
Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s 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 2.0m 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) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are pretty bleak for Mavericks, but there is a small window of hope if you’re patient and not too picky.
Right from the start, through the 14th to the 16th, we’re dealing with onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly light, but it’s enough to chop things up. Swell is 4.6ft to 5.6ft out of the WNW with periods around 8 to 9 seconds. It’s not really doing anything for the break. Looks messy, and the energy is moderate at best. Not worth getting wet for anything but a paddle.
Then we hit a real flat spell. From the 17th through the 26th, we’re dropping down to 1.3ft to 2.3ft of mostly SW groundswell with longer periods, 13 to 19 seconds. The problem is it’s just too small to do anything with. The energy drops off to weak to moderate. There are a few moments where it looks like it might turn on, but the swell is still too small. This is a long, dull stretch, folks.
Now, here’s the one standout, and it’s the morning of Sunday the 27th. That’s a week and a half out, so take it with a grain of salt. It’s only 3ft from the WNW with an 8-second period, and it’s glassy with a slight air. The energy is still on the weak side, but that’s the cleanest conditions we’ve seen. For a spot like this, that combination of light wind and decent shape for a small wave might actually offer something. It’s the only real chance for a clean wave in the whole run.
After that, on the 28th and 29th, we’re back to tiny, weak SW swell. The 28th morning is glassy again, but the swell is down to 1.3ft to 2ft. Not enough push, even if it’s pretty. The energy is still weak.
So, honestly, the only one I’d even think about is that Sunday morning the 27th. It’s small, but if the winds hold glassy like it says, you might get some clean little lines. It’s not the big, heavy Mavericks we all dream about, but it’s what we’ve got. Keep your expectations low and just enjoy the water if you go.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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382 | 281 | 419 | 513 | 262 | 181 | 188 | 197 | 169 | 110 | 122 | 119 | 84 | 184 | 184 | 133 | 199 | 197 | 197 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:42AM1.19m | 5:08PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:01PM1.09m | 00:53AM0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 6 |
228 | 281 | 281 | 513 | 262 | 181 | 188 | 197 | 169 | 110 | 75 | 56 | 43 | 44 | 184 | 113 | 199 | 197 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
61 | 44 | 77 | 77 | 93 | 64 | 63 | 87 | 142 | 31 | 122 | 119 | 84 | 184 | 52 | 133 | 44 | 44 | 197 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 |
57 | 48 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 38 | 36 | 28 | 23 | 71 | 37 | 19 | 82 | 9 | 69 | 8 | 7 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — |
382 | — | 419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | — | 78 | 87 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 71 | 26 | 11 | 74 | 46 | 35 | 74 | 39 | 35 | 73 | 35 | 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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