The Surf Window

Ollie's Point

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Point breakIntermediate

A long, fun right-hand point break inside Santa Rosa National Park, Ollie's Point is a more forgiving alternative to nearby Witch's Rock, with long, walling rides in a stunning, protected Pacific coastline setting.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Wind

Offshore winds

Tide

Varies

LowMidHigh

Season

Varies

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rock and sand

Shape

Long, peeling right, consistent, fun walls with plenty of time to surf

Length

150–300m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The wave is longer and more forgiving than Witch's Rock, a great point break for developing surfers.

Hazards

  • •Boat access only (same operators as Witch's Rock)
  • •Rocky entry and exit near the point
  • •National park regulations apply

Local Tips

  • •Ollie's Point gets its name from Oliver North, who allegedly used the remote cove during the Iran-Contra affair.
  • •The combination boat trip (Witch's Rock + Ollie's Point) is one of the classic Costa Rican surf adventures.

Location

Map showing the location of Ollie's Point in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

10.9258, -85.8533