Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days for our little slice of paradise.

We’ve got a classic setup on the cards. A consistent, long-period SW groundswell is going to be the main story, pumping in from the deep ocean. The water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there. The whole period is a bit of a mixed bag with the wind, but the mornings are where it’s at.

Friday the 31st kicks things off proper. Playa Santa Teresa is waking up with a clean 3 ft SW swell and glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (382) and that 14-second period is going to push some real nice lines through. The afternoon gets ruined by a SSW onshore, so be an early bird. Saturday morning, August 1st, is a carbon copy – glassy, 3 ft SW swell, and clean. The best of the early run is Sunday morning, August 2nd. The wind is dead calm, glass, with a 2 ft SW swell. It’s small, but it’ll be pure perfection on the take-off.

The real standout, the one you’re marking on the calendar, is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning session is looking like a dream. We’ve got a 3 ft SW swell, but look at that energy – 506 (strong!). The period is a solid 16 seconds, the wind is a light NE breeze, glassy. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be better at the points and reefs than the beach breaks, but with that clean energy, the waves will be groomed. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so you might have a few mates out, but it’s a beach break so there’s room. This is the pick of the fortnight.

The mornings are consistently the better bet. Most afternoons get a sloppy onshore wind from the SSW or S. Be aware of the run of mornings from the 5th to the 7th of August. The swell drops right off, with energy readings of 61 and 114, and the waves are tiny. You’ll be hunting for scraps. After that, it picks up again nicely.

For a bit of a change-up, the morning of the 12th of August sees a 10 km/h NE offshore wind with a 2 ft SW swell and a 18-second period. That’s a very long interval, giving you some real power and long lulls. The energy is strong (430). That’s a session for the experienced surfer who knows how to sit in the right spot.

So, the final word: Don’t sleep on the early mornings. The 8th of August is the standout. Set your alarm.

Rusty.

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