When is the best time to surf Santa Teresa?

Surf in Santa Teresa is most reliable from March–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Santa Teresa?

Sea temperature in Santa Teresa averages 28°C in November and 30°C in April. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Santa Teresa good for beginners?

Yes — Santa Teresa has beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Santa Teresa with a team in another time zone?

Santa Teresa runs on America/Costa_Rica. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 6 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with London all year round.

Surf Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Surf Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: beach breaks for all levels, best surf March–October, sea 28°C–30°C, monthly weather and remote-work time zones.

Waves

beach breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

March–October

Sea temperature

28–30°C

Surf season in Santa Teresa, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.0	13 s SSW	28	29	1.2
February	–	1.1	13 s SSW	28	29	0.6
March	In season	1.1	14 s SSW	29	29	0.8
April	In season	1.3	14 s SSW	29	30	3.3
May	In season	1.4	14 s SSW	28	30	9.2
June	In season	1.5	14 s SSW	28	29	9.4
July	In season	1.4	14 s SSW	28	29	9.1
August	In season	1.5	13 s SSW	28	29	9.2
September	In season	1.5	13 s SSW	27	29	11.1
October	In season	1.5	13 s SSW	27	28	11.9
November	–	1.3	12 s SSW	27	28	6.9
December	–	1.1	13 s SSW	27	28	2.7

Surf spots near Santa Teresa

Playa Santa Teresabeach break · all levels

Working remotely from Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is on America/Costa_Rica (UTC-6 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York6 h
San Francisco6 h
London1 h
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Santa Teresa?: Surf in Santa Teresa is most reliable from March–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Santa Teresa?: Sea temperature in Santa Teresa averages 28°C in November and 30°C in April. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Santa Teresa good for beginners?: Yes — Santa Teresa has beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Santa Teresa with a team in another time zone?: Santa Teresa runs on America/Costa_Rica. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 6 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with London all year round.

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