73 | 185 | 190 | 178 | 119 | 258 | 90 | 211 | 186 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 20 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | W 16 | W 15 | S 13 | S 12 | W 14 |
59 | 36 | 50 | 62 | 40 | 30 | 73 | 27 | 12 | 78 | 130 | 54 | 72 | 181 | 201 | 38 | 118 | 113 | 81 | 71 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 110 | — | — | 226 | — | 319 | 302 | 476 | 363 | 291 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 73 | 35 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 48 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 71 |
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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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