San Mateo surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Mateo over the next 16 days.
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