Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
17.0° C
2.5° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Mavericks. Honestly, it's a tough stretch for the big wave spot. We're looking at a long run of poor surf conditions, so don't get your hopes up for anything epic in the near future.

Over the next 16 days, the water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 62.6°, which is 4.5° warmer than what's normal for this time of year. That’s a real standout, but it doesn't help the waves.

The first couple of days set the tone. Saturday the 8th has a tiny 1.6 ft SW swell with a crazy long 17-second period, but onshore west winds at 9 mph and a combined energy of just 270 are making it a complete washout. Sunday the 9th bumps up a bit to 4.6 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and we've got moderate energy (566), but cross-onshore wind and "marginal surf" tags mean it's not worth a paddle.

Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 15th is a real drag. We're seeing swell heights bouncing around 3.6 ft to 4.6 ft, mostly from the WNW, with periods of 8 to 10 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate, sitting between 334 and 454, but it's all wasted. A constant cross-onshore breeze, ranging from light to a moderate 12 mph, is just chopping everything to bits. Every report is marked "poor surf conditions."

We finally see a shift on Friday the 14th, where a long-period 18-second swell from the SW shows up at 1.6 ft with energy of 315, but it’s a cross-shore wind and only considered "marginal." This pattern of tiny SW swells with very long periods and cross-onshore winds continues right through to the end of the period. Saturday the 22nd sees the swell bump up to 4.6 ft from the WNW with an 8-second period and 448 energy, but it's still a poor call.

There's really only one moment that stands out, and it's a conditional one. For the first half of the forecast, the most promising slot looks to be Sunday morning the 16th. We have a 3.0 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period and light onshore wind. The combined energy is a solid 401. For a spot like Mavericks, that long period groundswell hitting the reef could set up some long, clean lines if the offshore breeze shows up. The light onshore wind is a worry, but it's the only "marginal" tag we see that might come together. But with a "rarely breaks" reputation and crowds that show up "sometimes," don't plan your trip around it.

For the rest of the run, with the constant cross-onshore wind and small to moderate swell, the setup actually looks more interesting for a kite surfer with those steady breezes than for a paddle surfer. It's a long, dry stretch for the big wave crew. As rusty as it gets.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
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9
1.2
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9
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8
1.1
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8
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9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
169
378
305
455
340
227
176
218
197
180
203
190
176
193
153
149
104
161
211
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
S
10
W
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
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15
SW
15
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20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
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High Tide
6:58PM1.92m
9:49AM1.29m
8:01PM1.98m
10:32AM1.39m
9:01PM2.03m
11:11AM1.47m
9:56PM2.03m
11:48AM1.54m
10:48PM1.98m
12:24PM1.60m
11:39PM1.88m
12:58PM1.65m
00:30AM1.72m
Low Tide
2:36AM-0.20m
2:04PM0.97m
3:29AM-0.29m
3:06PM0.89m
4:17AM-0.34m
4:01PM0.79m
5:00AM-0.32m
4:54PM0.68m
5:41AM-0.24m
5:45PM0.58m
6:20AM-0.11m
6:37PM0.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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