San Mateo Surf Break

San Mateo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.95° S 80.83° W

Issued: 6 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's San Mateo sea temperature is
27.1° C

4.2°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 30th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
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
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.1
NW
10
1
SW
16
0.1
NW
10
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
664
702
763
702
567
532
492
375
560
553
355
355
525
379
4
534
4
906
666
418
739
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:13AM2.00m
1:14PM2.10m
2:03AM2.05m
2:01PM2.12m
2:47AM2.11m
2:45PM2.16m
3:28AM2.18m
3:26PM2.21m
4:08AM2.24m
4:06PM2.24m
4:46AM2.29m
4:44PM2.26m
5:23AM2.33m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.61m
7:08AM0.86m
7:40PM0.56m
7:59AM0.81m
8:25PM0.49m
8:44AM0.76m
9:07PM0.42m
9:27AM0.70m
9:47PM0.36m
10:07AM0.65m
10:25PM0.32m
10:47AM0.63m
11:02PM0.31m
11:25AM0.63m
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
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6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
26
24
27
Feels °C
26
26
28
26
26
29
26
27
29
26
27
28
27
27
28
27
26
26
26
25
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.3
SSW
18
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
664
702
763
702
567
532
492
375
560
553
355
355
525
305
1021
534
1044
906
666
418
739
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
11
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
NW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.2
WSW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.4
SW
19
0.1
N
5
0.7
SSW
18
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
5
29
5
154
45
72
179
239
15
379
4
4
4
93
1
273
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
20
0.1
N
6
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
24
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
6
6
5
5
60
1
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
11
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
1
SW
13
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
Energy kJ
60
42
30
22
37
28
32
36
46
33
27
28
19
347
23
42
39
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
Distance (km)
912
7
310
815
7
7
912
7
7
815
141
141
815
7
7
857
7
11
857
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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