Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Playa Santa Teresa. The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath out there. The pattern is mostly small to medium SW groundswell, with some really clean windows if you pick your mornings.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday morning (26 August) has waist-high 2 ft SW swell at 15 seconds, with glassy conditions, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the energy is weak (140). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Thursday morning (27 August) is a step up with similar 2 ft SW swell but a long 18-second period and more energy (204), and that glassy NW wind – it’s clean and inviting. The real standout begins Friday morning (28 August). That’s when we see 3 ft SW groundswell, period 19 seconds, and a glassy NNE breeze. The wave energy jumps to a solid 714, and the conditions are rated very good.

Saturday morning (29 August) is the best of the first week. The swell pushes to 5 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with clean offshore ENE wind at 10 km/h. The energy is pumping at 1082, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the morning to circle. Sunday morning (30 August) keeps the fun going with 5 ft SW swell, glassy NE wind, and strong energy (859).

There’s a bit of a lull Monday and Tuesday (31 Aug – 1 Sep) with smaller swell and some messy wind, but Tuesday afternoon (1 September) throws a curveball: 6 ft of short-period SSW swell (7 seconds) with glassy conditions and massive energy (1002). That’s raw, powerful, and for experts only – the short period means it’ll be chunky and fast.

Wednesday morning (2 September) is back to clean 2 ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds, glassy WNW wind, and nice energy (531). Worth a dawn paddle. Then Thursday morning (3 September) is small but glassy again.

The second week holds some real promise. Friday morning (4 September) sees 4 ft SW swell at 17 seconds, glassy ESE wind, and energy at 1166 – excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday morning (5 September) is similar: 5 ft SW, 16 seconds, glassy, energy 1146. Then Sunday morning (6 September) is a touch smaller at 4 ft but still glassy and clean.

After a few days of smaller, wind-affected surf, the run continues Tuesday morning (8 September) with 2 ft SW groundswell, 19-second period, glassy W wind, and energy 512 – very good for the size. Wednesday morning (9 September) is clean with a cross-off ESE wind, 4 ft SW swell, and strong energy (933). Thursday morning (10 September) is the last real standout: 5 ft SW, 16 seconds, glassy ENE wind, energy 1074 – excellent for experienced surfers again.

Best on offer? Saturday morning (29 August) and Friday morning (4 September). Both have solid SW swell, clean glassy or offshore wind, and plenty of energy. The long-period SW groundswell (16-19 seconds) will wrap nicely into Santa Teresa, which is exposed to WNW swell – so this SW groundswell should hold some good shape. Expect some gaps between sets, which makes paddling out easier. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Rusty.

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