Witches Rock Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W
Wind
E, NE
Surf Height
Shoulder-high to double overhead
Tide
Medium high. Low tide walls up too much.
Witches Rock Surf Guide
The wave itself is no Black's or Ocean Beach or even Hossegor -- it's easy, playful beachbreak with offshore winds that sting your eyes as you start pumping down a long, groomed, green line. The estuary deposits sand on an otherwise fairly flat sandbar, creating the lefts and rights that wall up for days without necessarily closing out. There are other peaks along Playa Naranjo's two to three-mile, white-sand stretch, but they're not as perfectly shaped as the ones found in the lee of the rock.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
No locals per se, but some expat Tamarindo surfers have it wired.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Yep -- it's not uncommon to see 30 people jockeying for the peak when it's pumping.
Spot Rating
Fun
Really fun when things line up.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Cayman swimming through the lineup.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Hell drive in, or cushy boat taxi -- take your pick.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
December through February is best for offshores, but March through September is best for swell.
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