Beach break · Costa Rica · Guanacaste (Santa Rosa) · 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)
The legendary Endless Summer 2 beach break: fast, hollow rights detonating around the big Naranjo rock under near-permanent offshore. Access by 4WD or boat only.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
For experts only. Powerful waves, strong currents or technical bottom. Ask locally first.
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.
Witch's Rock usually works best around mid-rising. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Witch's Rock is rather recommended for advanced 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 Witch's Rock comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Witch's Rock, you can also check conditions at Ollie's Point, Playa Grande, Tamarindo. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.