Costa Rica Surf Report
December 24, 1999
Volume 2, Issue 44
Brought to you each Thursday by Greg Gordon and local surfshops throughout Costa Rica. "And the youngest child had to ask these 7 questions:"
1. What is the weather / wind direction in the a.m.?
2. What is the weather / wind direction in the p.m.?
3. What's the best spot to check for surf in your area this weekend?
4. What is the wave size?
5. What is the wave smoothness and clarity,either(glassy or choppy)
6. Are there any water pests?
7. What are the upcoming events in your area?
TIDES (add 50 minutes each day)
High Tide - 7:02; Low Tide - 2:54
DOMINICAL
With no storms close for the next 5 days, expect clear skies, offshore winds, great sunsets, and surf in the chest to head high range, but only at the right tides. Just surf all day, it's the HOLIDAYS J Upcoming: Visitors and Locals, keep the beach CLEAN!
PLAYA JACO & HERMOSA
Using www.surfcheck.com, Surf in the chest to head high range at Tulin, the spot for the last week. This week - everywhere's the same, pick one!
NICOYA PENINSULA
From Patti at The Monkey Bar & Best Western - Vista Villas Tamarindo "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) www.tamarindo.com/villas. The unseasonal weather pattern in Tamarindo switched out on Tuesday - so we should go back into the normal December weather - sunny and offshore winds during the day. 1.Guanacaste is slowly picking up offshores in the a.m. for the outgoing morning tide. 2. Winds holding in the afternoons with some gusts 15+. 3. Playa Grande is showing a chesthigh wave and the winds are keeping the surf rolling throughout the day. 4. A new push from the west-northwest should keep surf waist high to chest high at west beaches. 5. It should be clean and glassy in the a.m. on the outgoing tides. 6. No reported water pest in Tamarindo - however the water is cool - avg. temp 78 degrees. Wetsuits not required - It's Costa Rica!!! 7. Guanacaste has fiestas every weekend - live music throughout the week in Tamarindo. Feliz Navidad!!!!!
MANUEL ANTONIO / QUEPOS
Todd Cutter at Alacran Surf Tours 777-1868 reported - 1-2. Chance of afternoon showers, but I think summer has arrived! 3. best spots to look for this weekend are Playitas, Bajos(end of Manuel Antonio beach) Quepos. 4. Waist high - fun cruisers 5. glassy; little choppy in the tardes when the shore winds arrive 6. nada 7. There is going to be a huge festival at the end of this Feb. Berok and Alacran will be hosting a surf tournament at the same time.
From the Hotel California in Manuel Antonio (777-1062) Begin your trip in Manuel Antonio and Quepos, where the waves prove to be consistent and large when the swells come to this area. Beginning in Quepos at Damas, this point is where the river mouth and the ocean meet forming large tubes with lefts and rights. From Quepos, a short ten minute drive to playa Manuel Antonio is the next great spot for surf. located next to the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, travel to the far north end of Playa Manuel Antonio to Playitas. Consistent lefts and rights with good shape and size when the tide is high. Playa el ray, 25 minutes south of Quepos is the perfect tropical getaway, with no accommodations other than the typical Strong lefts and rights that hold for what seems like forever are native to Playa el Rey.
CARIBBEAN
No report !
*****En espanol
Las siete preguntas:
1. Que es la clima/viento en la mañana?
2. Que es la clima/viento en la tarde?
3. Cual es el mejor lugar para surf en su parte este fin de semana?
4. Que es la tamaña de las olas?
5. Como suave (picado o vidrioso) son las olas?
6. Hay algunas alimanas en el mar?
7. Que pasa en su area?
MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada dia)
Marea alta para viernes- 7:02; marea baja - 2:54
DOMINICAL
Con no tormentas para las 5 próxima dias, debe cielos sin obscuros, vientos offshore, grandes puestas del sol, y olas de tamañas pecho a cabeza, pero solamente a las mareas correctas. Tan surfee todo el dia, son dias libres.
Próxima: Juespedes y Locales, mantengan limpias las playas!
PLAYA JACO & HERMOSA
Usando www.surfcheck.com, Surf de tamaño de pecho a cabeza a Tulin, el mejor lugar para la semana pasada. Este semana, todos son los mismos, escoga uno!
NICOYA PENINSULA
Desde Patti a The Monkey Bar & Best Western - Vista Villas Tamarindo "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) www.tamarindo.com/villas. La clima extraña en Tamarindo cambió Martes - debemos regresar a la clima normal para Diciembre - mucho sol y vientos offshore durante el dia. 1. Guanacaste esta recibiendo vientos offshore en la mañana para la marea saliente. 2. Vientos los mismos en las tardes con accesos de 15+. 3. Playa Grande esta mostrando una ola de tamaña pecho y los vientos estan mantiendo el surf moviendo de principio al fin del dia. 4. Una empuja desde el oeste-norteoeste debe mantener olas de tamañas cintura a pecho a las playas oestas. 5. Debe ser limpia y vidrioso en la mañana durante de la marea saliente. 6. No alimañas en el mar, pero hace frio, la temperatura es 78 F. 7. Guanacaste tiene fiestas todos los fin de semanas - con musica en Tamarindo. Feliz Navidad!!!!!
MANUEL ANTONIO / QUEPOS
Todd Cutter de Alacran Surf Tours 777-1868 reportó - 1-2. Es posible hay seria lluvia en la tarde, pero pienso que el verano ha llegado. 3. Los mejores lugares son Playitas, Bajos(end of Manuel Antonio beach) y Quepos. 4. Tamaña de cintura - cruceros divertidos 5. vidrioso hasta la tarde 6. no alimañas 7. Hay sería una fiesta gigante al fin de Febrero con un torneo del surf por Berok y Alacran Surf.
Friday, December 24, 1999
Friday, December 17, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for December 17, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 43
December 17, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** New Moon December 7th, Full Moon December 22nd **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
9:26 a.m. @ 7.3 ft. - 223 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
3:26 p.m. @ 1.5 ft. - 46 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A slight SW swell will be arriving on Monday, bumping up the surf to overhead in most spots. Enjoy the morning offshores that groom rippable peaks.
Caribbean - The east side is quieter this week, with no major swell expected so waves should remain under headhigh. Hit the beachbreaks.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Chest high to Shoulder high with glassy conditions-winds *Offshore*. Swell direction WSW turning SW late Friday.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):Fri surf should pick up more WSW and then turning to the SW for a small ocean swell. Shoulder high to head high. Offshore winds with glassy conditions Dawn Patrol and sunset glassoff. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande incoming hightide - T Bay Rivermouth early incoming high. Playa Avellanas outgoing high. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Thanks to all the surf teams who made it to T Bay for the surf contest. Pictures with Robert & Wingnut with all the winners are available.
(2) From Loius at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The surf has been small in the waist to head high size all week. Lots of off shores and perfect shaped straight and westish swells hiting passable sand bars. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Should be more of the same with the swell picking up a little today. The incoming tide is in the morning with lingering tidal push extending the rideable window. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the spots are working from chicken head to the river mouth.
(3) From Martine at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Overhead, 5 feet, nice and clean, offshore wind. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Same thing for the rest of the week BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Guiones, Ostional must be really cool too. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Fire on the beach, for the night of the 31th dec. 1999. And the 22 dec. you will be able to watch the biggest moon ever. Don't ask me how it's possible !!! I just know the fact.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Just got out of the water out front , fun waist to chest , glassy til 9:30 then light wind out of the n.w. Some short boards in the water but long or funboard is key ! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Looks like more of the same , nice and sunny chance of showers in the p.m. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Hermosa or Tulin for sure ! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Just got the new northshore underground clothes for 2000 and The Realm is due this week ! Matt Kechele is our newest board line and also due on Mon. if the road from Limon stays open , What challenges we run into here in C.R. doing business ! Anyways if your in town stop in and see us need a cheap place to crash come see me too ! Or just need " A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA " here we are ! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO ALL , god bless
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves have been hard to come by in this area for the past couple of weeks and the plethora of rain has certainly not helped anyones' already pessimistic attitude. Anyway, the few waves have been waist to shoulder high (if you are lucky). Some afternoons have been plagued with heavy winds making for a choppy session although yesterday afternoon saw some glass and waist high+ sets in Playitas. With a small SW due this weekend, we are expecting the waves to reach shoulder high in most exposed areas and waist high+ in less exposed areas. The weather is looking up this morning with sunny skies and high temps. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The best place to surf this weekend will be Playitas just before high tide as well as Bajos (if you don't mind a lot of spongers!). A few of our guides went out to Isla Damas this morning for a little something different and Playa El Rey may be a good option this weekend if the swell picks up. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: This season, Alacran Surf Tours will be offering surf lessons, board rentals, guided surf trips (interm - experts) to El Rey, Dominical , Escondida, etc...We will be offering 4x4 surf trips, jet ski surf trips and we also have a 46' sailboat that we willbe using for charter surf trips to any area of the country...full day trips to El Rey, overnights to Dominical, or multi day trips to wherever. The boat has 5 beds in 2 air conditioned cabins, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, kayaks, snorkel and scuba equipment, fishing equipment, 2 zodiacs, etc....if anyone has any clients heading this way and they are looking for an exciting surf trip, send them our way and our guides will show them a trip of a lifetime...ALSo, as I mentioned in a prior email, starting on Jan 3 or 4th, I have been hired by SURFER MAG to take around one of their journalists to investigate all hotels, restaurants, surf points, etc as they will be coming out with a new publication this spring called SURFER TRAVEL REPORT. The magazine will come out only 1 every 5 years and will be filled with information such as hotels, surf spots, travel agencies, etc...if anyone is interested in advertising, let me know and I can forward the rates to you...hotel co-op pages are available...call me at 777-1721 or email at alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr....if anyone can help out with lodging on your end while I am showing this guy around, I (and he) would be greatly appreciative.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
no report this week
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Volume 2, Issue 43
December 17, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** New Moon December 7th, Full Moon December 22nd **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
9:26 a.m. @ 7.3 ft. - 223 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
3:26 p.m. @ 1.5 ft. - 46 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A slight SW swell will be arriving on Monday, bumping up the surf to overhead in most spots. Enjoy the morning offshores that groom rippable peaks.
Caribbean - The east side is quieter this week, with no major swell expected so waves should remain under headhigh. Hit the beachbreaks.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Chest high to Shoulder high with glassy conditions-winds *Offshore*. Swell direction WSW turning SW late Friday.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):Fri surf should pick up more WSW and then turning to the SW for a small ocean swell. Shoulder high to head high. Offshore winds with glassy conditions Dawn Patrol and sunset glassoff. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande incoming hightide - T Bay Rivermouth early incoming high. Playa Avellanas outgoing high. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Thanks to all the surf teams who made it to T Bay for the surf contest. Pictures with Robert & Wingnut with all the winners are available.
(2) From Loius at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The surf has been small in the waist to head high size all week. Lots of off shores and perfect shaped straight and westish swells hiting passable sand bars. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Should be more of the same with the swell picking up a little today. The incoming tide is in the morning with lingering tidal push extending the rideable window. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the spots are working from chicken head to the river mouth.
(3) From Martine at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Overhead, 5 feet, nice and clean, offshore wind. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Same thing for the rest of the week BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Guiones, Ostional must be really cool too. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Fire on the beach, for the night of the 31th dec. 1999. And the 22 dec. you will be able to watch the biggest moon ever. Don't ask me how it's possible !!! I just know the fact.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Just got out of the water out front , fun waist to chest , glassy til 9:30 then light wind out of the n.w. Some short boards in the water but long or funboard is key ! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Looks like more of the same , nice and sunny chance of showers in the p.m. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Hermosa or Tulin for sure ! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Just got the new northshore underground clothes for 2000 and The Realm is due this week ! Matt Kechele is our newest board line and also due on Mon. if the road from Limon stays open , What challenges we run into here in C.R. doing business ! Anyways if your in town stop in and see us need a cheap place to crash come see me too ! Or just need " A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA " here we are ! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO ALL , god bless
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves have been hard to come by in this area for the past couple of weeks and the plethora of rain has certainly not helped anyones' already pessimistic attitude. Anyway, the few waves have been waist to shoulder high (if you are lucky). Some afternoons have been plagued with heavy winds making for a choppy session although yesterday afternoon saw some glass and waist high+ sets in Playitas. With a small SW due this weekend, we are expecting the waves to reach shoulder high in most exposed areas and waist high+ in less exposed areas. The weather is looking up this morning with sunny skies and high temps. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The best place to surf this weekend will be Playitas just before high tide as well as Bajos (if you don't mind a lot of spongers!). A few of our guides went out to Isla Damas this morning for a little something different and Playa El Rey may be a good option this weekend if the swell picks up. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: This season, Alacran Surf Tours will be offering surf lessons, board rentals, guided surf trips (interm - experts) to El Rey, Dominical , Escondida, etc...We will be offering 4x4 surf trips, jet ski surf trips and we also have a 46' sailboat that we willbe using for charter surf trips to any area of the country...full day trips to El Rey, overnights to Dominical, or multi day trips to wherever. The boat has 5 beds in 2 air conditioned cabins, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, kayaks, snorkel and scuba equipment, fishing equipment, 2 zodiacs, etc....if anyone has any clients heading this way and they are looking for an exciting surf trip, send them our way and our guides will show them a trip of a lifetime...ALSo, as I mentioned in a prior email, starting on Jan 3 or 4th, I have been hired by SURFER MAG to take around one of their journalists to investigate all hotels, restaurants, surf points, etc as they will be coming out with a new publication this spring called SURFER TRAVEL REPORT. The magazine will come out only 1 every 5 years and will be filled with information such as hotels, surf spots, travel agencies, etc...if anyone is interested in advertising, let me know and I can forward the rates to you...hotel co-op pages are available...call me at 777-1721 or email at alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr....if anyone can help out with lodging on your end while I am showing this guy around, I (and he) would be greatly appreciative.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
no report this week
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Friday, December 10, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for December 10, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 42
December 10, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** New Moon December 7th, Full Moon December 22nd **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
4:39 p.m @ 8.4 ft. - 256 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
10:20 a.m @ .3 ft. - 9 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Sticking with it - Best day - this Saturday. The "dry season" is a time of the year when the best surf will be had four or five days after a full or new moon. See the tide chart above.
Caribbean - The Caribean has been the side to hit on your trip, this week it should continue to be "Salsa" hot, dread Josh in Puerto Viejo is loving it. As long as winter storms go off the east coast of the U.S. - watch for em.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: WSW Swell flow coming in - headhigh + through Sunday. Offshore winds, glassy throughout the day. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Building of WSW and switching to SW Late Friday. Perfect weather - perfect winds. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Avellanes overhead, glassy. Playa Grande early afternoon for surf. T-Bay - surf contest on the rivermouth...Ollie's Point picking up SW with offshores. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Surf contest in Playa Tamarindo Dec. 11th & 12th. Wingnut and Robert August will be around all weekend for a legends surf....
