How Do We Keep the Beaches of Tamarindo Clean?
….. There are very few things quite as important to us here at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp as keeping the beaches of Tamarindo clean. We live and breathe the sand and ocean that we’ve come to call home here in Costa Rica, and our goal is to always leave the beaches we regularly enjoy better off than we found them. In the grand scheme of things, our oceans and beaches really are in trouble. It doesn’t take a genius to realize that a Texas-sized island made up of garbage floating around in the pacific ocean isn’t healthy for anyone. And ...read post
The Return of Local Sponsorship: Why We’re Proud to Support Isaac Vega
….. Winds of change are sweeping through many of the major brands most commonly associated with surfing. For the last 20+ years, companies like Quiksilver and Billabong have been among the handful of large corporations racing to stamp their flags on as many beaches and their stickers on as many surfboards as possible. In this battle to lay claim to surf-brand supremacy, the hunt was on to snatch up the next generation of surfers cropping up from all over the world in hopes of finding the next Kelly Slater or Andy Irons. For smaller surf shops looking to find ways ...read post
Our Endless Summer experience with Robert August continues…
….. Sometimes, if only just for a second, it’s easy to lose sight of what Robert August means to the lives of almost every surfer. For almost two years now we’ve had the absolute pleasure of having Mr. August as the resident legend here at the Surf Camp. And in that time, just as he has for most of his life, Robert has inspired surfers of every ability level & from all over the world to add a bit of the ‘Endless Summer’ into their everyday lives. Whether he’s meeting & greeting guests here at the camp, giving his weekly ...read post
In Costa Rica or Not: How to Enjoy the Pirate Radio Show Live from Eat at Joe’s
There’s a lot of radio shows in this world, but few that take place from a beachfront restaurant overlooking one of Costa Rica’s many breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Mix in the colorful personalities of figures such as surf legend Robert August, Radio Dos DJ Evan Luck and our very own Joe Walsh, and you have all of the ingredients needed for 2 hours of entertainment that’s made available to almost every corner of the world. How to Tune In Anyone currently reading this finds themselves in 1 of 3 situations: Either you’re here in Tamarindo or within driving/bike riding distance, you’re ...read post
“Secret Season” May and June
There’s a sleepy little lull in the calendar, and it’s a great time to come to Costa Rica. Maybe we shouldn’t even be telling you about it, because the local surfers all cherish this time of year. If you promise to keep it kinda quiet, we’ll let you in on the secret. The months of May and June are a slower time, just after the peak high season, and before the summer school breaks bring a new wave of visitors. It’s also the start of South Swell Season. Powerful storms generated deep in the Roaring 40s of the South Pacific ...read post
“Best travel experience we have had”
Testimonials like this makes us all warm and fuzzy on the inside. Even though we’re not shy about telling people how much we love Witch’s Rock Surf Camp…it’s always better when a guest like Greg Shelley says it for us! We’re like “Awwww, shucks, you’re making us blush!” “Dear Joe and Holly, Just wanted drop you a note to let you what a great time every member of our group of 4 had at WRSC last week, and to thank you and the entire WR staff for a an overall excellent experience. More than one of us felt it was ...read post