Surf Forecasts:
San Mateo surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Mateo this week:
The surf forecast for San Mateo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Mateo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Mateo over the next 16 days.
Imperial Version
Alright mates, let's talk about the lineup. We're looking at San Mateo, and honestly, for the next 16 days, it's a bit of a waiting game. The surf window is pretty much shot for the first week, with only a few truly marginal moments. The best bet on the entire forecast is a standout on Saturday morning, July 11th. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the SW, with a long 14-second period, packing a moderate wave energy of 466. The wind is a light 9 mph cross-off from the south, which will keep the faces clean. This is your best window for a decent wave, but remember, this spot is inconsistent and crowds are possible, so get in early.
The problem is the wind. After that Saturday morning, the wind swings onshore or cross-shore for the rest of the week, and the swell drops. Most of the following days are described as "poor" or "marginal", and the combined energy drops into the low hundreds. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
We get a tease of a bigger swell on Monday, July 20th with a 4ft SW swell packing 730 energy, but it's onshore and choppy, so it's a write-off. The following Saturday, July 25th has a clean 2ft from the SW with a very long 20-second period, but the energy is only moderate (297) and we're still dealing with light cross-off winds. It's fleeting.
For the second week, the pattern holds. There are blips of swell but the wind is almost always messy. The 3ft to 4ft SW swells that roll through are just too often ruined by the breeze. If you’re desperate, the Saturday morning, July 11th is the one, but don't expect a world-class session. For the rest, it’s a case of watching the forecast and hoping the wind plays ball.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 459 | 401 | 308 | 253 | 261 | 218 | 212 | 62 | 257 | 49 | 301 | 344 | 406 | 290 | 352 | 141 | 347 | 336 | 321 | 331 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:26PM2.30m | 1:22AM2.22m | 1:32PM2.38m | 2:23AM2.38m | 2:32PM2.48m | 3:19AM2.54m | 3:28PM2.57m | 4:12AM2.67m | 4:21PM2.62m | 5:01AM2.75m | 5:11PM2.62m | 5:48AM2.77m | 6:01PM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13AM0.72m | 6:59PM0.36m | 7:22AM0.62m | 8:00PM0.22m | 8:26AM0.51m | 8:56PM0.09m | 9:24AM0.39m | 9:49PM-0.01m | 10:18AM0.30m | 10:39PM-0.05m | 11:10AM0.25m | 11:26PM-0.03m | 11:59AM0.26m | 00:13AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 459 | 401 | 308 | 253 | 261 | 218 | 212 | 161 | 257 | 323 | 301 | 344 | 406 | 290 | 352 | 141 | 347 | 336 | 321 | 331 | 172 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 5 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 18 | 31 | 51 | 51 | 11 | 58 | 62 | 8 | 49 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 211 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WSW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 7 | SW 22 | NW 11 | SW 20 | NW 11 | SW 20 | SW 22 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 20 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 42 | 21 | 41 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 28 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 25 | — | 12 | 15 | — | 4 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 815 | 111 | 7 | 141 | 46 | 7 | 805 | 4 | 7 | 912 | 7 | 11 | 1050 | 111 | 7 | 815 | 7 | 7 | 912 | 141 |
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The above surf forecast table for San Mateo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Mateo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Mateo 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 (San Mateo) 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 San Mateo 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.
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