(2) From Loius at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande -
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The slightly Westish swell is hitting all the breaks in Playa Grande and Tamarindo. The stylish right at Chicken Head Rock is showing some form at bout shoulder high and is very consistent. The breaks in front of the hotel have been running waist to head high for several days with perfect form although a little inconsistent. The crowds have been light. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the breaks are good. Watch the rivermouth if it comes up. The high tides are moving to daybreak for the weekend for the offshores in the morning.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latinos in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: There has been clean waist to shoulder high surf throughout the week. Waves have remained clean and winds offshore throughout the morning with classic evening glass offs. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: With a big NW swell scheduled to arrive this weekend and the clean conditions set to continue now that the dry season is in, it should be a brilliant weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND: Tides, size and direction should be perfect for Sta Teresa.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: surf today is picking up ! Finally a bit of a bump ! 3-4 feet with bigger sets out front , just got out of the water at dark ! Glassy and fun ! Expect it to pick up a bit overnite here ! The weekend ought to be good both here and Hermosa with ideal tides ! Crowds will be a little heavier as summer is here ! Hope to get the new clothes from THE REALM and NORTH SHORE UNDERGROUND out this week had a bit of trouble getting the stuff do to the road closure Limon - San Jose ! Pray for those that lost Everything in Sixaola and Matina ! We continue to be blessed here on the pacific side of C.R. All for now "A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA" Chuck
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Now that the high season is here, we here at Alacran Surf Tours are offering private surf lessons and fully guided trips. For any people heading this way that are interested in such services we can be reached at 777-1721. Anybody looking for a new custom board? If so Tule is the man to see. He was the first shaper here in Costa Rica and only puts out high quality product. Have a great weekend and rip it up!
(6) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - 1/ Tamaño y consistencia de la solas esta semana en Playa Playitas, suaves, tranquilas, limpias, consistentes, derechas, lentas y han estado rompiendo muy bien, su tamaño ha sido aproximadament de 3 pies en marea alta. 2-Con respecto al tiempo para el fin de semana, ya estamos disfrutando el verano aquí en Costa Rica, así que estaremos esperando mucho sol. Las olas han estado buenas hasta el momento, los sufeadores del área opinan que seguirán iguales por mucho tiempo. Así que ya saben en Manuel Antonio hay mucho sol y buenas olas. 3-En cuanto al mejor lugar para surfear sigue siendo Playa Espadilla con olas fuertes y ondulantes para expertos y para principiantes y profesionales Playa Playitas. 4- Aún no hay eventos preparados.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(7) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - things havent changed much here in Dominical since last week. The surf is still small, but its picked up a little. 2-3 feet. Its been nice and glassy if you catch it early in the mornings. Best place to surf is still the beach break. Ciao Rob
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Volume 2, Issue 42
December 10, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** New Moon December 7th, Full Moon December 22nd **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
4:39 p.m @ 8.4 ft. - 256 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
10:20 a.m @ .3 ft. - 9 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Sticking with it - Best day - this Saturday. The "dry season" is a time of the year when the best surf will be had four or five days after a full or new moon. See the tide chart above.
Caribbean - The Caribean has been the side to hit on your trip, this week it should continue to be "Salsa" hot, dread Josh in Puerto Viejo is loving it. As long as winter storms go off the east coast of the U.S. - watch for em.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: WSW Swell flow coming in - headhigh + through Sunday. Offshore winds, glassy throughout the day. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Building of WSW and switching to SW Late Friday. Perfect weather - perfect winds. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Avellanes overhead, glassy. Playa Grande early afternoon for surf. T-Bay - surf contest on the rivermouth...Ollie's Point picking up SW with offshores. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Surf contest in Playa Tamarindo Dec. 11th & 12th. Wingnut and Robert August will be around all weekend for a legends surf....
(2) From Loius at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande -
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The slightly Westish swell is hitting all the breaks in Playa Grande and Tamarindo. The stylish right at Chicken Head Rock is showing some form at bout shoulder high and is very consistent. The breaks in front of the hotel have been running waist to head high for several days with perfect form although a little inconsistent. The crowds have been light. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the breaks are good. Watch the rivermouth if it comes up. The high tides are moving to daybreak for the weekend for the offshores in the morning.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latinos in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: There has been clean waist to shoulder high surf throughout the week. Waves have remained clean and winds offshore throughout the morning with classic evening glass offs. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: With a big NW swell scheduled to arrive this weekend and the clean conditions set to continue now that the dry season is in, it should be a brilliant weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND: Tides, size and direction should be perfect for Sta Teresa.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: surf today is picking up ! Finally a bit of a bump ! 3-4 feet with bigger sets out front , just got out of the water at dark ! Glassy and fun ! Expect it to pick up a bit overnite here ! The weekend ought to be good both here and Hermosa with ideal tides ! Crowds will be a little heavier as summer is here ! Hope to get the new clothes from THE REALM and NORTH SHORE UNDERGROUND out this week had a bit of trouble getting the stuff do to the road closure Limon - San Jose ! Pray for those that lost Everything in Sixaola and Matina ! We continue to be blessed here on the pacific side of C.R. All for now "A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA" Chuck
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Now that the high season is here, we here at Alacran Surf Tours are offering private surf lessons and fully guided trips. For any people heading this way that are interested in such services we can be reached at 777-1721. Anybody looking for a new custom board? If so Tule is the man to see. He was the first shaper here in Costa Rica and only puts out high quality product. Have a great weekend and rip it up!
(6) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - 1/ Tamaño y consistencia de la solas esta semana en Playa Playitas, suaves, tranquilas, limpias, consistentes, derechas, lentas y han estado rompiendo muy bien, su tamaño ha sido aproximadament de 3 pies en marea alta. 2-Con respecto al tiempo para el fin de semana, ya estamos disfrutando el verano aquí en Costa Rica, así que estaremos esperando mucho sol. Las olas han estado buenas hasta el momento, los sufeadores del área opinan que seguirán iguales por mucho tiempo. Así que ya saben en Manuel Antonio hay mucho sol y buenas olas. 3-En cuanto al mejor lugar para surfear sigue siendo Playa Espadilla con olas fuertes y ondulantes para expertos y para principiantes y profesionales Playa Playitas. 4- Aún no hay eventos preparados.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(7) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - things havent changed much here in Dominical since last week. The surf is still small, but its picked up a little. 2-3 feet. Its been nice and glassy if you catch it early in the mornings. Best place to surf is still the beach break. Ciao Rob
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Thursday, November 18, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 23, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 4, Issue 126
November 23th , 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
Congratulations to Frederico Pilurzo for winning the
National Circuit (CSNC) Torneo, held in Playa Negra. The
waves were incredible!
Many dead sea turtles (over 80 sited), dolphins, and a
whale have washed up on beaches south of Quepos! We are
trying to find a cause. Costa Rica SURFRIDER meetings-
Dominical, December 4th. Send me a note if you are
interested in working on a Costa Rican chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.1 ft at 8:38 AM
Low Tide - 1.87 ft at 2:46 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Small surf on the coast will continue until
Saturday afternoon when the first 14 second pulse of a WNW
swell appears. The size will increase from chest high to
head high on Sunday, with a couple of bigger sets. Monday
will show a little more size (another foot) and by Tuesday
waves will max out at a foot overhead with a 12 second
period. Wednesday the surf starts to drop and switch around
again from the SW.
Caribbean - The beginning of winter in the U.S. is good
news for this coast as the NE'ers that go off the coast
push in nice swells towards Salsa Brava. On Saturday the
surf will remain in the waist to chest high range, but by
Sunday will drop a little. No other storms or swells are
showing up until the next report.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
1) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
2) Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or
atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The swell has been droping through the week, begining with
waist-to-chest waves that have tapered to waist high. The
estuary seems to be holding is southerly shift and is
beginning to create some nice rights on the incoming tide.
El swell se ha disminuido por la semana, empezando con olas
de la cintura al pecho la cuales ahora son a la pintura. El
estero parece estar manteniendo su cambio al sur y empiece
formar unas derechas bonitas con la marea entrante.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The weather's great, the winds are light and steady
off-shore so let's hope for some waves to go with it! El
tiempo es perfecto, los vientos estan livianos y constantes
off-shore asi que esperemos que nos lleguen olas!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Langosta is the spot for small-surf weekends, or Pico
Pequeno may work if it picks up a bit. I am definately
going to be watching the rivermouth. Langosta el el mejor
lugar para un fin de semana con surf pequena o Pico Pequeno
tal vez trabajara si se aumanta un poco el swell. Yo
definativamente estare vigilando la boca del estero.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Welcome to our new neighbors the Witches Rock Surf Camp
with its bar/restaurant on the beach! Bienvenidos a
nuestros vecinos nuevos el Witches Rock Surf Camp con
bar/restaurante en la playa!
JACO & HERMOSA
2) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Hoy de la manana las olas eran chicas pero bien vacilon,
2-4 pies de cara y bien glassy !Jaco waves today were small
but real fun @2-4 ft and super glassy !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Parece que hay dos oleajes o mas y las olas tiene tendencia
de subir con la marea alta
de la manana, creo quen puede surfiar buenas olas aqui en
Jaco ! Seems like we have a couple of different directions
here a bit southwest and a little extra something ? Seems
like its trying to pichup abit and the high tide in the
morning lets some really fun waves get into Jaco !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Aqui mismo! Right here !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Plenty of new stuff in the shop right now , T+C surfbords
just arrived and we are getting a fresh batch of foam from
Grubby so need a board ? Let Carton build you a sweetie !
Muchas cosas nuevo en la tienda, Tablas de T+C[town and
country]apenas llego martes y son pero la mas tuanis y
Carton tiene foams para hacer su tabla nueva si le gusta EL
CUSTOM , pase a ver ! Gracias Chuck y el equipo de LA
CHOSITA DEL SURF, el verdadero SURF SHOP en Jaco !
5) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are small and holding steady. There is swell
showing on the map for this weekend, though. Until then,
spots like Tulin and Bejuco will be on the menu to catch
fun chest to maybe head high surf. The weather has been
following it´s normal pattern for the end of the rainy
season (sunny in the morning, showers in the evening). High
tide this morning is around 7:30 AM. Our in house pros are
Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean. They are doing their
Endless Summer Surf Clinics so, call Tobit for details and
info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and
improve your surfing. Enjoy the Live Cam and our new Live
"How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info
Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is
Literally a Stones Throw from Our Surf Break We can tell
you current Conditions and crowds by looking out the
window). Real info provided by Real People, Here, not,
there. First in info, first in the water, that's what
happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else drives
to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
4) From Jason at the Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical-
Upcoming Events - Surfrider Meeting December 4th! Beach
Clean up December 5th! Turtles, dolphins, and one whale
have washed up on the beaches between Quepos and Playa
Ballena. We are investigating the reasons for this.
Click here for the pic of the beach-
http://www.greeniguanasurfcamp.com/conditions.html
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 4, Issue 126
November 23th , 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
Congratulations to Frederico Pilurzo for winning the
National Circuit (CSNC) Torneo, held in Playa Negra. The
waves were incredible!
Many dead sea turtles (over 80 sited), dolphins, and a
whale have washed up on beaches south of Quepos! We are
trying to find a cause. Costa Rica SURFRIDER meetings-
Dominical, December 4th. Send me a note if you are
interested in working on a Costa Rican chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.1 ft at 8:38 AM
Low Tide - 1.87 ft at 2:46 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Small surf on the coast will continue until
Saturday afternoon when the first 14 second pulse of a WNW
swell appears. The size will increase from chest high to
head high on Sunday, with a couple of bigger sets. Monday
will show a little more size (another foot) and by Tuesday
waves will max out at a foot overhead with a 12 second
period. Wednesday the surf starts to drop and switch around
again from the SW.
Caribbean - The beginning of winter in the U.S. is good
news for this coast as the NE'ers that go off the coast
push in nice swells towards Salsa Brava. On Saturday the
surf will remain in the waist to chest high range, but by
Sunday will drop a little. No other storms or swells are
showing up until the next report.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
1) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
2) Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or
atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The swell has been droping through the week, begining with
waist-to-chest waves that have tapered to waist high. The
estuary seems to be holding is southerly shift and is
beginning to create some nice rights on the incoming tide.
El swell se ha disminuido por la semana, empezando con olas
de la cintura al pecho la cuales ahora son a la pintura. El
estero parece estar manteniendo su cambio al sur y empiece
formar unas derechas bonitas con la marea entrante.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The weather's great, the winds are light and steady
off-shore so let's hope for some waves to go with it! El
tiempo es perfecto, los vientos estan livianos y constantes
off-shore asi que esperemos que nos lleguen olas!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Langosta is the spot for small-surf weekends, or Pico
Pequeno may work if it picks up a bit. I am definately
going to be watching the rivermouth. Langosta el el mejor
lugar para un fin de semana con surf pequena o Pico Pequeno
tal vez trabajara si se aumanta un poco el swell. Yo
definativamente estare vigilando la boca del estero.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Welcome to our new neighbors the Witches Rock Surf Camp
with its bar/restaurant on the beach! Bienvenidos a
nuestros vecinos nuevos el Witches Rock Surf Camp con
bar/restaurante en la playa!
JACO & HERMOSA
2) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Hoy de la manana las olas eran chicas pero bien vacilon,
2-4 pies de cara y bien glassy !Jaco waves today were small
but real fun @2-4 ft and super glassy !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Parece que hay dos oleajes o mas y las olas tiene tendencia
de subir con la marea alta
de la manana, creo quen puede surfiar buenas olas aqui en
Jaco ! Seems like we have a couple of different directions
here a bit southwest and a little extra something ? Seems
like its trying to pichup abit and the high tide in the
morning lets some really fun waves get into Jaco !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Aqui mismo! Right here !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Plenty of new stuff in the shop right now , T+C surfbords
just arrived and we are getting a fresh batch of foam from
Grubby so need a board ? Let Carton build you a sweetie !
Muchas cosas nuevo en la tienda, Tablas de T+C[town and
country]apenas llego martes y son pero la mas tuanis y
Carton tiene foams para hacer su tabla nueva si le gusta EL
CUSTOM , pase a ver ! Gracias Chuck y el equipo de LA
CHOSITA DEL SURF, el verdadero SURF SHOP en Jaco !
5) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are small and holding steady. There is swell
showing on the map for this weekend, though. Until then,
spots like Tulin and Bejuco will be on the menu to catch
fun chest to maybe head high surf. The weather has been
following it´s normal pattern for the end of the rainy
season (sunny in the morning, showers in the evening). High
tide this morning is around 7:30 AM. Our in house pros are
Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean. They are doing their
Endless Summer Surf Clinics so, call Tobit for details and
info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and
improve your surfing. Enjoy the Live Cam and our new Live
"How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info
Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is
Literally a Stones Throw from Our Surf Break We can tell
you current Conditions and crowds by looking out the
window). Real info provided by Real People, Here, not,
there. First in info, first in the water, that's what
happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else drives
to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
4) From Jason at the Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical-
Upcoming Events - Surfrider Meeting December 4th! Beach
Clean up December 5th! Turtles, dolphins, and one whale
have washed up on the beaches between Quepos and Playa
Ballena. We are investigating the reasons for this.
