Playa Santa Teresa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into the details for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a classic stretch of small, clean mornings with a few rumbles of energy later on, especially for the more experienced crew.

The water is sitting at a warm 87°F, which is a solid 4°F above what we'd normally expect for this time of year. That's much warmer than usual, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The week kicks off on Thursday the 20th with a small pulse. The morning is the pick, with a 3 ft SSW swell, a 10-second period, and light ENE cross-off winds making for clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 296. The afternoon gets messy with onshore SSW wind, so you'll want to be in the water early.

Friday the 21st is all about the morning glass-off. The wind goes dead calm from the north, leaving a tiny 1 ft SW groundswell (15-second period) super clean. It's small, with weak energy (78), but it's the kind of morning where a log will feel right at home. The afternoon gets bumpy with the seabreeze.

Saturday the 22nd is much the same story. Another glassy morning with a 2 ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) and clean conditions. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind, so it's a dawn patrol special.

Sunday the 23rd sees a slight shift. The morning is glassy again with a 2 ft SW groundswell, but the period has stretched to a very long 19 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (304). That long period will make for some beautifully shaped lines, but it might want to straighten out on the beach, so keep an eye on the points or river mouths. The water is still glassy, so it's a good morning to be out.

Monday the 24th through Thursday the 27th is a bit of a mixed bag with a lot of "risk of thunderstorms" in the afternoons. The mornings mostly stay clean with small 2 ft to 2 ft SW swells, but the consistent onshore afternoons make them a write-off. The 27th afternoon looks particularly sketchy with moderate rain and a short, onshore windswell.

Then we get a gap. There's really nothing to recommend Friday the 28th morning. The energy jumps to 750 but the wind is cross-shore, and the conditions are just marginal. It's a bit of a lull.

Now, here's the standout. Look at Saturday the 29th. The morning is an absolute belter for experienced surfers. A 5 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and clean conditions with a light east cross-off wind. The combined energy is a strong 1,493. That's a proper swell with real power. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-chop from the seabreeze, but the morning session is going to be firing. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Sunday the 30th is still good, with a 5 ft SW swell and clean conditions in the morning. The energy is high at 880. It's a slight step down from Saturday but still a very good session.

Monday the 31st is another glassy morning with a 4 ft SW swell, dropping to moderate energy (506). The wind is dead calm, making for a beautiful, clean morning. The rest of the week into early September looks like a slow fade, with smaller swells and more onshore afternoon winds, though there’s a hint of a clean, offshore pulse on Friday the 4th of September, with a 4 ft SW groundswell (18 seconds) and strong energy (931). That's a good one to keep an eye on.

So, the main takeaway is: hit the clean mornings this week for small, fun waves, and get ready for a proper session on the morning of Saturday the 29th. That's your best bet.

Rusty.

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