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Mavericks surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the straight talk on Mavericks.
From now through the end of August and into early September, it’s a real bummer. Sunday the 23rd kicks off with tiny surf and onshore wind. For days we’re looking at 0.4-0.6 ft swell from the southwest, period way up around 16-18 seconds – that’s long-period groundswell, perfect for reefs in theory, but there’s no size. Energy readings are in the 200s, weak. Water temp is 63°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual.
The first tiny glimmer shows up on Tuesday morning, September 1st. Swell pushes to 4 ft from the west-northwest, period a short 8 seconds, but for the first time the wind goes light and offshore from the west. It’s the cleanest moment in a sea of choppy junk, but still marginal.
The real deal – the only stand out – hits Friday, September 4th, into Saturday the 5th. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the west-northwest, period building from 9 to 11 seconds, and combined energy soars over 1100 (strong). That’s serious power for this reef. Problem is, the wind stays cross-onshore from the north and west-northwest, so no glassy surface. For size and grunt, this is the best window. At 6 ft, this is expert-only at Mavericks. The swell direction lines up with what works best here. Crowds are sometimes an issue, and with size like this, you won’t be alone.
Sunday, September 6th, brings a cleaner window: offshore wind from the west-southwest, 4-5 ft WNW swell, period around 9-10 seconds, but energy drops back to 500-600. It’s marginal but a lot cleaner.
Truth is, for paddle surfing, these 16 days are mostly a loss unless you’re chasing the heavy stuff on September 4th-5th, and even that has side wind. For the big-wave crew, that’s your moment. For everyone else, it’s time to wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 113 | 108 | 142 | 171 | 94 | 90 | 159 | 122 | 227 | 96 | 114 | 191 | 206 | 248 | 252 | 444 | 281 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.32m | 8:36PM1.71m | 10:46AM1.36m | 9:20PM1.75m | 11:10AM1.41m | 10:02PM1.76m | 11:33AM1.46m | 10:43PM1.73m | 11:56AM1.52m | 11:25PM1.68m | 12:20PM1.58m | 00:09AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.05m | 3:03PM0.95m | 3:52AM0.01m | 3:42PM0.87m | 4:24AM-0.01m | 4:19PM0.79m | 4:54AM-0.01m | 4:54PM0.69m | 5:23AM0.03m | 5:31PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.11m | 6:10PM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 83 | 67 | 64 | 48 | 171 | 94 | 55 | 36 | 122 | 163 | 47 | 74 | 191 | 136 | 248 | 168 | 204 | 125 | 352 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 88 | 82 | 82 | 142 | 68 | 68 | 90 | 159 | 29 | 78 | 75 | 43 | 130 | 142 | 64 | 252 | 444 | 281 | 371 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 113 | 113 | 108 | 71 | 8 | 20 | 33 | 58 | 30 | 51 | 21 | 39 | 41 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | NW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 29 | 18 | — | — | 78 | 227 | 96 | 114 | — | 206 | 75 | — | 322 | 207 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 35 | 74 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 73 | 46 | 35 | 73 | 64 | 35 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 73 | 35 |
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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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