Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch it up. This is the same outlook, but in feet and Fahrenheit.
We’re looking at a 16-day stretch, and honestly, it’s a tough slog. The first few days are the only ones that even look like they’re worth waxing up for.
The best bet is Mavericks, and only at the very start of the period. On Sunday, August 2nd, there’s some meaty energy. The swell is from the WNW at 6ft with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (717). The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 61°, about 3° above average for this time of year. The sky is clear with a light breeze, but it’s a cross-on wind, which will put a bit of texture on the surface. This is a big, powerful reef break, so it’s for advanced surfers only. You might have some company out there, so don’t expect a solo session.
Monday, August 3rd, the swell backs off. The morning sees 5ft from the WNW (10 seconds) with a combined energy of (597), but the wind is a cross-shore and a bit messier. It’s a marginal call. By the afternoon, the size drops to 5ft and the quality goes downhill. From Tuesday the 4th all the way through to the end on August 17th, the forecast is a desert. The swell doesn’t hold, and the wind keeps turning onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surface choppy or blown out. There are some small pulses, like on Sunday, August 9th, with 6ft from the WNW, but the wind is onshore and the quality is marginal. It’s just not clean.
There’s a long gap of good surf here. After Monday the 3rd, you’re staring at about two weeks of poor conditions. For Mavericks, a blank run like this is normal for the area. The forecasts can change, but right now, your only real window is the first two days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 646 | 624 | 817 | 512 | 373 | 227 | 184 | 125 | 94 | 70 | 105 | 89 | 62 | 59 | 82 | 86 | 181 | 133 | 153 | 147 | 511 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.57m | 1:50AM1.37m | 2:44PM1.63m | 2:52AM1.22m | 3:20PM1.69m | 4:13AM1.08m | 4:03PM1.75m | 5:57AM1.02m | 4:55PM1.80m | 7:41AM1.08m | 5:54PM1.85m | 8:56AM1.18m | 6:58PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.60m | 8:05AM0.27m | 9:03PM0.50m | 8:43AM0.46m | 10:07PM0.37m | 9:27AM0.65m | 11:17PM0.24m | 10:23AM0.82m | 00:29AM0.09m | 11:36AM0.95m | 1:36AM-0.06m | 12:54PM1.00m | 2:36AM-0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 646 | 624 | 817 | 512 | 373 | 227 | 184 | 125 | 94 | 69 | 105 | 71 | 62 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 48 | 111 | 153 | 116 | 511 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 71 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 70 | 70 | 89 | 57 | 59 | 82 | 60 | 181 | 133 | 150 | 147 | 169 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 49 | 49 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 86 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 23 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 419 | 35 | 5 | 71 | 5 | 5 | 76 | 5 | 35 | 310 | 0 | 35 | 71 | 39 | 71 | 250 | 35 | 35 | 71 | 35 |
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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).
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