Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
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Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up: looking at the coming forecast for Mavericks, it’s a real mixed bag, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch for anyone hoping for clean, classic waves. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is nearly 5° warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s very unusual, feels like the ocean’s out of sorts. The first week is almost a total washout.
We don’t even get a sniff of a decent wave until Tuesday July 7th. That morning, we see some WNW swell pushing 5ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1033 (moderate) — it’s got some grunt. But it’s onshore from the WNW with a gentle breeze, so it’s going to be bumpy. Still, with that size and period, it’s the best on offer in the first week, but it’s only for the experts. This spot is consistent and exposed, and it needs that WNW direction, but the wind’s just not playing ball. It’s a marginal call at best—barely a recommendation.
After that, it gets messy again with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions through the rest of the week.
Now, the second week. Things get a little more interesting, but don’t get your hopes up too high. On Saturday, July 11th, we see the biggest swell of the entire outlook hitting in the morning: a WNW swell at 7ft, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a powerful 1318 (strong). That’s proper heavy water—expert territory only. The wind is actually cross-shore from the SSW at a gentle 9 mph, which should keep a little order on the face. This is the standout session for the whole 16-day run. It’s still not perfect because the period is short, but for size and energy, this is it. It’s likely to be a busy session at this spot—sometimes crowded, and with that much energy, you’ll want your wits about you.
The following days just fade back into poor conditions or onshore wind.
Overall, if you’re an experienced charger, the morning of Saturday, July 11th is your only real window for something big. The rest is mostly a write-off. Hold tight and hope the forecasts change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 166 | 166 | 125 | 122 | 103 | 197 | 152 | 108 | 211 | 206 | 388 | 433 | 379 | 375 | 444 | 386 | 392 | 425 | 392 | 601 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:40PM1.36m | 1:09AM1.51m | 3:11PM1.41m | 1:57AM1.38m | 3:43PM1.48m | 2:55AM1.23m | 4:16PM1.56m | 4:09AM1.09m | 4:54PM1.64m | 5:43AM0.99m | 5:36PM1.74m | 7:28AM0.99m | 6:24PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.92m | 8:08AM-0.06m | 8:36PM0.85m | 8:44AM0.06m | 9:37PM0.74m | 9:23AM0.21m | 10:44PM0.58m | 10:07AM0.39m | 11:51PM0.38m | 10:57AM0.58m | 00:55AM0.16m | 11:56AM0.74m | 1:54AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 122 | 122 | 125 | 125 | 122 | 103 | 128 | 128 | 108 | 113 | 75 | 275 | 101 | 379 | 375 | 186 | 386 | 392 | 327 | 306 | 465 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 104 | 166 | 166 | 102 | 103 | 103 | 197 | 152 | 108 | 211 | 111 | 388 | 196 | 74 | 104 | 444 | — | 268 | 381 | — | 248 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 11 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 17 | 44 | 62 | 96 | 96 | 47 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 206 | 161 | 303 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 45 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 433 | 322 | 256 | 257 | 157 | — | 425 | 392 | 601 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 71 | 21 | 5 | 74 | 21 | 35 | 419 | 35 | 419 | 74 | 63 | 35 | 74 | 72 | 35 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 73 | 35 |
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