Located in the Guanacaste region, Costa Rica, Witches Rock is one of the best beach breaks in all of Central America. The waves are ultra rippable and at times hollow, breaking toward a massive rock known as Roca Bruja, or Witch’s Rock. Most of the surfing is done just to the South of the river mouth and a short walk further South will generally be a little less crowded. The waves here can be challenging and break for up to 100 meters over a sand bottom. The only way is by a good 4×4 track through the national park and then camping or a boat from Playa Coco. The biggest hazards are saltwater crocs near the river mouth.
What are the best surf conditions for Witches Rock?
Gets good between waist-high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard or a step-up as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get very crowded nowadays (8/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Southwest, Northwest, and West. Works on a mid to high tide best.
We recommend wearing board shorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range between 29 and 27. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
