Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.7° C
2.2° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 263 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what's cooking. This one's a bit of a slow burn, but there might be a light at the end of the tunnel if you're patient.

Right off the bat, don't plan on paddling out today or for the next week and a half. We're looking at a long stretch of flat or messy conditions. It's a real bummer. For the first week, the wind is mostly coming across the swell out of the NW, and even when there's some energy in the water, it's just not coming together. The water temp at Mavericks is sitting at a very unusual 62°F, which is nearly 4°F warmer than it should be for this time of year – feels like the ocean is confused.

There's a real glimmer of hope, though, that might make the waiting worth it. We've got to jump way ahead to Thursday, September 4th. The Friday morning of September 4th is shaping up as the standout session. We're looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. That's proper energy building in the water (combined energy of 910, strong stuff). But the real kicker? Glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze. That means clean, lined-up sets. It's a long way out, so don't book the day off work just yet, but keep an eye on this one.

Before that, on Thursday, September 3rd, we might see some half-decent conditions in the morning. A glassy window with a little 2ft SW swell, period of 18 seconds. It's small, but clean. If you're desperate for a paddle, that's your best early shot, but it's nothing to write home about.

Given the general wind pattern and the powerful nature of the late swell, Mavericks will be a heavy, expert-only wave. That 5ft+ stuff in the second week with short period is more for the big dogs who know what they're doing.

Hang in there, wait for that glassy window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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0.6
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14
0.6
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11
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
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WNW
6
1.3
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7
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
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83
68
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49
68
168
131
138
165
113
108
140
171
94
125
258
172
220
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
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High Tide
4:53PM1.59m
8:15AM1.14m
5:52PM1.59m
9:10AM1.21m
6:52PM1.61m
9:49AM1.27m
7:47PM1.66m
10:20AM1.32m
8:36PM1.71m
10:46AM1.36m
9:20PM1.75m
11:10AM1.41m
10:02PM1.76m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.24m
12:13PM1.05m
1:42AM0.18m
1:23PM1.05m
2:33AM0.11m
2:18PM1.01m
3:16AM0.05m
3:03PM0.95m
3:52AM0.01m
3:42PM0.87m
4:24AM-0.01m
4:19PM0.79m
4:54AM-0.01m
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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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