Mavericks Current Conditions Summary

Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, CA is a reef break, suited for advanced surfers. Current conditions: 3.8 ft waves, nw 17 mph (onshore), rising → high. Size is there, but onshore wind hurts shape. One of the most famous big-wave spots on Earth, Mavericks breaks a half-mile offshore over a shallow reef, producing giant right and left walls when long-period NW swells march in. Wait for the largest sets and commit fully; know how to use a vest and safety equipment. Spotters and rescue teams are essential. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.