Mavericks surf break

Mavericks surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 14 Feb 2026 PST
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Mavericks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:

The surf forecast for Mavericks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 16th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 18th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 18th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.1
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
2.2
WNW
2.2
WSW
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)14161514131377101213131211111099988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)818592858694511480528435155326703512246612777207453992161771117588
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
15
SE
25
ENE
10
NNE
45
NW
50
SW
35
SW
40
WNW
25
NW
20
W
15
SSE
15
NNE
20
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
0
ESE
5
ESE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
1.35
8:33AM
1.77
10:29PM
1.40
9:15AM
1.79
10:53PM
1.46
9:57AM
1.77
11:17PM
1.52
10:40AM
1.71
11:43PM
1.59
11:26AM
1.60
12:12AM
1.66
12:18PM
1.46
12:43AM
1.72
1:18PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:54AM
0.90
3:39PM
-0.12
3:31AM
0.80
4:10PM
-0.12
4:08AM
0.70
4:40PM
-0.09
4:47AM
0.59
5:11PM
-0.01
5:29AM
0.47
5:43PM
0.12
6:16AM
0.35
6:18PM
0.28
7:08AM
0.25
6:55PM
0.48
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--5:49--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54
rain showers
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
mod rain
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clear
cloud
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clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-513101911064-18--------
Temp. °C1314131110911101091110981099991211
Feels °C (?)666756103065533254698
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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 12 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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