Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in October
October is a good month for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay (best: February–March).
Plan your trip to Mavericks – Half Moon BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 21°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 4 rainy days
Mavericks – Half Moon BayCalifornia (San Mateo County), United StatesAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SFO 18 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in October
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Malibu – Surfrider BeachUnited States · 516 km away · water 19°C0.8 m waves3
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 72 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves4
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1055 km away · water 13°C2.6 m waves5
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 927 km away · water 13°C2.1 m waves6
Tofino – Long BeachCanada · 1315 km away · water 12°C2.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay?
October is a good month for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay (best: February–March). Waves 1.6 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in October?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in October?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in October?
Around 21°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 4 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Trestles – San Clemente (1 m waves), Malibu – Surfrider Beach (0.8 m waves) & Santa Cruz – Cowell's (1.9 m waves).