Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
15.6° C
1.2° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 624 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it's a pretty quiet, drawn-out outlook for the lineup here. We're looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions, with a lot of days where you're better off leaving the board in the van. The water is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a small plus if you're paddling out.

The first real glimmer of something worth waking up for comes on Sunday, the 9th of August. We've got a bit of a pulse showing up, with a 5 ft swell from the WNW, and the combined energy hitting 530 (moderate to strong). The morning looks a bit better with some clouds and light onshore wind, but it's still only a marginal call. The waves might have a little more push than the flat spell before it, but don't expect perfection.

The energy holds through Monday the 10th, with a 5 ft swell from the WNW, carrying a combined energy of 542. That's the biggest swell of the period, but with a period of just 9 seconds it's a bit of a short-period wind swell. The wind is onshore, keeping it messy. This is really only for the experienced crew who know how to handle a lumpy, closed-out wave. Beginners, this is too big for you at 5 ft, and the conditions won't help.

After that, it tails off again. The rest of the second week into the third week is a mix of small, weak swells from the SW, mostly under 3 ft, and winds keeping things choppy or cross-onshore. There's a window on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th where the combined energy bumps up a bit, but the swell is small and the wind is light cross-onshore, so it's just a marginal look. Not a standout.

For the whole 16-day window, this is a tough run. There's no single day that screams "go get it." The best bet is the morning of Sunday the 9th, or Monday the 10th, if you're an expert who can handle an onshore, 5 ft to 5 ft WNW swell. Otherwise, it's a lot of waiting for better forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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14
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WNW
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10
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10
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9
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Energy kJ
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611
424
343
474
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
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10
W
10
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10
NW
15
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WNW
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High Tide
3:20PM1.69m
4:13AM1.08m
4:03PM1.75m
5:57AM1.02m
4:55PM1.80m
7:41AM1.08m
5:54PM1.85m
8:56AM1.18m
6:58PM1.92m
9:49AM1.29m
8:01PM1.98m
10:32AM1.39m
9:01PM2.03m
Low Tide
8:43AM0.46m
10:07PM0.37m
9:27AM0.65m
11:17PM0.24m
10:23AM0.82m
00:29AM0.09m
11:36AM0.95m
1:36AM-0.06m
12:54PM1.00m
2:36AM-0.20m
2:04PM0.97m
3:29AM-0.29m
3:06PM0.89m
4:17AM-0.34m
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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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