Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Playa Santa Teresa.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the week and into the next one is where the magic’s at. The first couple of days (Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd) are pretty much a write-off—small, messy, and with thunderstorms hanging around. Don’t bother paddling out until Friday morning.

Friday morning, July 24th is when things start to get interesting. The swell is still tiny at 2ft, but it’s a long-period 24-second groundswell from the SW, and the wind is light cross-offshore from the NNW. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°, which is nice. The wave energy is moderate (697). It’s clean, but the wave heights are small, so it’s more of a longboard morning.

Saturday morning, July 25th is a real standout. Glassy conditions with zero wind, 3ft of SW swell at 21 seconds, and the energy is ramping up to 628. It’s going to be clean as a whistle. The long period means the waves will have some shape and power, perfect for Playa Santa Teresa’s exposed beach break. It’s a solid morning for a session.

Sunday morning, July 26th keeps the good run going. 4ft of SW swell, 19-second period, and glassy conditions with a light NE breeze. The combined energy is strong at 826. This is a great wave for experienced surfers, but the size is still manageable for confident intermediates.

Monday morning, July 27th is the absolute best on offer. 3ft of SW swell, 19-second period, glassy, and the energy is pumping at 1174. The forecast says excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Playa Santa Teresa, so expect a few others out, but the quality will be worth it.

Tuesday morning, July 28th is another top-tier session. 5ft of SW swell at 17 seconds, glassy, and the energy is roaring at 1404. This is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, it’s a classic. The swell direction (SW) matches the optimum for this break (WNW) closely enough to get good lines.

Wednesday morning, July 29th stays excellent with 5ft of SW swell, 16 seconds, and glassy conditions. Energy is still very strong at 1104. This is solid, powerful surf.

From Thursday, July 30th onward, the swell starts to back off a little, but there are still some clean mornings. Thursday morning is glassy with 4ft of SW swell, and Friday morning (July 31st) has clean cross-offshore winds with 3ft of swell. The first few days of August look small but glassy—good for a longboard, but nothing to write home about.

In short: The best paddles are the mornings of Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. That’s when the swell, wind, and energy all align. If you can only pick one, go for Tuesday morning—it’s the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful of the whole run.

Rusty.

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