Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.9° C
1.8° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 922 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what’s coming our way at Mavericks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a window of real power if you know what you’re doing.

The week kicks off on Thursday, July 30th, with not much to write home about. We’ve got a 3ft, 16-second SSW groundswell in the morning, but the wind is onshore from the WNW at 9 mph. The water’s sitting at a warm 61°, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but the conditions are just marginal. The combined swell energy is weak at 612, and honestly, it’s not looking like a proper session. The afternoon clean-up never comes – the wind turns cross-onshore and the surf drops to 3ft. No good.

Friday the 31st is a write-off. Cross-onshore winds all day, with a choppy 6ft, 8-second windswell in the morning and a poor 4ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate at 714, but the quality is just not there. Don’t bother.

We roll into the weekend, and Saturday, August 1st, is more of the same. The morning has a bit of a 5ft, 8-second swell, but it's onshore and messy. The afternoon gets worse with cross-onshore winds and a 6ft, 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 503, but it’s all choppy and poor. Not worth a paddle.

Sunday, August 2nd, is where things start to feel different. The morning brings a light breeze from the west at 6 mph, with a 6ft, 9-second WNW swell. It’s still onshore, so the surface isn’t epic, but you can feel the energy building – the combined energy sits at 702 (moderate). The afternoon is the real turn-up: the swell jumps to 8ft, 10-second period, with a combined energy of 1700 (strong). The wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph, which is a problem, but the size is there. That’s a heavy wave for experts only – over 8ft, so don’t even think about it if you’re not solid.

Monday, August 3rd, is the standout of the first week. The morning has a 6ft, 10-second WNW groundswell, with a gentle cross-shore from the SSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is 816 (moderate). The wind is variable, keeping it slightly bumpy, but the swell is clean enough. The afternoon glassed off a bit with a light onshore breeze from the west at 6 mph, and the swell dropped to 5ft. The morning is the best window – it’s the only time in the first week where the wind isn’t completely ruining it. This is the one to look at.

After Monday, the week falls off a cliff. Tuesday through to the end of the run is small, weak, and mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore. The swell dips to 5ft and below, with periods dropping to 8–9 seconds. The combined energy falls to 381 or lower. For a spot like Mavericks, that’s just not enough to get the reef working. There’s a gap of five days from Tuesday, August 4th through to Saturday, August 9th, where there’s nothing worth a drive.

Sunday, August 9th, is a dead end. The morning has a 2ft, 16-second novelty swell from the SSW, but the energy is only 327 (weak). The wind is light cross-onshore. It’s a lake.

The second week, from August 10th onward, is a flat spell. The swell is tiny, 2ft to 3ft, with periods that are all over the place – 14 to 18 seconds – but no size. The combined energy is mostly between 198 and 446 (weak to moderate). The wind is often cross-shore or cross-onshore, but it doesn’t matter because there’s no wave to ride. The water is still warm, but the surf is dead. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-shore wind on the 10th and 12th might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

Bottom line: Monday, August 3rd morning is your only real shot at a clean, solid session at Mavericks in this 16-day window. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy. Get it while you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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0.8
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1.4
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1.7
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8
1.7
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8
0.7
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14
1.6
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8
1.4
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1.7
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2.2
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2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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270
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361
764
619
922
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731
502
472
322
266
147
119
87
121
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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15
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NW
15
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15
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High Tide
12:52PM1.40m
11:35PM1.73m
1:18PM1.45m
00:15AM1.64m
1:44PM1.50m
00:59AM1.52m
2:12PM1.57m
1:50AM1.37m
2:44PM1.63m
2:52AM1.22m
3:20PM1.69m
4:13AM1.08m
4:03PM1.75m
Low Tide
5:52PM0.85m
6:29AM-0.09m
6:32PM0.78m
6:59AM-0.01m
7:16PM0.70m
7:31AM0.12m
8:06PM0.60m
8:05AM0.27m
9:03PM0.50m
8:43AM0.46m
10:07PM0.37m
9:27AM0.65m
11:17PM0.24m
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Feels °C
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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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