Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.5° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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0
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0
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
0.5
SW
17
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
1.1
WNW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.3
WNW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
140
87
122
119
104
184
184
133
199
197
197
199
339
190
283
283
350
206
251
345
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
W
5
WSW
15
S
10
W
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NW
10
WSW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SW
10
SW
10
W
5
W
Wind State
on
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:15PM1.60m
4:50AM1.12m
3:02PM1.54m
6:29AM1.14m
4:00PM1.48m
7:42AM1.19m
5:08PM1.47m
8:27AM1.26m
6:17PM1.48m
8:59AM1.31m
7:18PM1.53m
9:25AM1.37m
8:12PM1.58m
Low Tide
8:16AM0.90m
9:32PM0.21m
9:12AM1.02m
10:37PM0.24m
10:34AM1.09m
11:48PM0.24m
12:01PM1.09m
00:53AM0.22m
1:09PM1.02m
1:47AM0.18m
2:00PM0.93m
2:30AM0.14m
2:43PM0.82m
3:07AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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16
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14
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Feels °C
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12
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15
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12
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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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