Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 458 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 0.4m 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 5th 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 get into it. We're looking at a pretty bleak stretch for Mavericks in this 16-day window. Honestly, if you're hoping for a classic day out there, you're going to be waiting a while. The whole period is filled with tiny, weak swell and messy wind, so don't get your hopes up. We're talking about a serious lull.
The first week, right from late August through the start of September, is just a write-off. The swell is tiny, around 1ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW or SW, and the period is all over the place. The wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, just chopping everything up. Wave energy is mostly moderate, with readings like 273 (moderate) or 166 (moderate), but it's all useless for a spot like this.
We finally get a little glimmer around Monday, September 7th. The morning session shows glassy conditions with a light wind from the west, and a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. This is the best we see. The swell is long-period, which is nice, but it's tiny. It's a 'good surf conditions' call, but with a combined energy of 246 (moderate), it’s not exactly lighting the world on fire. It'll be clean, but small.
The next standout is on Tuesday, September 8th. Another glassy morning, with a wind from the ENE, and a 3ft WNW swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds. Again, clean conditions are a big positive, and a score that says 'good surf', but that short period means the waves will be weak and fatty. 3ft at Mavericks with 8 seconds isn't going to be the epic big-wave show.
The best call of the whole run, at least in terms of size, is Thursday, September 10th. We get a 5ft WNW swell with an 11-second period and light offshore wind from the west in the morning. The combined energy jumps to 715 (strong). That's the most interesting setup we see, but it's still just a 'marginal' forecast, so don't expect perfection. It won't be firing, but it'll have more push than anything else. The afternoon holds a similar 4ft W swell with a 12-second period.
After that, it drops back down to nothing. From September 11th all the way through to the 15th, it's back to ankle-snappers, poor conditions, and cross-shore winds. The second week is a total ghost town for decent surf.
So, for a break like Mavericks, where you need serious size and power, this whole period is a big miss. If you absolutely have to paddle out, target Monday September 7th for the cleanest conditions, or Thursday September 10th for the most size. But neither is a standout. It’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
178 | 118 | 114 | 114 | 109 | 97 | 63 | 173 | 179 | 169 | 379 | 370 | 334 | 458 | 299 | 349 | 287 | 272 | 268 | 236 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:56AM1.34m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.27m | 7:31AM0.55m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | WSW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
81 | 38 | 114 | 114 | 96 | 97 | 9 | 80 | 80 | 169 | 214 | 260 | 222 | 458 | 179 | 349 | 287 | 272 | 268 | 236 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | SW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | SSW 10 | NW 9 |
178 | 118 | 31 | 50 | 42 | 60 | 35 | 173 | 77 | 69 | 379 | 370 | 334 | 31 | 299 | 28 | 20 | 73 | 9 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 13 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | W 15 | SW 10 |
14 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 109 | 37 | 63 | 86 | 179 | 113 | 19 | 47 | 42 | 116 | 54 | 35 | 56 | 27 | 4 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | 27 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | — | — | 71 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 63 | 145 | 109 | 0 | 74 | 76 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 39 | 35 | 74 | 46 | 35 | 76 | 35 | 8 | 48 | 0 |
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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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