Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SSW swell with 839 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s gonna be a tough watch. The surf window is stubbornly small, and we’re looking at a lot of small, weak, and messy conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the end of the month.

The first bit of surf worth paddling for is on Friday morning, July 17th, at Mavericks. There’s a 6ft swell rolling in from the WNW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s wonky and disorganized. The combined energy is moderate at 893, and with a WNW wind on it, it’s not clean. The water is a very unusual 60°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Still, the conditions are marginal at best, and the tide is a question mark. After that, it fades fast.

The rest of the week? Forget it. From Friday afternoon through the entire week, we’ve got wave heights dropping to 2ft or 2ft, with periods all over the place. Saturday the 18th through Sunday the 19th is a write-off, with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st offer a slight bump to 4ft, but the wind is cross-on or cross-shore, and the energy is weak. The combined energy for Tuesday morning is only 503, which is just barely moderate. It’s not worth the paddle.

We hit a dry spell from Wednesday, July 22nd, all the way through to Sunday, July 26th. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the whole thing is a mess. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

Now, here’s the one that caught my eye. On Thursday morning, July 30th, we finally get a pulse. There’s a 5ft swell from the WNW, and while the period is a short 9 seconds, the combined energy is a solid 806. The wind is light and onshore, which is better than what we’ve been seeing, but it’s still marginal. This is the best bet in the whole 16-day window. It’s not a perfect day, but it’s the only one that gets close to being a stand-out. If you’re an expert, you might get a few decent ones here. The 5ft height is pushing it for beginners.

After that, Friday July 31st has a 4ft WNW swell, but by then the energy has dropped to 358, and the period is only 9 seconds. It’s a fade-out. The last day in the forecast, Saturday August 1st, is back to tiny 2ft swell and poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: it’s a long, flat, and windy stretch. The only real chance to get wet is on Thursday morning, July 30th, at Mavericks. That’s your window. The rest is a waiting game. Keep your eyes on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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W
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W
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16
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SSW
14
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13
1.8
SSW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.6
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14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
216
185
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201
172
165
297
264
193
248
251
447
596
637
242
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208
208
131
237
Wind (km/h)
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20
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
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5
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30
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WNW
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High Tide
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
6:50AM1.01m
5:49PM1.67m
8:25AM1.06m
6:36PM1.68m
Low Tide
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
11:25AM0.80m
1:25AM0.19m
12:30PM0.93m
2:19AM0.09m
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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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