Costa Rica Surf Travel: 2000- Costa Rica Surfing Blog for Surf Travelers

Friday, October 13, 2000

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for October 5, 2001

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 4, Issue 119
October 5th , 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.

2nd Contest on the National Circuit, October 20-21,
Dominical

Costa Rica SURFRIDER meetings- Tamarindo, Oct. 19.
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

Low Tide - .05 ft at 10:29 AM
High Tide - 8.59 ft at 4:42 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Lots of action.. First, consistent head high
+ surf for Friday and Saturday, then a lull on Sunday
and Monday, dropping to chest with a head high set.
Then Tuesday shows an incredible 20 second period
southwest swell hitting the coastline, not big at
first but clean head high until next Thursday when it
jacks up two feet. By Friday the 12th it should be
double overhead.

Caribbean - A small tropical system over the Caribbean
Sea will push in a few chest high sets for Saturday
and Sunday morning. Afterwards it will be hard to find
surf, mostly in the knee to waist high range. Enjoy
the sunshine & Carnival 2001 in Limon next weekend!!!

SPONSORS by Area

1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr

2) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@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

3) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)

4) Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com

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) 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 Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas
y condiciones:
The waves have been small but excellent. Waist- to
chest-high waves have been rolling into Playa Grande
for the last four days, and miraculously, the
offshores have been blowing all day!! It has been
excellent, fun, uncrowded surf!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que
va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Pray that the offshores hold! If they do, good waves
are guaranteed.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El
mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The Main Peak and the break directly in front of the
hotel (about 25 yards north of the beach entrance)
have both been firing. Fun, fun, fun. Where is
everyone?

2) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa
(north of Mal Pais):

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Several days of sunny weather and clean surf - even
afternoon glass offs. Swell has been dropping steadily
to chest high this morning; conditions are still
clean, but it's a greyer day with thunder in the
distance.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Not much swell around though it may pick up a foot or
so by Sunday. Critical factor will be the weather.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
With high tide moving into the morning and incoming
tide in the late p.m. Playa Carmen should have fun
waves if the onshores stay away.

JACO & HERMOSA

3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

The waves in upper hermosa are chest high, with a
light offshore wind. Low tide is around 10:00 AM. When
the tide starts coming back in, the waves should start
to clean up and not be so closed out. The waves are a
result of a dropping west swell from this last
weekend. Esterillos also had some fun chest high bowls
for the higher tide yesterday. High tide is around
4:00 PM this afternoon. Our in house pros are Dennis
Christopher and Tobit McLean. 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 and Carla at Green Iguana Surf Camp in
Dominical:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Waves are small today, but with good barrels in the
early morning. A big swell is on the way and we hope
to see some increase in the wave size. The pic on our
site is Ronny Obando, a local ripper and one of the
best in the country.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surfrider chapter is selling roasted chickens during
the surf contest on the 19th-21st. Funds go to help
the lifeguards and their chapter. Everybody is
welcome! For more info, contact Greg at >
info@crsurf.com

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 October 13, 2000

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 3, Issue 79
Friday the 13th, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific – Expect a lot of south swell to push up waves in the head high to 1 foot overhead range in the early afternoon. The surf might look sloppy in the morning, with stormy weather keeping the winds mixed. Check the south facing beachbreaks and those lefts that start out at a big rivermouth. Into next week, the surf will get more powerful with a waning moon sucking out the tide. Next weekend is the call.

Caribbean – The tropical system that came through last week has left a lot of debris in the surf. Waves will drop to waist high and winds will remain variable with other storms coming through.

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas

** New Moon - October 28th Full Moon - October 14th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
2:55 p.m. @ 8.8 ft. – 266 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
8:41 a.m. @ .1 ft. – 3 cm.

SPONSORS by Area

Best Western Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

Tropico Latinos (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

2) Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Alacran Surf Tours (777-1721) in Manuel Antonio
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antoniodamore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Tortilla Flats Cabinas in Dominical (Best on the beach!!)tortflat@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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

1) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
The swell's been consistent with sets in the shoulder to head high range. Offshores have popped up this week and smoothed out the incoming tide (dry season style) until about mid-afternoon when the wind switches. This weekend, get in as early as incoming high tide will allow, and try for a daybreak session on Sunday morning if the swell is there.

JACO & HERMOSA

2) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Thurs.a.m. Jaco out front : looks to be @ 3-4ft way low tide though , low @ 8:30 or so , have to wait til the p.m. and see if some improvement , expect to surf @ midaay before the tide gets too full !Been beautiful weather here, no rain in 11 days now !
Hoy jueves Jaco frente la copacabana 3-4pies marea muy baja pero tiene possiblidades para la tarde , mareas son extremos entonces surfia al subida de marea , que timpo mas incredible aqui en Jaco 11 dias sin lluvia!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Expect plenty of people and some okay waves as well , weather could change a bit I see some weather out to sea here and some thunder sounding.
Va estar mucho gente aqui , fin de semana larga y ojala bunas olas !El tiempo [clima] es cambiable hoy con una tormenta al frente , truenos etc. pero nada de agua !!!!!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
COME SURF WITH US ! do tulin in the a.m. y look here for midday!
Venga a surfiar con nosotros aqui ! Tulin temprano y Jaco por la tarde !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Long weekend here in Costa Rica means GIRLS, GIRLS,GIRLS !

UNA FIN DE SEMANA LARGA AQUI EN JACO SIGNIFICA CHICAS < CHICAS < Y MAS CHICAS !! CIAO NOS VEMOS CHUCK !!!!!!! Happy Surfing too! We have new longboards from Juan Rodriguez "one world " Come Check out the selection of both Used and New boards in the shop, right now we have for sure the best and largest selection of new boards in Costa Rica ! We have over 40 new boards from $335 and up!
CIAO NOS VEMOS CHUCK !!!! Happy Surfing too!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

This weekend the best time to hit the surf will be around noon or 3:30 p.m. Or make a trip to Barranca to catch the south swell. Don't forget to catch sunsets at Paco's Pool Bar on Sundays!

CARRIBEAN

see national report

Thursday, August 3, 2000

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for August 3, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Rabbit Kekai "Toes on the Nose" Contest to be held August 6-12. Also Women's Pro/Am Longboard Contest !!

