Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.9°C
1.1° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. 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+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days out at the big dance, Mavericks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—the first week is a real struggle. We’re looking at a lot of tiny, choppy, and junk surf with the wind blowing the wrong way. The water’s a touch warmer than average at 60°, but that doesn’t help the waves.

The first real shot of clean surf doesn’t come until the morning of Tuesday, September 8th. We get a light cross-offshore breeze from the northeast, and the swell comes up to 5ft from the WNW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 429. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and it’s the best we’re gonna see. That morning window is the one to circle. The afternoon, as usual, the wind turns onshore and messes it up.

Then, on the morning of Wednesday, September 9th, we get a total glass-off. Dead calm, with a tiny 1ft, 19-second groundswell from the SW. That’s a very long period, so the waves will be clean but the wait between sets will be long. The energy is still moderate (284). It’s a perfect little longboard morning if you’re patient.

After that, it’s back to more small, weak, and messy conditions until the very end of the run. On Wednesday afternoon, September 16th, the size finally shows up. The swell hits 6ft from the WNW with a short 9-second period, and the energy is a solid 799. That’s the biggest swell of the whole forecast, but the wind is onshore and the period is short, so it’s gonna be a rough one. Maybe for the die-hards who just want to get wet.

So, to sum it up: the only real standout is Tuesday morning, September 8th. Clean, fun, and the wind is right. The glassy Wednesday morning on the 9th is a good backup for a peaceful session. The rest of the 16 days? It’s a long wait for not much. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
1:51PM1.74m
3:05AM1.21m
2:33PM1.76m
4:33AM1.12m
3:25PM1.76m
6:15AM1.12m
4:28PM1.76m
7:39AM1.21m
5:39PM1.78m
8:36AM1.31m
6:52PM1.81m
9:20AM1.41m
7:59PM1.85m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.20m
8:12AM0.72m
9:39PM0.14m
9:03AM0.88m
10:52PM0.09m
10:16AM1.00m
00:09AM0.02m
11:44AM1.04m
1:19AM-0.05m
1:05PM0.98m
2:19AM-0.12m
2:11PM0.86m
3:09AM-0.14m
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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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