Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.2°C
1.9° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Oct 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 2PM. 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+) 2AM (Tue 20th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 18th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
W
13
1.6
W
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
15
1
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
327
399
439
741
716
593
589
429
430
892
761
356
272
214
175
196
173
158
181
256
303
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
SSE
5
SE
10
SW
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
W
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:12PM1.41m
6:47AM1.23m
4:21PM1.36m
7:27AM1.29m
5:34PM1.34m
7:56AM1.36m
6:42PM1.35m
8:21AM1.43m
7:45PM1.37m
8:45AM1.52m
8:42PM1.40m
9:10AM1.62m
9:36PM1.42m
Low Tide
10:12AM1.12m
10:50PM0.19m
11:38AM1.07m
11:53PM0.20m
12:44PM0.97m
00:47AM0.21m
1:35PM0.83m
1:32AM0.22m
2:17PM0.66m
2:11AM0.25m
2:55PM0.47m
2:48AM0.31m
3:32PM0.26m
3:23AM0.39m
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Temp °C
27
28
15
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
16
14
18
17
15
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15
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14
14
14
Feels °C
24
23
13
11
10
10
11
11
12
14
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16
15
13
12
12
13
12
11
12
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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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