Click here for the pic of the beach-
http://www.greeniguanasurfcamp.com/conditions.html
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 16, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 4, Issue 125
November 16th , 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
National Circuit (CSNC) Torneo set for THIS WEEKEND -
November 17, 18th at Playa Negra
Many dead sea turtles, dolphins, and a whale have washed up
on beaches south of Quepos! We are trying to find a cause.
Costa Rica SURFRIDER meetings- Dominical, December 4th.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - -.75 ft at 9:16 AM
High Tide - 9.38 ft at 3:31 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves in the head high range Friday should pick
up by Saturday afternoon and by Sunday morning, we will see
surf from the SW (with a little help from a NW swell
wrapping around) in the 2 foot overhead range at beaches
like Grande, Negra, Hermosa, and Dominical with a 12 second
period. Other beaches a foot smaller. This will continue
through Monday and slowly drop off Tuesday and Wednesday
until by Thursday surf is back in the head high range.
Caribbean - Not too much to see this weekend for the
Caribbean. Waves in the knee to waist high range, glassy in
the morning and late afternoons. Next week does not fare
better, waves to stay about the same size.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) 4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or
atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carmencita at Hotel Las Tortugas -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We've had a good size swell running the last few days with
offshore winds making for lots of fun. Today the wind died
a bit in the afternoon, and with high tide in the afternoon
we don't get the full offshores on the swell as we'd like.
Nevertheless, the surf's been great, though a bit crowded!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
With high tide still too early for a morning session over
the weekend, we're left with hoping the offshores continue
through the afternoon hours. The main peak at Grande seems
to be the spot as of late, so expect the crowds to be even
worse over the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Check out the Tamarindo Rivermouth for early incoming tide
sessions. Then head back to the main peak at Grande for the
afternoon session, or better yet, spread out and find your
own peak to the north or south!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We've been walking, hitch hiking and driving out of town
this week because our Tamarindo waves have been tiny -
waist high at best. Winds have been great and Langosta has
had some fun shoulder high waves on the mid incoming tide.
Hemos salido de aqui caminando, manejando o haciendo ride
en esta semana porque nuestras olas en Tamarindo han estado
muy chicas - las mejores a la cintura. Los vientos son
favorables y Langosta ha tenido unas olas divertidas de
tamano hombro con la media marea entrante.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
We can only expect the waves to get bigger and today
(Thurs) seems to be an improvement over yesterday. Solo
podemos esperar que las olas se hagan mas grandes y hoy
(jueves) parece estar mas grande que ayer.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Best places in town will be Langosta and hopefully our
rivermouth. Avellanas should be fun and a walk to Playa
Grande will definately be worth the hike! Los mejores
lugares en Tamarindo seran Langosta y la boca del rio.
Avellanas debe ser divertido y la caminata a Playa Grande
valdra la pena!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Happy Thanksgiving! Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias!
3) From John at Pura Vida Tours in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves have been small and fun for most of the week. It has
been 2-3 feet with offshore winds. We've also had some NNW
sets hitting.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks to be fun with a NNW swell hitting and
look for the offshores to continue.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
There is a contest this weekend in Playa Negra. It looks to
be real fun with 3-4 swell.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida Tours is now offering a $20/day special with a/c
and pool only 100 yards from the beach! Playa Grande's best
deal!
4) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Summer at last is here with offshores and blue water. Swell
has been up and down ranging from chest high to overhead
sets on the incoming tide. Top conditions with peeling head
high sets yesterday p.m.. SW with some W mixed in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
More of the same with more swell by Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Expect all beachbreaks to be fun. Sta Teresa best spot in
the a.m., Carmen in the p.m.
JACO & HERMOSA
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves seem to be picking up from the south. This
morning will be a good tide around dawn. Yesterday, the
boys caught fun head high barrels around the tree. High
tide is around 1:30 PM. The surf camp crew has been surfing
fun chest high waves at Bejuco. Esterillos will be better
on the high tide. Our in house pros are Dennis Christopher
and Tobit McLean. They are doing their Endless Summer Surf
Clinics so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or
e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful
techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique
yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy the Live
Cam and our new Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and
Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the
Beach (Our Office is Literally a Stones Throw from Our Surf
Break We can tell you current Conditions and crowds by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People,
Here, not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's
what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
6) From Jason at the Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical-
Upcoming Events - Surfrider Meeting December 4th! Over 30
turtles, dolphins, and one whale have washed up on the
beaches between Quepos and Playa Ballena. We are
investigating the reasons for this.
Click here for the pic of the beach-
http://www.greeniguanasurfcamp.com/conditions.html
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 4, Issue 125
November 16th , 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
National Circuit (CSNC) Torneo set for THIS WEEKEND -
November 17, 18th at Playa Negra
Many dead sea turtles, dolphins, and a whale have washed up
on beaches south of Quepos! We are trying to find a cause.
Costa Rica SURFRIDER meetings- Dominical, December 4th.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - -.75 ft at 9:16 AM
High Tide - 9.38 ft at 3:31 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves in the head high range Friday should pick
up by Saturday afternoon and by Sunday morning, we will see
surf from the SW (with a little help from a NW swell
wrapping around) in the 2 foot overhead range at beaches
like Grande, Negra, Hermosa, and Dominical with a 12 second
period. Other beaches a foot smaller. This will continue
through Monday and slowly drop off Tuesday and Wednesday
until by Thursday surf is back in the head high range.
Caribbean - Not too much to see this weekend for the
Caribbean. Waves in the knee to waist high range, glassy in
the morning and late afternoons. Next week does not fare
better, waves to stay about the same size.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) 4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or
atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carmencita at Hotel Las Tortugas -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We've had a good size swell running the last few days with
offshore winds making for lots of fun. Today the wind died
a bit in the afternoon, and with high tide in the afternoon
we don't get the full offshores on the swell as we'd like.
Nevertheless, the surf's been great, though a bit crowded!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
With high tide still too early for a morning session over
the weekend, we're left with hoping the offshores continue
through the afternoon hours. The main peak at Grande seems
to be the spot as of late, so expect the crowds to be even
worse over the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Check out the Tamarindo Rivermouth for early incoming tide
sessions. Then head back to the main peak at Grande for the
afternoon session, or better yet, spread out and find your
own peak to the north or south!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We've been walking, hitch hiking and driving out of town
this week because our Tamarindo waves have been tiny -
waist high at best. Winds have been great and Langosta has
had some fun shoulder high waves on the mid incoming tide.
Hemos salido de aqui caminando, manejando o haciendo ride
en esta semana porque nuestras olas en Tamarindo han estado
muy chicas - las mejores a la cintura. Los vientos son
favorables y Langosta ha tenido unas olas divertidas de
tamano hombro con la media marea entrante.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
We can only expect the waves to get bigger and today
(Thurs) seems to be an improvement over yesterday. Solo
podemos esperar que las olas se hagan mas grandes y hoy
(jueves) parece estar mas grande que ayer.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Best places in town will be Langosta and hopefully our
rivermouth. Avellanas should be fun and a walk to Playa
Grande will definately be worth the hike! Los mejores
lugares en Tamarindo seran Langosta y la boca del rio.
Avellanas debe ser divertido y la caminata a Playa Grande
valdra la pena!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Happy Thanksgiving! Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias!
3) From John at Pura Vida Tours in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves have been small and fun for most of the week. It has
been 2-3 feet with offshore winds. We've also had some NNW
sets hitting.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks to be fun with a NNW swell hitting and
look for the offshores to continue.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
There is a contest this weekend in Playa Negra. It looks to
be real fun with 3-4 swell.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida Tours is now offering a $20/day special with a/c
and pool only 100 yards from the beach! Playa Grande's best
deal!
4) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Summer at last is here with offshores and blue water. Swell
has been up and down ranging from chest high to overhead
sets on the incoming tide. Top conditions with peeling head
high sets yesterday p.m.. SW with some W mixed in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
More of the same with more swell by Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Expect all beachbreaks to be fun. Sta Teresa best spot in
the a.m., Carmen in the p.m.
JACO & HERMOSA
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves seem to be picking up from the south. This
morning will be a good tide around dawn. Yesterday, the
boys caught fun head high barrels around the tree. High
tide is around 1:30 PM. The surf camp crew has been surfing
fun chest high waves at Bejuco. Esterillos will be better
on the high tide. Our in house pros are Dennis Christopher
and Tobit McLean. They are doing their Endless Summer Surf
Clinics so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or
e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful
techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique
yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy the Live
Cam and our new Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and
Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the
Beach (Our Office is Literally a Stones Throw from Our Surf
Break We can tell you current Conditions and crowds by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People,
Here, not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's
what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
6) From Jason at the Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical-
Upcoming Events - Surfrider Meeting December 4th! Over 30
turtles, dolphins, and one whale have washed up on the
beaches between Quepos and Playa Ballena. We are
investigating the reasons for this.
Click here for the pic of the beach-
http://www.greeniguanasurfcamp.com/conditions.html
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 18, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 40
November 18, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** Full Moon - Tuesday - Nov. 23 **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
11:11 a.m @ 7.4 ft. - 226 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
5:10 a.m. @ 1.4 ft. - 43 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - The SW swell will be fading out through the weekend. Expect smaller surf all next week, around head high or less in most areas by Monday. However, next Thursday morning will be the HIGHEST high tide of the year - at 10.6 feet. So that might generate an incoming tide push. The "dry season" is a time of the year when the best surf will be had four or five days after a full or new moon. See the tide chart above.
Caribbean - Hurricane Lenny stirred up some salsa in the Caribbean but the surf has since dropped off greatly. There will be a slight E swell, but nothing over head high.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Glassy, overhead + 1'- 2'. All SW breaks. Ollie's glassy, offshore at overhead plus. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Summer weather with offshore winds in the am and late night glass off. Should pick up on SW through the weekend. Winds may turn westerly during the day. NW swell moving down with a sight edge coming to shore. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Avellanes overhead, glassy. Playa Grande early afternoon for surf. T Bay crowded but glassy overhead on the offshore switch in the pm. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Surf contest in Playa Tamarindo Dec. 11th & 12th. Details to follow.Wingnut and Robert August will be around all weekend for a legends surf...
(2) From Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara- AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This morning it looks great the water is clearer then the last week. It's about 4 - 5 feet nice swell, small but really pleasant to surf WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): It will be about the same for the rest fo the week. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Guiones will be the best right now.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latinos in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: The surf is starting to clean up after last week's big storm. There is a powerful 5' SW swell, a bit straight on and disorganised but with some good rights among the close outs in front of the hotel. Mar Azul is small and mushy.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Expect this swell to clean up and sort itself out. Weather is clear, so looks like we could have fun conditions this weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND: The incoming morning tide should suit Santa Teresas early on and Carmen later in the a.m.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(2) From Juan at Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa - Surf: Olas de 5 a 6 pies por la mañana consistente, sin viento, de rápidas secciones tubulares, el oleaje se presenta un poco desordenado. Picos se levantan por todas partes a lo largo de Kiler Reef, pero siempre nuestra clásica ola derecha. Tiempo -El clima se presenta nublado todo el día con lluvias parciales por la tarde.
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We currently have a Southwest swell running 6 feet along Playa Hermosa's beaches.
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Nov. 27th surf contest at terraza! Juniors in the day and open at nite, great prizes and good times !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week the swell has picked up...increasing size Monday morning creating clean conditions due to offshore breeze. Good early morning sessions on Teusday as well w/ offshore winds and no rain in shoulder high to overhead sets with some tube sections. Swell still present on Thursday however shifts in the sandbar made for akward waves.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): We are expecting the swell to stick around (yet diminish) for the next few days creating waist - shoulder high sets in the best areas and waist high in less exposed areas. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: As usual, the best place to surf this weekend will be Playitas starting about 2 hrs before high tide until 1 hr after. For those looking for more challenging sets, try Bejuco to the north or El Rey to the south. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: In the beginning of January, I will be personally guiding a representative from SURFER magazine who will be down here to research the country for their new publication, SURFER TRAVEL GUIDES. I will be taking him to several areas checking out the hotels that we work with as well as doing some photo shoots, surf sessions, etc...if anyone is interested in participating in this new edition, contact me (Todd) at 777-1721 or email me at alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr. Thanks and be safe out there! Surf Report by "JOTA"
(7) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - 1-Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en: Playa Playitas; fuertes, agresivas, limpias, tranquilas, consitentes y algunas han estado rompiendo en secciones. Su tamaño ha estado entre 4 y 4,30 piess en marea alta. Playa Espadilla; fuertes, poco agresivas, limpias, tranquilas, excelente consistencia, pero un pco lenta. Su tamaño ha estado entre 2,50 y 3 pies en marea alta. 2-Para este fin de semana creemos que va a haver un poquito de lluvia por la mañana y tal vez por la noche. Pero con respecto a las ola estamos seguros que estarán super buenas. Así que ustedes quedan cordialmente invitados. 3-Si quieres pasarla bien junto a tus amigos y talba de surf; tienes que visitar las dos playas más populares del área de Manuel Antonio, que son Playa Espadilla y Playa Playitas. Estas playas han tenido tan buenas olas que todos los surfeadores desean visitarlas; por lo cual algunas playas han perdido su popularidad como por ejemplo : Isla Damas. Esperamos que ustedes no se pierdan de estas olas. 4-/Tengo que decirles qu eno, no hay noticias nuevas; pero esperamos que esto no sea un motivo para no nos visiten. Todo lo contrario esperamos que vengan pronto.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(8) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS & WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Things here are sweeeet. The waves the last couple of days have been awesome. Some sets 5-6 ft and barrelling (for a short time of course!) the swell is still here but it was closing out fully this afternoon at dominical beach. The point was alright though - some nice lefts - was out there with Alan. Lots of surfers in town now following the swell. 40-50 guys out. previously only a handful. Take it easy Rob (a kiwi in CR)
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Volume 2, Issue 40
November 18, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** Full Moon - Tuesday - Nov. 23 **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
11:11 a.m @ 7.4 ft. - 226 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
5:10 a.m. @ 1.4 ft. - 43 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - The SW swell will be fading out through the weekend. Expect smaller surf all next week, around head high or less in most areas by Monday. However, next Thursday morning will be the HIGHEST high tide of the year - at 10.6 feet. So that might generate an incoming tide push. The "dry season" is a time of the year when the best surf will be had four or five days after a full or new moon. See the tide chart above.
Caribbean - Hurricane Lenny stirred up some salsa in the Caribbean but the surf has since dropped off greatly. There will be a slight E swell, but nothing over head high.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Glassy, overhead + 1'- 2'. All SW breaks. Ollie's glassy, offshore at overhead plus. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Summer weather with offshore winds in the am and late night glass off. Should pick up on SW through the weekend. Winds may turn westerly during the day. NW swell moving down with a sight edge coming to shore. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Avellanes overhead, glassy. Playa Grande early afternoon for surf. T Bay crowded but glassy overhead on the offshore switch in the pm. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Surf contest in Playa Tamarindo Dec. 11th & 12th. Details to follow.Wingnut and Robert August will be around all weekend for a legends surf...