FEATURES

National Stats:

Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:

Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

Best Western Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

Tropico Latinos (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

2) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

3) Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

4) Alacran Surf Tours (777-1721) in Manuel Antonio
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

5) Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antoniodamore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Tortilla Flats Cabinas in Dominical (Best on the beach!!)tortflat@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

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - July 30th Full Moon - August 14th**

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:50 a.m. (and 4:31 p.m) @ 10.3 ft. – 314 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
5:11 p.m. @ -.5 ft. – (-15 cm.)

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – For the weekend a dropping swell with very strong tidal surges will make points work at dropping tides and beachbreaks 2-4 hours after low tide. Wave size will be chest to head by Monday. Get on it early, winds switch around 9:30 a.m. and high tide is in the morning, too. Beach direction might play a factor for next week as a tropical system is expected to gain hurricane status near Baja and send a slight NW bump to the Nicoya coastline and open beachbreaks farther south. Another SW swell should bring in overhead surf by next weekend, but nothing crazy.

Caribbean – No swell is showing for the weekend so expect waist high+ surf until Monday. Then tropical systems from the NE will push in chest-head sets for the midweek. Lots of rain will make the winds unpredictable.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

1) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

The raw and messy swell is running about head high. The wind has been variable and trustworthy, bringing us some onshores.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

The tide is right for great morning sessions, and we're expecting some great surf this weekend if the size holds.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

We're looking at all points in Playa Grande, depending on the tides.

JACO & HERMOSA

3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Thursday August 3, 2000 10AM - Hello, from Playa Hermosa de Jaco! It's still 3-4 feet a bit smaller than the last two days. Low tide is 1 PM. The swell is South. This afternoon should be real nice on the incoming tide. Have FUN and........PURA VIDA!!!!
Check the 72 hour Scripps Forecast at http://facs.scripps.edu/surf/nepa.htm
If you need a place to stay your first and last night the Hotel Del Rey has plenty of taxis and rides to the airport 24 hours a day for about $10. Enjoy downtown San Jose by staying in the heart of it only minutes from the International Airport Juan Santa Maria!!!!

3) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Surf in Jaco is @ 3-4ft semi glassy with some funky storm bump in it , tide is super high and it is having a big effect on our conditions !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Tides are getting back to normal so should be a decent weekend for waves here in Jaco!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Mornings are probably going to be best at Hermosa with the dropping tide and back for a fun Hotdog session here in Jaco !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

Toes on the nose event this week at Barranca, New longboards to arrive from Juan Rodriguez "one world " Come Check out the selection of both Used and New boards in the shop, right now we have for sure the best and largest selection of new boards in Costa Rica ! We have over 40 new boards from $335 and up! Alvaro Solano did some mean damage surfing a few days ago and seems like he is going to be out of the water for at least a 15 day period. Lets all hope and pray that its not extensive and he recuperates rapidly. Thanks - Chuck

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

4) From Todd at Alacran Surf in Quepos -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Diminishing swell has the local breaks in waist high sets with glassy surf for the dawn patrol & late afternoon sessions. Some head high sets can be found in Playitas and certainly at some of the more exposed breaks to the north & south.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

With no signs of any sizeable swell, we expect that the surf will remain fairly small with most sets at waist to head high. Rain can be expected by 3:00 almost every afternoon which is cleaning things up for glassy afternoon sessions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Try Playitas early in the morning & Bajos in the late afternoon for a more hollow wave...But beware, Bajos is home to many "speed bumps!" For more challenging surf, try heading south to Playa El Rey where you can expect head high surf and clean conditions in the early AM.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

Congratulations to Christian Jimenez, winner of the local surf tournament in Playitas this past weekend. Christian works as a surf guide/instructor here at Alacran Surf Tours so if anyone out there is looking for some lessons or someone to show them around the local breaks, give us a call at 777-1721 or email us at info@alacransurf.com for more information.

5) From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -

Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:

Playa Playitas: Muy agresivas, muy fuertes, limpias, consistentes, de dirección derecha, con velocidad y han estado middienco cerca de 6 pies en marea alta. Los surfeadores estaban sorprendidos con el tamaño que han tenido las olas esta semana en esta playa. (Very strong, fast, clean and consistent rights about 6 feet at high tide. Surfers have been suprised at the size that it's had this week at this beach.)

Playa Espadilla: limpias, agresivas, consistentes, fuertes, de direción derecha e izquierda y han estado midiendo mas o menos 3,50 a 4,oo pies en marea alta. La olas aquí han estado más grandes que de costumbre. (Clean, powerful, consisent, strong lefts and rights at 3.5 to 4 pies at high tide. The waves here are bigger than normal)

Isla Damas: solamente sabemos que elas olas ha estado muy gandes ahí. (We only know the wave are VERY big there)

¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?

Es posible que llueva un poco por las noches, y tal vez por las tardes. Probablemente, las olas van a ser muy grandes. (Rain is possible in the evenings and maybe the afternoons. Probably, the waves are going to be very big.)

¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su area el próximo fin de semana?

Esta semana la mayoría de surfeadores han estado asistiendo a playa Espadilla, porque las olas han estado grandes y además muy consistentes en esa playa. Así que es muy posible que para este próximo fin de semana esa sea la playa elegida por los surfeadores. (This week most surfers went to Espadilla because the waves have been big and more consistent. It's very possible that this weekend the beach will be elected again to surf at.)

Hay noticias o eventos venideros?

Si, el próximo 15 de agosto, celebramos el día de las madres. En este día realizamos muchas actividades especiales, pero la más importante es que toda la familia se reune y hacen comida riquisimas. (Yes, August 15th is the "Day of the Mothers" On this day we have lots of special activities, but the most important is for the whole family to be together and make delicious food.)

Este reporte fue hecho con la ayuda de una estudiante de nuestra escuela quien tiene 20 años de experiencia como surfeadora. (This rep
ort was made with the help of a student of our school who has surfed for 20 years!)

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

This weekend the swell should drop, but there will good surf early AND late in the day. Don't be discouraged if it looks waist high about 2 hours before low tide. The huge tidal surge will push up the height in the p.m. Lots of rain due to tropical activity. Don't forget to catch sunsets at Paco's Pool Bar on Sundays!

CARRIBEAN

see national report

CONTEST INFO.

