
Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. Lookin' at the whole 16-day run for Mavericks, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a real dry spell on the cards, especially through that first week and a half. There’s a big gap from now through to around the 23rd of July where you’re just not gonna wanna paddle out. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the waves are chopped up or just messy.
Starting Saturday the 11th of July, we’ve got a tiny 2ft SW swell coming in with a long 15-second period, but the wind’s on it and the wave comment tells the story: poor surf. That pattern just keeps rolling. Through Sunday the 12th and into the week, we get a bit more size, around 4ft from the WNW, but periods drop short – down to 8 or 9 seconds – and the wind is just never our friend. It’s all cross-onshore, making for choppy, bumpy conditions. Combined wave energy sits in the mid to high hundreds (385 to 571 range), which is moderate, but it’s all wasted on bad wind.
We finally get a break in the clouds – literally and figuratively – on Thursday the 23rd of July. The morning session shows 5ft NW swell with a short period of 7 seconds and the wind is on, so it’s still a “marginal” call at best.
Then, finally, Friday morning the 24th of July (that’s over two weeks away) is our one true stand-out. The morning is magic: it’s *glass* – no wind at all. The swell is a clean 4ft from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is 323 (moderate). The forecast calls for “good surf conditions.” For a spot like Mavericks, that’s about as good as this window gets. It won’t be the big, heaving winter stuff, but for July, a glassy, waist-to-chest high wave with that kind of period is a real treat. You’ll want to be on it early, though, because the afternoon glass shatters with a cross-onshore NW breeze.
The weekend after that, the 25th and 26th, sees the swell bump up to 6ft from the WNW, but the wind swings cross or cross-on from the SSW, bringing in lumpy, marginal conditions again.
So, bottom line: for the next two weeks, you’re better off tuning the board or working on the tan. Mark your calendar for the morning of Friday, July 24th – that’s the one window where you might score something smooth and clean at Mavericks. It’s a long way off, but it’s something to look forward to.
Stay frothy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
214 | 171 | 174 | 186 | 245 | 212 | 284 | 212 | 207 | 232 | 188 | 236 | 238 | 277 | 397 | 675 | 464 | 359 | 301 | 199 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:01AM1.19m | 8:10PM2.00m | 10:53AM1.30m | 9:06PM2.06m | 11:40AM1.38m | 10:00PM2.09m | 12:23PM1.44m | 10:53PM2.06m | 1:04PM1.50m | 11:46PM1.98m | 1:44PM1.55m | 00:38AM1.83m | 2:23PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM-0.25m | 2:05PM0.92m | 3:42AM-0.40m | 3:06PM0.93m | 4:32AM-0.49m | 4:05PM0.90m | 5:20AM-0.52m | 5:01PM0.84m | 6:05AM-0.48m | 5:57PM0.78m | 6:50AM-0.39m | 6:55PM0.71m | 7:32AM-0.23m | 7:54PM0.65m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
8:32 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
214 | 118 | 174 | 186 | 245 | 212 | 284 | 212 | 207 | 232 | 188 | 157 | 238 | 277 | 72 | 675 | 464 | 359 | 301 | 199 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 19 | W 18 | W 17 | W 18 |
171 | 171 | 6 | 148 | 134 | 136 | 134 | 120 | 118 | 118 | 62 | 58 | 109 | 109 | 29 | 90 | 90 | 116 | 164 | 148 | 150 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | S 19 | W 19 | W 17 | W 18 | W 16 | W 17 | W 14 | SW 19 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 20 | W 20 | W 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 |
31 | — | 29 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 59 | 36 | 37 | 62 | 40 | 73 | 72 | 117 | 89 | 57 | 130 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 103 | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 236 | — | — | 397 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 310 | 5 | 35 | 102 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 74 |
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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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