(2) From Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara- AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This morning it looks great the water is clearer then the last week. It's about 4 - 5 feet nice swell, small but really pleasant to surf WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): It will be about the same for the rest fo the week. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Guiones will be the best right now.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latinos in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: The surf is starting to clean up after last week's big storm. There is a powerful 5' SW swell, a bit straight on and disorganised but with some good rights among the close outs in front of the hotel. Mar Azul is small and mushy.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Expect this swell to clean up and sort itself out. Weather is clear, so looks like we could have fun conditions this weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND: The incoming morning tide should suit Santa Teresas early on and Carmen later in the a.m.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(2) From Juan at Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa - Surf: Olas de 5 a 6 pies por la mañana consistente, sin viento, de rápidas secciones tubulares, el oleaje se presenta un poco desordenado. Picos se levantan por todas partes a lo largo de Kiler Reef, pero siempre nuestra clásica ola derecha. Tiempo -El clima se presenta nublado todo el día con lluvias parciales por la tarde.
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We currently have a Southwest swell running 6 feet along Playa Hermosa's beaches.
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Nov. 27th surf contest at terraza! Juniors in the day and open at nite, great prizes and good times !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week the swell has picked up...increasing size Monday morning creating clean conditions due to offshore breeze. Good early morning sessions on Teusday as well w/ offshore winds and no rain in shoulder high to overhead sets with some tube sections. Swell still present on Thursday however shifts in the sandbar made for akward waves.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): We are expecting the swell to stick around (yet diminish) for the next few days creating waist - shoulder high sets in the best areas and waist high in less exposed areas. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: As usual, the best place to surf this weekend will be Playitas starting about 2 hrs before high tide until 1 hr after. For those looking for more challenging sets, try Bejuco to the north or El Rey to the south. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: In the beginning of January, I will be personally guiding a representative from SURFER magazine who will be down here to research the country for their new publication, SURFER TRAVEL GUIDES. I will be taking him to several areas checking out the hotels that we work with as well as doing some photo shoots, surf sessions, etc...if anyone is interested in participating in this new edition, contact me (Todd) at 777-1721 or email me at alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr. Thanks and be safe out there! Surf Report by "JOTA"
(7) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - 1-Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en: Playa Playitas; fuertes, agresivas, limpias, tranquilas, consitentes y algunas han estado rompiendo en secciones. Su tamaño ha estado entre 4 y 4,30 piess en marea alta. Playa Espadilla; fuertes, poco agresivas, limpias, tranquilas, excelente consistencia, pero un pco lenta. Su tamaño ha estado entre 2,50 y 3 pies en marea alta. 2-Para este fin de semana creemos que va a haver un poquito de lluvia por la mañana y tal vez por la noche. Pero con respecto a las ola estamos seguros que estarán super buenas. Así que ustedes quedan cordialmente invitados. 3-Si quieres pasarla bien junto a tus amigos y talba de surf; tienes que visitar las dos playas más populares del área de Manuel Antonio, que son Playa Espadilla y Playa Playitas. Estas playas han tenido tan buenas olas que todos los surfeadores desean visitarlas; por lo cual algunas playas han perdido su popularidad como por ejemplo : Isla Damas. Esperamos que ustedes no se pierdan de estas olas. 4-/Tengo que decirles qu eno, no hay noticias nuevas; pero esperamos que esto no sea un motivo para no nos visiten. Todo lo contrario esperamos que vengan pronto.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(8) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS & WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Things here are sweeeet. The waves the last couple of days have been awesome. Some sets 5-6 ft and barrelling (for a short time of course!) the swell is still here but it was closing out fully this afternoon at dominical beach. The point was alright though - some nice lefts - was out there with Alan. Lots of surfers in town now following the swell. 40-50 guys out. previously only a handful. Take it easy Rob (a kiwi in CR)
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Thursday, November 11, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 11, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 39
November 11, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
1. Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Mike at Villa Hermosa (643-3373)
taycole@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
5:08 a.m @ 8.7 ft. - 265 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
11:19 a.m. @ .5 ft. - 15 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A WSW swell should increase by Sunday for the evening high tide and keep coming until Wednesday when it will shift to more from the South. A great time to hit Ollie's in the morning.
Caribbean - Afternoon onshore winds and storms should kick up a little surf, but nothing major is headed to that coast. Great snorkeling and fishing in the early morning.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara- AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa Guiones : Good 5 -6 feet but messy. A lot of guy's from Virginia Beach "longboarder" . WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): No swell coming back before the end of the week. But still good conditions to surf. Probably better with short boards. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Guiones NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The arrival of the turtle in Ostional for the last day.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(2) From Juan at Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa - Waves from 5 o6 fts in the morning, very consistant glass, with fast tubular sections. Peaks all over the Killer Reef spot, but allways our clasic Right wave is goin off.
The weather is sunnny all day with rain on the afternoon, Our surf report is in:
http://www.terraza-del-pacifico.com/surf_report/surf_i.html
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - Hello from Playa Hermosa. We are currently under surf 4 feet out of the south southwest. We are supposed to be receiving a big one Southwest 200 -210 this weekend (the big one's are always on the weekend, Go figure) . Know your limits out there on the big days. If you can't do it get out before you hurt someone or, yourself. We are still mourning the death of our Gym Trainer whom recently drown surfing behind the Hotel on a big day. We will be putting guards and equipment up on our beaches to help the lifesaving. Surf Aware out there. Stay Tuned with Playa Hermosa at http://fuegodelsol.com Alohas Pura Vidas!!!
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Jaco surf 3-5 glassy a bit mushy with the p.m. tides but quite fun still ,been raining for 5 days straight with almost no wind ! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): surf should hold thru the weekend and expect the same of the weather according to the natl weather service! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: unless something changes stick to the beachbreaks. Hermosa has some size and it is quite peaky due to the wind swell type of conditions that we have ! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Nov. 27th surf contest at terraza! Juniors in the day and open at nite, great prizes and good times !
(5) From Mike at Villa Hermosa - CHEST HIGH SOME BIGGER SETS , CHOPPY. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PROBABLY THE SAME EXPECT HEAD SETS SOME RAIN GLASSY IN A.M. HIGH AROUND 6 FOR WEEKEND
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week (or two), it has been a real batttle. Early morning sessions are the only savior...favorable winds and waist-shoulder high waves. In Playitas, sets hit shoulder high + but were plagued by mushy conditions. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With a small swell expected for the weekend, we are expecting/hoping for a slight improvement in local conditions. Look for Playitas to reach head high in the morning. Scattered afternoon showers have affected the surf recently and we expect more of the same. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Best bet for this weekend will be Playitas at low tide rising. Also, for those looking for heavier sets, check out El Rey to the south or Bejuco to the north. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: All hotels/local businesses: Our new office is open (777-1721) and if you are interested in placing your brochures and/or any other information, please send anything to us by bus to the Quepos bus terminal w/ Atencion: ALACRAN SURF TOURS and call to let us know. IF not, you can send anything to our Aerocasillas PO Box in San Jose (ALACRAN SURF TOURS - SJO-3140).
(7) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 1/ En Playa Playitas las olas han estado midiendo entre 4 y 5 pies,desde el fin de semana pasado hasta el momento, lo cual quiere decir que hay buena marea y por supuesto buenas olas, en esta playa, las olas han estado ultimamente fuertes, agresivas, limpias, tranquilas y consistentes, pero por desgracia algunas veces han estado rompiendo en secciones. 2/ Bueno, con respecto al tiempo la respuesta es un poquito difícil; esto porque en los últimos día ha sido invariable. Pero sin embargo, adivino que para este próximo fin de semana llovera un poco por la mañana. Con respecto a las olas creo que todo va a marchar muy bien. 3/La popularidad esta semana es para playa Espadilla, la cual ha sido la mas visitada por los surfeadores en los últimos días (cerca de 15 por día). Pero nuestra super popular playa playitas no se ha quedado muy atrás a ella están asistiendo cómo 10 a 12 surfeadores por día. 4/ No hay noticias ni eventos venideros.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(8) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: The first hours after dawn should be the best!! Get up early to get on it. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the White House. UPCOMING EVENTS: Make plans for Thanksgiving italian style at La Capanna, or have some turkey at San Clemente
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Volume 2, Issue 39
November 11, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
1. Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Mike at Villa Hermosa (643-3373)
taycole@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
5:08 a.m @ 8.7 ft. - 265 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
11:19 a.m. @ .5 ft. - 15 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A WSW swell should increase by Sunday for the evening high tide and keep coming until Wednesday when it will shift to more from the South. A great time to hit Ollie's in the morning.
Caribbean - Afternoon onshore winds and storms should kick up a little surf, but nothing major is headed to that coast. Great snorkeling and fishing in the early morning.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara- AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa Guiones : Good 5 -6 feet but messy. A lot of guy's from Virginia Beach "longboarder" . WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): No swell coming back before the end of the week. But still good conditions to surf. Probably better with short boards. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Guiones NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The arrival of the turtle in Ostional for the last day.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(2) From Juan at Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa - Waves from 5 o6 fts in the morning, very consistant glass, with fast tubular sections. Peaks all over the Killer Reef spot, but allways our clasic Right wave is goin off.
The weather is sunnny all day with rain on the afternoon, Our surf report is in:
http://www.terraza-del-pacifico.com/surf_report/surf_i.html
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - Hello from Playa Hermosa. We are currently under surf 4 feet out of the south southwest. We are supposed to be receiving a big one Southwest 200 -210 this weekend (the big one's are always on the weekend, Go figure) . Know your limits out there on the big days. If you can't do it get out before you hurt someone or, yourself. We are still mourning the death of our Gym Trainer whom recently drown surfing behind the Hotel on a big day. We will be putting guards and equipment up on our beaches to help the lifesaving. Surf Aware out there. Stay Tuned with Playa Hermosa at http://fuegodelsol.com Alohas Pura Vidas!!!
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Jaco surf 3-5 glassy a bit mushy with the p.m. tides but quite fun still ,been raining for 5 days straight with almost no wind ! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): surf should hold thru the weekend and expect the same of the weather according to the natl weather service! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: unless something changes stick to the beachbreaks. Hermosa has some size and it is quite peaky due to the wind swell type of conditions that we have ! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Nov. 27th surf contest at terraza! Juniors in the day and open at nite, great prizes and good times !
(5) From Mike at Villa Hermosa - CHEST HIGH SOME BIGGER SETS , CHOPPY. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PROBABLY THE SAME EXPECT HEAD SETS SOME RAIN GLASSY IN A.M. HIGH AROUND 6 FOR WEEKEND
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week (or two), it has been a real batttle. Early morning sessions are the only savior...favorable winds and waist-shoulder high waves. In Playitas, sets hit shoulder high + but were plagued by mushy conditions. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With a small swell expected for the weekend, we are expecting/hoping for a slight improvement in local conditions. Look for Playitas to reach head high in the morning. Scattered afternoon showers have affected the surf recently and we expect more of the same. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Best bet for this weekend will be Playitas at low tide rising. Also, for those looking for heavier sets, check out El Rey to the south or Bejuco to the north. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: All hotels/local businesses: Our new office is open (777-1721) and if you are interested in placing your brochures and/or any other information, please send anything to us by bus to the Quepos bus terminal w/ Atencion: ALACRAN SURF TOURS and call to let us know. IF not, you can send anything to our Aerocasillas PO Box in San Jose (ALACRAN SURF TOURS - SJO-3140).
(7) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 1/ En Playa Playitas las olas han estado midiendo entre 4 y 5 pies,desde el fin de semana pasado hasta el momento, lo cual quiere decir que hay buena marea y por supuesto buenas olas, en esta playa, las olas han estado ultimamente fuertes, agresivas, limpias, tranquilas y consistentes, pero por desgracia algunas veces han estado rompiendo en secciones. 2/ Bueno, con respecto al tiempo la respuesta es un poquito difícil; esto porque en los últimos día ha sido invariable. Pero sin embargo, adivino que para este próximo fin de semana llovera un poco por la mañana. Con respecto a las olas creo que todo va a marchar muy bien. 3/La popularidad esta semana es para playa Espadilla, la cual ha sido la mas visitada por los surfeadores en los últimos días (cerca de 15 por día). Pero nuestra super popular playa playitas no se ha quedado muy atrás a ella están asistiendo cómo 10 a 12 surfeadores por día. 4/ No hay noticias ni eventos venideros.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(8) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: The first hours after dawn should be the best!! Get up early to get on it. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the White House. UPCOMING EVENTS: Make plans for Thanksgiving italian style at La Capanna, or have some turkey at San Clemente
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Thursday, November 4, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 4, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 38
November 4, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara- cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
9) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Waves will disappear over the weekend, only showing their potential around the midday high tide. Another swell from the SW will arrive by next Tuesday evening for the sunset sesh. That swell will be kicking into the 3 x a day sessions next weekend.
Caribbean - A lot of rain will smooth out some of the storm swell. Expect waves to be in the waist to chest range and super glassy in the morning.
TIDES (+ 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Friday (11/5) - 12:59 p.m.; Height - 8.1 ft.
Low - 6:49 a.m.; Height - .9 ft.
Alta para Viernes (5/11) - 12:59 p.m.; Tamaño - 247 cm.