Terraza del Pacifico plans to have a local contest on September 16-18th, 2000. Total prizes will be $3000! Contact jacowave@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.

Thursday, July 27, 2000

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 27, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Rabbit Kekai "Toes on the Nose" Contest to be held August 6-12. Also Women's Pro/Am Longboard Contest !! Contact SurfPati for more info... surfpati@racsa.co.cr

FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

Best Western Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

2) Tropico Latinos (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

3) Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

4) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Alacran Surf Tours (777-1721) in Manuel Antonio
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antoniodamore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Tortilla Flats Cabinas in Dominical (Best on the beach!!)tortflat@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

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas

** Full Moon - July 16th ... New Moon - July 30th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
10:51 a.m. @ 8.6 ft. – 262 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
5:11 p.m. @ 1.1 ft. – 34 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – With a hightide around noon on Saturday, conditions should be very nice around 8-10 a.m. with offshore winds and a very large SW swell coming this weekend. 8 to 12+ foot faces should last until Wednesday, before dropping to a respectable 6 to 9 feet by next Thursday. Another SSW is going to follow for the next weekend, along with severe tidal surges (-.3 to 10.4 feet)

Caribbean – This side will have waves 4-7 feet and lots of rain for the weekend. Then by Monday the swell will drop off to waist to chest conditions for the rest of the week.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

1) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Its been consistently overhead and a half for days now. The new swell has made for some shifty and tricky surf. You've gotta pick 'em, but the good ones are screamers.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

It's up to the wind. Get to it as early as you can for incoming tide, and expect the size to hold.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

All the breaks up and down the beach are working. In front of the hotel has been the biggest.

2) From Martine at Cafe de Paris in Nosara -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Waves are not so good. Three feet high, but slow and no offshore wind.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Almost the same

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Guiones Beach

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

No surf in Ostional, big arrivals of turtles the next three days.

3) From Steve at Tropicos Latinos in Santa Teresa -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

It's been 2 - 3' over the last few days with conditions varying with the weather...rain in the early hours = disorganized surf. Yesterday had perfect conditions with super glassy head high rights peeling in front of the hotel, today it's disorganized but surfable.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:

More swell. Conditions should remain changeable as we start to move into the second half of the rainy season.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:

SW swell with low tide at dawn, Sta. Teresa should be the best spot

JACO & HERMOSA

4) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Hello from Playa Hermosa de Jaco! The waves are south and bigger today 4-6ft and kinda bumpy from an off shore storm. It's sunny and a bit off shore. We have low tide around 4:00PM. This afternoon should be real nice on the incoming tide. Have FUN and........PURA VIDA. We have a south southwest coming in later this week that is going to be a biggie. Check the 72 hour Scripps Forecast at http://facs.scripps.edu/surf/nepa.htm
If you need a place to stay your first and last night the Hotel Del Rey has plenty of taxis and rides to the airport 24 hours a day for about $10. Enjoy downtown San Jose by staying in the heart of it only minutes from the International Airport Juan Santa Maria!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

Playitas once again is the spot to check first, but for those who are more adventurous - check out Isla Damas for waves 2-3 feet bigger. Watch the drift !!! For the beginners, check out the break right next to the park, it is usually knee to waist with some bigger sets and always glassy before 9 a.m.

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

You can sleep in a little this weekend after the disco at Roca Verde with a high tide around 12 noon on Sunday. Then party at Paco's on Sunday with Rosti Pollo. Large tidal surges later in the week will mush out high tide peaks and make it seem small at low tide. Check the point once the swell fills in.

CARRIBEAN
see national report

CONTEST INFO.

The first Annual Robert August Surf & Turf Invitational - July 28th to August 5th - Hosted by Tamarindo Vista Villas Resort and "Surfer Friendly Tamarindo"
Robert August, Wingnut, Mark Martinson, Mike Doyle, Jericho Popplur, Paul Straugh,Kim Hammrock(Dangerwoman), Alf Laws, Kevin Connelly, The Toes on the Nose Surf Team, and the Women Longboarders - Mary Bagalso, Kirsten Raymond, Cassia Meador, Mimi Munro and Belen Connelly join in on all the fun.
Longboard Magazine - Jim Pidgeon - photographer and Maureen Drummy - writer as well as Wahine Magazine - Joni Martin - writer and Debra Colvin - photographer will be on board to cover the event.
It's a party starting on the 28th with the arrival of the Legends and the party continues all week long with music events, surfing events and even a round of golf. It plans to be the surf party of the season, only in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Contact Patti - at surfpati@racsa.co.cr for details...

The event will be followed by the Toes on the Nose Women's World Longboarding Championships and Raabit Kekai Longboard Pro-Am Classic Costa Rica, August 6-12 - Held in Boca Barranca - Contact Fiesta Resort and Casino

Thursday, July 20, 2000

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 20, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening 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) Best Western Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

2) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

3) Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

4) Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Alacran Surf Tours (777-1721) in Manuel Antonio
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antoniodamore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Tortilla Flats Cabinas in Dominical (Best on the beach!!)tortflat@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

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas

** Full Moon - July 16th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)

5:58 a.m. @ 8.5 ft. – 265 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja

11:58 a.m. @ 1.2 ft. – 37 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – The SW swell that has been enjoyed midweek will weaken by Sunday and there will be a gap in the swell until the following Saturday. 1 to 2 feet overhead this Sat. and dropping to head high by Sunday. Expect weak tidal surges to keep the beachbreaks clean at high and lower tides. Back to double overhead conditions by next Thursday evening (7-28).

Caribbean – This side is pretty mellow this weekend, with waist to some chest high sets at the beach breaks. Points won't be working for the next week unless tropical systems spring up.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

1) From SurfPati at the Vista Villas in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

The rivermouth in Tamarindo is picking up the SW with some fun headhigh sets and early offshore winds. Tube rides have been reported at Playa Avellanes and Playa Negra - while Playa Grande is having some shoulderhigh to head high surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Swell should hold until Sunday and then it will switch out to a 200-210 making for some good surf early next week. Weather, afternoon rains possible - dawn patrol for the next few days......Onshore winds likely midday.....Possible late afternoon glassoffs.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Playa Avellanes with Little Hawaii - headhigh on set....Playa Negra - Dawn Patrol with headhigh + conditions....Tamarindo Rivermouth - right is working, high tide early morning.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 1er Turneo De Surf - Playa Tamarindo July 29th & 30th. Long board raffle and Community surf day......Make plans to head to Tamarindo for some fun surf, fiesta's and golf..

