San Mateo Surf Break

San Mateo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.95° S 80.83° W

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's San Mateo sea temperature is
27.3° C

4.1°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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 951 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Mateo in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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 Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
3
1
1
1
0
0
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
945
614
595
588
418
254
248
248
362
421
489
385
350
350
231
197
192
254
373
694
881
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
0
WSW
10
W
10
SW
5
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
S
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:31PM2.64m
5:14AM2.70m
5:24PM2.60m
6:06AM2.70m
6:16PM2.51m
6:58AM2.65m
7:10PM2.40m
7:50AM2.56m
8:06PM2.26m
8:43AM2.45m
9:06PM2.13m
9:37AM2.33m
10:09PM2.03m
Low Tide
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
2:06PM0.49m
2:17AM0.39m
3:03PM0.56m
3:12AM0.57m
4:02PM0.62m
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6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
 mm
1
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
25
Feels °C
28
28
28
30
28
28
29
27
26
29
26
26
28
26
24
28
26
25
29
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
Energy kJ
945
614
595
588
248
254
248
248
362
421
489
385
350
350
231
51
173
254
373
694
881
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
336
241
241
249
418
178
112
112
58
56
27
62
51
97
199
176
192
106
41
36
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.4
SW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
33
31
11
12
21
9
96
95
17
17
14
15
98
14
14
197
5
160
208
52
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
Energy kJ
8
6
13
28
43
43
51
56
54
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
920
138
0
805
111
7
1003
11
0
1181
7
7
1077
11
7
920
11
7
805
7
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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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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