Is August a good month to surf Santa Teresa?

Yes — August falls in Santa Teresa's main surf season (March–October).

How warm is the sea in Santa Teresa in August?

About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Santa Teresa in August?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Santa Teresa in August

Surfing Santa Teresa in August: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 9.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

9.2 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.5 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Santa Teresa in August

Offshore of Santa Teresa, waves in August average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SSW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

August in the context of Santa Teresa's surf season

Santa Teresa's main surf season runs March–October. August is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Santa Teresa?: Yes — August falls in Santa Teresa's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in Santa Teresa in August?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Santa Teresa in August?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.