2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

The waves have been running head high to slightly overhead for several
weeks now with good to excellent shape and very few onshore days.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

The tides are right, the wind is right, the swell is the right size, and it looks good for the weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

In front of the hotel has been excellent.

(3) From Martine at Cafe de Paris in Nosara -

Hello everybody from the Cafe de Paris in Nosara ,

The surf these days are good. You can enjoy really nice waves 4-5 feet, some bigger depending on the tide and nobody around. Come and enjoy the paradise!

JACO & HERMOSA

(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Hey ,its Chuck from Jaco Direct and almost LIVE ! Anyways surf Thurs. p.m. was 2-4 ft with the ocasional headhigh + set , semi glassy and hope it will be fun tomorrow !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Great tides for jaco at least twice a day !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Unless something changes drastically surf the beach breaks should be super fun !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

Erie Peoples is here with a new batch of rad shapes and a few team riders, come see us in the water and say hello, meet the man behind the shapes too!! Thanks see ya soon Chuck !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

Wake up early and SURF !! It's offshore until 10 a.m. and high tide is at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Then party at Paco's on Sunday with Rosti Pollo.

CARRIBEAN

see national report

CONTEST INFO.

The first Annual Robert August Surf & Turf Invitational - July 28th to August 5th - Hosted by Tamarindo Vista Villas Resort and "Surfer Friendly Tamarindo"
Robert August, Wingnut, Mark Martinson, Mike Doyle, Jericho Popplur, Paul Straugh,Kim Hammrock(Dangerwoman), Alf Laws, Kevin Connelly, The Toes on the Nose Surf Team, and the Women Longboarders - Mary Bagalso, Kirsten Raymond, Cassia Meador, Mimi Munro and Belen Connelly join in on all the fun.
Longboard Magazine - Jim Pidgeon - photographer and Maureen Drummy - writer as well as Wahine Magazine - Joni Martin - writer and Debra Colvin - photographer will be on board to cover the event.
It's a party starting on the 28th with the arrival of the Legends and the party continues all week long with music events, surfing events and even a round of golf. It plans to be the surf party of the season, only in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Contact Patti - at surfpati@racsa.co.cr for details...

The event will be followed by the Toes on the Nose Women's World Longboarding Championships and Raabit Kekai Longboard Pro-Am Classic Costa Rica, August 6-12 - Held in Boca Barranca - Contact Fiesta Resort and Casino

Thursday, July 13, 2000

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 13, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening 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) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

2) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours (777-1721) in Manuel Antonio
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antoniodamore@sol.racsa.co.cr

3) Gino at Tortilla Flats Cabinas in Dominical (Best on the beach!!)
tortflat@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

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas

** Full Moon - July 16th, New Moon - July 1st **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
1:32 p.m. @ 8.4 ft. – 253 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
7:15 a.m. @ 1.9 ft. – 58 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – The swell from the south will move in by Friday, not as big as expected - head high to 1 foot overhead. Dying out by next Monday, then nothing much until the following weekend. By the 22nd, another swell will bring in long period surf in the overhead range.

Caribbean – The southeast surge coming in the past week will fade by Sunday with another tropical system filling in by next Thursday. The next one pushes in 1-2 overhead surf and worth a visit to the island.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

1) From SurfPati at the Vista Villas in Tamarindo -

The first Annual Robert August Surf & Turf Invitational - July 28th to August 5th - Hosted by Tamarindo Vista Villas Resort and "Surfer Friendly Tamarindo"

Robert August, Wingnut, Mark Martinson, Mike Doyle, Jericho Popplur, Paul Straugh,Kim Hammrock(Dangerwoman), Alf Laws, Kevin Connelly, The Toes on the Nose Surf Team, and the Women Longboarders - Mary Bagalso, Kirsten Raymond, Cassia Meador, Mimi Munro and Belen Connelly join in on all the fun.

Longboard Magazine - Jim Pidgeon - photographer and Maureen Drummy - writer as well as Wahine Magazine - Joni Martin - writer and Debra Colvin - photographer will be on board to cover the event.

It's a party starting on the 28th with the arrival of the Legends and the party continues all week long with music events, surfing events and even a round of golf. It plans to be the surf party of the season, only in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Contact Patti - at surfpati@racsa.co.cr for details...

The event will be followed by the Toes on the Nose Women's World Longboarding Championships and Raabit Kekai Longboard Pro-Am Classic Costa Rica, August 6-12 - Held in Boca Barranca - Contact Fiesta Resort and Casino

JACO & HERMOSA

(2) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (7/5) www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html

Hello from Playa Hermosa de Jaco! We have southwest conditions coming in at 2-4 ft at our beaches. It looks like that developing south is coming up still we are below head high conditions. We have high tide at around noon time tomorrow -- PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

(3) From Gino at Tortillas Flats in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Chest high and choppy in the mornings, with sets head high, with better conditions in the afternoon hours

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

With possible swell by Friday or Saturday 5 -6 ft. weather same as normal, sunny in the morning with possible showers in the afternoon.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Beach break in Dominical, too small anywhere else

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

End of July big fundraiser at Roca Verde for the home care nurses and hospital.

CARRIBEAN

see national report

Thursday, July 6, 2000

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 6th, 2000

Thursday, June 1, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for June 1, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. $20,000 Surf Contest in Playa Hermosa - June 22-24 - sponsored by Quiksilver and Hotel Terraza del Pacifico.

FEATURES

National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

1) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

2) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

3)Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

4) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - June 2nd / Full Moon - June 16th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
2:30 p.m. @ 10 ft. – 305 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
8:10 a.m. @ .1 ft. – 3 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – Expect BIG tidal surges in the mid-afternoon this weekend bringing in surf 2-3 foot overhead. Then by Tuesday, expect to do the dawn patrol for dreamlike conditions and then recover for the evening session - both with tidal surges of 10+ feet and waves overhead with light wind. The swell will be coming from the SSW to go to the beaches facing that way.

