Nicoya Peninsula · Costa Rica
Santa Teresa Surf Forecast & Surf Guide
Santa Teresa is a beach break in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. A consistent Pacific beach with numerous peaks, warm water and regular south-swell exposure across a long stretch of coast. Use the live forecast below to compare wave height, swell direction, period, wind and tide before choosing your session.
CONDIÇÕES DE VIDA
Santa Teresa surf forecast
Compare a altura das ondas, a direção e o período da ondulação, o vento, a maré e a temperatura antes de decidir quando entrar na água.
GUIA DE LOCAIS DE SURF
About Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is one of the better-known surf options around Nicoya Peninsula. A consistent Pacific beach with numerous peaks, warm water and regular south-swell exposure across a long stretch of coast. The break is best approached as a conditions-dependent wave: swell angle, period, local wind and tide can change the character quickly. The page below combines a live forecast with practical spot information so surfers can judge whether the setup matches their ability and equipment.
MELHORES CONDIÇÕES
When does Santa Teresa work best?
Inchar
S to SWUse a direção da ondulação, juntamente com o período e o tamanho, para avaliar quanta energia chegará à arrebentação.
Vento
NE to E offshoreVentos favoráveis podem ajudar a manter a face da onda mais limpa e organizada.
Maré
Bank dependentA maré interage com o tamanho das ondas e o formato do fundo do mar, portanto, compare a curva em tempo real com o oceano.
Temporada
April to OctoberA temporada indica quando o padrão de ondulação regional tem maior probabilidade de favorecer este local.
The preferred pattern is S to SW swell with NE to E offshore wind. Bank dependent. Longer-period swell usually adds more power and can make the surf more demanding than the raw wave-height number suggests. Always compare the forecast with what is actually happening at the beach or reef.
NÍVEL DE HABILIDADE
Who should surf Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa is generally suited to beginner to advanced depending on size surfers. The correct level can change with size, tide and crowd pressure, so treat this as a guide rather than a guarantee. If the surf is larger or faster than expected, choose a more sheltered nearby break.
TEMPORADA DE SURF
Melhor época do ano
The main surf window is april to october. Outside the prime season the spot can still work, but swell consistency, wind quality and wave size may be less predictable.
LOCALIZAÇÃO
Where is Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa is located in Nicoya Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, at approximately 9.6420, -85.1670. Use the map and local access information before travelling, as parking and shoreline access can change.
- Latitude
- 9.6420
- Longitude
- -85.1670
SEGURANÇA E ETIQUETA LOCAL
O que você precisa saber antes de sair remando.
Main considerations include shifting sandbanks and rips, powerful sets and hold-downs when swell increases. Observe the lineup, identify a safe entry and exit, respect local priority rules and do not paddle out when conditions exceed your experience.
SURF PRÓXIMO
Other surf spots near Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA FAQ
Perguntas frequentes
What is the best swell for Santa Teresa?
S to SW is the preferred swell direction listed for this spot. Swell size and period also matter, so compare the complete live forecast.
What wind is best for Santa Teresa?
NE to E offshore is generally the favourable wind setup. Local topography can change how the wind feels at the water.
What tide is best for Santa Teresa?
Bank dependent. Tide interacts with swell size and period, so check the live tide curve before surfing.
What level is Santa Teresa for?
The recommended level is beginner to advanced depending on size. Conditions can make any surf spot easier or more difficult, so choose a session that matches your experience.
When is the best surf season for Santa Teresa?
April to October is the main season listed for this spot. Day-to-day quality still depends on swell, wind and tide.
VERIFIQUE ANTES DE IR
Plan your next Santa Teresa session
As condições mudam rapidamente. Verifique novamente a ondulação, o vento e a maré pouco antes de surfar e compare a previsão com o oceano à sua frente.