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East to northeast wind is the clean/offshore lane, west to southwest swell is the main fuel with WNW also useful, and La Lora or Roca Mar may be better than the busiest town peak depending on the banks.
Surf GuideNicoya Peninsula
Playa Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is the Nicoya Peninsula's high-profile surf-town beachbreak, a long exposed run of sandbars around La Lora, Roca Mar, and the town peaks. Its significance is the full Costa Rica surf-town package: year-round swell exposure, hollow low-tide peaks, a dense traveler/local lineup, and enough quality that it can swing from surf-school friendly to pro-level very quickly. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa Santa Teresa in Nicoya Peninsula.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNicoya Peninsula, CR
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind SW 6 kt
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Low to mid tide is the sharper window, with hollower, faster peaks; high tide can soften or section the beach, and bigger long-period pulses can mean heavy closeouts and a tougher paddle.
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