Caribbean – It's rainy season and low pressure systems in the Caribbean Sea are pushing surf in chest to head high at all breaks by Sunday. Then expect it to drop to waist-chest high by next Tuesday.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

1) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Waves to head high this morning at Sta Teresa, clean with good shape. It´s 12.30 and Playa Carmen is still clean with no sign of the dreaded onshores yet. Rainy nights, sunny days, no crowds.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Would expect the surf to come up a bit and the weather to continue in this vein. Big tides could affect the surf. Mal Pais's infamous hill is being paved so you will either have a less slippery drive in (if they finish the job in the next day or two) or have to detour via Rio Negro.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:
Low tide in the morning makes Sta Teresa best bet.

JACO & HERMOSA

(2) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (5/28) www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
Big hello from Playa Hermosa! We have solid surf! We have a South swell today coming in at four to six feet at select beaches. We have a high tide at around 12PM. Pura Vida!!!

(3) From Chuck - your friend in Costa Rica -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
head high, with the wind in the afternoon and the really high tides, it's been choppy, and mushy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
It should stay about the same, maybe getting a little bigger after the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Jaco has been lots of fun, if the swell gets bigger, go to the points.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
This month is the BIG Quicksilver International contest in Hermosa.

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
-Playa Playitas: agresivas, consistentes, fuertes, limpias, quiebra tablas, de dirección derecha y han estado midiendo más o menos 3 pies en marea alta.
-Playa Espadilla: un poco fuertes, no muy agresivas, limpias, consistentes, de dirección tanto derecha como izquierda y han estado midiendo más o menos 3,50 pies en marea alta
-Isla Damas: De este lugar tengo muy poca información, solamente sé que las olas han estado muy fuertes y que han estado midiendo como 9 pies en marea alta.

2. ¿Qué esperan este próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?
Para el próximo fin de semana, al igual que en este momento vamos a tener un poco de lluvia(por las noches); esto con respecto al tiempo. Pero con respecto a las olas la situación es diferente porque hasta el momento han estado muy buenas y estamos seguros de que continuarán así.

3. Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de semana?
Esta vez, es difícil responder a esta pregunta, porque los surfeadores han estado asistiendo a playa Playitas y a playa Espadilla en igual número, a pesar de que en playa Espadilla las olas son más pequeñas. Así que mejor lo dejamos a su criterio.

4. ¿ Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero?
Sí, a pesar de que ya estamos en invierno en Costa Rica las discotecas se mantienen llenas todas las noches.

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
see national report

CARRIBEAN
see national report

Thursday, May 25, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for May 25, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!! $20,000 Surf Contest in Playa Hermosa - June 22-24

FEATURES

National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr

Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

6) Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** Full Moon - May 18th, New Moon - June 2nd **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
8:32 a.m. @ 7.4 ft. – 226 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
2:31 p.m. @ 2.2 ft. – 67 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – The surf should be epic between 7 and 9 a.m. and then again right before dark, with waves two+ feet overhead and glassy. The swell will drop again by Monday and won't recover until next Thursday, but SW facing beaches should pick up any remnants. Rainshowers bring onshore conditions by 10:00 a.m.

Caribbean – This side is hot this weekend with a swell hitting from the Northeast and giving Bonita overhead surf. Southern beachbreaks will be chest to overhead until Tuesday. Be ready for lots of rain.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Surfing - early morning sessions as the storms and rain continue to move through the area. Surf between 5am -9:30am still holding with some offshore to variable winds. Ground swell in for a week, so sand has turned around little bit. Keep an eye on your favorite beach breaks for some new waves pitching.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Rain in the afternoon with onshore winds. Solid pacific buildup with a New Zealand pulse coming in late next week. It's going to be big....As for the waves this weekend-shoulder high to head high at south breaks. A slight push from the west may bring up Playa Grande, Playa Avellanes and Playa Negra to headhigh. Surf it early.....

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Avellanes is still holding up and as the tides turn to low early morning over the weekend, it may be a good bet. Check out rivermouth Tamarindo for some glassy surf in the early mornings.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Look for the RA Surf & Turf Packages at The Best Western Vista Villas. August 1st-August 8.

(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The swell has been out of control here in front of the hotel for a week - up to double overhead. The early morning glass offs are not enough to clean it up. Yesterday we actually had an hour of off shores and it cleaned up as the tide dropped. The high tide is early in the morning and in the evening so we are slipping up to chicken head rock and down to the estero for some great head high surf for two sessions a day. Every day the swell seems to shape up a little as the swell drops.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With high tide in the morning and the swell cleaning up we're looking for some good glassy morning sessions. So far the mellow weather is cooperating, but there is always the possibility of nasty weather at this time of the year which will blow out our delicate surf situation here in Playa Grande.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
We are going to check in front of the hotel on Friday and then slip north or south into the bay if its not clean or too big.

3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -

LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The bad weather is starting to move North - taking the swell with it. This morning the beachbreaks were around head high with some W in the swell and glassed off in classic rainy season style mid morning.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Weather has been a factor so far this month - it's been a wet May with a lot of rain around dawn - not good for the surf: Hopefully it will start to improve this weekend and we will have cleaner conditions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Beachbreaks - Playa Carmen should be favourite.

(4) From Cafe de Paris in Playa Nosara -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
We have really big waves from 3 days. 8-10 feet. If you like that, you are welcome !!!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
And normally it will stay like that two or three more days.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Guiones in Nosara - Just down from Cafe de Paris

JACO & HERMOSA

(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (5/13)
www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
Big hello from Playa Hermosa! he swell has dropped considerably, but, we still have solid surf. We have a South swell today coming in at six feet at select beaches. Hit those south facing beaches . We have a high tide at around 7AM. Pura Vida!! Check the pic - he sent it just to rub it in ---

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

7) From Sean at Vida Verde Land Management:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
12-15ft. heavy barrels on the beach if one dares, but you may get the ride of your life. good time to look else were....

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Rain and shine and big surf, sounds like the perfect combo

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Now if I told you that you would all be there...

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Getting ready to go see the string cheese incident on Damas Island (Quepos) this week and pick off a couple while I'm there..

CARRIBEAN
see national report

Thursday, May 18, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for May 18, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!

