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November — March

Mavericks

Cold-water peaks, shifting ledges and immense Pacific power just offshore from Half Moon Bay.

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Valid 2026-09-04

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California · Records

Records: Mavericks

Mavericks has earned its place in big-wave history through remarkable conditions, surfers and local communities.

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Record claims appear only when dates, measurements and original sources can be checked. Height estimates vary by method, so we preserve that context.