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Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 12 Dec 2025 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock in the next 12 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Bruja - Witch's Rock over the next 12 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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 kJ (?) | 27 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 54 | 54 | 21 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:56PM 2.20 | 9:18AM 1.92 | 9:52PM 2.15 | 10:20AM 1.84 | 10:46PM 2.12 | 11:21AM 1.82 | 11:38PM 2.12 | 12:16PM 1.84 | 12:26AM 2.15 | 1:05PM 1.88 | 1:12AM 2.19 | 1:50PM 1.94 | 1:55AM 2.24 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:31PM 0.51 | 3:19AM 0.66 | 3:26PM 0.63 | 4:20AM 0.68 | 4:23PM 0.71 | 5:19AM 0.66 | 5:18PM 0.74 | 6:12AM 0.61 | 6:10PM 0.73 | 6:59AM 0.54 | 6:58PM 0.69 | 7:43AM 0.46 | 7:43PM 0.63 | ||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 27 |
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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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