
Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what Mavericks is serving up over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook for this big-wave slab. Buckle up.
The overall pattern for the next 16 days is frustrating. There’s a lot of energy in the water, and the swell direction is mostly out of the WNW which is dead-on optimum for this place, but the wind is the villain here. We’ve got persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up what could be some solid groundswell pulses. The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual anomaly, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
We don’t get any good surf until Wednesday, July 8th, and even then it’s just a marginal call. The first proper event worth talking about kicks off on Thursday, July 9th. The morning sees a solid 7 ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 9 seconds – that’s windswell, not a clean groundswell. The combined energy is beefy (1588), but it’s blown out. The wind is onshore, making it a messy session. By the afternoon, it gets worse with a gusty 16 mph cross-onshore from the NW. This swell is over 5 ft, so it’s too much for beginners, and at 7 ft+, it’s really only for experts even on a good day. On a day like this, it’s more of a drill than a thrill.
Friday, July 10th offers the most potential, but it’s still not a standout. Thursday morning’s swell drops to 6 ft from the WNW, with a short 9-second period. The wind is onshore again. The wave energy is moderate (639). It’s marginal. You might get a couple, but don’t expect the walls of water this place is famous for. The rest of the week and into the next is a washout of poor conditions, with small surf (2 ft to 5 ft) and constant onshore wind.
Given the relentless poor surf quality flagged for almost every session, there is no true standout in this 16-day window at Mavericks. The best you can hope for is a marginal session on Thursday or Friday morning for experts only, but the wind is going to make it ugly. For the majority of this period, the combo of strong wind, small to moderate swell, and the exposed reef setup here looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle surf. Keep your eyes on the charts; it’s a blank run for now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
211 | 161 | 418 | 303 | 323 | 375 | 444 | 386 | 563 | 749 | 603 | 690 | 443 | 489 | 422 | 231 | 226 | 402 | 270 | 343 | 306 | |
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 | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 4:16PM1.56m | 4:09AM1.09m | 4:54PM1.64m | 5:43AM0.99m | 5:36PM1.74m | 7:28AM0.99m | 6:24PM1.83m | 8:55AM1.08m | 7:16PM1.92m | 10:01AM1.19m | 8:10PM2.00m | 10:53AM1.30m | 9:06PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:00PM0.86m | 2:49AM-0.25m | 2:05PM0.92m | 3:42AM-0.40m | 3:06PM0.93m | 4:32AM-0.49m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
73 | 103 | 75 | 88 | 323 | 263 | 298 | 386 | 563 | 525 | 306 | 690 | 443 | 336 | 422 | 231 | 174 | 402 | 270 | 228 | 306 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
211 | 161 | 388 | 196 | 58 | 375 | 444 | — | 268 | 314 | — | 196 | 196 | 183 | 171 | 171 | 6 | 150 | 136 | 138 | 136 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 21 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | W 18 | W 16 | W 17 | W 18 | W 16 |
72 | 116 | 74 | 303 | 74 | 104 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | 73 | 418 | 143 | 136 | — | 394 | 291 | — | 749 | 603 | — | — | 489 | — | — | 226 | — | — | 343 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 74 | 64 | 48 | 74 | 72 | 35 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 386 | 0 |
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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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