Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty mellow for Playa Santa Teresa. We’ve got a long run of small, clean mornings with a few bigger windows sliding in later. The water’s sitting at a balmy 87°F and that’s a full 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so the ocean feels properly tropical.

The standout stretch starts Saturday 12 September morning. Playa Santa Teresa is showing a clean 3ft swell from the SW with a nice 14-second period (good groundswell energy). Winds are glassy, absolutely dead – that’s a major positive. The combined energy is 356, so moderate but solid for the size. It’s a consistent break and exposed to that WNW optimum direction, so this morning is your go-to. Make the most of it because onshore winds spoil the afternoons.

Sunday 13 September morning stays clean but the swell drops to 2ft, still SW, 13 seconds – still fun little waves (209 energy). Glass again. Afternoons get messy.

Monday 14 September morning has a tiny 2ft swell but look at that period: 19 seconds. Very long groundswell. Combined energy is 244. Glassy wind again – you’ll get some clean little runners, but the long period means those waves might wall up a bit on the beach breaks. Still worth a paddle.

Tuesday 15 September morning offers 2ft with 18-second period (452 energy) and a cross-off breeze from the ENE – clean conditions. There’s a risk of thunderstorms but the morning window should be fine.

From Wednesday 16 September through to Friday 18 September, we’ve got a run of mornings with 2-3ft swells, periods 13-16 seconds, and glassy or cross-off winds. Good consistent options but nothing huge.

Then Saturday 20 September morning really jumps out. 3ft – still small – but the period is 19 seconds again and the combined energy kicks up to 622. Glassy wind (ESE 3 mph). This is a quality morning: clean, long-period lines, and the break is consistent. Could be some lovely long rides.

Sunday 21 September morning sticks with 3ft, 18 seconds, 553 energy, and glassy conditions from the NW. Another top morning.

Now, the real standout is Wednesday 23 September morning. Swell jumps to 7ft from the WSW, period short at 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 1077 – that’s strong energy. Winds are glassy. This is excellent surf, but at 7ft it’s pushing into expert territory only. The short period means a bit more chop in the face, but the sheer power will be there. For experienced surfers, this is the best session on offer.

The final week is a mixed bag. Thursday 24 September morning cleans up again with 3ft, 14 seconds, 395 energy and glassy wind. Friday 25 September morning shows 6ft from the SSW (8 seconds, 502 energy) with a cross-off wind – clean but short period, so it’s a bit junky. Saturday 26 September morning has 6ft (WSW, 9 seconds, 749 energy) but cross-shore winds create some chop. The rest of that period is either marginal or blown out.

Overall, mornings are your friend. Crowds are possible at this break, so for the standout mornings (Saturday 12, Saturday 20, Sunday 21, and Wednesday 23) get out early to beat the packs. For the bigger day on the 23rd, only the experienced crew should paddle out.

Rusty.

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