Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
17.2° C
2.7° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Yo, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the local surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a tough stretch. The vast majority of the forecast shows poor surf conditions with no real quality on offer. We’ve got a long gap from the start right through to the 19th of August where the call is just not good—small, messy, and mostly onshore winds. The only real glimmer in the whole 16-day window is a brief window on the morning of Wednesday, 19th August.

The water temp at Mavericks is sitting at 63°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year—so it’s much warmer than normal, a nice surprise if you’re paddling out.

Alright, let’s get into it. The only time that’s worth your attention is the morning of Wednesday, 19th August. Mavericks itself is a heavy, advanced reef break that’s consistent and exposed to WNW swell. On that morning, we’ve got a bit of light rain, a light cross-offshore wind from the southeast at only 3 mph, making for clean conditions. Swell is coming from the southwest at 2 ft with a period of 15 seconds—that’s long-period groundswell, which brings energy and shape, though it might break a bit straight for a beach break but at a reef like Mavericks, that’s a different story. The combined energy is moderate at 318. It’s not a big day, but the wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean. The crowds are possible here—it can get busy. This is a standout, but only if you’re an advanced surfer ready for a heavy reef. The rest of the week is a write-off.

After that, it’s back to poor surf through to the end of the month. There’s a slight uptick around the 24th and 25th of August with some WNW swell coming in around 4 ft to 4 ft but short period, just 8 seconds, and the winds are onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. It’s marginal at best, so not worth getting excited about.

Overall, if you’re desperate, the 19th August morning is your only chance. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Saturday
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0.6
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20
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18
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Energy kJ
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122
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
25
SW
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WSW
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High Tide
11:48AM1.54m
10:48PM1.98m
12:24PM1.60m
11:39PM1.88m
12:58PM1.65m
00:30AM1.72m
1:31PM1.68m
1:22AM1.54m
2:05PM1.69m
2:20AM1.35m
2:40PM1.68m
3:28AM1.19m
3:17PM1.65m
4:57AM1.08m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.68m
5:41AM-0.24m
5:45PM0.58m
6:20AM-0.11m
6:37PM0.49m
6:58AM0.06m
7:28PM0.43m
7:35AM0.26m
8:23PM0.38m
8:13AM0.47m
9:21PM0.35m
8:56AM0.67m
10:24PM0.32m
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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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