Playa Santa Teresa Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 85.16° W

Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Santa Teresa sea temperature is
30.2° C
2.1° 

Playa Santa Teresa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Santa Teresa surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 429 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Santa Teresa this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Santa Teresa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Teresa in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Teresa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk Playa Santa Teresa in feet and Fahrenheit.

Water’s a balmy 86°F, which is about 4°F warmer than average – that’s tropical bathwater territory. The next couple of weeks have a clear pattern: mornings are the go, afternoons get trashed by onshore wind.

The first real standout is Saturday, August 8th, morning. We’ve got a clean 3ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, combined energy of 550, and a light offshore NE breeze. It’s gonna be glassy and lined up. Crowds are possible, but it’s too good to miss.

Friday, August 14th, morning is another gem: 3ft SW, 19-second period – that’s super long period groundswell (combined energy of 539), clean offshore NE wind. Expect beautiful, powerful lines.

Saturday, August 15th, morning – 4ft SW, 16-second period, clean offshore ENE breeze, combined energy of 639. That’s proper punch.

Sunday, August 16th, morning – 3ft SW, 14-second period, offshore NE breeze, combined energy of 517. Clean and consistent.

In the first week, the mornings of August 3rd to 6th have small but glassy surf – 2ft to 3ft SW – with zero wind. Flat calm. Afternoons get messy from the onshore. From August 7th, the morning window is the only game in town. The afternoons get wrecked by that SSW/S wind every time.

No wave over 4ft here, so it’s all good for most surfers. The long-period swells (15-21 seconds) will bring clean, sety waves – best on the early glass.

Bottom line: mornings from August 8th through the 16th are where it’s at. Don’t sleep in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:39PM2.41m
5:06AM2.48m
5:16PM2.37m
5:40AM2.50m
5:54PM2.31m
6:18AM2.50m
6:35PM2.23m
6:59AM2.47m
7:21PM2.15m
7:47AM2.42m
8:16PM2.06m
8:44AM2.37m
9:22PM2.00m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.30m
11:13AM0.44m
11:23PM0.33m
11:52AM0.43m
11:59PM0.38m
12:33PM0.45m
00:38AM0.44m
1:19PM0.48m
1:24AM0.51m
2:13PM0.52m
2:18AM0.58m
3:16PM0.55m
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Information about the Playa Santa Teresa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Santa Teresa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Santa Teresa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Santa Teresa 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 (Playa Santa Teresa) 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 Playa Santa Teresa 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.

Playa Santa Teresa is 51 km (32 miles) from Puntarenas. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puntarenas. Puntarenas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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