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Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with 845 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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+) | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk in feet and miles per hour for those of you who think that way.
The outlook is a bit of a bummer, I won't lie. We've got a long stretch of poor surf to start, with onshore and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. Don't bother waxing up just yet.
The first little glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, September 15th. We've got a 5ft swell from the WNW, but it's weak with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is low (422), and with a light cross-onshore breeze, it's going to be bumpy and uninviting. Not worth the drive.
Things pick up a bit on Monday, September 21st. The morning shows a 2ft, 17-second period groundswell from the SW. The energy is moderate (573), and the wind is light and onshore. It might have a little more shape, but it's still a marginal call. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft from the WNW, but the period drops back to a weak 8 seconds and the wind goes cross-onshore. It'll be lumpy and difficult.
The best bet in this whole 16-day stretch is shaping up for Tuesday, September 22nd. It's not epic, but it's the only session that looks like it could be fun. We’ll see a 5ft swell from the WNW with a short 8-second period in the afternoon. The combined energy hits 743 (moderate), and with a light cross-onshore wind, it should be ridable. This is Mavericks, a reef break that loves a WNW swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year. Just a warning: crowds can be a problem here, so be ready to share. This spot is for experienced surfers only – at this size and with that short period, it’s going to be a heavy, challenging wave.
After that, it trails off again. The end of September and into the start of October sees the swell fade out. We get a lot of those long-period SW swells that are too small and poorly aligned, with the wind never really playing ball.
The takeaway: It's a quiet period. Tuesday the 22nd of September is your best shot. For the rest, just hang tight. Forecasts can change, but right now it's looking pretty flat and windy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 123 | 113 | 123 | 358 | 288 | 475 | 536 | 306 | 185 | 377 | 239 | 257 | 128 | 122 | 119 | 84 | 184 | 184 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:26AM1.55m | 12:36PM1.72m | 1:18AM1.42m | 1:05PM1.70m | 2:16AM1.29m | 1:38PM1.66m | 3:24AM1.18m | 2:15PM1.60m | 4:50AM1.12m | 3:02PM1.54m | 6:29AM1.14m | 4:00PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:20AM0.38m | 7:00PM0.17m | 6:55AM0.56m | 7:46PM0.16m | 7:33AM0.74m | 8:36PM0.17m | 8:16AM0.90m | 9:32PM0.21m | 9:12AM1.02m | 10:37PM0.24m | 10:34AM1.09m | 11:48PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 123 | 113 | 87 | 270 | 288 | 288 | 536 | 306 | 185 | 377 | 239 | 257 | 128 | 75 | 56 | 37 | 184 | 184 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 44 | 25 | 58 | 61 | 44 | 77 | 77 | 93 | 64 | 39 | 87 | 143 | 49 | 122 | 119 | 84 | 23 | 52 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 11 | 57 | 48 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 38 | 36 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 71 | 54 | 18 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 77 | 65 | 123 | 358 | — | 475 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 73 | 76 | 26 | 35 | 73 | 35 | 11 | 71 | 5 | 71 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 71 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 72 |
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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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