Is October a good month to surf Santa Teresa?

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

How warm is the sea in Santa Teresa in October?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Santa Teresa in October?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 11.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.

Surf Santa Teresa in October

Surfing Santa Teresa in October: in the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 28°C, 11.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

11.9 mm/day

Wind

15 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 28°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Santa Teresa in October

Offshore of Santa Teresa, waves in October average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 3rd 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.

October in the context of Santa Teresa's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Santa Teresa?: Yes — October falls in Santa Teresa's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in Santa Teresa in October?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Santa Teresa in October?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 11.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.