The formula for the surface area \( A \) of a sphere is given by:
\[ A = 4\pi r^2 \]
where \( r \) is the radius of the sphere. In this case, the radius \( r \) is 10 meters. Plugging in the value of \( r \):
\[ A = 4\pi (10)^2 \]
Calculating \( (10)^2 \):
\[ (10)^2 = 100 \]
Now substituting this back into the formula:
\[ A = 4\pi \cdot 100 \]
\[ A = 400\pi \]
Thus, the surface area of the sphere is
\[ \boxed{400\pi} \text{ square meters.} \]