San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 06 Feb 2026 -05
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San Mateo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Mateo sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Mateo this week:

The surf forecast for San Mateo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Mateo in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 6th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 11th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Mateo over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
0
3
1
0
1
3
0
2
3
2
3
3
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
1.1
NW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
1
NW
1.2
N
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
Period(s) (?)17171716161514141481615191818161616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4876877356746665374824073951831591343194088171005853933657482476
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
WNW
5
NNE
5
S
15
WSW
0
N
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
W
10
SW
5
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SSW
25
WSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crossonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
2.53
7:21AM
2.28
7:38PM
2.37
8:02AM
2.12
8:17PM
2.20
8:49AM
1.96
9:00PM
2.04
9:45AM
1.83
9:56PM
1.90
10:59AM
1.74
11:08PM
1.83
12:23PM
1.76
12:25AM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:46PM
0.32
1:16AM
0.40
1:24PM
0.49
1:56AM
0.52
2:03PM
0.66
2:39AM
0.64
2:47PM
0.83
3:29AM
0.75
3:42PM
0.97
4:33AM
0.83
4:55PM
1.05
5:50AM
0.84
6:18PM
1.05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--51-21-22-2--------8
Temp. °C272726272726272626272725272725272726282725
Feels °C (?)292829292930292731282827292828302829292726
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Information about the San Mateo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for San Mateo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Manabi? If you are looking for accommodation near San Mateo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Manabi, consider staying in Manta which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Manabi where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Montecristi which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Portoviejo, Jipijapa and Sucre.

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