Costa Rica
Santa Teresa
Tropical paradise with consistent waves.
Beach Break & Point Break
Best: Dec – Apr
3–8 ft (peak)
About Santa Teresa
Tropical paradise with consistent waves.
Surf Spots
Playa Santa Teresa
Main beach with multiple peaks, something for everyone.
Beach Break
Beginner
Playa Hermosa
More powerful waves, less crowded than main beach.
Beach Break
Intermediate
Mal País
Rocky point breaks with longer rides.
Point Break
Intermediate
Playa Carmen
Mellow waves, ideal for learning.
Beach Break
Beginner
Seasonal Conditions
Best months (4+ ft swell)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Jan
3–8 ft
SW/W
Offshore mornings
high crowds
27.5°C water
Best dry season month
Feb
3–8 ft
SW/W
Offshore mornings
high crowds
28°C water
Excellent conditions
Mar
3–7 ft
SW/W
Offshore mornings
medium crowds
28°C water
Dry season ending
Apr
2–6 ft
SW/W
Variable
medium crowds
28°C water
Transition month
May
2–6 ft
S/SW
Variable
low crowds
28°C water
Green season, less crowd
Jun
2–5 ft
S/SW
Variable
low crowds
27.5°C water
Green season
Jul
2–5 ft
S/SW
Variable
low crowds
27°C water
Green season
Aug
2–5 ft
S/SW
Variable
low crowds
27°C water
Green season
Sep
2–6 ft
S/SW
Variable
low crowds
27.5°C water
Green season
Oct
2–6 ft
S/SW
Variable
low crowds
28°C water
Late green season
Nov
2–6 ft
S/SW
Variable
low crowds
27.5°C water
Green season ending
Dec
3–8 ft
SW/W
Offshore mornings
high crowds
27.5°C water
Dry season, peak tourism