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.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
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.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
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.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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