Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande Surf Spot, Costa Rica
V622+43 Guanacaste Province, Puerto Castilla, Costa Rica
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Where is Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande?
Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande is a right-hand point break near Puerto Castilla in Costa Rica. Best season: March to October (south swells). Level: Intermediate. GPS: 10.8503, -85.7998.
| Location | Puerto Castilla, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 10.8503, -85.7998 |
| Wave type | Point break |
| Direction | Right-hand |
| Wave quality | High quality |
| Best season | March to October (south swells) |
| Tide | All tides; best on a pushing tide |
| Consistency | Consistent through the season |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Crowds | Moderate; can get busy in peak season |
About This Break
Boat access only; remote national-park setting; rocks; strong currents; long paddle-backs after long rides; sharks; crocodile risk associated with the rivermouth environment; sea lice; and extremely limited access to emergency medical care. Because Ollie’s is within a protected area, visitors should also confirm current park and access regulations before traveling.
A dreamy boat-access right point in Guanacaste, all speed walls and cutback bowls. Ollie's Point is an intermediate-level right-hand point break in Costa Rica, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from March to October (south swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. International Surf Properties connects you with houses, villas and land for sale near Ollie's Point and across Costa Rica — your gateway to life beside the wave.
Local Knowledge
Boat access only; remote national-park setting; rocks; strong currents; long paddle-backs after long rides; sharks; crocodile risk associated with the rivermouth environment; sea lice; and extremely limited access to emergency medical care. Because Ollie’s is within a protected area, visitors should also confirm current park and access regulations before traveling.
Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ollie's Point?
Ollie's Point breaks at Potrero Grande in the northern part of Santa Rosa National Park in Guanacaste, a few miles north of Witch's Rock. There is no road access for surfers; boats run from Playas del Coco and the Tamarindo area.
Why is it called Ollie's Point?
It is named after Oliver North, whose Iran-Contra operation used an airstrip nearby in the 1980s. The wave became famous after The Endless Summer II in 1994.
When does Ollie's Point work?
On south swells, roughly April to October, when the point produces long, fast rights. The offshore Papagayo winds between December and April keep it clean but can make the boat ride rough.
Is Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande good for beginners?
Not really. Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande is rated Intermediate, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Boat access only; remote national-park setting; rocks; strong currents; long paddle-backs after long rides; sharks; crocodile risk associated with the rivermouth environment; sea lice; and extremely limited access to emergency medical care. Because Ollie’s is within a protected area, visitors should also confirm current park and access regulations before traveling.
Can you buy property near Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande?
Nothing is listed within 15 km of Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande right now, but there are 205 properties for sale elsewhere in Costa Rica on International Surf Properties.
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