Surf trip Witch’s Rock

Private sailing charter to Witch’s Rock Playa Naranjo

Sail with our private surf charter to Witch’s Rock, one of the best surfing waves in the world.

This fantastic beach, inside the Santa Rosa National Park, offers the best barrels and impressive off shore winds, creating the perfect conditions for fast, perfect waves and the best tubing of any beach in Costa Rica.

In addition to that, the natural scenery is breathtaking, with hundreds of thousands of acres of untouched nature and no construction or human presence.

Tour includes:

– Drinks on board
– Rich, freshly prepared food
– Captain and crew

Departures:

Daily departures subject to availability. Advance reservations are recommended.

– Tamarindo
– Playa Grande
– Potrero
– Flamingo
– El Coco
– Ocotal
– Playa Hermosa
– Papagayo

Surfing Witch’s Rock, Guanacaste: A Barrel-Rider’s Paradise in the Heart of Nature

Nestled within the pristine Santa Rosa National Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Witch’s Rock (Roca Bruja) is a legendary surf destination known worldwide for delivering fast, hollow, and perfectly peeling barrels. This iconic wave breaks off a massive volcanic rock that juts dramatically from the Pacific Ocean—making for an unforgettable visual backdrop as well as a marker for one of the best surf spots in Central America.

Witch’s Rock is most famous for its powerful, sandy-bottom beach break that offers consistent waves throughout the year. During the dry season (November to April), offshores powered by the Papagayo winds sculpt flawless barrels. In the rainy season (May to October), southern swells light up the break with more size and energy, offering world-class conditions for experienced surfers. The wave is fast, punchy, and often hollow, ideal for those who chase tubes and love technical riding.

But the magic of Witch’s Rock goes beyond just the waves. The area is surrounded by thousands of acres of untouched tropical dry forest, part of Santa Rosa National Park—one of Costa Rica’s oldest and most ecologically rich protected areas. As you approach the break by boat, you’re likely to see howler monkeys swinging in the trees, sea turtles swimming nearby, and the occasional osprey soaring overhead. The combination of epic surf and wild, remote nature makes Witch’s Rock not just a surf destination, but a full-blown adventure.

Daily boat trips to Witch’s Rock depart from a number of coastal towns in Guanacaste, including Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal, Playa Grande, Potrero, El Coco, Hermosa, Ocotal, and Papagayo. These charters are ideal for surfers looking to escape the more crowded breaks and score epic waves in a setting that feels completely off the grid.

Whether you’re a seasoned tube-hunter or just want to surf in one of the most naturally stunning environments on the planet, Witch’s Rock delivers the kind of surf experience that stays with you for life.

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Parcell Villabuena

12:36 11 Feb 20

Excellent Sailing charter. From the beginning of approaching the company, the service was outstanding. We went through several options of sailboats and catamarans in order to find the perfect boat for our group, and the advice received was great. The tour was equally outstanding. The service from Luis was amazing, dedicated all the way. We also received some delicious menu items, beyond what was actually offered. Thanks for showing us the real Guanacaste.

Betsy Kimmel

18:51 02 Feb 20

Fantastic sunset sail with snorkeling with this company. Captain Fabian and first mate, Antonio were both so cool and so chill and catered to our every need. Best drinks and snacks too! Thank you guys!

Aventure Reisen

03:41 12 Nov 19

The best advice and the selection of boats is very profesional. I loved the fact that the company runs 4 catamarans, al of them great. The charter was perfect. Great sailing crew, excellent onboard service, food and the drinks and service in general fantastic. The snorkeling gear is first quality. Very good and a statement to the service of this country. We even got to see a sea turtle. Tartuga Lora.

Troy Demer

22:55 22 Oct 19

We booked the afternoon tour because we wanted to see the sunset. After 2 hours of sailing, BLAM, rain, not a heavy rain, but hey, you can't control the weather today. Even so, with everything and rain it was a very fun tour. And as planned, at the end of the tour, it stopped raining and we could see the wonderful colors of these incredible sunsets as we sailed towards the hotel.

Patricia Thomas

04:51 31 Aug 19

Perfect wedding venue. Playa Huevos. Special thanks to Luis, Michael, Randy and Papiio for your charisma, charm, service and service, you guys were great. The local fishermen from El Coco, thank you for the fresh lobserts and traveling far to make our "werd dream " come true. Still laughing about that.... The boat was impecable, timing as sharp and everything was just very well organized. Many thanks from Patsy and myself.

Teddy Gonzalez

12:30 11 Aug 19

Beyond expected. Yesterday was amaaaazing. I want to thank all the crew members, the captain, the food guy. D.U. is an impecable ship. We truly had one of the best experiences in Guanacaste because of you.

Corcovado Info

03:15 23 Jun 19

Pura Vida for the ride with the Pura Vida. Impecable boat, timing , perfect. A great adventure for our family. Snorkeling near Huevos Beach was greeeaaat !!! Thank you....

Douglas Alvarez

02:38 23 Jun 19

Great day trip, awesome food. The full day trip to Playa Guacascolito was just perfect. Food was superb, fresh fish. Loved the fact that it was really very secluded, we were not used to that but that was an experience beyond what we have ever had before. Just us, nature and service.

00:02 04 Feb 19

Great food, great staff, luxury and confort but still nature and beautiful lonely beaches as the main highlight. I loved this combination, confort and pampering service and ameniies with the feeling of adventure and expeditions. Superb Destinatio Unknown and Zafira and Puar Vida, best catamrans we have sailed with so far in Costa Rica.

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