Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.1° C
2.1° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 700 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Mavericks over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a long, quiet spell. For the first few days, from Sunday the 26th of July to Wednesday the 30th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is weak and coming from the wrong direction, with a persistent cross-onshore wind chopping everything up. The energy is moderate at best, with values like 747 and 528, but it’s all junk. No point paddling out for that.

We finally see a pulse of energy on Wednesday morning the 29th of July. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 1146 (strong) but the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s a marginal call at best, and the short period means it’s going to be a bit of a mess. This one’s for the die-hards only.

Thursday the 30th of July is more of the same—cross-onshore wind and poor conditions. The swell drops back to 5ft and 5ft, but the energy is weaker (658 and 523). Not worth your time.

Then on Friday the 31st of July, we get a tiny window. The morning has a 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and a light offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is moderate (628). This is the first sign of a clean-ish wave, but it’s small. The period is long, so it’ll have some shape, but at this size, it’s a longboard or a fish.

The 1st of August brings a Saturday morning with a 5ft NW swell, 8-second period, and a light offshore wind from the west. The energy is moderate (774). It’s a marginal call again, but with the offshore wind, it could be the best we’ve seen yet. The short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s clean.

Sunday the 2nd of August is the standout in this whole run. The morning shows a 7ft WNW swell with a 9-second period and a light cross-onshore wind from the SW. The energy is 1356, which is strong. This is a big, powerful swell for Mavericks, but at over 8ft, this is strictly for experts. The period is short, so it’s going to be fast and heavy, and the wind is a bit of a factor. It’s the biggest and most energetic of the whole forecast.

After that, the energy fades. The 3rd of August through the 10th of August is mostly small, with the swell dropping from 6ft down to 1ft. The winds are light and variable, but the conditions are mostly poor or marginal. Nothing to get excited about in that second week. There’s a bit of a bump on the 7th of August with a 3ft WNW swell and a light wind, but it’s a cross-on breeze and the energy is weak (223).

So, the pick of the bunch is Sunday the 2nd of August. The 7ft WNW swell with strong energy (1356) is the biggest and most powerful. Just remember, this is Mavericks, a reef break, and at that size it’s for experts only. The crowds are sometimes an issue, but that’s a worry for the pros. The Saturday morning on the 1st of August is the next best bet for a cleaner, smaller session.

Stay sharp, and watch for the sets.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
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20
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SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
19
1.6
WNW
7
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.9
WNW
8
0.9
SW
16
2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
634
627
441
375
534
700
264
510
600
470
458
386
512
344
291
352
233
233
226
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
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20
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15
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15
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20
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15
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20
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20
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10
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15
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:12PM1.72m
11:00AM1.27m
8:56PM1.75m
11:32AM1.30m
9:38PM1.78m
12:01PM1.33m
10:17PM1.79m
12:27PM1.36m
10:56PM1.77m
12:52PM1.40m
11:35PM1.73m
1:18PM1.45m
00:15AM1.64m
Low Tide
3:48AM-0.05m
3:19PM1.01m
4:25AM-0.10m
4:01PM0.98m
4:58AM-0.13m
4:38PM0.95m
5:29AM-0.14m
5:15PM0.90m
5:59AM-0.13m
5:52PM0.85m
6:29AM-0.09m
6:32PM0.78m
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Temp °C
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14
14
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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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