Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
17.5°C
2.8° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 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 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 1st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 1st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
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 folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's shaping up for our local zone. We're looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead, but there are a couple of moments that might get the blood pumping.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a waiting game. There's no worthwhile surf on offer for the first few days. Things are looking pretty bleak through the end of August and into the first week of September. Most of those mornings and afternoons are showing poor surf conditions, with the odd day just being marginal at best. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is putting a real chop on things. You're not missing much.

Now, let’s talk about the standout, and it's a classic one. We're looking at Mavericks. This spot is an advanced, consistent reef break that is wide open to the swell. It's a big-wave chargers' paradise. The first real sniff of anything decent pops up on the morning of September 6th. We've got some light cross-shore winds making for manageable conditions, and a long-period swell of 14 seconds from the SW is pushing through with a combined energy of 531 (moderate energy). It’s still a bit on the smaller side at 3 ft, so don't expect giant bombs, but the quality could be there for a few fun ones.

The truly interesting window, though, opens up on the morning of September 8th. The forecast is calling for glassy conditions with a slight air, which is as good as it gets for clean waves. A 4 ft swell from the WNW (the ideal direction for this spot) with a period of 8 seconds will be pushing in. The combined energy is a moderate 343. This is likely the best session of the whole outlook. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and peeling. Get on it before the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon.

Then, on the morning of September 9th, we get another glassy window with a smaller 2 ft swell but from the SW with a very long 17-second period (groundswell). That's a bit small for a heavy spot like Mavericks, but with those conditions, it could still offer a surprise.

Right at the very end of the outlook, on the morning of September 11th, we see a pulse in size. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the WNW, with a stronger combined energy of 951 (moderate to strong energy). The onshore wind might keep it a bit lumpy, and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it won't have the deep-ocean power. But for the big guys, it's worth keeping an eye on.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bets are the glassy morning sessions on September 8th and maybe the 9th. The 11th of September has some size but comes with a caveat on wind. No other breaks in this zone to consider; it's all about Mavericks.

Rusty.

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 Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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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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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
20
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25
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High Tide
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
2:33PM1.76m
4:33AM1.12m
Low Tide
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
8:12AM0.72m
9:39PM0.14m
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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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