Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming, but a few sessions are gonna be absolutely worth the paddle out. The water’s sitting at a balmy 87°F and running a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won’t need the thick rubber.

The first call is for Thursday morning, July 16th at Playa Santa Teresa. It’s a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a solid 13-second period pushing through. The combined energy is moderate at 352, and with a light offshore breeze from the NE, it’s going to be glassy and good. This is a consistent break, exposed to the swell, and you’ll want the WNW optimum direction in mind. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so perfect for a fun morning session.

Thursday afternoon turns onshore and messy, so bail out before lunch. Friday morning, July 17th looks similar – 3ft of SSW swell with a 12-second period and clean 6 mph offshore winds. Wave energy ramps up a touch to 403. It’s a good, clean option.

Saturday morning, July 18th is a drop-off. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, and while it’s clean with an offshore breeze, the energy is a weak 164. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The standouts are yet to come.

Sunday morning, July 19th is a weird one. A tiny 1ft groundswell from the SW with a very long 19-second period. The wind is glassy from the NE. The energy is only 165, so it’s weak. Long period swells like this can be tricky at beach breaks, breaking straight, but with a total lack of wind, it’ll be a pretty, glassy knee-high session.

Now, Monday morning, July 20th is where things get interesting. The swell is still modest at 2ft, but it’s a 16-second period groundswell from the SW, and the energy jumps to a strong 508. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, keeping it clean. This is a very good session for the size.

Tuesday morning, July 21st is another winner. Glassy conditions with a 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Energy is 301, and it’s clean. The morning is the call.

The Wednesday morning, July 22nd session is glassy again, but the swell drops to 2ft. It’s clean, but small.

We hit a bit of a blank patch mid-week, but Thursday morning, July 23rd brings a punchy change. A 4ft swell from the SSW, but it’s a short-period 8-second wind swell. The energy is 204, and while it’s clean with an offshore wind, it’s more of a choppy, wind-driven wave. Not the best quality.

Friday morning, July 24th is a write-off. A 2ft swell and moderate cross-offshore winds make it marginal.

Now, listen up. Saturday morning, July 25th is a true standout. The swell hits 3ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 21 seconds, and the energy is a massive 708. It’s glassy with a light NW breeze. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be better shaped, with more energy and longer lulls between sets. It’s going to be an incredible morning for experienced surfers.

Sunday morning, July 26th is another beauty. The swell is 4ft from the SW, 19-second period, and the energy is an even stronger 968. Glassy conditions with a light NNE breeze. This is a top-shelf morning.

But the absolute best on offer? Monday morning, July 27th. The swell is 4ft from the SW, 17-second period, and the energy is a massive 1000. The wind is a light offshore from the NE. This is excellent surf, but at 4ft, it’s getting into the zone where it’s better for experienced surfers. It’s clean, powerful, and pumping.

Tuesday morning, July 28th is the biggest swell of the run. 5ft from the SW, 18-second period, and a colossal energy of 1573. It’s glassy but this is expert territory. It’s too big for beginners.

The last few days of July and into August offer smaller, glassy mornings with consistent waist-high SW swell, but nothing beats that Monday the 27th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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