Potrero Grande/Ollie's Point Surf Report & Forecast
Santa Elena, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
21
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
2.6
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
17s
WIND GUSTS
22kt
AIR TEMP
26°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.7ft @
12s
12s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | POOR | 2.1ft | 12s | SSW | 12kt | SSE | 14kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 2.1ft | 13s | SSW | 10kt | SSE | 11kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2ft | 14s | SSW | 8kt | SSE | 9kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 2ft | 15s | SSW | 6kt | SSE | 7kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.2mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 2ft | 15s | SSW | 8kt | ESE | 9kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 2ft | 15s | SSW | 10kt | E | 11kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 2.1ft | 15s | SSW | 12kt | NE | 12kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 2.1ft | 16s | SSW | 15kt | ENE | 16kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 2.2ft | 16s | SSW | 18kt | ENE | 19kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 2.2ft | 17s | SSW | 21kt | ENE | 22kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 2.6ft | 17s | SSW | 21kt | ENE | 22kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 2.9ft | 17s | SSW | 21kt | ENE | 22kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 3.2ft | 16s | SSW | 21kt | ENE | 22kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 3.1ft | 16s | SSW | 20kt | ENE | 22kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 3ft | 16s | SSW | 19kt | ENE | 22kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 16s | SSW | 18kt | ENE | 22kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 16s | SSW | 18kt | NE | 23kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 2.7ft | 16s | SSW | 19kt | NE | 23kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 2.6ft | 16s | SSW | 19kt | NE | 23kt | 29°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 2.6ft | 16s | SSW | 16kt | NE | 20kt | 29°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 2.7ft | 16s | SSW | 13kt | NE | 16kt | 30°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 16s | SSW | 9kt | NE | 13kt | 30°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 2.9ft | 16s | SSW | 10kt | E | 14kt | 30°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 3.2ft | 16s | SSW | 11kt | SE | 14kt | 29°C | 29°C | 0mm |
Saturday
Apr 4POOR4 good hours
🌊 3.2-3.5ft 💨 5-21kt 🌡️ 26-30°C
Sunday
Apr 5POOR3 good hours
🌊 3.0-3.3ft 💨 7-21kt 🌡️ 26-30°C
Monday
Apr 6FAIR3 excellent hours
🌊 2.5-3.0ft 💨 4-22kt 🌡️ 26-30°C
Tuesday
Apr 7FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.6ft 💨 7-21kt 🌡️ 26-31°C
Wednesday
Apr 8FAIR2 good hours
🌊 1.5-2.2ft 💨 6-21kt 🌡️ 26-31°C
Thursday
Apr 9POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.5-1.9ft 💨 14-25kt 🌡️ 26-31°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:3.0ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:5-21kt SSE
Water Temperature:29°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Potrero Grande (Ollie’s Point) in Guanacaste is an exposed point/rivermouth break with consistent surf, working best on southwest groundswells and northeast offshore winds. The break can get busy when the swell is up, and hazards include rocks, sharks, sea crocodiles, sea-lice, and isolation. The most reliable clean surf is during Summer, especially in July.
Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Rocks
Location: City: Santa Elena | County: La Cruz | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 51004 | Full Address: Santa Elena, La Cruz, Guanacaste, 51004, Costa Rica
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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