FEATURES

National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)

6) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - May 3th, Full Moon - May 18th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
3:42 p.m. @ 9.1 ft. – 277 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
9:27 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – OK, have you packed a travel bag for the south part of Costa Rica? The SSW swell should be filling in Friday and be at maximum potential by Sunday. Then it will drop from 2+ feet overhead to chest high by next Thursday. Afternoon high tide session in the rain is the call or get on it super early Sunday.

Caribbean – This coast will not see too much for surf. Try to catch some dawn patrols at Bonita, Black Beach, or Cocles.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Waisthigh to headhigh surf showing as of late Thursday. Storm pressure moving through and then a south pulse on Friday followed by ground swell on Sunday. Headhigh (5+ -8+) at most breaks south facing. Onshore midday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Shoulderhigh to overhead at all south break. Storm movement over the weekend bringing in some onshore winds with it. By Sat. should improve.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Check out Playa Langosta mid morning - headhigh***Playa Grande around 1:00pm with overhead conditions***Playa Avellanes morning low tide - +4 - +7. Watch the ditches - we've had rain and some of them are getting full.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
We've got the RA Legends happening in Tamarindo July 28th - August 5th and then on to the Rabbit....Big party in Tamarindo Saturday night with the Leatherbacks. Check it out at Best Western Vista Villas....

(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The surf has been big and tricky this week with one outstanding overhead smooth session at the Playa Grande side of the Tamarindo Estuary at high tide on the one day last week the wind blew off shore into mid day. The rest of the days have had a descent hour here and there but you really had to be on it to catch a few good ones. The afternoon rains (that's right rain) have been coming too late to smooth it off in time for the tide to be right. I have been tucking deep into the bay in search of smoother waves, but have had to settle for less power. Some broken boards out front mostly because of the sectioning thick unpredictable set waves.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The swell dropped on Thurs. and tomorrow we can sample the dawn patrol. It looked messy on Thurs. morn. and I'm not expecting any miracles but you never know with dawn patrol. Over the weekend and in to next week the morning window will get longer as we go into morning surf near the end next week and a much higher probability for a great session.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
We'll try out front tomorrow and then slip deeper into the bay as this swell jumps over the weekend.

(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -

LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Much cleaner than it's been over the last few days today - even a touch of offshore! It's chest to shoulder at Playa Carmen right now, SW, fun lefts and rights.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:

Surf should continue to clean up as the bad weather moves North. Hoping for a S swell to follow it in and a good w/e for goofy footers.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:

If there's enough S in the swell check reefs a.m. and point p.m., Sta Teresa should be good in the a.m. with the tide sucking out, Carmen on the incoming tide in the afternoon, wind permitting.

(4) From Cafe de Paris in Playa Nosara -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

5 feet,bigger in high tide

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Depending on the rain but the conditions have to be the same

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Playa Guiones

JACO & HERMOSA

(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (5/13) www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html Pura Vida!!!
Big hello from Playa Hermosa! We have a Northwest /southwest swell today coming in at a solid six to eigth feet at select beaches. It's bombing at those rare spots as well. We have the Island reeeling slow 300 yrd long at 4 Roca a solid eight feet. Some twenty foot faces. We have a low tide at around 6AM . Pura Vida!!!

(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Chuck here from Jaco with a little input from"SURFER JOE" out front thurs. a.m. 2-3 ft offshore to sideoff and a bit funky ! Lots of weather and rain last nite , boys off to check TULIN and see !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Looks like a definite swell possible for the weekend, global forecast shows some 6-8 ft southerly possible !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Your guess is as good as mine ! We do have hightide in the p.m. so could be good out front too ! Expect some rain !!!!!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Aaron is back with some new REVELATION surfboards from Randy Weir ! Come see em ! Thanks Chuck ! P>S> Alvaro is on vacation and is out surfing somewhere!!!

!!! Hey Greg , this a p.m. update ! Unreal Jaco ! 4-6 ft super fun glassy from 11-6:30 p.m. ! Best day since Nov. Glad to see the rains back !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

see national report

CARRIBEAN

see national report (I guess everyone is on Tico time)

Costa Rica Surf Report for May 18, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!

FEATURES

National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)

6) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - May 3th, Full Moon - May 18th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
3:42 p.m. @ 9.1 ft. – 277 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
9:27 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – OK, have you packed a travel bag for the south part of Costa Rica? The SSW swell should be filling in Friday and be at maximum potential by Sunday. Then it will drop from 2+ feet overhead to chest high by next Thursday. Afternoon high tide session in the rain is the call or get on it super early Sunday.

Caribbean – This coast will not see too much for surf. Try to catch some dawn patrols at Bonita, Black Beach, or Cocles.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Waisthigh to headhigh surf showing as of late Thursday. Storm pressure moving through and then a south pulse on Friday followed by ground swell on Sunday. Headhigh (5+ -8+) at most breaks south facing. Onshore midday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Shoulderhigh to overhead at all south break. Storm movement over the weekend bringing in some onshore winds with it. By Sat. should improve.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Check out Playa Langosta mid morning - headhigh***Playa Grande around 1:00pm with overhead conditions***Playa Avellanes morning low tide - +4 - +7. Watch the ditches - we've had rain and some of them are getting full.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
We've got the RA Legends happening in Tamarindo July 28th - August 5th and then on to the Rabbit....Big party in Tamarindo Saturday night with the Leatherbacks. Check it out at Best Western Vista Villas....

(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The surf has been big and tricky this week with one outstanding overhead smooth session at the Playa Grande side of the Tamarindo Estuary at high tide on the one day last week the wind blew off shore into mid day. The rest of the days have had a descent hour here and there but you really had to be on it to catch a few good ones. The afternoon rains (that's right rain) have been coming too late to smooth it off in time for the tide to be right. I have been tucking deep into the bay in search of smoother waves, but have had to settle for less power. Some broken boards out front mostly because of the sectioning thick unpredictable set waves.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The swell dropped on Thurs. and tomorrow we can sample the dawn patrol. It looked messy on Thurs. morn. and I'm not expecting any miracles but you never know with dawn patrol. Over the weekend and in to next week the morning window will get longer as we go into morning surf near the end next week and a much higher probability for a great session.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
We'll try out front tomorrow and then slip deeper into the bay as this swell jumps over the weekend.

