Playa Santa Teresa Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 85.16° W

Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Santa Teresa sea temperature is
30.6° C
2.3° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,004 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Teresa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin' at our own little slice of paradise for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some absolute gems to be had if you time it right.

We're starting off with a bit of a slow build, but from this Saturday, the 15th, we get a taste of what's to come. The real standout right now is that Saturday morning, the 15th. Playa Santa Teresa is looking prime. We've got a solid 5ft of clean, long-period SW groundswell – that's 16 seconds between waves – pouring in. The combined energy is humming at a solid 1004, and with the wind glassy off the NE, it's going to be clean, lined-up, and making for some powerful walls. This is for the experienced crew though, that's a proper swell that will be reeling down the beach. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a spring suit will do you fine.

Saturday afternoon takes a turn with a risk of thunderstorms and cross-onshore wind, so that morning session is the one to nail. Sunday looks a bit messy too with that cross-onshore wind. We get another window Monday morning, the 17th. It's a touch smaller at 4ft, but again with offshore NE wind and clean conditions on that long-period SW swell, it'll be a fun, user-friendly wave. The energy is a bit lower at 428, but still plenty to play with.

The mid-week sees the swell dip but the quality holds. Wednesday the 19th morning is a sneaky good one: 3ft of SW swell, but with clean conditions and a nice cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate at 514, making for some tidy, shapey waves that won't be too demanding. If you're looking for a less intense session, this is your call.

Now, from around the 21st we hit a bit of a flat spell. The swell pretty much disappears for a few days, with only tiny, weak waves on offer. The energy drops right down. But don't give up hope.

Looking further ahead, the end of the month is where the real promise lies. The morning of Friday the 28th has a new pulse of SW swell. It's 3ft but look at that energy – 857 – and it's dead clean with light offshore wind. That indicates some serious long-period groundswell again. This one is a real heads-up. And then Saturday the 29th morning looks even better, pushing to 3ft with the same clean offshore conditions and a combined energy of 720. Finally, the real treat might just be Sunday morning, the 30th. 3ft of SSW swell, glassy conditions, and energy at 885. That is the kind of session you wait for – absolutely pristine. Keep an eye on that long-range forecast, because those are the days that will light up.

Remember, the crowds at Santa Teresa can be *sometimes* busy, especially when it's this good, so get out there early. For the bigger days over 5ft, the beach breaks might look a bit more appealing for the kite crew if the wind swings around right.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
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15
1.1
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14
1.1
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1.1
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1.1
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1050
1004
897
853
606
606
528
428
434
410
317
331
406
355
251
238
160
181
270
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
NE
10
SSW
5
W
5
WNW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
NE
5
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5
NE
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15
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10
NNW
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15
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High Tide
4:21AM2.79m
4:38PM2.65m
5:04AM2.77m
5:22PM2.55m
5:45AM2.68m
6:05PM2.41m
6:26AM2.55m
6:48PM2.25m
7:08AM2.39m
7:34PM2.08m
7:54AM2.23m
8:24PM1.93m
Low Tide
10:05PM0.01m
10:32AM0.13m
10:48PM0.06m
11:17AM0.17m
11:29PM0.17m
12:01PM0.26m
00:11AM0.31m
12:44PM0.38m
00:52AM0.48m
1:30PM0.52m
1:36AM0.64m
2:20PM0.65m
2:26AM0.78m
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Temp °C
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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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