Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again for the imperial version. Let’s break it down.
It’s a rough start, no two ways about it. The first week and a half is mostly a bust. The water is running a touch warmer than normal for the season, about 61°F.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until the second weekend. The best stretch looks to be from Sunday, August 10th, through Tuesday, August 12th. We’ve got a consistent WNW swell coming in around 6ft, with a 10-second interval, and the combined energy is moderate (632). That’s a solid, workable groundswell. The wind is light, mostly cross-onshore from the SSW, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but not blown out. The guidance calls it marginal, so it’s not going to be sparkling, but it’s the biggest push we get.
The real standout, if you have to pick one, is Monday morning, August 11th. The swell holds at 6ft from the WNW, with a gentle cross-shore breeze. The energy is strong (675) and the period is a solid 10 seconds. This is expert territory, and you can expect a crowd. It’s not glassy, but it’s the best combo of size and manageable wind in the whole forecast.
After that, the swell drops off fast. By Wednesday, August 13th, we’re back to tiny, weak, long-period SW groundswell that will just wash through the lineup. The rest of the outlook is a write-off with poor conditions.
So, bottom line: the first real surfable days are August 10th-12th. Sunday the 10th and Monday the 11th are your best bets, with Monday morning being the pick of a pretty average lot. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s the only game in town.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 251 | 344 | 660 | 586 | 539 | 746 | 502 | 425 | 271 | 218 | 168 | 119 | 94 | 124 | 127 | 121 | 124 | 106 | 127 | 181 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.50m | 00:59AM1.52m | 2:12PM1.57m | 1:50AM1.37m | 2:44PM1.63m | 2:52AM1.22m | 3:20PM1.69m | 4:13AM1.08m | 4:03PM1.75m | 5:57AM1.02m | 4:55PM1.80m | 7:41AM1.08m | 5:54PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.70m | 7:31AM0.12m | 8:06PM0.60m | 8:05AM0.27m | 9:03PM0.50m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 251 | 110 | 660 | 586 | 539 | 746 | 502 | 425 | 271 | 218 | 168 | 119 | 94 | 124 | 127 | 121 | 124 | 106 | 127 | 94 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 123 | 15 | 78 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 70 | 70 | 64 | 56 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 181 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | S 10 | SW 19 | S 10 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 31 | 49 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 12 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 86 | 42 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 344 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 73 | 35 | 35 | 419 | 35 | 5 | 71 | 5 | 5 | 76 | 5 | 35 | 175 | 5 | 35 | 71 | 21 | 35 | 71 | 35 |
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