(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -

LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Much cleaner than it's been over the last few days today - even a touch of offshore! It's chest to shoulder at Playa Carmen right now, SW, fun lefts and rights.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:

Surf should continue to clean up as the bad weather moves North. Hoping for a S swell to follow it in and a good w/e for goofy footers.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:

If there's enough S in the swell check reefs a.m. and point p.m., Sta Teresa should be good in the a.m. with the tide sucking out, Carmen on the incoming tide in the afternoon, wind permitting.

(4) From Cafe de Paris in Playa Nosara -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

5 feet,bigger in high tide

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Depending on the rain but the conditions have to be the same

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Playa Guiones

JACO & HERMOSA

(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - (5/13) www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html Pura Vida!!!
Big hello from Playa Hermosa! We have a Northwest /southwest swell today coming in at a solid six to eigth feet at select beaches. It's bombing at those rare spots as well. We have the Island reeeling slow 300 yrd long at 4 Roca a solid eight feet. Some twenty foot faces. We have a low tide at around 6AM . Pura Vida!!!

(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Chuck here from Jaco with a little input from"SURFER JOE" out front thurs. a.m. 2-3 ft offshore to sideoff and a bit funky ! Lots of weather and rain last nite , boys off to check TULIN and see !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Looks like a definite swell possible for the weekend, global forecast shows some 6-8 ft southerly possible !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Your guess is as good as mine ! We do have hightide in the p.m. so could be good out front too ! Expect some rain !!!!!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Aaron is back with some new REVELATION surfboards from Randy Weir ! Come see em ! Thanks Chuck ! P>S> Alvaro is on vacation and is out surfing somewhere!!!

!!! Hey Greg , this a p.m. update ! Unreal Jaco ! 4-6 ft super fun glassy from 11-6:30 p.m. ! Best day since Nov. Glad to see the rains back !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

see national report

CARRIBEAN

see national report (I guess everyone is on Tico time)

Thursday, May 11, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for May 11, 2000

Thursday, May 4, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for May 4, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!

FEATURES

National Stats:

Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:

Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)

4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

6) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - May 3th, Full Moon - May 18th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
3:42 p.m. @ 10.1 ft. – 308 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
9:24 a.m. @ -.4 ft. – -12 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – A nice big week is in store for you! Big tides plus SW swell equals 8-10 faces at Nicoya beaches and points further south. Not enough south for way down south, but also expect shorter periods and waits between sets by Monday.

Caribbean – The right coast will be hit with a powerful ESE swell that will bring lots of rain and surf. Well overhead from Puerto Viejo to Playa Bonita from Saturday until next Tuesday.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
It's been a slow week for surf, with Playa Langosta and Playa Avellanes picking up some of the surf. Onshore and variable winds on the waves throughout the day. WAM shows, some ocean swell on it's way up and we should see it by late Friday. Dawn Patrol is the best bet for surf as the high tide starts turning early morning.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
By late Fri. waves should be coming up from the southwest. Should come in at the headhigh range at most beach breaks and outside reef points at 7'-9' or two to four overhead. Winds, onshores coming in early. Get out early. Slight chance of rain over the weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Langosta - am and high tide/ Playa Grande - early/ Playa Avellanes low tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
The information on the Rabbit is out. Check it out on : www.toesonthenose.com. Tamarindo will also be doing a Legends event the first of August. Stay tuned. any interesting new in your area - let me know at surfpati@racsa.co.cr Tico Times column twice a month for all of us surfers.

(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The swell has been running overhead at just the right size for weeks. We've been killing it especially last week when the high tide was in the morning and the wind blew off shore for several days in a row and strong in the morning. The swell is tipically jumping up and down daily. Thursday it was a little smaller, but still overhead. Monday out going tide, after everybody went home was insane with powerful creasing, glassy conditions. Lots of genuine tube rides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The tides are moving into the dawn patrol time slot with Sat. having about an hour and a half window if it doesn't get too big. The off shores are hanging around at least until mid morning but could switch to on shore conditions any day now which will mean early morning surf only.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
The sand bars are excellent in front of the hotel and the Playa Grande side of the Tamarindo rivermouth has had some excellent form lately.

JACO & HERMOSA

(3) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
It's me again for the Jaco report ! Once again 2-4 ft semi-choppy in the p.m. , wind trying to back off and seems like it wants to rain !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
My guess at least thru sat. is small fun rideable Jaco , good tides for Sat. and Sun.! WE LIKE HIGH TIDE !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Early a.m. sessions at Hermosa and the P.M. sessions are right out front !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Diego is in california competing in a couple of junior pro events , trying to stretch his wings etc. ! After a long wait the shop just recieved a new batch of THE REALM CLOTHING and ERIE surfboards! It wont all fit in the store but we are trying !! HAH HAH , Jaco also has mellowed out a bit the weekend should be relatively uncrowded and back to normal after the last 2 weeks of CRAZINESS !!!!~~!!!!(4) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - Big hello from Playa Hermosa! We have a south swell today coming in at a solid four to six feet at select beaches. We have a low tide at around 7pm. Check the cam at the top of each hour for the live footage, it's still good. www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html Pura Vida!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

From David at Escuela de Amore in Manuel Antonio - (4/28)

1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
- Playa Playitas: agresivas, fuertes, limpias, no muy consistentes, buenas, de dirección derecha y su tamaño ha estado entre los 4 y 5 pies en marea alta.
-Isla Damas: fuertes, agresivas, no muy limpias, un poco consistentes, quiebra tablas y han estado midiendo más o menos 8 pies en marea alta.
-Playa Espadilla: fuertes , poco agresivas, limpias, consistentes, de dirección derecha e izquierda y su tamaño ha estado entre 2,50 y 3 pies en marea alta.

2. ¿ Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?
-Con respecto a las olas todo está muy bien aquí en Manuel Antonio. No así con el tiempo, ya que este ha estado un poco extraño en las ultimas dos semanas(con lluvias en algunas horas) por esta razón nosotro creemos que es muy posible que llueva los días sábado y domingo(fin de semana), y de suceder esto sería por la tarde.

3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este fin de semana?.
- Para responder a esta pregunta entrevisté a cuatro surfeadores de la escuela(estudiantes que surfean), y ellos respondieron: que en esta semana las mejores olas están en playa Playitas y que además a esta playa es adonde han estado asistiendo la mayoría de los surfeadores.

