San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 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
26.0° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
1
3
0
3
4
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
20
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.4
NW
15
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.3
NW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
305
171
103
60
331
216
336
459
808
996
864
661
54
739
318
28
305
44
144
253
264
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
SSW
0
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SE
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
W
20
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:34AM2.19m
6:33PM2.11m
7:16AM2.09m
7:14PM2.00m
8:02AM2.02m
8:02PM1.90m
8:56AM1.97m
9:01PM1.83m
9:56AM1.99m
10:11PM1.82m
10:56AM2.06m
11:22PM1.88m
11:52AM2.17m
00:25AM2.01m
Low Tide
12:35PM0.72m
00:53AM0.51m
1:18PM0.83m
1:36AM0.62m
2:07PM0.93m
2:24AM0.72m
3:07PM0.98m
3:21AM0.80m
4:15PM0.96m
4:24AM0.82m
5:21PM0.86m
5:27AM0.79m
6:19PM0.70m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
27
27
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
24
30
29
27
30
27
27
30
27
27
30
27
27
29
27
26
28
26
27
29
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
305
347
368
400
331
216
336
313
808
996
864
661
587
739
318
489
305
357
144
192
264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
5
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
NW
15
0.5
SSW
6
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
NW
12
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
239
171
103
60
60
154
19
459
282
177
255
101
151
54
18
28
44
44
113
23
108
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
SW
22
0.5
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.5
SSW
7
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
21
21
20
18
28
77
216
167
12
66
37
29
54
19
40
12
2
37
39
8
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.9
SW
13
0.5
SSW
5
Energy kJ
5
4
10
19
21
13
9
14
253
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
1012
0
0
912
138
0
977
0
0
912
7
141
912
7
4
141
7
11
977
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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