Is July a good time for surfing at Santa Teresa?

July is a good month for surfing at Santa Teresa (best: May–June, August–October). Waves 1.4 m, water 30°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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
  • Weather: 27 sunny days, 28 rainy days

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Other spots for surfing in July

Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.

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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 July a good time for surfing at Santa Teresa?

July is a good month for surfing at Santa Teresa (best: May–June, August–October). Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.

How warm is the water at Santa Teresa in July?

About 30°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Santa Teresa in July?

About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Santa Teresa in July?

Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 28 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in July?

Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves) & Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves).

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