Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa del Barco
Quieter beach inside Santa Teresa, known for its open sand, peaceful feel, and less crowded park atmosphere.
Playa Grande
Large wild beach bordering Punta del Diablo, popular for long walks, dunes, surf, and easy park access.
Playa La Moza
One of Santa Teresa’s best-known beaches, valued for strong surf, wide sand, and a scenic national park setting.
Playa Las Achiras
Accessible national park beach with a broad bay-like setting, fishing appeal, and a more relaxed local character.
Santa Teresa sits in Rocha Department, Uruguay and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Santa Teresa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
