San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
26.7° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Monday (Apr 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) 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 1.2m 14s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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 Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri 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
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.1
W
13
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
18
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
NW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.4
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
2
4
4
0
4
264
27
30
32
55
43
63
65
117
60
80
87
98
91
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
W
10
SSW
5
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:46AM2.18m
11:12PM1.99m
11:58AM2.22m
00:26AM2.05m
12:57PM2.29m
1:26AM2.14m
1:45PM2.36m
2:15AM2.24m
2:26PM2.42m
2:56AM2.33m
3:03PM2.45m
3:34AM2.39m
3:38PM2.45m
Low Tide
4:11AM0.60m
5:08PM0.78m
5:27AM0.65m
6:20PM0.70m
6:34AM0.64m
7:18PM0.58m
7:29AM0.60m
8:05PM0.46m
8:16AM0.55m
8:45PM0.36m
8:56AM0.51m
9:20PM0.28m
9:34AM0.49m
9:54PM0.24m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
2
Temp °C
25
25
23
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
23
26
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
28
27
25
27
27
26
28
26
26
28
27
25
29
26
25
28
27
26
28
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
386
447
430
372
357
357
175
264
357
347
236
222
175
172
106
104
99
80
55
98
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
17
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
51
55
50
35
43
21
169
100
25
15
29
31
13
63
11
10
46
52
87
53
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
16
0.4
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
2
2
2
4
4
61
4
5
13
30
14
55
43
12
65
117
60
28
31
47
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
50
16
27
25
32
7
5
20
8
6
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
46
141
979
7
7
141
7
7
977
7
4
141
7
141
815
7
7
979
7
7
979
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
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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