Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’ve got a 16-day window, and the first surf worth even mentioning doesn’t pop up until Saturday, August 29th, and even then it’s a marginal call. Before that, the whole setup at Mavericks is just poor – cross-onshore chop and weak, messy energy. You’d be fighting a losing battle.
Saturday morning, August 29th, we get a whisper of a chance. There's a long-period SSW groundswell coming in at 3ft with a period of 18 seconds and the wind is actually blowing offshore (WNW). The energy is pumping with a reading of 959, which is strong, but that period is super long. For a spot like Mavericks, a reef break, that long period can actually set up some proper, powerful lines, but the combined energy is all directed here, so it's a serious amount of water moving. That said, the swell height is under 3ft, so it’s going to be a bit fat and slow, not exactly the thumping waves this place is known for. It’s a one-out-of-ten score, so keep the expectations low.
The rest of the fortnight is a write-off. From Sunday the 30th right through to Friday, September 11th, it’s almost all poor surf with cross-onshore winds and very low scores. There’s a glimmer on Sunday morning, September 6th, when the wind goes glassy (SW at 5 mph) and the conditions are described as good surf conditions, but the swell is a tiny 2ft from the SW. It’ll be clean, as clean as it gets, but don’t expect any power. For the whole second week, the story is the same: small, weak, and mostly wind-affected.
There’s no standout session here. The best on offer is that glassy Sunday morning in early September for a clean, small wave session, and maybe the Saturday with the long-period groundswell, but that’s a gamble. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is described as much warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be in it long enough to care.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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99 | 121 | 163 | 195 | 248 | 319 | 534 | 395 | 527 | 358 | 220 | 214 | 211 | 180 | 156 | 149 | 111 | 109 | 98 | 93 | 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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:33AM1.46m | 10:43PM1.73m | 11:56AM1.52m | 11:25PM1.68m | 12:20PM1.58m | 00:09AM1.59m | 12:47PM1.65m | 00:59AM1.47m | 1:17PM1.70m | 1:56AM1.34m | 1:51PM1.74m | 3:05AM1.21m | 2:33PM1.76m | 4:33AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.69m | 5:23AM0.03m | 5:31PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.11m | 6:10PM0.47m | 6:22AM0.23m | 6:53PM0.37m | 6:55AM0.37m | 7:41PM0.27m | 7:31AM0.55m | 8:36PM0.20m | 8:12AM0.72m | 9:39PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 |
99 | 74 | 163 | 121 | 248 | 136 | 161 | 395 | 412 | 186 | 168 | 207 | 176 | 113 | 55 | 44 | 111 | 66 | 50 | 46 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
75 | 40 | 130 | 195 | 64 | 319 | 534 | 6 | 447 | 358 | 220 | 214 | 211 | 180 | 156 | 149 | 50 | 16 | 83 | 83 | 95 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 9 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
45 | 39 | 45 | 65 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 109 | 98 | 93 | 133 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
— | 121 | — | — | 93 | — | 264 | 172 | 527 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 72 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 72 | 35 | 74 | 72 | 35 | 48 | 46 | 76 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 76 | 39 | 35 | 74 | 35 |
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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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