Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Issued: 4 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
13.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
723
520
442
516
423
366
427
344
269
249
198
309
496
203
214
214
214
158
116
208
91
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
S
15
SSW
20
SW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
SW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
10
W
5
W
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:54PM1.97m
2:20PM1.44m
00:49AM1.85m
3:07PM1.47m
1:46AM1.67m
3:54PM1.52m
2:48AM1.47m
4:39PM1.57m
3:58AM1.26m
5:23PM1.62m
5:20AM1.09m
6:05PM1.66m
6:54AM1.01m
Low Tide
6:06PM0.87m
7:11AM-0.55m
7:08PM0.85m
8:00AM-0.43m
8:14PM0.80m
8:49AM-0.26m
9:27PM0.73m
9:38AM-0.06m
10:42PM0.62m
10:27AM0.15m
11:55PM0.47m
11:17AM0.36m
1:01AM0.31m
12:09PM0.55m
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
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8:32
8:32
8:32
8:32
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:34
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
15
15
15
14
13
12
13
14
12
14
14
13
14
Feels °C
12
12
12
12
11
11
12
11
10
10
11
13
10
9
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
723
520
442
516
423
366
427
344
269
206
198
309
496
105
176
188
113
88
86
67
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
118
99
86
94
73
107
107
103
99
94
88
80
77
203
214
214
214
158
116
208
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
47
46
58
26
57
64
125
55
47
249
152
45
45
114
97
96
154
80
98
85
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
Energy kJ
3
8
7
4
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
109
5
76
76
76
107
133
93
93
76
35
35
76
52
35
74
35
35
74
8
35
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
1
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
8
6
6
7
4
7
5
5
8
4
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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.

Mavericks is 13 km (8 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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