When should you surf Santa Teresa today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 9h with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Santa Teresa surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Santa Teresa (Costa Rica · Nicoya).
Best score today
887h
Now
5009:00
Waves
1.4 m
14 s
Wind
6 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.8 m
Light
05:28 → 17:23
Best windows today
7h88/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 10 km/h
8h50/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 5 km/h
9h50/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 7 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 88 | 1.4 m · 13 s | 1 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 100 | 1.4 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 63 | 1.4 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 50 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 50 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 40 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 50 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 50 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 7 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.4 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 41 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 72 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 72 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 56 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 3 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Santa Teresa today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Santa Teresa suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Santa Teresa.