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San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 01 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.0° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (May 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 2nd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Mateo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | NW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 21 | |
98 | 91 | 46 | 136 | 104 | 111 | 142 | 125 | 206 | 276 | 255 | 272 | 313 | 496 | 305 | 171 | 33 | 342 | 336 | 220 | 368 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:09AM2.41m | 4:12PM2.43m | 4:44AM2.40m | 4:46PM2.38m | 5:19AM2.36m | 5:21PM2.31m | 5:56AM2.28m | 5:56PM2.22m | 6:34AM2.19m | 6:33PM2.11m | 7:16AM2.09m | 7:14PM2.00m | 8:02AM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:54PM0.24m | 10:09AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.22m | 10:45AM0.49m | 11:02PM0.25m | 11:20AM0.54m | 11:38PM0.31m | 11:57AM0.62m | 00:14AM0.40m | 12:35PM0.72m | 00:53AM0.51m | 1:18PM0.83m | 1:36AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 98 | 91 | 59 | 136 | 21 | 91 | 142 | 84 | 206 | 276 | 255 | 272 | 313 | 496 | 305 | 347 | 412 | 342 | 336 | 220 | 178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | NW 16 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 53 | 61 | 46 | 79 | 104 | 111 | 108 | 125 | 74 | 51 | 11 | 37 | 80 | 147 | 239 | 171 | 33 | 6 | 60 | 155 | 368 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 5 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | NW 9 | SSW 5 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 29 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 82 | 35 | 17 | 11 | 44 | 16 | 111 | 36 | 37 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 60 | 14 | 9 | 152 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 7 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 25 | 21 | 29 | — | 17 | 16 | — | — | 19 | — | 10 | 8 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1077 | 7 | 141 | 920 | 7 | 0 | 141 | 7 | 0 | 912 | 7 | 0 | 1115 | 7 | 0 | 674 | 7 | 0 | 912 | 0 | 0 |
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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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