Mavericks Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.50° N 122.50° W

Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mavericks sea temperature is
16.5° C
2.0° 

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


Mavericks surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. 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+) 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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1
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
1
WNW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.3
WNW
8
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
1
WNW
7
0.6
W
11
0.9
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
104
217
226
199
132
132
102
83
56
80
59
78
146
131
134
113
113
108
142
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:17PM1.65m
4:57AM1.08m
4:01PM1.62m
6:46AM1.07m
4:53PM1.59m
8:15AM1.14m
5:52PM1.59m
9:10AM1.21m
6:52PM1.61m
9:49AM1.27m
7:47PM1.66m
10:20AM1.32m
8:36PM1.71m
Low Tide
10:24PM0.32m
9:46AM0.85m
11:32PM0.29m
10:54AM0.99m
00:41AM0.24m
12:13PM1.05m
1:42AM0.18m
1:23PM1.05m
2:33AM0.11m
2:18PM1.01m
3:16AM0.05m
3:03PM0.95m
3:52AM0.01m
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Temp °C
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13
15
16
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Feels °C
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14
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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