San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 08 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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 15s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
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 Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.3
NW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
459
702
996
864
661
929
496
314
28
412
297
144
194
264
546
492
466
422
434
447
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
W
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
20
SW
5
S
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
0
S
10
W
20
WSW
10
SSW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
12:43PM2.32m
1:20AM2.17m
1:32PM2.46m
2:10AM2.35m
Low Tide
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
6:25AM0.70m
7:09PM0.50m
7:19AM0.59m
7:57PM0.30m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
27
27
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
29
29
27
28
26
26
28
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
27
29
27
28
29
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
336
261
702
996
864
661
929
496
314
489
412
297
144
140
264
546
492
466
422
434
447
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.7
SSW
10
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
NW
13
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
216
459
245
177
149
48
54
54
90
28
44
44
113
194
108
11
43
21
11
23
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
N
5
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
NW
12
0.1
N
5
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
16
Energy kJ
152
167
12
66
37
101
20
19
30
12
1
37
39
23
11
37
1
44
23
25
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
33
55
15
13
18
18
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
4
1
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
864
48
141
977
7
141
912
0
138
920
7
7
912
7
7
920
0
141
141
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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