Mavericks surf break

Mavericks surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 07 Dec 2025 PST
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Mavericks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:

The surf forecast for Mavericks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 8th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 11th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 11th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sun
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
1
1
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)111110111212121213141416151413131212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16115315526542937343263470310751363158911179186094832361831399358
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
15
N
10
NE
10
NE
10
N
10
NE
10
NE
0
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
5
WNW
0
N
5
NE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffglassglassglassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:50AM
1.44
12:09PM
1.81
2:42AM
1.47
1:08PM
1.63
3:32AM
1.50
2:13PM
1.44
4:20AM
1.55
3:28PM
1.26
5:03AM
1.60
4:54PM
1.13
5:42AM
1.64
6:23PM
1.08
6:18AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:33AM
0.95
7:26PM
-0.29
7:44AM
0.93
8:19PM
-0.12
9:03AM
0.85
9:11PM
0.06
10:21AM
0.73
10:04PM
0.24
11:31AM
0.57
10:55PM
0.42
12:32PM
0.39
11:45PM
0.59
1:22PM
0.22
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sun
14
Sunrise-7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16-
Sunset--4:51--4:51--4:51--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121616141716162019182020172020171716141717
Feels °C (?)91212111312131715151717141819151615121614
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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 12 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.

Mavericks is 13 km (8 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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