Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.0°C
1.1° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 794 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 10th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 10th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Mavericks over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mixed bag, so don’t expect a classic run of big-wave days right off the bat.

The window kicks off with a very small, inconsistent south swell, but the wind is the main problem. For the first nine days, we’re looking at a lot of cross-onshore and onshore breezes, with the water just a touch warmer than normal at 61°. The energy is moderate, with combined swell energy around 643 early on, but it’s just not lining up. Most days are a write-off for paddle surfing – the wind is ruining the shape. There’s a significant gap in quality up until the following week.

Monday morning, September 7th, is the first real highlight. The wind goes glassy, calm, and the swell is holding steady at 3 ft from the SSW with a solid 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate (359), and it’s the only morning in the first week with a clean surface. The tide will be the key, but this is the one to look at. The break is a consistent reef, and for a spot this exposed, getting glassy conditions is rare and special.

Thursday afternoon, September 10th, is another standout. The wind drops to glassy again, the swell picks up to 3 ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 641. That’s a proper, clean groundswell pulse. The longer period will make the waves more powerful and shapes up well at a reef like Mavericks, but the sets will have longer gaps.

Friday morning, September 11th, is a carbon copy of the day before – glassy, clean, 3 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 666. This is a solid window of clean surf.

Now, things get interesting for the experts. Moving into the second week, Friday morning, September 18th, we see a pulse of windswell from the WNW. The swell jumps to 8 ft, but it’s short period, only 9 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 1646, but the wind is fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy and poor quality. This is a big, ugly beast – only for the most experienced. The short period and strong wind mean it’s more of a battle than a pleasure.

Saturday morning, September 19th, offers a slightly better window. The swell drops to 6 ft, still from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the wind eases to a light cross-shore breeze. The energy is still strong (739), but it’s clean enough to be considered. The size is well over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be a bit walled up at the beach but could have some shape at the reef.

The best bet in the whole forecast is the Thursday 10th and Friday 11th window. The glassy offshore wind, combined with a moderate, long-period south swell, will give you the cleanest, most lined-up waves. The later, bigger WNW swell is powerful but messy, so that’s a gamble for the very brave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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19
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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508
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349
322
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285
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312
235
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190
287
350
522
Wind (km/h)
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20
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15
NW
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20
NW
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NW
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NNE
15
NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:28PM1.76m
7:39AM1.21m
5:39PM1.78m
8:36AM1.31m
6:52PM1.81m
9:20AM1.41m
7:59PM1.85m
9:58AM1.50m
8:59PM1.87m
10:33AM1.58m
9:54PM1.85m
11:06AM1.65m
10:45PM1.79m
Low Tide
10:16AM1.00m
00:09AM0.02m
11:44AM1.04m
1:19AM-0.05m
1:05PM0.98m
2:19AM-0.12m
2:11PM0.86m
3:09AM-0.14m
3:08PM0.71m
3:53AM-0.12m
3:58PM0.56m
4:32AM-0.05m
4:46PM0.42m
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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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