Baja - 6:49 a.m.; Tamaño: 27 cm.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Wave height - chest high to 1'- 2' overhead:Water Surface - glassy and barreling with offshore winds WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Fri-Sun - SW chesthigh to 1' - 2' overhead at outside breaks. Tides coming up at high to 9.5+. High tide Fri at 1:00pm. Swell switching out from SW to more south by late Sunday 6+ to double overhead Mon-Tue. Storm movement coming in from the NE making for offshore conditions over the weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Avellanes-overhead + 1'- 2' with offshores: Playa Grande as the swell turns more south - headhigh + with offshores: Ollie's Mon-Wed - headhigh +.NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Surf Contest being scheduled for Playa Tamarindo. Stay tuned for details....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Offshores for 3 days have clean the waves. Head high peaks and shoulder high walls.Focus in front of the hotel WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Swell seems to be holding so is the wind. Split tides will give us dawn and afternoon sesions BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel
(3) From Hotel Café de Paris - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa Guiones, the best condition we have since a long time. 4-5 feet offshore wind. Glassy. It can not be better!!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): It look it will stay like this for a while!!! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Guiones beach the best right now. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:The reopening of the cafe de Paris, with the french bakery. The arrival of the new Swiss cook for the season. Best regards, martine
(4) From Steve at Tropicos Latinos - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: First signs of dry season here, offshore a.m yesterday and today and it is still glassy at 11.30 a.m. not much swell though - about 2' in front SW but fun.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:As the weather improves there is less chance of getting skunked by bad wind, though there is still the possibility of a few more storms and consequent onshore days. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND: Low tide moves into the a.m., so Santa Teresa should be best. Possibility of p.m session at Playa Carmen if NE winds continue.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (on 10/29) We currently have a South Swell. Conditions about 4 feet all along Playa Hermosa. We are waiting for a big swell with a surprise mix in it. The surf Camp is surfing with guest instructor Christian Fletcher. (Check out the Sunfire website http://www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html to see him boosting airs
(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Hey Greg , still here and here is the Jaco report : waves wed. a. m. 2-4 ft and glassy in the earky hours a bit mushy as the tide filled up but all together some fun rideable surf .WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Dont know what will happen but hope and send prayers to those in India and such , they took a heck of a hit from the latest cyclone ! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: If we dont see some improvement in swell size i say do rio tulin for the low tide in the a.m. and check hermosa or jaco on the incoming tide , recent improvements have made Tulin accessible again !!!! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: No real heavy news on the local scene today but as far as I know all is "PURA VIDA" take care and stay wet and safe " A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA" Chuck
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This last week we have had rather unfavorable conditions for surf in the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area. Slight swell reached our beaches providing good shoulder hight lefts early in the week at Bajos in Manuel Antonio. Two days later beautiful early morning waves created by hard rain the night before and off-shore winds. Rights and lefts, should high in Playitas. Other than those two or three days or surf there hasn't been didly squat. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): We are praying for some surf night and day for this coming week and are expecting waist to shoulder high waves at best. The weather has been fairly rainy the past few days and we are expecting the rains to continue in the early to late afternoon. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: If the swell doesn't pick up too much the best place will be Playa el Rey which is located about 20 minutes south of Quepos. This is an exposed beach break that offers miles and miles of open lefts and rights. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Just waiting for the high season to kick in around Thanksgiving time!!! *Surf report provided by local gringo ripper Jota.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(8) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Have been enjoying the hours before high tide and onshore winds on the beachbreaks. Easily overhead on sets, chest high when it's smaller in the late afternoons. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Overhead closeout barrels for really early with some gems. Then onshore but a nice peak from the SW for the midday high tide. The new moon brings stronger shifts. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak UPCOMING EVENTS: Keep the beaches clean - Mantenga limpia la playa !!
CARRIBEAN (C)
(9) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 3-4 ft, between mushy and choppy WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Looks like the rain and waves will hold on for several more days.
Volume 2, Issue 38
November 4, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara- cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
9) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Waves will disappear over the weekend, only showing their potential around the midday high tide. Another swell from the SW will arrive by next Tuesday evening for the sunset sesh. That swell will be kicking into the 3 x a day sessions next weekend.
Caribbean - A lot of rain will smooth out some of the storm swell. Expect waves to be in the waist to chest range and super glassy in the morning.
TIDES (+ 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Friday (11/5) - 12:59 p.m.; Height - 8.1 ft.
Low - 6:49 a.m.; Height - .9 ft.
Alta para Viernes (5/11) - 12:59 p.m.; Tamaño - 247 cm.
Baja - 6:49 a.m.; Tamaño: 27 cm.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Wave height - chest high to 1'- 2' overhead:Water Surface - glassy and barreling with offshore winds WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Fri-Sun - SW chesthigh to 1' - 2' overhead at outside breaks. Tides coming up at high to 9.5+. High tide Fri at 1:00pm. Swell switching out from SW to more south by late Sunday 6+ to double overhead Mon-Tue. Storm movement coming in from the NE making for offshore conditions over the weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Avellanes-overhead + 1'- 2' with offshores: Playa Grande as the swell turns more south - headhigh + with offshores: Ollie's Mon-Wed - headhigh +.NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Surf Contest being scheduled for Playa Tamarindo. Stay tuned for details....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Offshores for 3 days have clean the waves. Head high peaks and shoulder high walls.Focus in front of the hotel WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Swell seems to be holding so is the wind. Split tides will give us dawn and afternoon sesions BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel
(3) From Hotel Café de Paris - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa Guiones, the best condition we have since a long time. 4-5 feet offshore wind. Glassy. It can not be better!!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): It look it will stay like this for a while!!! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Guiones beach the best right now. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:The reopening of the cafe de Paris, with the french bakery. The arrival of the new Swiss cook for the season. Best regards, martine
(4) From Steve at Tropicos Latinos - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: First signs of dry season here, offshore a.m yesterday and today and it is still glassy at 11.30 a.m. not much swell though - about 2' in front SW but fun.WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:As the weather improves there is less chance of getting skunked by bad wind, though there is still the possibility of a few more storms and consequent onshore days. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND: Low tide moves into the a.m., so Santa Teresa should be best. Possibility of p.m session at Playa Carmen if NE winds continue.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (on 10/29) We currently have a South Swell. Conditions about 4 feet all along Playa Hermosa. We are waiting for a big swell with a surprise mix in it. The surf Camp is surfing with guest instructor Christian Fletcher. (Check out the Sunfire website http://www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html to see him boosting airs
(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Hey Greg , still here and here is the Jaco report : waves wed. a. m. 2-4 ft and glassy in the earky hours a bit mushy as the tide filled up but all together some fun rideable surf .WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Dont know what will happen but hope and send prayers to those in India and such , they took a heck of a hit from the latest cyclone ! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: If we dont see some improvement in swell size i say do rio tulin for the low tide in the a.m. and check hermosa or jaco on the incoming tide , recent improvements have made Tulin accessible again !!!! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: No real heavy news on the local scene today but as far as I know all is "PURA VIDA" take care and stay wet and safe " A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA" Chuck
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This last week we have had rather unfavorable conditions for surf in the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area. Slight swell reached our beaches providing good shoulder hight lefts early in the week at Bajos in Manuel Antonio. Two days later beautiful early morning waves created by hard rain the night before and off-shore winds. Rights and lefts, should high in Playitas. Other than those two or three days or surf there hasn't been didly squat. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): We are praying for some surf night and day for this coming week and are expecting waist to shoulder high waves at best. The weather has been fairly rainy the past few days and we are expecting the rains to continue in the early to late afternoon. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: If the swell doesn't pick up too much the best place will be Playa el Rey which is located about 20 minutes south of Quepos. This is an exposed beach break that offers miles and miles of open lefts and rights. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Just waiting for the high season to kick in around Thanksgiving time!!! *Surf report provided by local gringo ripper Jota.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(8) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Have been enjoying the hours before high tide and onshore winds on the beachbreaks. Easily overhead on sets, chest high when it's smaller in the late afternoons. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Overhead closeout barrels for really early with some gems. Then onshore but a nice peak from the SW for the midday high tide. The new moon brings stronger shifts. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak UPCOMING EVENTS: Keep the beaches clean - Mantenga limpia la playa !!
CARRIBEAN (C)
(9) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 3-4 ft, between mushy and choppy WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Looks like the rain and waves will hold on for several more days.
Thursday, October 28, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for October 28, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 37
October 28, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1. Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2. Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3. Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Wax it up good!! The SW swell arrives Friday, then the west (with a little north in it) look like it will throw a bump in it by Monday. Then a bulky SW swell will take over for the early part of next week. Short period waves, then getting longer with a shorter time between sets. Get on it early or paddle out for a pre-sunset sesh.
Caribbean - This side of paradise looks promising with a low pressure kicking up some surf from the north. Expect overhead surf, but lots of rain and wind.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Glassy 5'-6' on Friday. Offshores in Gunacaste. Swell SW should stay in at 4'-7' over the weekend. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Currents switching out in Costa Rica with possible mixed ocean swells. SW holding , may turn more west, will be around over the weekend. Waves 4-7 outside breaks. Dawn Patrol time...High tide 6:00am and 6:30 pm BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande - Dawn Patrol - backwash at high tide: Playa Avellanas - road open Playa Negra - Dawn Patrol - Inland road opened: Witch's 5+, offshores(book a boat) NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The Art of Longboarding - Wingnut The Traveller premier at Monkey Bar - Vista Villas Dec. 11th - Special rates to all local surfers....Contact:surfpati@racsa.co.cr
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Offshores for 3 days have clean the waves. Head high peaks and shoulder high walls.Focus in front of the hotel WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Swell seems to be holding so is the wind. Split tides will give us dawn and afternoon sesions BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel
(3) From Hotel Café de Paris - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves have been small (4-5) since 3 days now but it's glassy. It's has been a long time since I saw the ocean so smooth. If you have long board or if you are beginner that could be really fun!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The swell doesn't look like it will be here in the next days. If there is any change before next week I will let Greg know. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Ostional (only 15mn by car) is bigger (7 feet) and the beach is really great too. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Poeple start to coming back. Dance at the Tropicana bar on saturday night.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Alan at Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa - Desde la semana Pasada entro un swell grande y continua esta semana con olas de 6-9 pies. (Since last week a huge swell has entered and continues this week with waves from 6-9 feet faces.) En el Torneo: Primer Lugar - Alvaro Solano; Segundo Lugar - Diego Naranjo. Nos vemos en el próximo!!!!!
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (on 10/21) We currently have a Southwest swell. Conditions 4-6 feet all along Playa Hermosa. It is supposed to come Friday (10/29). It's picking up now. We will see. (Check out the Sunfire website http://www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html to see) two of me getting barreled here at the hotel out back. Pura Vida!!!!
(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: As for the Jaco wave scene it was fun tonight nice and glassy @ 2-4 feet a bit mushy with the ultra high tide but I just rode a 9' 2" and it all worked out , shore breakhad a bit of a barrel if you were COMMITTED !!!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): I think the weather has gone into the change from wete to dry we have had some beautiful days lately , the tides are getting better for some more fun days here for the weekend as well ! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Hermosa best in the a.m. and come on to Jaco for the p.m. session just don't all of you come to the end of my street PLEASE !!!!! Just joking come on over and ill even share a bit !!!! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Jaco news is the kids from the high school did a fantastic job with the Amateur event this past weekend here in Jaco waves were fair to good and had quite a national turnout , thanks to all for coming and helping our young people to show that the power is there to do something good and they are an integral part of the community !!! The results of the contest and the amt. they raised will be on my report next week ! Thanks a friend in c.r. Chuck !!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: All hotels/local businesses: Our new office will be opening this Monday (777-1721) and if you are interested in placing your brochures and/or any other information, please send anything to us by bus to the Quepos bus terminal w/ Atencion: ALACRAN SURF TOURS and call to let us know. IF not, you can send anything to our Aerocasillas PO Box in San Jose (ALACRAN SURF TOURS - SJO-3140).
(8) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa playitas: suaves, tranquilas, limpias, la consistencia no ha sido muy buena debido al tiempo y el tamaño es de casi 5 pies en marea alta. Playa Espadilla: suaves, tranquilas, limpias, inconsistentes por las mismas características de playa playitas; el tamaño ha sido de aproximadamente 3 pies en marea alta. Isla Damas: sin información. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Creemos que para este próximo fin de semana el tiempo va a estar bueno; aagradable para ir a surfear, nadar y por qué no broncearse. Además estos últimos días han asistido muchas personas a la playa, esperamos que ustedes se puedan unir a estas muchas personas. ¡Los esperamos! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Si a usted no le molesta surfear en olas que midan de 2 a 3 pies, la invitación para este fin de semana es en Playa Espadilla. ¿Pero por qué playa Espadilla?, Bueno, sencillamente porque en esta playa es adonde han estado asistiendo más personas, así que usted puede lucirse haciendo los movimientos qu epuede hacer sobre su tabla. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: No, pero esperamos que este no sea un motivo para no visitarnos, todo lo contrario . Vengan y diviértanse.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(69) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: lots of afternoon chop, but nice size waves in the overhead to 2+ range around noon. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Get up early to get on it. Dawn patrol for morning overhead barrels. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak UPCOMING EVENTS: Keep the beaches clean - Mantenga limpia la playa !!
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Volume 2, Issue 37
October 28, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1. Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2. Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3. Thierry at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Wax it up good!! The SW swell arrives Friday, then the west (with a little north in it) look like it will throw a bump in it by Monday. Then a bulky SW swell will take over for the early part of next week. Short period waves, then getting longer with a shorter time between sets. Get on it early or paddle out for a pre-sunset sesh.
Caribbean - This side of paradise looks promising with a low pressure kicking up some surf from the north. Expect overhead surf, but lots of rain and wind.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Glassy 5'-6' on Friday. Offshores in Gunacaste. Swell SW should stay in at 4'-7' over the weekend. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Currents switching out in Costa Rica with possible mixed ocean swells. SW holding , may turn more west, will be around over the weekend. Waves 4-7 outside breaks. Dawn Patrol time...High tide 6:00am and 6:30 pm BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande - Dawn Patrol - backwash at high tide: Playa Avellanas - road open Playa Negra - Dawn Patrol - Inland road opened: Witch's 5+, offshores(book a boat) NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The Art of Longboarding - Wingnut The Traveller premier at Monkey Bar - Vista Villas Dec. 11th - Special rates to all local surfers....Contact:surfpati@racsa.co.cr
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Offshores for 3 days have clean the waves. Head high peaks and shoulder high walls.Focus in front of the hotel WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Swell seems to be holding so is the wind. Split tides will give us dawn and afternoon sesions BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel
(3) From Hotel Café de Paris - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves have been small (4-5) since 3 days now but it's glassy. It's has been a long time since I saw the ocean so smooth. If you have long board or if you are beginner that could be really fun!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The swell doesn't look like it will be here in the next days. If there is any change before next week I will let Greg know. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Ostional (only 15mn by car) is bigger (7 feet) and the beach is really great too. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Poeple start to coming back. Dance at the Tropicana bar on saturday night.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Alan at Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa - Desde la semana Pasada entro un swell grande y continua esta semana con olas de 6-9 pies. (Since last week a huge swell has entered and continues this week with waves from 6-9 feet faces.) En el Torneo: Primer Lugar - Alvaro Solano; Segundo Lugar - Diego Naranjo. Nos vemos en el próximo!!!!!
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (on 10/21) We currently have a Southwest swell. Conditions 4-6 feet all along Playa Hermosa. It is supposed to come Friday (10/29). It's picking up now. We will see. (Check out the Sunfire website http://www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html to see) two of me getting barreled here at the hotel out back. Pura Vida!!!!
(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: As for the Jaco wave scene it was fun tonight nice and glassy @ 2-4 feet a bit mushy with the ultra high tide but I just rode a 9' 2" and it all worked out , shore breakhad a bit of a barrel if you were COMMITTED !!!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): I think the weather has gone into the change from wete to dry we have had some beautiful days lately , the tides are getting better for some more fun days here for the weekend as well ! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Hermosa best in the a.m. and come on to Jaco for the p.m. session just don't all of you come to the end of my street PLEASE !!!!! Just joking come on over and ill even share a bit !!!! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Jaco news is the kids from the high school did a fantastic job with the Amateur event this past weekend here in Jaco waves were fair to good and had quite a national turnout , thanks to all for coming and helping our young people to show that the power is there to do something good and they are an integral part of the community !!! The results of the contest and the amt. they raised will be on my report next week ! Thanks a friend in c.r. Chuck !!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: All hotels/local businesses: Our new office will be opening this Monday (777-1721) and if you are interested in placing your brochures and/or any other information, please send anything to us by bus to the Quepos bus terminal w/ Atencion: ALACRAN SURF TOURS and call to let us know. IF not, you can send anything to our Aerocasillas PO Box in San Jose (ALACRAN SURF TOURS - SJO-3140).
