The Morning Onda
Know what's happening.
A useful local briefing for Santa Teresa: surf, events, openings, closures and practical notes, sent when there is something worth knowing.
Local, useful, occasional
The briefing you would send a friend
We watch the surf, local calendar, openings and practical changes around town. There is no filler schedule and no paid recommendation.
Daily surf report · free
Wake up knowing when to surf
Every morning before first light: the best window for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers, with swell and wind for all seven beaches. One tap opens the full forecast.
Sent around 5:15 am Costa Rica time. You also get The Morning Onda, our occasional local briefing. Stop either one with a single tap.
What's new
Openings, closings, and changes on the ground — so your saved list never goes stale.
The surf window
A plain-language read on the waves and the useful window ahead.
What is on
Events and timely local notes, without inventing a daily reason to email you.
Recent dispatches
- Nov 2, 2026
Surfboards on Flights to Santa Teresa: What to Check Before You Book
If you’re flying to Santa Teresa with a board, the key is SANSA’s 6.7-foot cutoff and eight-board cap. This guide also flags the Tambor-to-Cobano airport shift so you book the right route.
- Oct 26, 2026
A Night Out in Santa Teresa Without Alcohol: Music, Food, and Sunset Plans
Skip the bar crawl. In Santa Teresa, the better no-alcohol evening is sunset first, dinner with live music second, and late-night only if you want it.
- Oct 19, 2026
Surf Camps in Santa Teresa: Which Ones Fit
Santa Teresa has two true all-in surf camps in 2026, plus lighter surf-and-lodging packages. This guide separates the real camps from add-ons, compares prices, and helps you choose by level and budget.
- Oct 19, 2026
Soda Soy Tico: Is It Worth a Stop in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa has no direct flight from Liberia in 2026. The workable air route goes via San José and Cobano, so the last road transfer still matters.
- Oct 13, 2026
LaPoint Surf Camp Santa Teresa: Honest Review
Lapoint works best for surfers who want structured coaching and a built-in social week at Playa Carmen. It is less appealing if you want flexibility, quieter rooms, or a cheaper way to surf Santa Teresa.
- Oct 12, 2026
Liberia to Santa Teresa Flights: What Actually Exists
Liberia does not have a direct Santa Teresa flight in 2026. This guide breaks down the real connection, the cost, and when the shuttle wins.