Located in Guayas and Manabi, Ecuador, San Mateo is a fun left-hand point break that offers up some classy, barreling rides when the conditions line up. The waves here require a bit of skill to surf and break for up to 200 meters (656 feet) over a reef and sand bottom. Quite sharky and rarely breaks.
What are the best surf conditions for San Mateo?
Gets good between chest high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard, or a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here rarely breaks (2/10) and will generally be uncrowded (3/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the Northwest and West. Works on a mid to high tide best.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range between 27°C and 25°C (81°F to 77°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
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