Santa Teresa
Surf BreakBeach breakIntermediate

Santa Teresa

JRRH+GX Puntarenas Province, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Beach breakA-frame peaks (lefts and rights)IntermediateMarch to October (south swells)

About This Break

Consistent Nicoya Peninsula beach break with multiple peaks and warm water year-round. Santa Teresa is an intermediate-level A-frame beach break in Costa Rica, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from March to October (south swells). All tides; sandbar-dependent. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out. Surfers drawn to Santa Teresa can browse beachfront homes, villas and lots for sale around Costa Rica with International Surf Properties.

Spot Characteristics

Wave Type
Beach break
Wave Direction
A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
All tides; sandbar-dependent
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
March to October (south swells)
Suitable For
Intermediate
Region
Central America

Local Knowledge

Crowds

Moderate; can get busy in peak season

Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.

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