Playa Santa Teresa Reviews and Ratings
(Golfo de Nicoya, Costa Rica)
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Visitor reviews of Playa Santa Teresa surf break
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“Fun little break and very consistent. I’ve been here twice and this last trip I’ve seen a big change from 2014 to 2018 and not for the good. Localism is much more hostile and aggro is the norm in the water from Israelis to Argentinians to Costa Ricans. It’s a shame but I’ve witnessed six yelling fits in the line up. Like absolute children. You’d never know people were there to actually have fun. I was not involved in any of them as I do my best to avoid all confrontation. This was during off season on a very average days. Can’t imagine on a good day. This was once a small sleepy surf town with few surfers and now it’s on its way to becoming another Tamirindo which I grew up surfing in the 90’s and watched the progression/regression. It is what it is.”
Jeremy from COSTA RICA - 02 Aug 2018
Playa Santa Teresa Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 14 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.3(1: Playa Santa Teresa is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.1(1: Playa Santa Teresa is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Golfo de Nicoya. 5: the best break in Golfo de Nicoya). |
Difficulty Level: 3.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Playa Santa Teresa can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Playa Santa Teresa, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Playa Santa Teresa are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Playa Santa Teresa is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Playa Santa Teresa requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Playa Santa Teresa for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.8(1: Camping at Playa Santa Teresa is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Playa Santa Teresa is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Playa Santa Teresa, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Playa Santa Teresa where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“I live here for half the year. The crowds are not a factor if you are not a party boy. You can get great waves at first light till 7:30 or 8:00. Crowds thin out some by nine for work. Crowded is a relative term. Often you will see a number of newbies in the line up not really surfing. I am 65 years old and find a peak coming my way plenty often. Aggro surfers are most likely just visiting. Pura Vida”
Will Graham from COSTA RICA - 29 Mar 2014
“Just scored perfect 3-4ft fun beachies all day definitely recomened coming here for a wave yewww!”
Donga from COSTA RICA - 30 May 2012
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