Surf Forecasts:
Playa Santa Teresa surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy 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★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 1.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| 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
Hey crew, Rusty here breaking down the Playa Santa Teresa forecast. We’ve got a slow start, but a run of clean mornings building up, and one big standout session waiting out in the second week. Water temp is about normal for the season, nothing unusual.
Wednesday the 5th kicks off with tiny surf: 1ft from the SW, long 15-second period, and weak energy at 104. Wind is glassy calm, so it’s surfable but nothing special.
Thursday the 6th is the same story: 2ft in the morning, glassy, energy up a hair to 116.
Friday the 7th morning brings the first real pulse: 2ft from the SSW, 18-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell – and energy at 375 (moderate). Wind is light and glassy from the north. Clean and starting to have some push.
Saturday the 8th morning: 3ft, still SSW, 16 seconds, energy at 463. Another glassy morning. Consistent and clean.
Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th keep that clean morning trend going with 3ft to 3ft, light offshore or cross-off winds.
Tuesday the 11th morning is a top pick for the first week: glassy, 3ft from the SW, 14-second period, energy at 383. Small but perfect conditions.
Thursday the 13th drops off – not worth it.
Then Friday the 14th morning lights up: 4ft from the SW, 18 seconds, energy at 881 – strong. Offshore NE wind, clean. This is very good surf.
Saturday the 15th morning is the one: 5ft from the SW, 16-second period, energy at 1096 – strong to very strong. Offshore NE wind, clean. Excellent for experienced surfers – beginners might find 5ft a bit much.
Sunday the 16th morning holds at 4ft, clean with light cross-off winds, energy at 842.
Rest of the week stays fun but smaller, with 3ft to 4ft clean mornings.
The real standout: Saturday the 15th morning at Playa Santa Teresa. 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, offshore wind, clean, strong energy. That’s the one. Friday the 14th morning is a close second. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get out early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
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 kJ | 73 | 54 | 50 | 102 | 97 | 64 | 212 | 207 | 302 | 330 | 322 | 429 | 268 | 401 | 288 | 249 | 205 | 293 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:59AM2.47m | 7:21PM2.15m | 7:47AM2.42m | 8:16PM2.06m | 8:44AM2.37m | 9:22PM2.00m | 9:51AM2.33m | 10:36PM2.01m | 11:03AM2.35m | 11:51PM2.10m | 12:14PM2.42m | 00:58AM2.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:38AM0.44m | 1:19PM0.48m | 1:24AM0.51m | 2:13PM0.52m | 2:18AM0.58m | 3:16PM0.55m | 3:24AM0.63m | 4:26PM0.53m | 4:38AM0.64m | 5:38PM0.46m | 5:54AM0.57m | 6:43PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | 7 | — | 2 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 90 | 86 | 82 | 82 | 130 | 95 | 71 | 89 | 78 | 330 | 322 | 429 | 268 | 401 | 288 | 249 | 205 | 293 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 20 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 73 | 50 | 50 | 102 | 97 | 64 | 212 | 168 | 148 | 94 | 141 | 76 | 39 | 33 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 61 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 24 | SW 11 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 21 | S 18 | S 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 54 | 37 | 31 | 19 | 43 | 127 | 207 | 302 | 144 | 52 | 11 | 79 | 3 | 49 | 68 | 113 | 6 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | WNW 5 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 60 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 2 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
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