Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.9° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 476 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf. The whole 16-day window from August 14th through the 29th is a real struggle, with no scores above a 2 out of 10. We’ve got a solid 16 days of very poor to marginal conditions, and honestly, there’s nothing here that I’d call a proper surf session. The best we can say is that the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 62°F.

We start off on Friday, August 14th afternoon with a tiny 2ft swell from the SW at a very long 18 seconds, but the wind is on it from the W at 9 mph, and the whole thing is rated as poor surf. That long period means it’s a groundswell, but the size is just too small for Mavericks to do anything meaningful. The combined energy is 322 (weak to moderate). It stays like this through Saturday and Sunday, with swells hovering around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is cross-on or onshore, keeping things messy. Monday the 17th is more of the same – poor conditions and a gentle breeze.

The middle of the week, from August 19th onward, the swell bumps up a bit. On Wednesday the 19th afternoon, we see a 4ft swell from the WNW, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and it’s cross-on wind at 12 mph. The combined energy climbs to 477 (moderate), but the quality is still poor. Thursday the 20th morning has 5ft from the WNW, period 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-on, so it’s choppy and ugly. The energy is 535 (moderate to strong), but it’s not doing anyone any favors. Friday the 21st afternoon sees the biggest swell of the whole period at 6ft, WNW, 8-second period, but again, cross-on wind at 12 mph and a combined energy of 748 (strong). It’s still rated poor, and with that size and period, it’s not beginner-friendly, but the wind kills it.

The last week, from August 22nd to the 29th, is a rinse and repeat. Swells bounce between 1ft and 5ft, mostly from the WNW, with periods all over the place from 7 to 19 seconds. The wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, with a few moments of light onshore wind. The highest energy we see is 820 on Saturday the 29th morning with a 5ft NW swell, 8-second period, and light onshore wind, but it’s still only a 1/10. Even the clear skies on Thursday the 27th morning with a 5ft NW swell and light wind only manage a 2/10 – the best of a bad bunch but still marginal.

There’s simply no standout window here. The swell direction is mostly from the WNW, which is okay for Mavericks as it’s exposed to that direction, but the wind is always working against it. No glassy, offshore conditions to speak of. If you’re a paddler, you’re better off staying home. The only thing that might be worth a look is for the kite surfers – with these consistent cross-on winds and moderate to strong swell energy, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. But for a proper wave, we’ve got nothing. The spot is consistent, sure, but it rarely breaks clean. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

Stay patient, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
15
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)
Direction
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0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
211
334
211
371
299
242
217
217
217
185
176
206
161
171
204
226
267
222
327
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
W
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WNW
15
NW
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WNW
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NW
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NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
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High Tide
00:30AM1.72m
1:31PM1.68m
1:22AM1.54m
2:05PM1.69m
2:20AM1.35m
2:40PM1.68m
3:28AM1.19m
3:17PM1.65m
4:57AM1.08m
4:01PM1.62m
6:46AM1.07m
4:53PM1.59m
Low Tide
6:37PM0.49m
6:58AM0.06m
7:28PM0.43m
7:35AM0.26m
8:23PM0.38m
8:13AM0.47m
9:21PM0.35m
8:56AM0.67m
10:24PM0.32m
9:46AM0.85m
11:32PM0.29m
10:54AM0.99m
00:41AM0.24m
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Temp °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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