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Santa Teresa surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.9 m 15 s SW · Swell 2: 0.5 m 8 s S · Swell 3: 0.1 m 16 s WNW
Best window this week: Monday 09:00 CST — 10.0 1.1 m (3.5 ft) at 15 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (231° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1–1.1 m (3.5–3.7 ft) | 15 s | SW | 5 kt glassy | 05:31–17:17 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 9.7 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.2–3.4 ft) | 14 s | SW | 6 kt cross-offshore | 05:31–17:16 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 9.9 B 6 · A 7 | 1.0–1.6 m (3.2–5.4 ft) | 12 s | SW | 9 kt offshore | 05:31–17:16 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 3.9 B 2 · A 3 | 1.6–2.4 m (5.2–7.9 ft) | 8 s | SW | 18 kt cross-onshore | 05:31–17:16 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 10.0 B 7 · A 9 | 1.0–1.8 m (3.2–5.9 ft) | 13 s | SSW | 6 kt glassy | 05:32–17:16 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 8.4 B 10 · A 5 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.7–3.1 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 05:32–17:16 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 9.3 B 9 · A 6 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.7–2.9 ft) | 16 s | SW | 3 kt glassy | 05:32–17:15 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 06:00 | 9.8 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 15 s SW | 5 kt N cross-offshore |
| Mon 09:00 | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 15 s SW | 3 kt ENE glassy |
| Mon 12:00 | 8.8 B 5 · A 6 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 15 s SW | 7 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 15:00 | 9.4 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 15 s SW | 4 kt SSW glassy |
| Mon 18:00 | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 15 s SW | 2 kt SSE glassy |
| Mon 21:00 | 9.3 B 6 · A 6 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SW | 7 kt SE cross-shore |
| Tue 00:00 | 9.5 B 6 · A 6 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 14 s SW | 7 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Tue 03:00 | 9.3 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 14 s SW | 8 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Tue 06:00 | 9.7 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 14 s SW | 5 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Tue 09:00 | 9.2 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 14 s SW | 6 kt SE cross-shore |
| Tue 12:00 | 8.6 B 7 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 14 s SW | 7 kt SSE cross-shore |
| Tue 15:00 | 8.5 B 7 · A 5 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 14 s SW | 7 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 18:00 | 9.0 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 14 s SW | 6 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 21:00 | 9.3 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 14 s SW | 5 kt SE cross-shore |
Santa Teresa tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (CST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 01:50 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 08:00 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 14:20 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 20:50 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 03:10 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 09:20 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 15:30 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) · High 22:00 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 04:20 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 10:30 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 16:40 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 23:10 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 05:30 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 11:40 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 17:40 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 00:00 (+1.0 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 06:30 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 12:40 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 18:40 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 00:50 (+1.1 m / +3.6 ft) · Low 07:10 (-1.1 m / -3.6 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) · Low 19:20 (-1.0 m / -3.1 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 01:30 (+1.2 m / +3.8 ft) · Low 08:00 (-1.2 m / -3.9 ft) · High 14:10 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 20:00 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) |
Best time to surf Santa Teresa
Biggest swell runs May–Nov: average 1.5 m (5.0 ft) in September from SSW at 10 s, against 1.1 m (3.6 ft) in January (2015–2024 average). Best time to surf in Costa Rica
Nearby spots
- 9.7 Jacó 59 km · 1.0 m (3.3 ft) now
- 9.6 Playa Hermosa (Jacó) 64 km · 0.9 m (3.1 ft) now
- 9.8 Nosara (Playa Guiones) 64 km · 1.4 m (4.4 ft) now
- 9.4 Tamarindo 104 km · 1.4 m (4.6 ft) now
- 9.9 Playa Grande 107 km · 1.4 m (4.6 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Climatology: ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis (waves: ERA5-Ocean) via Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Costa_Rica). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (9.75, -85.50); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.