Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.85° N 85.80° W

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

Issued: 5 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) sea temperature is
29.5° C
1.3° 

Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) this week:

The surf forecast for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) in the next 16 days are 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up around Potrero Grande (Ollie’s Point). Don’t expect much for a while, but there’s a glimmer of something special way out there.

The overall pattern is pretty flat and ordinary for the next two weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell with nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water feels nice even if the waves don’t deliver.

The first sniff of anything surfable comes on Friday afternoon, July 10th, with a tiny 2ft SW swell. The wind is light offshore from the NE, and the waves are clean but small. The combined energy is weak at 137, so it’s really just a leg-stretcher for a longboard or a soft-top. This same pattern hangs around through the weekend and into the following week – small 2ft to 2ft SW swell, consistent offshore winds, but the wave quality is very ordinary. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling your mates about it. The combined energy stays in the low 100s, which is weak.

We hit a bit of a lull from Tuesday, July 14th, through to Saturday, July 18th, where the conditions turn poor. The wind picks up, often gusting to 19 mph, and while it’s offshore, it’s fresh and choppy. The swell stays tiny, and the scores are zero. It’s a pretty blank run for a few days there.

Things start to look a little more promising around Monday, July 20th, with a shift in swell direction. A small 2ft WSW swell rolls in, and the combined energy climbs to 201, which is moderate. Still nothing massive, but a bit more push. The wind stays offshore but moderate, so it’s clean. The same small, clean conditions hold through Tuesday, July 21st.

Now, the standout. And I mean the *real* standout. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25th. The morning shows a tiny 1ft WSW swell, but the period is a massive 21 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 311, which is strong. The wind is light offshore from the ENE, making it glassy. This is a point break and river mouth setup, so that long period energy will wrap in beautifully. It’s for the experienced crew – the wave will have real power for its size. The afternoon does get a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-onshore, so morning is the window. This is the one to wait for. It’s 16 days out, so it’s a little uncertain, but the potential is there for a proper session.

For the rest of the time, it’s a waiting game. The consistent offshore winds are a positive, but the swell just isn’t there. Given that Potrero Grande is a consistent spot, it won’t stay this lackluster forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

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16
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0.4
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18
0.5
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16
0.4
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16
0.5
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13
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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118
145
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119
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123
66
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54
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:48PM1.92m
11:14AM2.37m
11:56PM2.00m
12:19PM2.44m
1:01AM2.12m
1:21PM2.53m
2:02AM2.26m
2:19PM2.60m
2:58AM2.40m
3:14PM2.64m
3:51AM2.52m
4:06PM2.63m
4:41AM2.59m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.47m
4:46AM0.52m
5:49PM0.38m
5:55AM0.46m
6:52PM0.26m
7:01AM0.37m
7:50PM0.13m
8:02AM0.27m
8:44PM0.03m
9:00AM0.19m
9:35PM-0.04m
9:55AM0.15m
10:24PM-0.05m
10:48AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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