(8) From David at La Escuela D'Amore in Quepos - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa playitas: suaves, tranquilas, limpias, la consistencia no ha sido muy buena debido al tiempo y el tamaño es de casi 5 pies en marea alta. Playa Espadilla: suaves, tranquilas, limpias, inconsistentes por las mismas características de playa playitas; el tamaño ha sido de aproximadamente 3 pies en marea alta. Isla Damas: sin información. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Creemos que para este próximo fin de semana el tiempo va a estar bueno; aagradable para ir a surfear, nadar y por qué no broncearse. Además estos últimos días han asistido muchas personas a la playa, esperamos que ustedes se puedan unir a estas muchas personas. ¡Los esperamos! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Si a usted no le molesta surfear en olas que midan de 2 a 3 pies, la invitación para este fin de semana es en Playa Espadilla. ¿Pero por qué playa Espadilla?, Bueno, sencillamente porque en esta playa es adonde han estado asistiendo más personas, así que usted puede lucirse haciendo los movimientos qu epuede hacer sobre su tabla. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: No, pero esperamos que este no sea un motivo para no visitarnos, todo lo contrario . Vengan y diviértanse.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(69) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: lots of afternoon chop, but nice size waves in the overhead to 2+ range around noon. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Get up early to get on it. Dawn patrol for morning overhead barrels. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak UPCOMING EVENTS: Keep the beaches clean - Mantenga limpia la playa !!
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Thursday, October 14, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for October 14, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 35
October 14, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics. and forecast links
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo
tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Mike at Villa Hermosa (643-3373)
taycole@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: More movement from the sw should bring up the surf late Friday with 5-8 wave heights. Conditions, glassy and barreling in the am and tends to go onshore mid morning. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): SW coming in, waves should range from 5-7, clean and glassy with the early offshore winds. More rain may be coming in over the weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Ollie's and Witch's had a solid week of 5+ surf and should be the same over the upcoming weekend. Playa Negra for the skilled surfer 7+. The rivermouth at T Bay is rolling the beach and should be a great ride at 5+ Sat/Sun. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The Wingnut Premier of The Art of Longboarding at Vista Villas in December.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The swell dropped today after a pretty good week of rainy season surf. The Playa Grande side of the Tamarindo River mouth has been rideable, to very good, almost every day during incoming tide, showing some overhead size on Sunday. Conditions are still sketchy as the off shores are not here yet and most days are at least a little choppy here in front of the hotel. High tide is in the morning now and the day break session is still overhead here in front, and slightly bumpy, but good. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With high tide in the morning, look for some decent surf before the wind picks up. There is some threat of a tropical depression in the Carribean which will bring strong on shores and stormy surf to our area. Be sure and check before you head this way. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Try in front of the hotel early and Tamarindo River mouth as the tide comes back in in the afternoon.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: After several rainy choppy days, we have some sunshine today with ridable peaky surf out of the SW. Sets are around 5' (i.e 2' overhead). WHAT TO EXPECT THGIS WEEKEND: Plenty of swell, but also plenty of rain. The Pacific coast has a green alert in force for potential flooding. Suggest once again you check local conditions before coming down. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: High tide moves into the a.m. With a big swell predicted, Mar Azul could get good. However with the predicted rain, we could be in for another blown out weekend.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Mike at Villa Hermosa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: A LITTLE OVERHEAD, GLASSY, STARTING TO SE SOME FUN PEAKS AFTER ALOT OF DAYS OF CLOSE OUTS. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PROBABLY THE SAME, MAYBE NEW SWELL BY SATURDAY, EXPECT A LOT OF RAIN FROM A DEPRESSION THOUGH, ALSO ROAD CLOSED FROM ATENAS TO OROTINA SO CHECK BEFORE YOU COME THIS ROUTE BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: HERMOSA, ROCA LOCA, TULIN
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Impressive wave hight this weekend with 3-4 foot waves with 7-8 foot wave faces in good sets. Waves with a lot of panza or stompach in Playitas. Choppy waves in front of Mar Y Sombra. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Swell dimishes until Wednesday and appears as though new swell to enter on Thursday. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Best surf in Playitas or Mar Y Sombra in early morning a evening will probably will see heavier rains. Playitas in my opinion will host best waves between 5:30-8:30 a.m. Early morning on weekend in Playa el Rey could be really good with 4ft to 6ft swells. (report courtesy of local ripper Jarred Hansen a.k.a. Jota) NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours will be opening a new office in Quepos central on Nov. 15th, 1999. If your in town come by and check it out!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(6) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: It’s been killer since Monday with well overhead sets. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Paddle out early for the offshore session (before 9:30) BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak UPCOMING EVENTS: Ask Paco at Rio Lindo where the party is this weekend. He’ll steer you in the right direction!!!!
CARRIBEAN (C)
(7) see national report
Volume 2, Issue 35
October 14, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics. and forecast links
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo
tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Mike at Villa Hermosa (643-3373)
taycole@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: More movement from the sw should bring up the surf late Friday with 5-8 wave heights. Conditions, glassy and barreling in the am and tends to go onshore mid morning. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): SW coming in, waves should range from 5-7, clean and glassy with the early offshore winds. More rain may be coming in over the weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Ollie's and Witch's had a solid week of 5+ surf and should be the same over the upcoming weekend. Playa Negra for the skilled surfer 7+. The rivermouth at T Bay is rolling the beach and should be a great ride at 5+ Sat/Sun. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The Wingnut Premier of The Art of Longboarding at Vista Villas in December.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The swell dropped today after a pretty good week of rainy season surf. The Playa Grande side of the Tamarindo River mouth has been rideable, to very good, almost every day during incoming tide, showing some overhead size on Sunday. Conditions are still sketchy as the off shores are not here yet and most days are at least a little choppy here in front of the hotel. High tide is in the morning now and the day break session is still overhead here in front, and slightly bumpy, but good. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With high tide in the morning, look for some decent surf before the wind picks up. There is some threat of a tropical depression in the Carribean which will bring strong on shores and stormy surf to our area. Be sure and check before you head this way. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Try in front of the hotel early and Tamarindo River mouth as the tide comes back in in the afternoon.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: After several rainy choppy days, we have some sunshine today with ridable peaky surf out of the SW. Sets are around 5' (i.e 2' overhead). WHAT TO EXPECT THGIS WEEKEND: Plenty of swell, but also plenty of rain. The Pacific coast has a green alert in force for potential flooding. Suggest once again you check local conditions before coming down. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: High tide moves into the a.m. With a big swell predicted, Mar Azul could get good. However with the predicted rain, we could be in for another blown out weekend.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Mike at Villa Hermosa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: A LITTLE OVERHEAD, GLASSY, STARTING TO SE SOME FUN PEAKS AFTER ALOT OF DAYS OF CLOSE OUTS. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PROBABLY THE SAME, MAYBE NEW SWELL BY SATURDAY, EXPECT A LOT OF RAIN FROM A DEPRESSION THOUGH, ALSO ROAD CLOSED FROM ATENAS TO OROTINA SO CHECK BEFORE YOU COME THIS ROUTE BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: HERMOSA, ROCA LOCA, TULIN
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Impressive wave hight this weekend with 3-4 foot waves with 7-8 foot wave faces in good sets. Waves with a lot of panza or stompach in Playitas. Choppy waves in front of Mar Y Sombra. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Swell dimishes until Wednesday and appears as though new swell to enter on Thursday. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Best surf in Playitas or Mar Y Sombra in early morning a evening will probably will see heavier rains. Playitas in my opinion will host best waves between 5:30-8:30 a.m. Early morning on weekend in Playa el Rey could be really good with 4ft to 6ft swells. (report courtesy of local ripper Jarred Hansen a.k.a. Jota) NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours will be opening a new office in Quepos central on Nov. 15th, 1999. If your in town come by and check it out!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(6) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: It’s been killer since Monday with well overhead sets. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Paddle out early for the offshore session (before 9:30) BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak UPCOMING EVENTS: Ask Paco at Rio Lindo where the party is this weekend. He’ll steer you in the right direction!!!!
CARRIBEAN (C)
(7) see national report
Thursday, October 7, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for October 7, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 34
October 7, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2. Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Hooters in Jaco Beach (643-3404)
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
8) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
9) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
10) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
TIDES (add 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Friday (10/7) – 2:58 p.m.; Height – ? ft.
Low – 8:04 a.m.; Height – ? ft.
Alta para Viernes (7/10) – 2:58 a.m.; Tamaño - ? cm.
Baja – 8:04 a.m.; Tamaño: ? cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The swell has hit and will last for the next two days before dying out. The next one arrives from the SW by next Friday and should get LARGE by Monday the 17th. Best day will be this Friday.
Caribbean – Still looks bleak with small storm wind swell blowing knee to waist chop.
Pacifico – El oleaje ha pegado y va a quedar para los próximos dos días antes de moriendo. El próximo oleaje llega del sudoeste para el próximo viernes y debe crecer para lunes, el 17 de octubre. El mejor día va a ser este viernes.
Caribean – Ya mira mal con oleajes de tormentas empujando olas de tamañas pequeñas.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Friday we should have 4-6 hitting sw facing breaks. Winds are causing mushy surf. Hopefully will clean up with the incoming SW swell on Friday. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Weekend surf should be 4-6 thru Monday. Weather - rainy season pattern, afternoon showers with offshore winds. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande should pick up on swell. Best two hours before and after high tide. Witch's may be an option on Sunday. Playa Avellanes if you dare to chance the roads. Playa Negra, use the Santa Cruz entrance....Beach access a long haul. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: In December it's a Wingnut premier of The Art of Longboarding II at Vista Villas. Wingnut & Robert August will be here for the fiesta. Details to follow....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: the swell has been running at about headhigh, with morning offshores, for the last few days. It's slightly junky with occassionally good sections and makeable waves. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): the tides are moving into the afternoon so we'll be dependent on a fluky afternoon glass off BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The Tamarndo river mouth for incoming and in front of the hoyel for outgoing tide if it glasses off. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The turtles are nesting on Playa Grande.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Weather cleared up this week and there have been clean chest high conditions on the beachbreaks with the onshores starting relatively late in the morning and some days with decent conditions in the afternoons. Sand bars at Playa Carmen improving. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: No sign of any groundswell around here - the SW swells should start to drop off a little now that summer is only 6 weeks away. Check weather before coming down! BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: Low tide in the morning makes Sta Teresa the best bet *****UPDATE - Swell has come up in the morning with the tide. Sets are overhead. (10-7)*****
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From "Hooter’s" in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hooters -Free wings with all beers and blender drinks mention this surf report for 2 for 1 imperials !!!!
(5) From Chuck in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Watch for the contest posters soon to be mailed and put up all over Costa Rica dates are the 23-24 oct . more next week !
(7) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol - We are having Christian Fletcher as our guest instructor at our Surf Camp from Oct 24-30th. It should be a great time and a humbling exhibition from the cutting edge of Surfing . Call Tommy at (506) 643 3737 for more info or, check out our web-site http://fuegodelsol.com.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(8) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Not much of a swell in the area this week, however fun waves were at Playitas and Playa El Rey. Waist high glassy conditions in more exposed areas such as El Rey. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With a promising swell on the way touching on Thursday with more force over the weekend, we are expecting overhead + in most exposed areas. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: For best waves, Playitas at the north end of the beach at high tide and Boca Quepos and El Rey at low tide rising.. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Last chance, any hotels interested in participating in Alacran Surf Tours' spring break promotions, please call Todd at 777-1868. This is a great opportunity to receive extensive publicity in the States at an extremely cheap rate!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(9) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: A little less rain, and surf has grown with well overhead sets one hour before high tide. Glassy morning sessions with some dirty agua. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Not much to look forward to until the high tide switch back to the mornings, right now it’s too onshore. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak- maybe between 11-1 UPCOMING EVENTS: Rio Lindo – the place to party for the year 2000.
CARRIBEAN (C)
(10) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo – see national report
Volume 2, Issue 34
October 7, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2. Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Hooters in Jaco Beach (643-3404)
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
8) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
9) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
10) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
TIDES (add 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Friday (10/7) – 2:58 p.m.; Height – ? ft.
Low – 8:04 a.m.; Height – ? ft.
Alta para Viernes (7/10) – 2:58 a.m.; Tamaño - ? cm.
Baja – 8:04 a.m.; Tamaño: ? cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The swell has hit and will last for the next two days before dying out. The next one arrives from the SW by next Friday and should get LARGE by Monday the 17th. Best day will be this Friday.
Caribbean – Still looks bleak with small storm wind swell blowing knee to waist chop.
Pacifico – El oleaje ha pegado y va a quedar para los próximos dos días antes de moriendo. El próximo oleaje llega del sudoeste para el próximo viernes y debe crecer para lunes, el 17 de octubre. El mejor día va a ser este viernes.
Caribean – Ya mira mal con oleajes de tormentas empujando olas de tamañas pequeñas.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Friday we should have 4-6 hitting sw facing breaks. Winds are causing mushy surf. Hopefully will clean up with the incoming SW swell on Friday. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Weekend surf should be 4-6 thru Monday. Weather - rainy season pattern, afternoon showers with offshore winds. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande should pick up on swell. Best two hours before and after high tide. Witch's may be an option on Sunday. Playa Avellanes if you dare to chance the roads. Playa Negra, use the Santa Cruz entrance....Beach access a long haul. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: In December it's a Wingnut premier of The Art of Longboarding II at Vista Villas. Wingnut & Robert August will be here for the fiesta. Details to follow....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: the swell has been running at about headhigh, with morning offshores, for the last few days. It's slightly junky with occassionally good sections and makeable waves. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): the tides are moving into the afternoon so we'll be dependent on a fluky afternoon glass off BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The Tamarndo river mouth for incoming and in front of the hoyel for outgoing tide if it glasses off. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The turtles are nesting on Playa Grande.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Weather cleared up this week and there have been clean chest high conditions on the beachbreaks with the onshores starting relatively late in the morning and some days with decent conditions in the afternoons. Sand bars at Playa Carmen improving. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: No sign of any groundswell around here - the SW swells should start to drop off a little now that summer is only 6 weeks away. Check weather before coming down! BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: Low tide in the morning makes Sta Teresa the best bet *****UPDATE - Swell has come up in the morning with the tide. Sets are overhead. (10-7)*****
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From "Hooter’s" in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hooters -Free wings with all beers and blender drinks mention this surf report for 2 for 1 imperials !!!!
(5) From Chuck in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Watch for the contest posters soon to be mailed and put up all over Costa Rica dates are the 23-24 oct . more next week !
