Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.6° C
2.2° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 691 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. 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+)11PM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer.

Right now, looking at the next couple of weeks, I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for Mavericks. The overall pattern shows a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind and only marginal conditions at best. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real recommendations until we get into the first week, so don’t expect much action early on.

Friday 10 July kicks things off, but it’s not pretty. We’ve got a 7 ft WNW swell rolling in with a period of 9 seconds and a cross-on breeze blowing at 12 mph. That wind is going to chop it up bad. The combined swell energy is strong (1361), but it’s messy. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is 4° warmer than usual – that’s notable, feels like a warm bath compared to normal for this time of year. Still, the surf quality is poor.

Later that afternoon, the swell drops to 5 ft, but it stays cross-on and choppy. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday 11 July morning offers a smaller 5 ft WNW swell, but the wind is onshore at 9 mph. Combined energy is moderate (626), but the conditions are just not there. Afternoon drops to a tiny 2 ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, but the cross-on wind kills it.

Sunday 12 July through to Monday 13 July – we see some consistency in size, with swell hovering around 4 ft to 5 ft and a period of 8 to 9 seconds, but the wind is always on or cross-on. The energy is moderate (around 347 to 757), but it’s all marginal or poor. No standouts here.

Tuesday 14 July – morning has 4 ft WNW and onshore wind. Afternoon, 5 ft and cross-on again. Not happening.

Now, Wednesday 15 July morning – this is the closest we get to a highlight. A 7 ft WNW swell with a 8-second period and a gentle cross-onshore breeze (9 mph). The combined energy is strong (1132). But the wind is still cross-on, and the surf quality is only marginal. For a spot like Mavericks, this is not the clean, big-wave session you’d hope for. Crowds are possible here – it’s a famous spot. At 7 ft, this is getting solid, so this is more for experienced surfers. Beginners should stay well clear. Still, given the overall poor run, this Wednesday morning stands out as the best on offer for the whole period.

After that, from Thursday 16 July onward, the swell drops off and the period gets very long (15 to 22 seconds) with tiny heights of 1 ft to 3 ft. The wind stays on or cross-on. The energy declines into the weak range (under 400). The forecast gets less certain as we go into the second week, but the numbers don’t lie – it’s flat and poor.

So, the one and only standout is the Wednesday 15 July morning at Mavericks. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. If you’re an expert and you can handle a bit of bump, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
691
306
285
264
174
284
304
245
339
360
374
307
226
292
422
601
488
660
482
443
243
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
High Tide
8:55AM1.08m
7:16PM1.92m
10:01AM1.19m
8:10PM2.00m
10:53AM1.30m
9:06PM2.06m
11:40AM1.38m
10:00PM2.09m
12:23PM1.44m
10:53PM2.06m
1:04PM1.50m
11:46PM1.98m
1:44PM1.55m
00:38AM1.83m
Low Tide
1:00PM0.86m
2:49AM-0.25m
2:05PM0.92m
3:42AM-0.40m
3:06PM0.93m
4:32AM-0.49m
4:05PM0.90m
5:20AM-0.52m
5:01PM0.84m
6:05AM-0.48m
5:57PM0.78m
6:50AM-0.39m
6:55PM0.71m
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Temp °C
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12
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15
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Feels °C
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12
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12
9
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10
9
11
11
9
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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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