San Mateo surf break

San Mateo surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 24 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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.1°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 (May 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s 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 1.8m 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 14s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 31st May)6ft (1.8m) 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 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
504
651
595
542
528
506
355
345
290
239
277
209
250
246
206
640
249
290
548
629
1195
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:17AM2.29m
10:47PM2.02m
11:19AM2.26m
11:56PM2.02m
12:16PM2.25m
00:55AM2.07m
1:06PM2.25m
1:46AM2.13m
1:50PM2.26m
2:29AM2.19m
2:30PM2.28m
3:09AM2.25m
3:09PM2.29m
3:47AM2.28m
Low Tide
4:42PM0.69m
4:53AM0.68m
5:47PM0.65m
5:57AM0.73m
6:43PM0.59m
6:53AM0.74m
7:30PM0.51m
7:43AM0.72m
8:12PM0.44m
8:27AM0.68m
8:51PM0.38m
9:07AM0.64m
9:28PM0.33m
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
23
26
26
24
29
27
27
29
26
26
27
27
27
28
26
26
28
26
26
27
25
25
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
504
651
595
542
528
506
355
345
290
239
277
209
250
246
206
640
607
387
538
351
1195
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
16
25
22
23
33
33
7
17
27
27
14
87
23
14
116
5
249
290
548
629
331
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
4
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.1
SW
26
0.5
S
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
4
15
25
8
22
14
5
5
5
5
13
10
17
92
26
134
133
161
239
96
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
15
14
22
29
30
41
37
15
13
13
13
23
19
17
36
44
20
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
11
977
7
141
141
141
7
815
7
102
141
7
7
815
7
141
857
7
7
141
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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