Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock surf break

Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 17 Aug 2025 CST
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Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock sea temperature is
83.3°F
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock in the next 12 days are 2ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 17th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 1.3in), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 84°F on Sun afternoon, min 75°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.0in), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 84°F on Thu morning, min 77°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
2
SW
1.5
WSW
2
SW
1.5
WSW
2
SW
1.5
WSW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
WSW
1.5
SW
1.5
WSW
2
WSW
2
WSW
2
WSW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131818171616151615141414141813161615151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)125147151150220181196127181108121115178200202175186188171132175
Wind
(mph)
3
SSE
6
S
6
SE
6
WSW
3
E
3
SE
9
WSW
3
E
3
N
6
NW
3
E
6
SE
0
W
3
SE
3
NE
3
S
9
ESE
3
ENE
3
ESE
9
E
3
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglassglassglassoffcross-
off
glassoffglass
High Tide
/ height (ft)
9:11PM
6.46
9:42AM
7.42
10:25PM
6.3
10:54AM
7.25
11:41PM
6.4
12:04PM
7.32
12:48AM
6.73
1:06PM
7.48
1:45AM
7.15
2:00PM
7.71
2:33AM
7.55
2:47PM
7.87
3:16AM
7.91
Low Tide
/ height (ft)
3:05PM
1.51
3:15AM
1.8
4:16PM
1.67
4:28AM
2
5:28PM
1.61
5:43AM
1.97
6:34PM
1.41
6:50AM
1.77
7:30PM
1.12
7:48AM
1.48
8:19PM
0.85
8:38AM
1.21
9:02PM
0.69
9:23AM
1.02
Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunrise--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:33
Sunset6:00--6:00--5:59--5:59--5:58--5:58--5:57--
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Rain (in)
0.10.2-0.20.20.00.40.20.00.20.1-0.3-0.10.20.10.00.1--
Temp. °F848181817982827982828184847982827782827782
Feels °F (?)918886868690888488909091938490908190908188

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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock (calm at Liberia/Tomas Guardia Airport 16 miles from Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock). No surfable waves

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Information about the Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock 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 (Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock) 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 Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Guanacaste? If you are looking for accommodation near Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guanacaste, consider staying in Liberia which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Guanacaste where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 54 km (34 miles) away, San Jose, Rivas and Canas.

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