San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 27 Apr 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
26.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 28th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Mateo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
16
0.4
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
264
32
15
29
21
43
60
65
117
60
80
87
98
91
46
106
104
109
142
125
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
SW
15
SW
5
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
0
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
0
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:57PM2.29m
1:26AM2.14m
1:45PM2.36m
2:15AM2.24m
2:26PM2.42m
2:56AM2.33m
3:03PM2.45m
3:34AM2.39m
3:38PM2.45m
4:09AM2.41m
4:12PM2.43m
4:44AM2.40m
4:46PM2.38m
Low Tide
6:34AM0.64m
7:18PM0.58m
7:29AM0.60m
8:05PM0.46m
8:16AM0.55m
8:45PM0.36m
8:56AM0.51m
9:20PM0.28m
9:34AM0.49m
9:54PM0.24m
10:09AM0.48m
10:28PM0.22m
10:45AM0.49m
11:02PM0.25m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
1
Temp °C
26
26
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
25
26
24
27
27
25
28
26
27
28
25
26
27
26
26
28
25
25
28
26
26
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
180
264
357
347
236
178
175
170
24
104
98
80
87
53
47
46
106
18
89
142
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
17
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
146
100
25
28
31
22
43
60
106
117
46
52
46
98
91
59
79
104
109
109
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.1
NW
12
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
NW
16
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SW
11
0.4
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
4
6
13
15
29
21
13
12
65
11
60
28
22
29
61
22
19
82
35
17
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
12
28
32
12
22
15
10
6
7
10
8
7
25
15
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
48
977
141
7
979
7
138
815
7
0
815
7
7
857
4
7
979
7
0
141
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
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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 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.

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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