Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.4°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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in with a look at what the next couple of weeks are cooking up for us. Let’s be straight with each other: this isn't a classic Mavericks run. We're looking at a real slow start with small, onshore junk, so we’ll have to be patient.

The first real glimmer of hope I’m seeing won’t arrive until Monday, the 7th of September. The morning is the pick. A modest 3 ft swell from the SSW is on the menu, but the wind is what'll make it. We've got a NE cross-offshore breeze at just 9 mph, cleaning things right up for a session at Mavericks. The forecast calls for *clean* waves. It’s not big, but the quality should be there for a few lined-up ones. Combined wave energy is moderate at 329.

Then, if you can hold out for Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, that looks like the absolute standout of the whole period. We’re talking glassy conditions. A light rain, an ESE breeze so light it's practically nothing at 3 mph, and that same 3 ft SSW swell. That’s a recipe for a session you’ll remember. Just keep in mind, Mavericks sees crowds sometimes, and this kind of near-perfect condition will draw plenty of local chargers. The combined energy is at 298.

Now, further out, there’s a late-developing bump worth noting. On Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of September, the swell direction swings around to the WNW, and the size starts pushing up. We’re seeing 4 ft to 5 ft of swell. But the catch here is the period drops to just 6–9 seconds. That’s short-period, local windswell, and while it’s bigger, it won't have the same grunt or shape as a proper groundswell. Plus, the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a distant possibility, but not one I’m banking on yet.

Outside of that Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, the rest of the forecast is pretty dry. Expect a lot of small, onshore days. It’s a waiting game for that one clean window.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.3
WNW
8
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
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17
0.4
SW
16
0.6
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17
0.6
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19
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
358
220
214
211
178
156
114
114
109
98
93
173
293
110
379
370
405
458
358
344
322
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
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5
SW
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0
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
0
SSW
10
NW
15
WNW
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W
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
12:47PM1.65m
00:59AM1.47m
1:17PM1.70m
1:56AM1.34m
1:51PM1.74m
3:05AM1.21m
2:33PM1.76m
4:33AM1.12m
3:25PM1.76m
6:15AM1.12m
4:28PM1.76m
7:39AM1.21m
5:39PM1.78m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.37m
6:55AM0.37m
7:41PM0.27m
7:31AM0.55m
8:36PM0.20m
8:12AM0.72m
9:39PM0.14m
9:03AM0.88m
10:52PM0.09m
10:16AM1.00m
00:09AM0.02m
11:44AM1.04m
1:19AM-0.05m
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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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