Gazos Creek surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 PDT
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Gazos Creek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gazos Creek sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gazos Creek this week:

The surf forecast for Gazos Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gazos Creek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 18th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 18th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gazos Creek over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
2
1
4
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
11
3
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2982
2211
794
726
981
697
687
501
470
500
940
705
550
425
457
457
457
466
453
361
294
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
5
NW
10
W
10
W
5
NW
5
WSW
10
W
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
on
High Tide
10:53PM1.86m
1:23PM1.23m
11:42PM1.82m
2:21PM1.23m
00:36AM1.72m
3:18PM1.23m
1:35AM1.57m
4:14PM1.26m
2:41AM1.39m
5:08PM1.31m
3:56AM1.21m
5:57PM1.37m
5:18AM1.07m
Low Tide
5:03PM0.81m
6:15AM-0.60m
5:57PM0.87m
7:07AM-0.56m
6:57PM0.89m
8:02AM-0.48m
8:07PM0.89m
9:00AM-0.35m
9:27PM0.84m
9:58AM-0.21m
10:51PM0.72m
10:56AM-0.06m
00:07AM0.55m
11:50AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
Temp °C
15
18
20
18
12
18
20
15
16
16
12
15
16
12
15
15
12
15
15
12
15
7
10
13
11
8
15
16
11
14
14
11
14
15
12
13
13
11
13
13
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
2
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
18
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
60
34
794
63
981
697
346
501
470
500
940
705
550
425
457
457
457
466
453
361
294
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.3
SW
16
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
25
24
51
31
203
288
42
361
273
198
55
148
59
58
154
120
109
169
169
223
166
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
14
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
12
13
34
46
42
39
38
66
32
64
36
52
50
48
85
26
26
25
24
23
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
11
3
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
2982
2211
726
687
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
38
38
36
38
0
38
38
0
73
140
7
45
71
12
71
71
12
71
71
7
71
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Gazos Creek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gazos Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gazos Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gazos Creek surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gazos Creek) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gazos Creek may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Gazos Creek is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Saratoga. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saratoga. Saratoga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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