Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.6° C
2.1° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with 226 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 1.0m 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. 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 5PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me be straight with you. I took a long look at the charts for the next couple weeks, and honestly, Mavericks is a tough sell for a solid surf right now. For the entire 16-day window, the spots that are usually prime just aren't lining up. The finder is showing a long stretch with no real standouts. Most days are marked by poor surf conditions, with small swell and wind that just doesn't want to play nice.

We've got a slight pulse around the morning of August 17th, but it's small and weak. That morning shows a tiny 2 ft swell from the southwest with a long 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the southwest at just 3 mph. The water is a balmy 62°F, which is a couple degrees warmer than usual, so that's a nice touch. The combined energy is weak at 266, and the score is a low 1. The commentary calls it "marginal," which is just being polite. It's not worth the paddle.

From there, we slide into a pretty big lull. For days and days—through the rest of August and into the start of September—the outlook is grim. You’ll see consistent southerly breezes, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the ocean messy. The biggest swell we see is a 5 ft on the afternoon of August 27th from the WNW, but the period is only 9 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph. The energy hits 677, which is moderate, but the poor conditions flag it as a write-off. Too small to really get going at a spot like Mavericks anyway.

Honestly, for the whole period, the consistent message is "poor surf conditions." There’s no hidden gem here. It’s a long, flat, blown-out run. If you need to get wet, you’re probably better off with a different activity. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it can't stay this uninteresting forever.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:40PM1.68m
3:28AM1.19m
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
Low Tide
8:13AM0.47m
9:21PM0.35m
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
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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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