San Mateo Surf Break

San Mateo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.95° S 80.83° W

Issued: 6 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's San Mateo sea temperature is
27.4° C

4.5°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.3
N
6
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
16
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.3
SW
24
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
20
1
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
379
7
534
748
729
666
418
739
28
28
61
60
58
112
201
87
449
368
731
716
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
4:08AM2.24m
4:06PM2.24m
4:46AM2.29m
4:44PM2.26m
5:23AM2.33m
5:21PM2.25m
5:59AM2.35m
5:58PM2.23m
6:34AM2.35m
6:36PM2.18m
7:09AM2.35m
7:17PM2.13m
7:47AM2.33m
Low Tide
9:47PM0.36m
10:07AM0.65m
10:25PM0.32m
10:47AM0.63m
11:02PM0.31m
11:25AM0.63m
11:37PM0.33m
12:03PM0.63m
00:12AM0.38m
12:41PM0.65m
00:47AM0.45m
1:21PM0.65m
1:24AM0.53m
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
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6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:30
 mm
1
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
27
Feels °C
27
28
28
26
26
26
26
25
28
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
26
28
27
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
18
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
20
1
SW
19
Energy kJ
471
489
1021
534
748
729
666
418
739
580
509
530
455
367
357
250
436
371
367
731
716
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.7
SSW
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.3
SW
24
0.7
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
15
379
7
3
42
3
2
273
3
18
61
60
58
112
201
87
449
368
382
305
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.2
N
7
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
SW
26
0.1
SW
25
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
7
3
1
2
2
5
1
26
25
4
4
6
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
Energy kJ
27
406
25
27
49
43
36
28
28
24
39
29
25
27
22
41
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
1
4
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
Distance (km)
912
7
7
815
102
102
805
7
7
912
141
11
912
7
7
141
7
11
815
141
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
4
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
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.

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