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San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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)San Mateo surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,802 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 1.5m 15s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 28th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 31st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Mateo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | |
239 | 277 | 350 | 250 | 246 | 209 | 536 | 532 | 137 | 548 | 533 | 945 | 1123 | 1761 | 1312 | 1123 | 1001 | 976 | 606 | 590 | 1018 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:06PM2.25m | 1:46AM2.13m | 1:50PM2.26m | 2:29AM2.19m | 2:30PM2.28m | 3:09AM2.25m | 3:09PM2.29m | 3:47AM2.28m | 3:46PM2.29m | 4:24AM2.30m | 4:23PM2.28m | 5:02AM2.29m | 5:00PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.51m | 7:43AM0.72m | 8:12PM0.44m | 8:27AM0.68m | 8:51PM0.38m | 9:07AM0.64m | 9:28PM0.33m | 9:46AM0.61m | 10:05PM0.30m | 10:24AM0.60m | 10:42PM0.30m | 11:02AM0.61m | 11:19PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
 kJ | 239 | 277 | 350 | 250 | 246 | 209 | 536 | 532 | 607 | 630 | 335 | 945 | 1123 | 1761 | 1312 | 1123 | 1001 | 976 | 606 | 590 | 1018 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SSW 7 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 15 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 19 | SW 20 | SW 20 | NW 18 |
| kJ | 27 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 116 | 22 | 252 | 36 | 548 | 331 | 514 | 424 | 8 | 125 | 17 | 17 | 96 | 138 | 306 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SW 19 | SW 24 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 14 | WNW 21 | NW 10 | SW 21 | WNW 12 | NW 18 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 10 | 38 | 59 | 54 | 22 | 137 | 208 | 533 | 135 | 35 | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 70 | 14 | 80 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 39 | 29 | — | 30 | — | 29 | 8 | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 888 | 7 | 7 | 1054 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 4 | 7 | 979 | 7 | 7 | 852 | 0 | 0 | 937 | 7 | 141 | 815 | 7 |
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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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