San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 22 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
26.7° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Mateo this week:

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 onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
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 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
11
0.6
SSW
3
0.9
SW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.1
W
13
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
7
249
6
14
116
40
48
2
2
2
2
4
4
0
4
264
29
30
29
42
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
0
WNW
15
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:31PM2.33m
8:20AM2.31m
8:34PM2.15m
9:30AM2.21m
9:50PM2.03m
10:46AM2.18m
11:12PM1.99m
11:58AM2.22m
00:26AM2.05m
12:57PM2.29m
1:26AM2.14m
1:45PM2.36m
2:15AM2.24m
Low Tide
1:26PM0.51m
1:53AM0.31m
2:30PM0.66m
2:57AM0.48m
3:46PM0.77m
4:11AM0.60m
5:08PM0.78m
5:27AM0.65m
6:20PM0.70m
6:34AM0.64m
7:18PM0.58m
7:29AM0.60m
8:05PM0.46m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
clear
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:23
6:23
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
27
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
26
26
24
28
26
27
30
26
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
30
27
27
27
26
27
29
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
313
304
249
212
154
56
37
41
226
386
447
425
372
357
357
180
264
357
347
236
222
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
11
6
14
24
14
116
94
48
31
35
36
36
36
36
18
146
100
25
15
42
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
12
0.1
N
5
0.1
NW
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
15
Energy kJ
6
3
6
1
3
40
57
2
2
2
2
4
4
61
4
6
13
30
29
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
5
Energy kJ
5
7
22
40
24
11
29
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
11
878
7
7
979
7
4
141
7
4
979
7
4
141
7
7
977
141
7
916
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
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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