Is December a good time for surfing at Santa Teresa?
December is a fair month for surfing at Santa Teresa; the best time is May–June, August–October. Waves 1.1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Santa TeresaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 21 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in December →Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Santa Teresa
- Santa Teresa Surf Camp 0.3 km
- Believe Surf Camp & Yoga 0.4 km
- Blue Surf Sanctuary 0.9 km
- Santa Teresa Surf Vista Villas 0.9 km
- Cabinas Surf Paraiso 2.2 km
- Hotel Lavasurf 2.7 km
- and 1 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Santa Teresa?
December is a fair month for surfing at Santa Teresa; the best time is May–June, August–October. Waves 1.1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Santa Teresa in December?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Santa Teresa in December?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Santa Teresa in December?
Around 29°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 21 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.2 m waves), Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.4 m waves) & Tamarindo (1.3 m waves).
