Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.8° C
2.3° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 16th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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0
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2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
0.6
W
16
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.6
W
16
0.7
SW
17
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
436
270
364
446
250
310
185
190
201
172
295
459
422
269
377
198
245
169
113
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
W
20
WNW
15
NW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
glassy
High Tide
11:46PM1.98m
1:44PM1.55m
00:38AM1.83m
2:23PM1.59m
1:33AM1.63m
3:02PM1.63m
2:32AM1.41m
3:42PM1.66m
3:40AM1.21m
4:22PM1.67m
5:05AM1.06m
5:04PM1.67m
Low Tide
6:50AM-0.39m
6:55PM0.71m
7:32AM-0.23m
7:54PM0.65m
8:14AM-0.04m
8:58PM0.58m
8:56AM0.18m
10:05PM0.49m
9:40AM0.41m
11:14PM0.40m
10:29AM0.62m
00:22AM0.29m
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Temp °C
13
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12
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13
12
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Feels °C
10
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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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