Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.8° C
2.3° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. 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+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
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0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
0.6
W
16
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.6
W
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
345
392
394
231
185
190
201
172
163
297
318
201
295
198
378
434
206
242
197
242
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NW
15
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
5
W
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
00:38AM1.83m
2:23PM1.59m
1:33AM1.63m
3:02PM1.63m
2:32AM1.41m
3:42PM1.66m
3:40AM1.21m
4:22PM1.67m
5:05AM1.06m
5:04PM1.67m
6:50AM1.01m
5:49PM1.67m
Low Tide
6:55PM0.71m
7:32AM-0.23m
7:54PM0.65m
8:14AM-0.04m
8:58PM0.58m
8:56AM0.18m
10:05PM0.49m
9:40AM0.41m
11:14PM0.40m
10:29AM0.62m
00:22AM0.29m
11:25AM0.80m
1:25AM0.19m
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8:25
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Temp °C
14
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
14
13
13
15
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22
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19
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14
Feels °C
11
9
10
11
9
11
11
9
12
10
12
14
12
16
23
22
18
20
19
12
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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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