Surf Forecasts:
Mavericks surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 557 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mavericks in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mavericks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Mavericks.
First off, I gotta tell ya, the water’s a balmy 63°F right now, which is a solid 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s way warmer than normal, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
Alright, the long and short of it is: for the next sixteen days, we’re staring down a pretty bleak run. There are no good waves on offer right now. The first real sniff of anything comes on the morning of Thursday the 27th, but even then, it’s messy. We’ve got a short-period, 4ft WNW swell with a period of only 6 seconds, and it’s getting mangled by a moderate cross-onshore breeze. That’s a pass from me.
The energy stays weak through the rest of the week and into the start of September. A lot of these days show combined energy readings under 300 (like 277 or 241), which is just piddly. The wind is almost always cross-on from the NW or WNW, ruining any chance of a clean face. The morning of August 30th shows a brief moment of offshore wind from the W at 6 mph, with a 3ft, 16-second SW groundswell (combined energy of 572) – but the surf forecast itself is still “marginal,” scoring a 2 out of 10. That’s our very best chance in the entire run, and it’s still a long shot. The period is long, which is good for shape, but at that tiny size, it’s barely a ripple.
The rest of the run into the second week is more of the same. Tons of poor surf flags, cross-on winds, and combined energy levels that barely break 500. The morning of September 8th has a whisper-light WNW breeze at 3 mph and a 3ft SSW swell, but it’s still only a “marginal” call (score 1 out of 10). With that kind of consistency in poor conditions, this blank run is pretty normal for the area right now. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, if you ask me.
So, to put it bluntly: there’s nothing to get excited about here. The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Sunday, August 30th, with that fleeting offshore wind. It’s not much, but it’s all we’ve got. Keep an eye on it, but don't expect any fireworks. The swell is too small and the wind is wrong. Keep your expectations low and your wax fresh, you might get a few knee-slappers on the 30th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 108 | 142 | 171 | 94 | 90 | 157 | 122 | 233 | 93 | 114 | 242 | 250 | 299 | 337 | 444 | 281 | 557 | 358 | 220 | 310 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.32m | 8:36PM1.71m | 10:46AM1.36m | 9:20PM1.75m | 11:10AM1.41m | 10:02PM1.76m | 11:33AM1.46m | 10:43PM1.73m | 11:56AM1.52m | 11:25PM1.68m | 12:20PM1.58m | 00:09AM1.59m | 12:47PM1.65m | 00:59AM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:03PM0.95m | 3:52AM0.01m | 3:42PM0.87m | 4:24AM-0.01m | 4:19PM0.79m | 4:54AM-0.01m | 4:54PM0.69m | 5:23AM0.03m | 5:31PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.11m | 6:10PM0.47m | 6:22AM0.23m | 6:53PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 |
67 | 64 | 48 | 171 | 94 | 41 | 26 | 122 | 163 | 47 | 74 | 242 | 177 | 299 | 249 | 238 | 281 | 402 | 214 | 220 | 310 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 14 |
82 | 82 | 142 | 68 | 68 | 90 | 157 | 58 | 78 | 75 | 43 | 130 | 143 | 28 | 252 | 444 | 7 | 371 | 358 | 1 | 214 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 13 | WNW 7 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 8 |
113 | 108 | 71 | 8 | 20 | 55 | 58 | 16 | 50 | 21 | 39 | 45 | 65 | 20 | 17 | 7 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | 30 | 17 | — | — | 27 | 233 | 93 | 114 | — | 250 | 158 | 337 | 356 | 263 | 557 | — | 176 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 74 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 73 | 63 | 35 | 73 | 72 | 35 | 73 | 63 | 35 | 441 | 63 | 35 | 74 | 39 |
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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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