Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a bit of a struggle. We’ve got small, weak swell with energy readings that just aren’t getting the job done. The wind is a mess, too, with a lot of onshore or cross-onshore breeze. The water is sitting at 86°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat.

The first glimmer of something decent shows up on the morning of Friday the 7th of August. The swell is still small, but the wind is coming from the east, which is a clean cross-offshore breeze, and the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 375 (moderate), so it’s got some push. It’s a clean session, but the size is still modest.

The standout, without a doubt, is Saturday morning, the 8th of August at Playa Santa Teresa. It’s a glassy morning, no wind at all, with a 3ft swell from the southwest at 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy is up to 506 (moderate). The water is glassy, the waves will be clean, and it’s a consistent spot. This is the best window in the whole forecast – a real gem. The morning is the winner; the afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze.

The rest of the first week stays small but there are some promising glassy mornings from the 9th through the 11th. The swell is small, but the wind is light or glassy, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, there are waves to be had.

Looking further ahead, the second week sees a significant pulse of energy. The morning of Friday the 14th of August is a cracker. The swell jumps to 3ft from the southwest, with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the offshore wind from the east-northeast keeps it clean. The combined energy is 656 (strong) – that’s the most powerful we see in the whole period. It’s a long-range call, so less certain, but if it holds, it’s a serious session.

The following morning, Saturday the 15th of August, is nearly as good. 4ft from the southwest, 16 seconds, and a clean offshore breeze from the northeast. Energy is 734 (strong). This is another one for the diary.

A few things to keep in mind: this is a long-period groundswell, which means the sets will be less frequent but more powerful. At a beach break, a long-period swell can sometimes straighten out, but the consistency here is usually good, so it should still offer plenty of fun.

The crowds at Playa Santa Teresa can be a factor, especially on the standouts, so get in early if you want a clean peak.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 8th is the clear early winner, and the mornings of the 14th and 15th of August are the ones to circle for the second week. Get the wax ready.

Rusty.

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