All spots / California

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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Forecast confidence82%

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California · Where to watch

Where to watch: Mavericks

View Mavericks from established public viewpoints and obey closures, barriers and local authorities.

Give the ocean room

Large swells can send water far beyond the normal shoreline. Stay well back from cliff edges, harbour walls, rocks and low coastal roads.