Witch's Rock
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Reef breakAdvanced
One of Nicaragua's most legendary reef breaks, Witch's Rock (Roca Bruja) is a remote, powerful wave accessible only by boat from Chinandega, long, hollow walls near a dramatic volcanic rock.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Wind
Offshore winds
Tide
Varies
LowMidHigh
Season
Varies
The Wave
Type
Right (primary)
Bottom
Sand and rock reef
Shape
Long, barrelling right, consistent shape with hollow barrel sections on quality swells
Length
100–250m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Remote access, powerful waves, and a reef bottom demand experience and self-sufficiency.
Hazards
- •Boat access only, 1.5 hour boat ride from the harbour
- •Crocodiles in the river mouths nearby (do not enter river channels)
- •Remote location, medical facilities hours away
- •The famous volcanic rock sits in the lineup
Local Tips
- •The same boat trip often combines Witch's Rock with Ollie's Point to the south, one of surfing's great day trips.
- •Book through established operators in San Juan del Sur; the boat trip through the Guanacaste canals is an adventure in itself.
Location
12.7733, -87.6781