San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

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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
25.5° 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 Monday (May 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 10AM. 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (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 Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
3
0
3
3
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
20
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
125
206
276
255
272
368
496
305
171
103
60
331
216
336
459
808
1124
951
661
653
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
S
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
0
E
15
W
5
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:46PM2.38m
5:19AM2.36m
5:21PM2.31m
5:56AM2.28m
5:56PM2.22m
6:34AM2.19m
6:33PM2.11m
7:16AM2.09m
7:14PM2.00m
8:02AM2.02m
8:02PM1.90m
8:56AM1.97m
9:01PM1.83m
9:56AM1.99m
Low Tide
11:02PM0.25m
11:20AM0.54m
11:38PM0.31m
11:57AM0.62m
00:14AM0.40m
12:35PM0.72m
00:53AM0.51m
1:18PM0.83m
1:36AM0.62m
2:07PM0.93m
2:24AM0.72m
3:07PM0.98m
3:21AM0.80m
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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
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:21
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Temp °C
27
25
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
26
29
28
29
27
27
29
26
27
28
26
27
28
27
28
29
27
27
29
27
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
142
84
206
276
255
272
368
496
305
347
309
400
331
216
336
313
808
1124
951
661
653
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
Energy kJ
12
125
74
51
111
37
80
147
239
171
103
60
6
154
216
459
331
142
209
160
157
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SSW
5
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
109
44
44
16
11
36
23
14
5
21
20
17
60
5
152
175
11
7
37
22
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
16
5
7
5
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
1
3
4
Distance (km)
141
0
0
815
7
7
674
4
7
141
4
0
805
7
0
977
141
7
977
7
141
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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