Mavericks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what's cooking. This one's a bit of a slow burn, but there might be a light at the end of the tunnel if you're patient.

Right off the bat, don't plan on paddling out today or for the next week and a half. We're looking at a long stretch of flat or messy conditions. It's a real bummer. For the first week, the wind is mostly coming across the swell out of the NW, and even when there's some energy in the water, it's just not coming together. The water temp at Mavericks is sitting at a very unusual 62°F, which is nearly 4°F warmer than it should be for this time of year – feels like the ocean is confused.

There's a real glimmer of hope, though, that might make the waiting worth it. We've got to jump way ahead to Thursday, September 4th. The Friday morning of September 4th is shaping up as the standout session. We're looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. That's proper energy building in the water (combined energy of 910, strong stuff). But the real kicker? Glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze. That means clean, lined-up sets. It's a long way out, so don't book the day off work just yet, but keep an eye on this one.

Before that, on Thursday, September 3rd, we might see some half-decent conditions in the morning. A glassy window with a little 2ft SW swell, period of 18 seconds. It's small, but clean. If you're desperate for a paddle, that's your best early shot, but it's nothing to write home about.

Given the general wind pattern and the powerful nature of the late swell, Mavericks will be a heavy, expert-only wave. That 5ft+ stuff in the second week with short period is more for the big dogs who know what they're doing.

Hang in there, wait for that glassy window.

Rusty.

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