Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.9° C
2.5° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 11th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 11th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I've gotta be straight with you. Looking at the 16-day window for Mavericks, it's a real tough stretch. The forecast is basically a long, quiet period with very little to get excited about for a wave of this caliber.

We start off on Thursday, August 6th, and it's flat. The first few days are just a tease, with tiny 1ft to 2ft swells coming from the SW. The water is running at 62°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, a real anomaly. But with the wind coming from the west, it's just not doing anything for the break. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 158, and it's described as poor surf. This continues right through the weekend.

On Sunday, August 9th, we see a bump in the morning to 5ft from the WNW, but the period is a short 10 seconds, and the energy is still weak at 572. By afternoon, it jumps to 6ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds, creating a mess with a cross-onshore wind. The energy reads 1098, which is moderate, but it's all chop and no shape. It's a no-go for a paddle, and honestly, looks more like a kiteboarding session than a surf.

The pattern doesn't change. From Monday, August 10th, all the way through to Friday, August 21st, we're stuck with ankle-to-waist high dribble, mostly 2ft to 4ft. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy never gets strong enough to hold a decent face. The direction is a mix of SW and WNW, but the period is often short, under 10 seconds, and the conditions are consistently "poor." There's a hint of a slightly better period on the 14th with a 15-second swell from the SW, but it's still tiny at 2ft.

The best you can really say for this entire stretch is a handful of mornings or afternoons with a light breeze, but the swell is just too small and weak to make any of it worthwhile. There are no standouts here. If you're looking for a wave, you're better off checking the forecast again next week. For now, the water's warm, but the waves are not.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°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 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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181
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:55PM1.80m
7:41AM1.08m
5:54PM1.85m
8:56AM1.18m
6:58PM1.92m
9:49AM1.29m
8:01PM1.98m
10:32AM1.39m
9:01PM2.03m
11:11AM1.47m
9:56PM2.03m
11:48AM1.54m
10:48PM1.98m
Low Tide
00:29AM0.09m
11:36AM0.95m
1:36AM-0.06m
12:54PM1.00m
2:36AM-0.20m
2:04PM0.97m
3:29AM-0.29m
3:06PM0.89m
4:17AM-0.34m
4:01PM0.79m
5:00AM-0.32m
4:54PM0.68m
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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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