Point right · Costa Rica · Guanacaste (Potrero Grande) · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A flawless, endless right-hand point: on a solid south swell the walls reel for 300 m with fast sections. Boat access only, from Coco or Ocotal.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Ollie's Point usually works best around mid-falling. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Ollie's Point is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Ollie's Point comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Ollie's Point, you can also check conditions at Witch's Rock, Playa Grande, Tamarindo. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.