(7) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol - We are having Christian Fletcher as our guest instructor at our Surf Camp from Oct 24-30th. It should be a great time and a humbling exhibition from the cutting edge of Surfing . Call Tommy at (506) 643 3737 for more info or, check out our web-site http://fuegodelsol.com.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(8) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Not much of a swell in the area this week, however fun waves were at Playitas and Playa El Rey. Waist high glassy conditions in more exposed areas such as El Rey. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With a promising swell on the way touching on Thursday with more force over the weekend, we are expecting overhead + in most exposed areas. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: For best waves, Playitas at the north end of the beach at high tide and Boca Quepos and El Rey at low tide rising.. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Last chance, any hotels interested in participating in Alacran Surf Tours' spring break promotions, please call Todd at 777-1868. This is a great opportunity to receive extensive publicity in the States at an extremely cheap rate!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(9) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: A little less rain, and surf has grown with well overhead sets one hour before high tide. Glassy morning sessions with some dirty agua. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Not much to look forward to until the high tide switch back to the mornings, right now it’s too onshore. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak- maybe between 11-1 UPCOMING EVENTS: Rio Lindo – the place to party for the year 2000.
CARRIBEAN (C)
(10) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo – see national report
Thursday, September 30, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for September 30, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 2, Issue 33
September 30, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1. Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2. Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Hooters in Jaco Beach (643-3404)
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
8) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
9) David at Idiomas D'Amore Spanish School
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
10) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
11) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
TIDES (add 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Saturday. (10/2) - 7:48 a.m.; Height - ? ft.
Low - 1:56 p.m.; Height - ? ft.
Alta para Sab. (2/10) - 7:48 a.m.; Tamaño - ? cm.
Baja - 1:56 p.m.; Tamaño: ? cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Good tides for early morning sessions at all beach breaks. Consistent SW swell, but nothing big (2x overhead coming) The best day will be when it's sunny.
Caribbean - Not much expected, except for tropical activity is hot at this time of the year.
Pacifico - Mareas buenas para surfeando temprano en la manana a todos las playas arenas. Oleaje del sudoeste pero nada tan grande. El mejor día será cuando es soleado.
Caribean - No mucho anticipado para este fin de semana pero hay muchas tormentas tropicales durante este parte del año.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - she is stuck in San Jose since the weather has kept SANSA from flying to Tamarindo.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The surf is running around head high andstormy. Some surfable conditions in the afternoon in glassy conditions,but bumpy and disorganized. Yesterday there was an occasional barreling, just overhead, left in the afternoon as the winds shifted to north-offshore and blew into the lefts. Today the weather got worse. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The chances for a decent session increase as we move into the weekend with the high tides in the morning. Watch the weather disturbance in the Carribean and don't expect much if it holds. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The leatherback turtles are beginning to arrive at Playa Grande for their nesting ritual in the evening.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Once again a 4 day temporal blew out the SW swell over the weekend. Weather cleared up on Tuesday with the swell dropping to a clean 4-5'. This morning is sideshore with chest high waves out of the West. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:Everything depends on the weather - suggest you check forecast for the Central Pacific region, if you're planning on coming down here. Roads are holding up well.BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:Tide will be high a.m., Playa Carmen or Sta Teresa early in the morning to avoid the onshores
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From "Hooter's" in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: boca baranca 3 weeks of straight surf. two Saturdays in a row double overhead with full on barrels at baranca, unheard of? NO, the new sand bar is insane, and Dona Ana to good to explain like surfing reef break, lefts peeeeeling into the rivermouth. the judges give it straight 10's. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): good beachbreak at hermosa, head high to 2 or 3feet overhead. rainynights nice overcast days BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: (what beach do surfers prefer given the conditions)playa hermosa NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hooters -Free wings with all beers and blender drinks mention this surf report for 2 for 1 imperials !!!!
(5) From Chuck in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Watch for the contest posters soon to be mailed and put up all over Costa Rica dates are the 23-24 oct . more next week ! Tom from Fuego Del Sol says Cristian Fletcher could be putting on AIR-SHOW !!! for us ! Sponsored by Radikales surfwear, Hotel Terraza Del Pacifico and La Chosita Del Surf and the rest of the jaco community, this is a nonprofit contest all entrance fees go directly to collegio tecnico de jaco to be used to help build a new gymnasium ! Divisions will be prejunior, junior, open, womens and a masters divisions. 1st place in prejunior and junior , open and women will be new ERIE and Banzaii surfboards ! Lots of other prizes as well , If your business is located in the Jaco area, we are looking for small contributions such as dinners for 2, canopy for 2, maybe a weekend for 2 in one of the nicer hotels to be the masters first place prize and we also will be needing judges, if you are interested in helping out. Please call or e-mail me tel# is 643-3328, 643 -1308 Thanks again A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA chuck
(6) From Terraza del Pacifico - El Hotel Terraza del Pacífico esta organizando el día 25 de setiembre, un torneo de Surf Nocturno llamado "Independence Night", para este evento contaremos con la participación de 32 surfeadores en una sola categoría Open Internacional, el costo de la inscripción es de $30 por persona y se podrán inscribir el día 24 de setiembre en las instalaciones del nuestro Hotel. El monto de los premios asciende a $1.200 mas accesorios y tablas de surf. Si requiere mas informacion puede comunicarse al E-mail terraza@sol.racsa.co.cr ó visitenos en www.terraza-del-pacífico.com good surf
(7) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol - We are having Christian Fletcher as our guest instructor at our Surf Camp from Oct 24-30th. It should be a great time and a humbling exhibition from the cutting edge of Surfing . Call Tommy at (506) 643 3737 for more info or, check out our web-site http://fuegodelsol.com. I want to thank everyone for their support. Now, YOU have your first Surfer Run Hotel here in Costa Rica offering You REAL surf programs and REAL FUN. We are about EVERYONE'S surfing here at Hotel Fuego del Sol . Alohas& Mahalo Nui Loa!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(8) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week's swell brought in strong surf in the Manuel Antonio region from Friday to Sunday. Waves were shoulder high to overhead in Playitas. Rain and wind created choppy conditions at times. Monday we had good waves futher south towards Mar y Sombra with head high waves and offshore winds w/ clean lefts and rights with narrow tubes WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With no signs of a big swell for the upcoming week, we are expecting shoulder high at high tide in Playitas and waist high further south. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: As this swell dimishes, check out nearby El Rey or Bejuco for challenging waves (and a little of a paddle!); Playitas should be solid with favorable winds; just before tide, head into Quepos for a slow, left (nice longboard ride) NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours is organizing Spring Break trips to Costa Rica through over 20 universities in the States along with a student travel agency. Any hotels that are interested in participating in this promotion, please contact Todd at 777-1868. For clients, look for information soon on our webpage, www.alacransurf.com or just send in a request from our webpage and ask our Spring Break student specials!!
(9) From David at Escuela D'Amore - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa playitas, consistentes, suaves, limpias, tranquilas y han estadomidiendo de 4 a 5 pies en marea alta. Playa Espadilla, suaves, limpias, tranquilas, inconsistentes y han estado midiendo 3,2 metros en marea alta.Isla Damas, intranquilas, limpias, consistentes, suaves y han estado midiendo 8.07 en marea alta. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Bueno, viendo el tiempo qu eestá haciendo en este momento creo que parael fin de semana habra sol por la mañana y lluvia después de las 4 p.m. Con respecto a las olas, pienso que se van a mantener iguales toda estasemana. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: El mejor lugar para surfear en el area de Manuel Antonio es playaPlayitas, esto porque a esa playa asisten la mayoría de surfeadoresprofesionales y además ahí se han realizado una gran cantidad decampeonatos de surf en donde han participado surfeadores nacionales einternacionales, quedando muy felices y satisfechos por las alas queallí se encuentran. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Por el momento no hay noticias ni eventos especiales.
PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH ---
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(10) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: More rain, surf is small (waist to chest) WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: a small increase in size, get on it early for headhigh to overhead at the beachbreak BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak- dawn UPCOMING EVENTS: Stop by Rio Lindo for frozen drinks and sizzling sunsets.
CARRIBEAN (C)
(11) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: IT IS PRETTY QUIET. WAVES ONLY AT ABOUT A FOOT. WE MUST BE THE CALMEST PLACE IN COSTA RICA. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): UNPREDICABLE
LATE REPORT JUST IN FROM CHUCK IN JACO ----
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Thurs. p.m. surfed at Jaco end of my street, fun 2-4 clean glassy peaky
but oh so chilly ! Got to surf with the 2 winners of the terraza contest
last week Alvaro and Diego 1st and 2nd respectively ! The boys are hot !!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):My guess is some more of the same for the weekend and we have got ideal tides for 2 surfs a day !!!!!
Volume 2, Issue 33
September 30, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1. Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2. Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Hooters in Jaco Beach (643-3404)
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
8) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
9) David at Idiomas D'Amore Spanish School
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
10) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
11) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
TIDES (add 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Saturday. (10/2) - 7:48 a.m.; Height - ? ft.
Low - 1:56 p.m.; Height - ? ft.
Alta para Sab. (2/10) - 7:48 a.m.; Tamaño - ? cm.
Baja - 1:56 p.m.; Tamaño: ? cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - Good tides for early morning sessions at all beach breaks. Consistent SW swell, but nothing big (2x overhead coming) The best day will be when it's sunny.
Caribbean - Not much expected, except for tropical activity is hot at this time of the year.
Pacifico - Mareas buenas para surfeando temprano en la manana a todos las playas arenas. Oleaje del sudoeste pero nada tan grande. El mejor día será cuando es soleado.
Caribean - No mucho anticipado para este fin de semana pero hay muchas tormentas tropicales durante este parte del año.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - she is stuck in San Jose since the weather has kept SANSA from flying to Tamarindo.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The surf is running around head high andstormy. Some surfable conditions in the afternoon in glassy conditions,but bumpy and disorganized. Yesterday there was an occasional barreling, just overhead, left in the afternoon as the winds shifted to north-offshore and blew into the lefts. Today the weather got worse. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The chances for a decent session increase as we move into the weekend with the high tides in the morning. Watch the weather disturbance in the Carribean and don't expect much if it holds. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The leatherback turtles are beginning to arrive at Playa Grande for their nesting ritual in the evening.
(3) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Once again a 4 day temporal blew out the SW swell over the weekend. Weather cleared up on Tuesday with the swell dropping to a clean 4-5'. This morning is sideshore with chest high waves out of the West. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:Everything depends on the weather - suggest you check forecast for the Central Pacific region, if you're planning on coming down here. Roads are holding up well.BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:Tide will be high a.m., Playa Carmen or Sta Teresa early in the morning to avoid the onshores
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From "Hooter's" in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: boca baranca 3 weeks of straight surf. two Saturdays in a row double overhead with full on barrels at baranca, unheard of? NO, the new sand bar is insane, and Dona Ana to good to explain like surfing reef break, lefts peeeeeling into the rivermouth. the judges give it straight 10's. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): good beachbreak at hermosa, head high to 2 or 3feet overhead. rainynights nice overcast days BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: (what beach do surfers prefer given the conditions)playa hermosa NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hooters -Free wings with all beers and blender drinks mention this surf report for 2 for 1 imperials !!!!
(5) From Chuck in Jaco - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Watch for the contest posters soon to be mailed and put up all over Costa Rica dates are the 23-24 oct . more next week ! Tom from Fuego Del Sol says Cristian Fletcher could be putting on AIR-SHOW !!! for us ! Sponsored by Radikales surfwear, Hotel Terraza Del Pacifico and La Chosita Del Surf and the rest of the jaco community, this is a nonprofit contest all entrance fees go directly to collegio tecnico de jaco to be used to help build a new gymnasium ! Divisions will be prejunior, junior, open, womens and a masters divisions. 1st place in prejunior and junior , open and women will be new ERIE and Banzaii surfboards ! Lots of other prizes as well , If your business is located in the Jaco area, we are looking for small contributions such as dinners for 2, canopy for 2, maybe a weekend for 2 in one of the nicer hotels to be the masters first place prize and we also will be needing judges, if you are interested in helping out. Please call or e-mail me tel# is 643-3328, 643 -1308 Thanks again A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA chuck
(6) From Terraza del Pacifico - El Hotel Terraza del Pacífico esta organizando el día 25 de setiembre, un torneo de Surf Nocturno llamado "Independence Night", para este evento contaremos con la participación de 32 surfeadores en una sola categoría Open Internacional, el costo de la inscripción es de $30 por persona y se podrán inscribir el día 24 de setiembre en las instalaciones del nuestro Hotel. El monto de los premios asciende a $1.200 mas accesorios y tablas de surf. Si requiere mas informacion puede comunicarse al E-mail terraza@sol.racsa.co.cr ó visitenos en www.terraza-del-pacífico.com good surf
(7) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol - We are having Christian Fletcher as our guest instructor at our Surf Camp from Oct 24-30th. It should be a great time and a humbling exhibition from the cutting edge of Surfing . Call Tommy at (506) 643 3737 for more info or, check out our web-site http://fuegodelsol.com. I want to thank everyone for their support. Now, YOU have your first Surfer Run Hotel here in Costa Rica offering You REAL surf programs and REAL FUN. We are about EVERYONE'S surfing here at Hotel Fuego del Sol . Alohas& Mahalo Nui Loa!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(8) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week's swell brought in strong surf in the Manuel Antonio region from Friday to Sunday. Waves were shoulder high to overhead in Playitas. Rain and wind created choppy conditions at times. Monday we had good waves futher south towards Mar y Sombra with head high waves and offshore winds w/ clean lefts and rights with narrow tubes WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With no signs of a big swell for the upcoming week, we are expecting shoulder high at high tide in Playitas and waist high further south. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: As this swell dimishes, check out nearby El Rey or Bejuco for challenging waves (and a little of a paddle!); Playitas should be solid with favorable winds; just before tide, head into Quepos for a slow, left (nice longboard ride) NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours is organizing Spring Break trips to Costa Rica through over 20 universities in the States along with a student travel agency. Any hotels that are interested in participating in this promotion, please contact Todd at 777-1868. For clients, look for information soon on our webpage, www.alacransurf.com or just send in a request from our webpage and ask our Spring Break student specials!!
(9) From David at Escuela D'Amore - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa playitas, consistentes, suaves, limpias, tranquilas y han estadomidiendo de 4 a 5 pies en marea alta. Playa Espadilla, suaves, limpias, tranquilas, inconsistentes y han estado midiendo 3,2 metros en marea alta.Isla Damas, intranquilas, limpias, consistentes, suaves y han estado midiendo 8.07 en marea alta. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Bueno, viendo el tiempo qu eestá haciendo en este momento creo que parael fin de semana habra sol por la mañana y lluvia después de las 4 p.m. Con respecto a las olas, pienso que se van a mantener iguales toda estasemana. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: El mejor lugar para surfear en el area de Manuel Antonio es playaPlayitas, esto porque a esa playa asisten la mayoría de surfeadoresprofesionales y además ahí se han realizado una gran cantidad decampeonatos de surf en donde han participado surfeadores nacionales einternacionales, quedando muy felices y satisfechos por las alas queallí se encuentran. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Por el momento no hay noticias ni eventos especiales.
PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH ---
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(10) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: More rain, surf is small (waist to chest) WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: a small increase in size, get on it early for headhigh to overhead at the beachbreak BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak- dawn UPCOMING EVENTS: Stop by Rio Lindo for frozen drinks and sizzling sunsets.
CARRIBEAN (C)
(11) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: IT IS PRETTY QUIET. WAVES ONLY AT ABOUT A FOOT. WE MUST BE THE CALMEST PLACE IN COSTA RICA. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): UNPREDICABLE
LATE REPORT JUST IN FROM CHUCK IN JACO ----
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Thurs. p.m. surfed at Jaco end of my street, fun 2-4 clean glassy peaky
but oh so chilly ! Got to surf with the 2 winners of the terraza contest
last week Alvaro and Diego 1st and 2nd respectively ! The boys are hot !!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):My guess is some more of the same for the weekend and we have got ideal tides for 2 surfs a day !!!!!
Thursday, September 23, 1999
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for September 23, 1999
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1. Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3. Thierry at Café de Paris in Nosara
cafepari@nosara.com
4) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
8) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
9) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
10) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
TIDES (add 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Fri. (9/24) - 2:01 p.m.; Height - ? ft.
Low - 8:02 a.m.; Height - ? ft.
Alta para Vrn. (24/9) - 2:01 p.m.; Tamaño - ? cm.
Baja - 8:02 a.m.; Tamaño: ? cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A strong forecasted SW has arrived, and should stay until next Tuesday. Best days will be Sunday and Monday EARLY!! (hightide and offshore around dawn)
Caribbean - The best day is next Wednesday. There will be an increase is size by Monday with good surf for the middle of next week from a tropical storm.
Pacifico - Un swell grande de sudoeste ha llegado, y debe quedar hasta el próximo martes. Los días mejores serán domingo y lunes TEMPRANO!! (marea alta y vientos offshore alrededor la madrugada)
Caribean -El mejor día será miercoles. Hay olas mas grandes para lunes con oleajes para la media de la semana del una tormenta tropical
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - still M.I.A……
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The rain has finally let off to reveal a consistent headhigh to just overhead swell. Conditions are still pretty messy with the high tide moving in to the afternoon and the possible good surf dependent on afternoon showers to glass it off. Without offshores, the likelihood of super clean waves is almost nil. (measure the front of the wave and how it appears to break (glassy, choppy, mushy, barreling) WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The high tide will be even later for a possible session here and there. (a guess on the size of the waves and the weather if possible) BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel at three quarter, chicken head rock at high, and Playa Grande side of the Tamarindo River mouth anytime during incoming. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The letherback turtles are beginning to arrive at Playa Grande for their nesting ritual in the evening.
(3) From Thierry at Café de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Guiones : Swell, 4 - 6 feet, quite good. Messy Pelada : swell 6 - 8 feet, better then Guiones a little messy . Could be better if the win stop. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Guiones and Pelada : sunny since 2 days. If the weather stay like this must be better abd better. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Guiones and Pelada not big difference and very close from each other.
(4) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Still SW and head high with some bigger sets. much better weather this week and hence some pretty clean days.. best it's been for a while. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: With a SW swell on the way, should be a great weekend if the weather stays fine. BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND: Low tide is moving into the mornings so it's barrels at Santa Teresa or blood 6 guts at the reefs
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(5) From Chuck in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Jaco- 4-6ft. midday kind of fun some wind onshore and a bit to straight on closed out basically, but still got some waves out front! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): this swell has been @ for a while, I expect it to drop a bit but I don't know, hope it turns a bit more so the shape improves the tides are definetly getting better for us by sat. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: If the swell holds could get some small escondida but the crowd scene might be a little crazy! Of course the beach breaks are the least crowded ! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Watch for the contest posters soon to be mailed and put up all over Costa Rica dates are the 23-24 oct . more next week ! Tom from Fuego Del Sol says Cristian Fletcher could be putting on AIR-SHOW !!! for us ! Sponsored by Radikales surfwear, Hotel Terraza Del Pacifico and La Chosita Del Surf and the rest of the jaco community, this is a nonprofit contest all entrance fees go directly to collegio tecnico de jaco to be used to help build a new gymnasium ! Divisions will be prejunior, junior, open, womens and a masters divisions. 1st place in prejunior and junior , open and women will be new ERIE and Banzaii surfboards ! Lots of other prizes as well , If your business is located in the Jaco area, we are looking for small contributions such as dinners for 2, canopy for 2, maybe a weekend for 2 in one of the nicer hotels to be the masters first place prize and we also will be needing judges, if you are interested in helping out. Please call or e-mail me tel# is 643-3328, 643 -1308 Thanks again A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA chuck
(6) From Terraza del Pacifico - El Hotel Terraza del Pacífico esta organizando el día 25 de setiembre, un torneo de Surf Nocturno llamado "Independence Night", para este evento contaremos con la participación de 32 surfeadores en una sola categoría Open Internacional, el costo de la inscripción es de $30 por persona y se podrán inscribir el día 24 de setiembre en las instalaciones del nuestro Hotel. El monto de los premios asciende a $1.200 mas accesorios y tablas de surf. Si requiere mas informacion puede comunicarse al E-mail terraza@sol.racsa.co.cr ó visitenos en www.terraza-del-pacífico.com good surf
(7) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol - Hola Desde Playa Hermosa!!!! http://fuegodelsol.com Big Hello from a pounding Playa Hermosa! We are currently under south southwest conditions. It looks as if we are going to have conditions EXACTLY the same as last weekend. We should see clean ups in the 10 ft. range this weekend at exposed south facing beaches. Most spots should see 6 foot plus. We are having Christian Fletcher as our guest instructor at our Surf Camp from Oct 24-30th. It should be a great time and a humbling exhibition from the cutting edge of Surfing . Call Tommy at (506) 643 3737 for more info or, check out our web-site http://fuegodelsol.com. I want to thank everyone for their support. Now, YOU have your first Surfer Run Hotel here in Costa Rica offering You REAL surf programs and REAL FUN. We are about EVERYONE'S surfing here at Hotel Fuego del Sol . Alohas& Mahalo Nui Loa!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(8) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - **For those of you that have clients interested in private surf lessons/tours we here at Alacran Tours out of Quepos are offering private bilingual guides and lessons. By the high season we will also be offering bilinugal guides in the Jaco and Tamarindo area as well. If you have any clients or know of any guides that are interested in this service, please do not hesitate to contact us at 777-1868.** AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week, we experienced a great surf week with the swell entering on Thursday which produced strong surf through Saturday in Playitas as well as in front of Mar y Sombra. Waves were best in Playitas about 3 hrs before high tide. High tide bests were further south at Mar y Sombra/Bajos. Waves were between 5-7 ft at their best...low tide was steady at Boca Quepos which is a left...beware, do not drink the water. Sunday through Thursday best waves are in Playitas. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With a new south west entering on Friday, we will be expecting chest high+ waves in Playitas, El Rey and perhaps out at the new mouth of Damas. Weather has been fairly consistent with sunny days and cloudy late afternoons..have not seen too much rain yet...so we expect it any day now!! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: For best breaks, check out Playitas a couple hours before high tide (rights and lefts) if the winds are favorable; Del Rey, or even north to Bejuco or Esterillos are always good alternatives if its flat in Man. Antonio NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours will be opening a new office in Quepos soon, so be sure to check it out next time you are in town. We'll keep you posted. If any of your clients are heading to Arenal or Monteverde and need hotel recommendations/reservations, activity res/info, feel free to give us a call at 777-1868. LOS ALACRANES
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(9) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: More rain, choppy closed out surf. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Hopefully a weather change, winds onshore around 10:30. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak- 2 hours before high tide (one sesh per day until Monday) UPCOMING EVENTS: Next beach cleanup coming soon. Ask Lillian at La Escuelita if you want to help. 787-0090.
CARRIBEAN (C)
(10) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo - see national report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1. Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3. Thierry at Café de Paris in Nosara
cafepari@nosara.com
4) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Allan at Terraza del Pacifico in Jaco (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
8) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1868)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
9) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical (787-0078) hotelriolindo@costarica.net
10) Mel Baker from A.T.E.C. atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr in Puerto Viejo
(750-0188)
TIDES (add 50 minutes each day) ~ MAREAS (sume 50 minutos cada día)
High for Fri. (9/24) - 2:01 p.m.; Height - ? ft.
Low - 8:02 a.m.; Height - ? ft.
Alta para Vrn. (24/9) - 2:01 p.m.; Tamaño - ? cm.
Baja - 8:02 a.m.; Tamaño: ? cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A strong forecasted SW has arrived, and should stay until next Tuesday. Best days will be Sunday and Monday EARLY!! (hightide and offshore around dawn)
Caribbean - The best day is next Wednesday. There will be an increase is size by Monday with good surf for the middle of next week from a tropical storm.
Pacifico - Un swell grande de sudoeste ha llegado, y debe quedar hasta el próximo martes. Los días mejores serán domingo y lunes TEMPRANO!! (marea alta y vientos offshore alrededor la madrugada)
Caribean -El mejor día será miercoles. Hay olas mas grandes para lunes con oleajes para la media de la semana del una tormenta tropical
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) Patti at Best Western, Tamarindo Vista Villas - still M.I.A……
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The rain has finally let off to reveal a consistent headhigh to just overhead swell. Conditions are still pretty messy with the high tide moving in to the afternoon and the possible good surf dependent on afternoon showers to glass it off. Without offshores, the likelihood of super clean waves is almost nil. (measure the front of the wave and how it appears to break (glassy, choppy, mushy, barreling) WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The high tide will be even later for a possible session here and there. (a guess on the size of the waves and the weather if possible) BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: In front of the hotel at three quarter, chicken head rock at high, and Playa Grande side of the Tamarindo River mouth anytime during incoming. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The letherback turtles are beginning to arrive at Playa Grande for their nesting ritual in the evening.
(3) From Thierry at Café de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Guiones : Swell, 4 - 6 feet, quite good. Messy Pelada : swell 6 - 8 feet, better then Guiones a little messy . Could be better if the win stop. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Guiones and Pelada : sunny since 2 days. If the weather stay like this must be better abd better. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Guiones and Pelada not big difference and very close from each other.
(4) From Steve at Tropicos Latino at Santa Teresa - WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Still SW and head high with some bigger sets. much better weather this week and hence some pretty clean days.. best it's been for a while. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: With a SW swell on the way, should be a great weekend if the weather stays fine. BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND: Low tide is moving into the mornings so it's barrels at Santa Teresa or blood 6 guts at the reefs
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(5) From Chuck in Jaco - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Jaco- 4-6ft. midday kind of fun some wind onshore and a bit to straight on closed out basically, but still got some waves out front! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): this swell has been @ for a while, I expect it to drop a bit but I don't know, hope it turns a bit more so the shape improves the tides are definetly getting better for us by sat. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: If the swell holds could get some small escondida but the crowd scene might be a little crazy! Of course the beach breaks are the least crowded ! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Watch for the contest posters soon to be mailed and put up all over Costa Rica dates are the 23-24 oct . more next week ! Tom from Fuego Del Sol says Cristian Fletcher could be putting on AIR-SHOW !!! for us ! Sponsored by Radikales surfwear, Hotel Terraza Del Pacifico and La Chosita Del Surf and the rest of the jaco community, this is a nonprofit contest all entrance fees go directly to collegio tecnico de jaco to be used to help build a new gymnasium ! Divisions will be prejunior, junior, open, womens and a masters divisions. 1st place in prejunior and junior , open and women will be new ERIE and Banzaii surfboards ! Lots of other prizes as well , If your business is located in the Jaco area, we are looking for small contributions such as dinners for 2, canopy for 2, maybe a weekend for 2 in one of the nicer hotels to be the masters first place prize and we also will be needing judges, if you are interested in helping out. Please call or e-mail me tel# is 643-3328, 643 -1308 Thanks again A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA chuck
(6) From Terraza del Pacifico - El Hotel Terraza del Pacífico esta organizando el día 25 de setiembre, un torneo de Surf Nocturno llamado "Independence Night", para este evento contaremos con la participación de 32 surfeadores en una sola categoría Open Internacional, el costo de la inscripción es de $30 por persona y se podrán inscribir el día 24 de setiembre en las instalaciones del nuestro Hotel. El monto de los premios asciende a $1.200 mas accesorios y tablas de surf. Si requiere mas informacion puede comunicarse al E-mail terraza@sol.racsa.co.cr ó visitenos en www.terraza-del-pacífico.com good surf
(7) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol - Hola Desde Playa Hermosa!!!! http://fuegodelsol.com Big Hello from a pounding Playa Hermosa! We are currently under south southwest conditions. It looks as if we are going to have conditions EXACTLY the same as last weekend. We should see clean ups in the 10 ft. range this weekend at exposed south facing beaches. Most spots should see 6 foot plus. We are having Christian Fletcher as our guest instructor at our Surf Camp from Oct 24-30th. It should be a great time and a humbling exhibition from the cutting edge of Surfing . Call Tommy at (506) 643 3737 for more info or, check out our web-site http://fuegodelsol.com. I want to thank everyone for their support. Now, YOU have your first Surfer Run Hotel here in Costa Rica offering You REAL surf programs and REAL FUN. We are about EVERYONE'S surfing here at Hotel Fuego del Sol . Alohas& Mahalo Nui Loa!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(8) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - **For those of you that have clients interested in private surf lessons/tours we here at Alacran Tours out of Quepos are offering private bilingual guides and lessons. By the high season we will also be offering bilinugal guides in the Jaco and Tamarindo area as well. If you have any clients or know of any guides that are interested in this service, please do not hesitate to contact us at 777-1868.** AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: This past week, we experienced a great surf week with the swell entering on Thursday which produced strong surf through Saturday in Playitas as well as in front of Mar y Sombra. Waves were best in Playitas about 3 hrs before high tide. High tide bests were further south at Mar y Sombra/Bajos. Waves were between 5-7 ft at their best...low tide was steady at Boca Quepos which is a left...beware, do not drink the water. Sunday through Thursday best waves are in Playitas. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With a new south west entering on Friday, we will be expecting chest high+ waves in Playitas, El Rey and perhaps out at the new mouth of Damas. Weather has been fairly consistent with sunny days and cloudy late afternoons..have not seen too much rain yet...so we expect it any day now!! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: For best breaks, check out Playitas a couple hours before high tide (rights and lefts) if the winds are favorable; Del Rey, or even north to Bejuco or Esterillos are always good alternatives if its flat in Man. Antonio NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours will be opening a new office in Quepos soon, so be sure to check it out next time you are in town. We'll keep you posted. If any of your clients are heading to Arenal or Monteverde and need hotel recommendations/reservations, activity res/info, feel free to give us a call at 777-1868. LOS ALACRANES
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(9) From Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: More rain, choppy closed out surf. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Hopefully a weather change, winds onshore around 10:30. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Beachbreak- 2 hours before high tide (one sesh per day until Monday) UPCOMING EVENTS: Next beach cleanup coming soon. Ask Lillian at La Escuelita if you want to help. 787-0090.
CARRIBEAN (C)
(10) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo - see national report
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