Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in with a look at what the next couple of weeks are cooking up for us. Let’s be straight with each other: this isn't a classic Mavericks run. We're looking at a real slow start with small, onshore junk, so we’ll have to be patient.

The first real glimmer of hope I’m seeing won’t arrive until Monday, the 7th of September. The morning is the pick. A modest 3 ft swell from the SSW is on the menu, but the wind is what'll make it. We've got a NE cross-offshore breeze at just 9 mph, cleaning things right up for a session at Mavericks. The forecast calls for *clean* waves. It’s not big, but the quality should be there for a few lined-up ones. Combined wave energy is moderate at 329.

Then, if you can hold out for Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, that looks like the absolute standout of the whole period. We’re talking glassy conditions. A light rain, an ESE breeze so light it's practically nothing at 3 mph, and that same 3 ft SSW swell. That’s a recipe for a session you’ll remember. Just keep in mind, Mavericks sees crowds sometimes, and this kind of near-perfect condition will draw plenty of local chargers. The combined energy is at 298.

Now, further out, there’s a late-developing bump worth noting. On Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of September, the swell direction swings around to the WNW, and the size starts pushing up. We’re seeing 4 ft to 5 ft of swell. But the catch here is the period drops to just 6–9 seconds. That’s short-period, local windswell, and while it’s bigger, it won't have the same grunt or shape as a proper groundswell. Plus, the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a distant possibility, but not one I’m banking on yet.

Outside of that Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, the rest of the forecast is pretty dry. Expect a lot of small, onshore days. It’s a waiting game for that one clean window.

Rusty, signing off.

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