Is May a good time for surfing at Santa Teresa?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Santa Teresa. Waves 1.5 m, water 31°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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 28 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in May →Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Santa Teresa?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Santa Teresa. Waves 1.5 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Santa Teresa in May?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Santa Teresa in May?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Santa Teresa in May?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 28 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.7 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.3 m waves) & Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves).
