
Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it for this stretch.
We're looking at a pretty grim run of surf for the next two weeks. The forecast is full of poor surf conditions and the only break on the radar is Mavericks. It's one of the most famous waves on the planet, but on this occasion, it's just not firing. The wind is a constant problem for most of the period, blowing cross-on or onshore, keeping the surface choppy and messy.
For the first few days, up to the 27th of July, we're seeing small swell – around 2ft to 3ft – with a short period, which means weak, gutless waves. The combined energy is moderate (232 to 923), but it doesn't matter because the quality is just poor. You'd be paddling against a moderate breeze for nothing.
Then on the 28th of July (Tuesday morning), we get a spike in size. The swell jumps to 7ft, with a very short period of 8 seconds and a strong combined energy of 1470. But that's a short-period, wind-driven swell, not a clean groundswell. The wind is still cross-on from the WNW, so it's going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. The scale is getting into the "expert-only" territory, but with those conditions, it's a pass for me. The afternoon drops off quickly.
After that, it's a long, slow grind. There are a few days on the 30th and 31st of July, and the 2nd and 4th of August, where the rating is a 1 or 2 out of 10 – marginal at best. The swell stays small to moderate, and the wind keeps ruining it. The 30th of July morning has 5ft swell from the WNW with a 8 second period, and a light onshore breeze, but it's still called "marginal." The 4th of August morning has a 5ft swell from the WNW with a longer period of 11 seconds, which is a little better, but the wind is still cross-on, keeping it from being clean.
Honestly, for this entire 16-day window, there is no standout session. The constant cross-on wind and short-period swell mean the conditions are just never going to come together. If you're desperate, the 30th of July and 4th of August mornings are the only times where the forecast is even considered "marginal" instead of "poor," but even then, it's a long shot. This is a blank run for the area, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
211 | 175 | 158 | 237 | 448 | 444 | 298 | 763 | 445 | 634 | 531 | 441 | 375 | 534 | 595 | 557 | 571 | 600 | 602 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:25AM1.06m | 6:36PM1.68m | 9:33AM1.15m | 7:25PM1.69m | 10:22AM1.22m | 8:12PM1.72m | 11:00AM1.27m | 8:56PM1.75m | 11:32AM1.30m | 9:38PM1.78m | 12:01PM1.33m | 10:17PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.19m | 12:30PM0.93m | 2:19AM0.09m | 1:34PM1.00m | 3:07AM0.01m | 2:30PM1.02m | 3:48AM-0.05m | 3:19PM1.01m | 4:25AM-0.10m | 4:01PM0.98m | 4:58AM-0.13m | 4:38PM0.95m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
8:25 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 8 |
54 | 175 | 158 | 154 | 156 | 444 | 298 | 763 | 445 | 170 | 531 | 441 | 209 | 136 | 595 | 402 | 352 | 600 | 454 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 17 |
211 | 29 | 21 | 237 | 448 | 154 | 92 | 38 | 52 | 634 | 27 | 27 | 375 | 534 | 27 | 427 | 510 | 34 | 410 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 26 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 16 | S 11 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SSW 11 |
26 | 10 | 106 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 37 | 33 | 17 | 45 | 23 | 2 | 37 | 37 | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
— | 18 | 25 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 103 | 68 | 68 | — | 87 | 110 | 322 | 230 | 173 | 557 | 571 | 372 | 602 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 76 | 73 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 73 | 63 | 35 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 35 |
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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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