Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Issued: 10 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
14.1° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 608 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1.9
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
7
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
496
203
305
305
214
158
116
208
91
184
214
209
419
175
367
302
464
208
173
366
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:39PM1.57m
3:58AM1.26m
5:23PM1.62m
5:20AM1.09m
6:05PM1.66m
6:54AM1.01m
6:45PM1.69m
8:23AM1.02m
7:24PM1.71m
9:37AM1.09m
8:02PM1.72m
10:34AM1.16m
8:39PM1.73m
Low Tide
9:38AM-0.06m
10:42PM0.62m
10:27AM0.15m
11:55PM0.47m
11:17AM0.36m
1:01AM0.31m
12:09PM0.55m
1:58AM0.15m
1:02PM0.72m
2:48AM0.02m
1:55PM0.84m
3:31AM-0.09m
2:46PM0.92m
4:10AM-0.16m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:35
8:35
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
14
14
14
12
14
14
13
14
15
13
16
16
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
Feels °C
14
14
12
12
12
10
12
12
12
12
13
12
15
14
14
12
11
11
10
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
1
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.9
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
418
496
203
103
147
144
131
94
80
76
49
53
171
419
175
150
302
464
140
142
366
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
5
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
58
58
18
305
305
214
158
116
208
87
176
214
209
54
52
367
18
144
183
173
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
SW
19
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
45
44
114
97
96
154
80
102
85
91
184
104
54
96
68
2
2
93
20
9
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
Energy kJ
202
208
103
69
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
4
2
1
3
Distance (km)
35
719
35
35
74
35
35
74
21
35
109
5
35
71
5
35
74
64
74
74
39
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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.

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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