Surf Forecasts:
San Mateo surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Mateo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at the next 16 days for San Mateo. This is a point break, and it’s an inconsistent wave for advanced surfers, so when it works, it’s a special thing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
The first real chance to get wet shows up on the morning of Thursday, July 30th. There’s a SW swell at 4ft, with a long period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, and for a point, that’s a nice setup. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface is going to be clean. The combined energy is moderate (476), so it’s not huge, but it’s a real wave. This is the standout for the whole stretch.
Then it goes quiet. You’ve got a few days of nothing until the morning of Saturday, August 1st. The swell has dropped to 3ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore again, keeping it clean. The energy is low (281), but the shape should be there for a few little ones.
After that, it’s a long run of poor conditions. The winds are mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is tiny and messy. The next respectable look comes on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. The swell is still small at 3ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The energy is low (238), so it’s a small wave, but for an inconsistent spot, it’s probably the next best thing.
For the rest of the outlook, it’s a write-off. The wind is consistently bad, and the swell never gets any real power. The best bet is that Thursday morning on the 30th of July. It’s a small, clean, long-period groundswell, and for a point break that doesn’t fire often, you grab it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 760 | 692 | 455 | 1099 | 1099 | 1187 | 1123 | 1096 | 1014 | 836 | 736 | 485 | 451 | 335 | 320 | 310 | 273 | 210 | 167 | 132 | 148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:37PM2.00m | 2:28AM2.02m | 2:26PM2.08m | 3:11AM2.14m | 3:09PM2.17m | 3:49AM2.26m | 3:48PM2.26m | 4:24AM2.36m | 4:25PM2.31m | 4:58AM2.44m | 5:01PM2.35m | 5:31AM2.49m | 5:37PM2.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34AM0.91m | 8:03PM0.59m | 8:25AM0.83m | 8:48PM0.49m | 9:10AM0.73m | 9:28PM0.39m | 9:50AM0.65m | 10:05PM0.32m | 10:27AM0.57m | 10:39PM0.29m | 11:03AM0.52m | 11:13PM0.28m | 11:38AM0.48m | 11:46PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 760 | 692 | 406 | 1099 | 1099 | 1187 | 1123 | 1096 | 1014 | 836 | 736 | 485 | 451 | 335 | 320 | 310 | 273 | 71 | 167 | 132 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 12 | SW 20 | WNW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 118 | 73 | 455 | 17 | 36 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 210 | 66 | 100 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 11 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 53 | 53 | 60 | 7 | 17 | 17 | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 13 | 12 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 148 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | 98 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 47 | — | 11 | 19 | — | — | — | 13 | 16 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 88 | — | 37 | 35 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 916 | 7 | 7 | 848 | 46 | 111 | 141 | 74 | 7 | 141 | 111 | 0 | 1050 | 11 | 141 | 920 | 141 | 0 | 815 | 138 |
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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).
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