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Potrero Grande - Typical Swell, Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)

Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)

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Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)

Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) ratings
Quality on a good day: 4.0
Consistency of Surf: 3.0
Difficulty Level: 1.7
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0
Crowds: 3.0

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Overall: 2.4

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Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) break guidePhoto by: Carol Chapman

Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Surf Guide

Potrero Grande(OlliesPoint) in Guanacaste is an exposed point/Rivermouth break that has consistent surf Ideal winds are from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Hazards include rocks, sharks,sea crcodiles,sea-lice and isolation.

Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Icon pointPoint/rivermouthIcon s22.4
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent
26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point):

The best conditions reported for surf at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 90% of the time in July while 5% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 5% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
90%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
5%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
5%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Location Map

Interactive Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) is Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Liberia) Airport (LIR) in Costa Rica, 40 km (25 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) is Nosara Airport (NOB), also in Costa Rica, 98 km (61 miles) away.

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Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 14:07 Local Time
Wednesday 27Thu
3PM6PM9PM0AM
Wave (m) 0.7
SSW 		0.7
SSW 		0.6
SSW 		0.6
SSW
Period (s) 13 13 13 13
Wind (km/h) 30 NE 25 NE 30 ENE 35 NE
Wind State off off off off

What does Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) look like?

Latest photos from Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point). Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

  • Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)Credit: danielwebber82
  • O.P., Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)Credit: Rodrigo Guerra
  • Another Boat Trip, Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)Credit: kflecha12
  • Potrero Grande - Typical Swell, Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)Credit: Carol Chapman
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    Tides at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)

    Current tide and informaton
    For Scardog Reef, 45.0 km from Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point).
    Next High Water: 02:13am | 2.31m
    Tidal range ClockIcon tide needleIcon tide star
    Next Low Water: 07:59pm | 0.58m
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    Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.7 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)

    Surf stats for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)

    Wind stats for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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