Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.5° C
2.0° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. 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 (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Yo, it's Rusty. Let's talk about the outlook for Mavericks. Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for this notorious slab. We've got a ton of entries with "poor surf conditions" attached to them, so the pattern is clear: it's gonna be a struggle.

Looking at the water temps, on Tuesday morning the 18th, it's sitting at 62°, and that’s a couple of degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. So you'll be in a bit of a warm bath, but that ain't gonna help the waves.

Sifting through all this data, there's nothing I can truly call a standout. The closest we get are a few days marked as "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." On Wednesday morning, the 19th, you've got a 2ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (396), and there's a light breeze coming from the WSW which is offshore. That's about the cleanest look we get, but it's tiny and marginal.

A week later, on Wednesday morning the 26th, we see 4ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 8 seconds. It's a short-period windswell, and the combined energy is back up to moderate (348). A light cross-onshore wind is creating a bit of ripple.

Then on Thursday morning the 27th, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the WNW. The energy jumps to a strong 693, but the period is still a poor 8 seconds. It's onshore wind, so it'll be a messy, choppy mess. That's getting into the size where it's for experts only at a place like this, but the quality just isn't there.

The second week looks no better. There's a run of days from the 28th of August through to the 2nd of September where the conditions are all marked as poor. A few mornings have an onshore wind and a tiny 2ft swell from the SW. It's dead.

Honestly, for the entire 16-day window, there isn't a single day I'd recommend paddling out for a proper session. The forecast confidence is low for quality because the entire period is dominated by poor conditions. If you are desperate, keep an eye on Wednesday morning the 19th for a chance at a clean but very small wave. For anything even half-way decent, we're looking at a long wait. Given the consistent poor scores, this blank run is just the reality of the forecast.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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142
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:17PM1.65m
4:57AM1.08m
4:01PM1.62m
6:46AM1.07m
4:53PM1.59m
8:15AM1.14m
5:52PM1.59m
9:10AM1.21m
6:52PM1.61m
9:49AM1.27m
7:47PM1.66m
10:20AM1.32m
8:36PM1.71m
Low Tide
8:56AM0.67m
10:24PM0.32m
9:46AM0.85m
11:32PM0.29m
10:54AM0.99m
00:41AM0.24m
12:13PM1.05m
1:42AM0.18m
1:23PM1.05m
2:33AM0.11m
2:18PM1.01m
3:16AM0.05m
3:03PM0.95m
3:52AM0.01m
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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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