Ollie's Point
Surf Guide
With offshores funneling through the jungle, perfectly tapered rights peeling down the rock-strewn point, a grassy headland above and crystal-clear water underneath, this rivermouth/pointbreak has to be one of the more enjoyable rights in the world -- like a warm-water Rincon minus the crowd. The only problem with Ollie's Point is its narrow swell window -- it has to be a solid SW swell to even show, and even then, Witches Rock (and Tamarindo and Playa Hermosa, etc.) are generally bigger. But if you get it on a head-high to slightly overhead day, your bag of tricks will get deeper as the day goes on, as the wave is as long as it is forgiving. There are even occasional tube sections, especially when the wintertime offshore wind blows.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to Advanced, dependent on size
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Despite its remoteness, Ollie's does get crowded when word of a big south swell gets out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Extremely fun, but fickle.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddles back out.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW
Wind
Northeast
Surf Height
Head high to double overhead
Tide
Low to mid.