Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 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: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 508 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 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. 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 (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for our local slab.

The upcoming sixteen days are looking pretty grim, to be honest. We've got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle out. The forecast starts off with a bump in energy but it's all blown out, and then we settle into a pattern of persistent cross-onshore winds that ruin what little swell we have.

We start on Friday, September 4th. There's a decent 643 (moderate combined energy) SW groundswell running, with a 3 ft to 3 ft face and a long, clean 18-second period. The water temperature is 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Sounds promising, right? Wrong. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore out of the NW, and it's choppy. Not worth getting out of bed for. This continues into Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th. The swell sticks around, dropping from 587 to 498 (moderate energy), but the NW wind just won't let up, keeping the surface a mess.

The first real highlight comes on Monday, September 7th, during the morning. We get a window of glassy conditions with the wind dropping to a calm 0 mph. The wave comment confirms it: expect good surf conditions. The swell is still a modest 3 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, giving us 373 (moderate energy). It's a small window, but if you can get out there for that morning session, it'll be the cleanest you'll see for a while. The rest of that day and the next few are back to the same old story: cross-onshore winds and poor surf.

Wednesday, September 9th, morning offers a brief reprieve. We get a cross-offshore wind from the NNE, which will clean up the 3 ft SSW swell (12-second period, 382 moderate energy). Again, it's a small window before the wind swings back onshore in the afternoon.

The next standout is Thursday, September 10th, morning. Another glassy patch with a light SSW wind of 5 mph. The swell is a bit smaller at 2 ft from the SW, but it's a long 17-second period pumping 453 (moderate energy). This is about as good as it gets for the next two weeks: a clean, small, long-period groundswell. It's a fickle spot, so these glassy windows are golden.

After that, the outlook gets worse. The combined energy drops significantly, with values falling into the 200s (weak energy) by the weekend of September 12th. The swell is small and weak. Then, around September 14th, we see a shift. The swell height starts to build again, hitting 4 ft on Sunday the 13th and 6 ft on Monday the 14th, but it's a short-period, windswell from the WNW (periods of 8-10 seconds). The wind is still cross-onshore, creating a choppy, blown-out mess. The combined energy climbs back up to 467 (moderate energy) on the 14th, but the quality is terrible. For a spot this exposed, it's looking more like a kiteboarding session than a surf session.

The final week, from September 16th to the 19th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell all but disappears, dropping back to 1 ft to 3 ft from the SW and WNW. The wind is light, but often cross-onshore or onshore. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the 200s to 400s. There's a long-period SW groundswell (20 seconds) on the 18th, but it's small at 2 ft and the wind is onshore. It's frankly not worth the effort.

So, the pick of the litter is Monday morning, September 7th. The glassy conditions and a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell make it the best bet. The second-best option is Thursday morning, September 10th, for another glassy session on a small, long-period SW swell. It's a lean period, folks. Stay patient.

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 22°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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SW
18
0.9
SW
17
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16
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16
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15
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SSW
14
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0.7
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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400
508
358
349
322
367
325
321
285
265
317
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224
326
220
220
226
287
287
302
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
0
SSW
20
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5
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
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NNE
20
NW
10
NNE
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SSW
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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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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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