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Mavericks surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 541 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the next 16 days for Mavericks, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch.
From Wednesday the 26th of August, we’re looking at a long run of poor conditions. The wind is cross-onshore, the waves are small (under 2 feet), and the combined swell energy is weak to moderate (288 to 720). The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°F (that’s a 5°F anomaly), so you’ll be comfortable, but the surf is a no-go.
The first real chance comes on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning shows a 6-foot swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is onshore. It’s a marginal call, with a score of 1. The energy is moderate (943), but it’s not clean.
That Sunday afternoon fades, and the next week is more of the same: Monday the 31st through to Saturday the 6th of September is a complete write-off. Cross-onshore winds, tiny waves (1 to 3 feet), and combined energies from 191 to 663. There’s a gap of about 8 days with no real surf.
Then, on Monday the 7th of September, we get a short window of glassy conditions. The wind is calm, and the swell is a tiny 2 feet from the SSW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is weak (209). It’s clean, but tiny.
The biggest hope is on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning brings a solid 7-foot swell from the NW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1421, meaning strong to very strong wave energy. This is a standout for experts only – over 8 feet and it’s only for those with serious skills. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the size is there.
From Wednesday the 9th through to Thursday the 10th of September, the swell drops to 4 to 5 feet, with cross-onshore to onshore winds and marginal conditions. The energy is moderate (535 to 758). Nothing exciting.
So, the first week is a dud. The second week offers a glassy, tiny window on the 7th, and a big, expert-only day on the 8th of September. For the average surfer, this forecast is a hard pass. The reef can handle swell, but the wind and consistency aren’t cooperating. If you’re a kiter, the bigger days might be more interesting than for a paddle surfer.
Stay patient. It tends not to stay poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 203 | 88 | 227 | 141 | 149 | 214 | 195 | 299 | 319 | 534 | 326 | 515 | 365 | 220 | 231 | 211 | 180 | 156 | 149 | 109 | 95 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.41m | 10:02PM1.76m | 11:33AM1.46m | 10:43PM1.73m | 11:56AM1.52m | 11:25PM1.68m | 12:20PM1.58m | 00:09AM1.59m | 12:47PM1.65m | 00:59AM1.47m | 1:17PM1.70m | 1:56AM1.34m | 1:51PM1.74m | 3:05AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.79m | 4:54AM-0.01m | 4:54PM0.69m | 5:23AM0.03m | 5:31PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.11m | 6:10PM0.47m | 6:22AM0.23m | 6:53PM0.37m | 6:55AM0.37m | 7:41PM0.27m | 7:31AM0.55m | 8:36PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 27 | 88 | 163 | 99 | 103 | 214 | 153 | 299 | 226 | 534 | 326 | 412 | 220 | 143 | 231 | 201 | 125 | 70 | 41 | 109 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 203 | 93 | 107 | 75 | 38 | 130 | 195 | 45 | 319 | 7 | 6 | 371 | 358 | 220 | 214 | 211 | 180 | 156 | 149 | 50 | 95 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WNW 7 | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | W 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 58 | 10 | 76 | 45 | 39 | 45 | 65 | 17 | 16 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 79 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 28 | 227 | 141 | 149 | — | — | 120 | 306 | 186 | 214 | 515 | 365 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 72 | 57 | 35 | 73 | 64 | 74 | 441 | 72 | 35 | 74 | 57 | 386 | 74 | 52 | 48 | 73 | 39 |
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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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