Witch's Rock (Playa Naranjo)
Guanacaste · Costa Rica
Beach break at a river mouthgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Peaks by the river opposite Roca Bruja, boat access. Best wind — E/NE (Papagayo).
Today at the spot: waves 1.2 m · wind 3 km/h — Go surf (updated daily; hourly in the live forecast)
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break at a river mouth |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 10.81, -85.665 |
FAQ
Is Witch's Rock (Playa Naranjo) good for beginners?
Witch's Rock (Playa Naranjo) is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Witch's Rock (Playa Naranjo) today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#cr-guanacaste/witchs-rock. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Guanacaste
- Ollie's Point — Right-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Playa Grande — Open beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Tamarindo — Beach break in a bay with a reef at the river mouth, beginners and intermediates
- Playa Langosta — Beach break and right-hander at the river mouth, intermediates
- Playa Avellanas — surf spot, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Playa Negra — Right-hand reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Playa Junquillal — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers