San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 23 May 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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.1°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 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 29th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.4
SW
23
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
339
252
504
651
595
542
528
506
355
345
335
239
273
209
250
246
209
631
471
192
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:34PM2.07m
10:17AM2.29m
10:47PM2.02m
11:19AM2.26m
11:56PM2.02m
12:16PM2.25m
00:55AM2.07m
1:06PM2.25m
1:46AM2.13m
1:50PM2.26m
2:29AM2.19m
2:30PM2.28m
3:09AM2.25m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.67m
3:47AM0.57m
4:42PM0.69m
4:53AM0.68m
5:47PM0.65m
5:57AM0.73m
6:43PM0.59m
6:53AM0.74m
7:30PM0.51m
7:43AM0.72m
8:12PM0.44m
8:27AM0.68m
8:51PM0.38m
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clear
clear
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
26
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
23
26
26
23
26
26
23
27
27
27
30
26
27
28
26
26
27
27
26
27
25
24
27
27
25
29
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
83
339
252
504
651
595
542
528
506
355
345
335
239
273
209
250
246
144
631
471
644
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.7
SW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
65
17
72
16
25
22
23
33
33
7
17
27
27
14
87
14
37
209
5
246
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
19
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.1
SW
26
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
SW
23
Energy kJ
59
10
27
4
15
25
8
22
14
5
5
5
14
10
14
184
26
164
192
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
40
29
20
15
15
22
22
23
42
26
15
16
18
17
16
28
22
22
48
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
7
1012
0
7
977
46
141
141
7
0
141
7
7
938
7
7
141
7
7
815
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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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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