Surf forecast

Mavericks surf forecast for Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Surf: 2-3 ft
Best window: 12:30 PM–3:00 PM
Verdict: MAYBE
Score: 61/100
Confidence: 99/100
Primary swell: 1 ft @ 15s SSW
Secondary swell: 4 ft @ 8s WNW
Wind: 13 mph SSW cross-shore
Tide: 4.1ft falling next low

Why: Size is there, but cross-shore wind affects quality.

Forecast valid at Wed 2:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

Source data updated: Wed 10:30 AM.

Quiver computed this answer: Wed 11:33 AM.

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

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