Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.0°C
1.7° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, W swell with 1,617 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 17th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 20th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.7
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
2
W
14
2
W
13
1.6
W
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
188
388
327
399
386
800
593
679
589
411
436
1617
1335
711
343
214
175
226
157
107
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NW
5
N
10
N
20
NW
10
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
S
0
SSW
5
W
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
NW
10
W
20
W
20
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:12PM1.48m
5:49AM1.19m
3:12PM1.41m
6:47AM1.23m
4:21PM1.36m
7:27AM1.29m
5:34PM1.34m
7:56AM1.36m
6:42PM1.35m
8:21AM1.43m
7:45PM1.37m
8:45AM1.52m
8:42PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:45AM1.10m
9:46PM0.14m
10:12AM1.12m
10:50PM0.19m
11:38AM1.07m
11:53PM0.20m
12:44PM0.97m
00:47AM0.21m
1:35PM0.83m
1:32AM0.22m
2:17PM0.66m
2:11AM0.25m
2:55PM0.47m
2:48AM0.31m
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Temp °C
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27
22
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26
14
14
14
12
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Feels °C
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11
11
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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.

Mavericks is 13 km (8 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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