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Mavericks surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 10 Jan 2026 PST
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Mavericks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
13.8° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mavericks this week:

The surf forecast for Mavericks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 12 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 12th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 12th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WNW
0.9
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)131412191716161413131312161514131313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17031135388431042219175013218887576104887461074779680477448371232174
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
N
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.02
4:29AM
1.65
6:20PM
1.00
5:12AM
1.66
7:49PM
1.07
5:56AM
1.68
8:51PM
1.16
6:41AM
1.71
9:36PM
1.23
7:25AM
1.74
10:13PM
1.29
8:08AM
1.78
10:45PM
1.32
8:49AM
1.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:52PM
0.66
11:51AM
0.33
10:49PM
0.83
12:48PM
0.20
11:51PM
0.95
1:38PM
0.09
12:52AM
1.01
2:21PM
-0.01
1:45AM
1.04
2:59PM
-0.09
2:31AM
1.03
3:35PM
-0.15
3:11AM
1.01
Sat
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22
Sunset5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:15--5:15--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131215151315151316171517171518191718191618
Feels °C (?)1081111911111012141113131115171414151215
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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 12 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.

Mavericks is 13 km (8 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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