Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here, switching to feet and miles. Same story: we’ve got a 16-day outlook for Mavericks, and it’s a dud. The break itself is a consistent, exposed reef that loves WNW swell, but the forecast is basically a long stretch of poor-to-marginal surf with nothing worth jumping out of bed for.

Starting Tuesday 14 July through Friday 17 July, you’re looking at 3–5 ft waves, but all short-period windswell (8 seconds). Wind is cross-onshore or onshore at 9–16 mph, making it choppy and ugly. Combined energy ranges from 230 to 892 – weak to moderate – but the quality is terrible. Not worth a paddle.

Then Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July, the swell drops to 2–3 ft but the period jumps to 16–18 seconds – a long-period groundswell. That usually means more juice, but the height is tiny. Wind shifts to light onshore or light breeze, so it’s glassy in spots. A few of these sessions rate as marginal at best. Sunday morning 19 July with 2 ft and light onshore wind might give you a few soft longboard waves, but don’t get excited.

Monday 20 July through Wednesday 22 July stays small – 2–3 ft – with long periods (14–16s). Wind goes cross-onshore again, making it choppy. Energy is low (190–442). Not worth your time.

Toward the end, Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July sees a tiny bump: 3–4 ft from SSW, period 14–16s. Wind is light onshore or cross-onshore. Saturday morning 25 July shows 4 ft, 14s with combined energy of 967 – moderate energy – but still only marginal quality. The long period will make it break straight for a reef like Mavericks. If you’re an expert, you might find a few lumpy ones, but it’s not a standout.

Monday 27 July through Wednesday 29 July drops back to 2–3 ft, long period SW, light cross-onshore. Energy 350–500, weak. Poor conditions on most afternoons.

Honestly, there’s no good surf in this 16-day window. Mavericks is usually consistent, but this run is a washout. Forecasts can change, but for now, you’re better off waiting.

Rusty.

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