Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.2°C
1.2° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Sep 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 29th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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WNW
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WNW
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1.1
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8
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8
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
239
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297
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338
370
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385
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352
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347
191
277
Wind (km/h)
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15
WNW
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WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
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0
WSW
20
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5
SW
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NW
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WSW
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WNW
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High Tide
10:58AM1.66m
11:21PM1.55m
11:25AM1.73m
00:12AM1.48m
11:55AM1.79m
1:07AM1.40m
12:29PM1.82m
2:10AM1.30m
1:10PM1.82m
3:23AM1.23m
1:59PM1.78m
4:47AM1.21m
2:59PM1.73m
Low Tide
5:09PM0.23m
5:13AM0.36m
5:49PM0.09m
5:46AM0.49m
6:32PM-0.02m
6:23AM0.64m
7:21PM-0.08m
7:04AM0.79m
8:16PM-0.10m
7:54AM0.92m
9:20PM-0.08m
9:01AM1.02m
10:32PM-0.05m
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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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