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Gazos Creek surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA
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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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly 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 SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | |
2982 | 2211 | 794 | 726 | 981 | 697 | 687 | 501 | 470 | 500 | 940 | 705 | 550 | 425 | 457 | 457 | 457 | 466 | 453 | 361 | 294 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | 8:17 | |
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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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
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) | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 13 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
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) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2982 | 2211 | — | 726 | — | — | 687 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 36 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 73 | 140 | 7 | 45 | 71 | 12 | 71 | 71 | 12 | 71 | 71 | 7 | 71 |
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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.












