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Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Surf Forecast
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Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) surf Forecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) this week:
The surf forecast for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) in the next 12 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 109 | 109 | 94 | 81 | 207 | 119 | 211 | 206 | 211 | 109 | 147 | 198 | 109 | 103 | 103 | 102 | 91 | 111 | 93 | 159 | 137 | 130 | 121 | 88 | 61 | 109 | 102 | 144 | 113 | 106 | 151 | 121 | 121 | 113 | 85 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | glass | off | cross- on | glass | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:38AM 2.18 | 3:46PM 2.41 | 4:14AM 2.16 | 4:21PM 2.39 | 4:50AM 2.13 | 4:57PM 2.36 | 5:27AM 2.08 | 5:35PM 2.30 | 6:09AM 2.03 | 6:19PM 2.23 | 6:56AM 1.99 | 7:09PM 2.16 | 7:53AM 1.99 | 8:09PM 2.09 | 8:57AM 2.03 | 9:18PM 2.05 | 10:05AM 2.13 | 10:30PM 2.06 | 11:10AM 2.28 | 11:39PM 2.13 | 12:10PM 2.45 | 12:41AM 2.23 | 1:04PM 2.60 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:31PM 0.27 | 9:34AM 0.42 | 10:06PM 0.25 | 10:08AM 0.43 | 10:41PM 0.26 | 10:44AM 0.46 | 11:18PM 0.30 | 11:21AM 0.50 | 11:58PM 0.36 | 12:04PM 0.56 | 12:43AM 0.42 | 12:54PM 0.62 | 1:35AM 0.48 | 1:55PM 0.68 | 2:35AM 0.52 | 3:07PM 0.68 | 3:40AM 0.52 | 4:22PM 0.61 | 4:46AM 0.48 | 5:32PM 0.48 | 5:47AM 0.40 | 6:33PM 0.31 | 6:44AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) 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 (Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point)) 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 Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) 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.
Potrero Grande (Ollie's Point) is 45 km (28 miles) from San Juan del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Juan del Sur. San Juan del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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