Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we’ve got on the table for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim picture for most of the run. The first recommendation doesn't even pop up until the 9th of August, so we’re looking at a solid stretch of nothing to get excited about before that. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort.
The main event, and really the only thing worth talking about, is Mavericks. This is a heavy, exposed reef break, and it’s only for the most experienced crew. Surfable waves don’t show up until Sunday the 9th of August. The morning is the pick, with a 5 ft swell from the WNW, but the period is short at 10 seconds, so it's not going to have that deep, groundswell power. The wind is light and onshore, keeping things a bit sloppy, but the moderate wave energy (572) is promising. The afternoon sees a cross-onshore breeze pick up, and it gets choppy, so the morning is the window.
The next potential is Monday the 10th of August. Morning again, with a 5 ft swell from the WNW, still a short 9-second period, but the wave energy is strong at 519. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which is a shame, but it’s not a total washout. After that, the swell drops off and the winds get messy, so the window is tight.
Forget the rest of the week. The swells are tiny, the periods are either short or from the wrong direction, and the wind is never really on your side. There’s a bit of life on the 15th of August, with a 3 ft, 17-second groundswell from the SW, delivering strong wave energy (512) and a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s marginal at best. The long period (17 seconds) means the waves will have shape and power, but at a spot like Mavericks, that long-period groundswell might make it break too straight for the reef to line up properly.
Overall, the standout is the morning of the 9th of August. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best on offer in a very quiet forecast. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. The rest of the run is a lot of waiting for something that never really arrives.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 119 | 94 | 70 | 70 | 89 | 56 | 82 | 82 | 86 | 181 | 133 | 150 | 147 | 175 | 428 | 370 | 586 | 405 | 288 | 415 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:20PM1.69m | 4:13AM1.08m | 4:03PM1.75m | 5:57AM1.02m | 4:55PM1.80m | 7:41AM1.08m | 5:54PM1.85m | 8:56AM1.18m | 6:58PM1.92m | 9:49AM1.29m | 8:01PM1.98m | 10:32AM1.39m | 9:01PM2.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.37m | 9:27AM0.65m | 11:17PM0.24m | 10:23AM0.82m | 00:29AM0.09m | 11:36AM0.95m | 1:36AM-0.06m | 12:54PM1.00m | 2:36AM-0.20m | 2:04PM0.97m | 3:29AM-0.29m | 3:06PM0.89m | 4:17AM-0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 119 | 94 | 44 | 42 | 62 | 40 | 39 | 82 | 60 | 33 | 25 | 76 | 70 | 175 | 428 | 370 | 586 | 405 | 288 | 415 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 70 | 70 | 89 | 56 | 82 | 27 | 26 | 181 | 133 | 150 | 147 | 136 | 122 | 107 | 104 | 102 | 92 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 36 | 35 | 10 | 23 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 86 | 58 | 59 | 37 | 35 | 169 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 60 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 5 | 35 | 109 | 0 | 35 | 71 | 39 | 74 | 285 | 35 | 71 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 52 | 71 | 74 | 57 |
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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).
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