San Mateo Surf Break

San Mateo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.95° S 80.83° W

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Mateo sea temperature is
27.0° C

3.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

San Mateo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


San Mateo surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 22s 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 15th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 22s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
2
4
1
2
3
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SSW
6
0.3
SW
26
1
SW
14
0.6
SW
24
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
46
105
390
347
763
763
640
945
614
595
588
354
254
248
248
362
427
489
390
355
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
10
SSW
5
ENE
15
W
10
SW
0
W
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:37AM2.44m
2:45PM2.58m
3:30AM2.56m
3:39PM2.63m
4:22AM2.66m
4:31PM2.64m
5:14AM2.70m
5:24PM2.60m
6:06AM2.70m
6:16PM2.51m
6:58AM2.65m
7:10PM2.40m
7:50AM2.56m
Low Tide
8:17PM0.15m
8:38AM0.43m
9:09PM0.03m
9:33AM0.34m
10:00PM-0.05m
10:27AM0.30m
10:51PM-0.07m
11:21AM0.29m
11:42PM-0.03m
12:15PM0.33m
00:33AM0.07m
1:10PM0.40m
1:24AM0.22m
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rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
 mm
1
Temp °C
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
Feels °C
25
25
26
25
26
28
26
26
28
28
28
30
27
27
29
26
24
28
26
24
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
612
489
482
390
181
763
763
640
945
614
595
588
216
254
248
248
362
427
489
390
355
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SW
26
0.4
SW
24
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
10
6
105
198
133
295
208
46
336
241
241
249
354
178
112
112
58
56
37
62
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.6
SW
24
0.1
NW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
11
12
6
10
347
4
108
196
29
22
20
10
21
20
96
95
17
17
14
15
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
58
46
34
72
47
36
39
12
10
14
29
27
28
36
57
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
941
7
102
141
7
7
920
111
0
857
46
0
857
130
7
938
102
48
1054
11
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
1
4
4
1
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
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.

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