
Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. 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+) | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim out there. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf ahead, so don’t go holding your breath for anything special until the second week rolls around.
Looking at the overall picture, we’re in a real dry spell. From Monday the 3rd right through to the end of the first week, the conditions are just not playing ball. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, the swell is small, and the energy is weak. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Let’s start with Monday the 3rd. The swell is coming in from the WNW at 5 ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (597). But the wind is a cross-onshore breeze from the SSW, and it’s making things choppy. Not a good look. The afternoon drops off to 5 ft and even less energy (456). Honestly, it’s poor.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are even smaller. Swell drops to 4 ft, then 1 ft. The energy is weak (253 and 135). Wednesday has a long period of 14 seconds, but it’s from the SW and the wind is still onshore. The waves are tiny and messy. Not worth paddling out.
Thursday the 6th through Friday the 7th stay small, with swell around 1 ft to 2 ft. The wind does shift to onshore or light offshore at times, which is a bit better, but the swell is just too weak. The energy is still low (134 to 295). The period on Friday morning hits 18 seconds, but it’s just a tiny groundswell that doesn’t have any push.
Saturday the 8th shows a bit more life. The morning has 4 ft of WNW swell with an 8-second period, and the energy is moderate (375). The wind is onshore from the west, so it might be clean-ish. But the afternoon jumps to 6 ft with a stronger energy of 872. The wind is cross-onshore again, though. It’s getting bigger, but it’s messy.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th see a consistent 5 ft to 6 ft WNW swell, with a period of 10 seconds and energy in the moderate range (642 to 734). The wind is mostly onshore or light cross-onshore. It’s still not ideal, but you’ll find some rideable waves if you’re patient. The break at Mavericks is a reef, so it handles the swell direction well, but be aware that the water temp is about average.
Tuesday the 11th drops back to 4 ft, and the energy is low (366). The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not great.
Now, the best on offer in this whole 16-day window is Saturday the 8th afternoon. The swell is 6 ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong (872). That’s the biggest swell we’ll see. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the most powerful of the lot. The reef at Mavericks will handle that size, but it’s a spot for advanced surfers only. For a top-level break, the conditions are just okay, but it’s the standout for size.
The second week, from the 12th onwards, is a real letdown. The swell drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, with long periods from the SW. The energy is weak (200 to 348). The wind is cross-onshore or onshore. It’s a long gap of poor surf. The 17th and 18th show a little more activity, but still only 1 ft to 2 ft. Honestly, it’s a quiet period.
So, the only real standout is that Saturday the 8th afternoon. Otherwise, it’s a lean stretch. If you’ve got a kite, this might be your time to get out, because the paddle surfing is not happening.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
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800 | 512 | 373 | 227 | 180 | 122 | 94 | 70 | 70 | 89 | 57 | 59 | 82 | 86 | 181 | 133 | 188 | 423 | 690 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:50AM1.37m | 2:44PM1.63m | 2:52AM1.22m | 3:20PM1.69m | 4:13AM1.08m | 4:03PM1.75m | 5:57AM1.02m | 4:55PM1.80m | 7:41AM1.08m | 5:54PM1.85m | 8:56AM1.18m | 6:58PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.60m | 8:05AM0.27m | 9:03PM0.50m | 8:43AM0.46m | 10:07PM0.37m | 9:27AM0.65m | 11:17PM0.24m | 10:23AM0.82m | 00:29AM0.09m | 11:36AM0.95m | 1:36AM-0.06m | 12:54PM1.00m | 2:36AM-0.20m | ||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
800 | 512 | 373 | 227 | 180 | 122 | 94 | 45 | 43 | 70 | 40 | 39 | 27 | 51 | 72 | 120 | 188 | 243 | 690 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 16 |
44 | 43 | 42 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 70 | 36 | 89 | 57 | 59 | 82 | 60 | 181 | 133 | 150 | 59 | 124 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 12 |
49 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 70 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 86 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 147 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 423 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 5 | 71 | 5 | 5 | 76 | 5 | 5 | 109 | 0 | 35 | 310 | 39 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 48 |
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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).
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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