Surf forecast

Mavericks surf forecast for Friday, August 14, 2026

Surf: 5-6 ft
Best window: 9:39 AM–12:06 PM
Verdict: MAYBE
Score: 59/100
Confidence: 91/100
Primary swell: 2 ft @ 15s SSW
Secondary swell: 3 ft @ 7s WNW
Wind: 7 mph WSW onshore
Tide: 4.8ft rising next high

Why: Size is there, but onshore wind hurts shape.

Forecast valid at Fri 11:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Source data updated: Fri 12:30 AM.

Quiver computed this answer: Fri 2:23 AM.

Contributing sources: CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS.

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