Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
17.2° C
2.7° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
20
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
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
161
176
181
149
106
161
211
330
211
371
299
242
217
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217
169
223
323
454
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
20
NW
5
W
Wind State
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on
High Tide
10:48PM1.98m
12:24PM1.60m
11:39PM1.88m
12:58PM1.65m
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
Low Tide
4:54PM0.68m
5:41AM-0.24m
5:45PM0.58m
6:20AM-0.11m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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