4. ¿ Hay noticias o eventos venideros?
- El próximo lunes es el "día del trabajador" en Costa Rica; y este día es feriado (Holyday) para casi todos los costarricenses. Así que es muy probable que haya muchas personas en la playa este día.

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

see national report

CARRIBEAN

see national report

Thursday, April 27, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 27, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for New faster loading pics., forecast links, and May & June tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!

FEATURES

National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction

Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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

Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)

4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr

Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - May 3th, Full Moon - May 18th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
10:12 a.m. @ 6.8 ft. – 207 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
4:12 p.m. @ 2.3 ft. – 70 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – Swell will drop a little until next Sunday, but remain overhead and peaky in the morning. More S and SW swell on the way for midweek next week in the 2-3 foot overhead range by next Saturday.

Caribbean – Not much happening on the Caribbean side. A little East swell, but nothing over chest high near high tide.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
shoulderhigh to overhead sets from the south and southwest. Glassy conditions with offhore wind flow.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Partly cloudy with offshores and some surf turning more south with headhigh conditions over the weekend. Tides at high are low and midday surf at most high tide breaks over the weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Negra has been headhigh to double overhead - check it out early in the am as it's a high tide break. Playa Grande - holding up with some headhigh sets Sat./Sun. Rivermouth T Bay still looking good - early morning to mid-morning.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Take a break...We survived Easter 2000!

(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The weather is begining to change now as the rainy season approaches. We'll be having less offshores although today it is still offshore and pumping at a foot or two overhead on the bigger sets. Excellent shape and light off shores for glassey and steeley faces.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The tides are in the late morning and with a little luck the morning off shores we have enjoyed this week will continue to fan the faces. The sand bars are building and getting better right now.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
We are surfing in front of the hotel up to about head high and a half and then moving down to Baulas for clean shape after that, and then to the river mouth if it gets big enough. Chicken head rock was good last week for one session.

(3) From Steve at Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa -

LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
A powerful SW swell has been running for the last few days, the swell has been very square on so plenty of close outs, however the dry season sandbars have still produced some good ones. Swell has dropped this morning, but sets are still well overhead on take off. Weather has been more changeable as we enter the transition from wet to dry.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
If the swell continues to drop, there should be fun head - shoulder conditions in the a.m. at the beachbreaks.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN THE AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Playa Carmen should be best for the morning session on the incoming tide - it's advisable to get up early - onshores can start early at this time of year.

JACO & HERMOSA

(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco thurs.a.m. conditions were less than ideal but still fun and glassy ! Size was 2-4ft with the odd 5ft set , wind held off till @ 10a.m. and it got best just before high tide ! Actually got a couple of waves to the beach with some 5-6 turns possible !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Thru the first part of the weekend dont see much change but watch for something new for first part of next week RIGHT !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Tulin Terraza and Roca Loca are possibles for the low tide a.m. seessions, check the Tree or Jaco @ hightide

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Diego Naranjo back from Panama and the Billabong pro , equal 17th for him!
Great job ! Now off to California , more on this in 2 weeks! Jaco is going to ROCK this weekend , Concert with K-LOR, Darts tournament at Paradise Hotel , Circus DAKTARY is in town, watch out for your dogs they got hungry TIGERS over there !! And intl. PAPI FUTBOL tournament @ the Best Western , AND ITS PAYDAY ON FRI. All this adds up to you guessed it the place is going to be PACKED !!!! See You next week ! Hah Hah !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
see national report

CARRIBEAN
see national report

Thursday, April 20, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 20, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!

FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests

SPONSORS by Area

1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr

3) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

4) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)

Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr

Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr

Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - April 4th, Full Moon - April 18th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
4:47 p.m. @ 9.1 ft. – 277 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
10:30 a.m. @ .2 ft. – 6 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – A slight swell from the NW is keeping the chest to head bumps around, but expect a bigger swell to arrive from the SSW. Waves in the overhead range will continue to increase by Monday to 1-2 feet overhead by next Wednesday at south facing beaches.

Caribbean – A small SE swell will push in over the next two day and bring some chest to head set waves. Otherwise expect small surf, waist to occasional chest.

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
It's been light surf throughout the week, however as of late Thursday, the swell line is starting to show from the southwest with some fun sets coming in at high tide. Current conditions: Waist to shoulder high and some light offshore winds.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Looking for an increase from the west/southwest to bring in some headhigh surf at southwest facing breaks. Winds, offshore with a possible onshore flow as the swell comes up late Friday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All beaches are packed so best bets: Playa Negra Dawn patrol ***Playa Grande lots of swimmers at the break, try dawn patrol or right before sunset*** Witch's and Oli's - best day Sunday and Monday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tamarindo is jammed packed and music is happening all over town - Vista Villas Sat night early for some good rock & roll and then on to Pasatiempo for great salsa music....Drive careful and watch your stuff at the beach!!!!!

(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Tues. was one of the most amazing surf days I've seen at Playa Grande in some time. The wind was off shore all day long and very light at times. The swell was well overhead and perfect- a penchant of afternoon surf when the wind holds. There was some backwash at dead high tide, but hardly noticible on most of the good sets. I got my best rides in front of the hotel on the tourquois right barrels that put you under the lip or deeper on almost every ride. The crowd was working the abundant peaks at the main break and was too busy to notice what a small group of us were doing nearby.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The tides are moving into the early morning slot and should be excellent conditions for our area.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Try daybreak in front of the hotel.

(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
GREAT WAVES ALL THESE DAYS .OVER HEAD AND GLASSY IN THE MORNING. HOPE IS NOT RAINING TOO MUCH TO CHANGE THE CONDITIONS.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
IT WAS RAINING THE AFTERNOON THIS TWO LAST DAYS. TODAY SUNNY DAY. HOPE IS FOLLOWING LIKE THAT.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
THE TRADITIONAL PALM TREE IN GUIONES BEACH. IN HIGH TIDE PLAYA PELADA WITH HIS RIGHT IS NOT SO BAD.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
CONCERT AT CAFE DE PARIS THURSDAY. FREE ENRANCE! COME AND ENJOY WITH US.

JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
Big hello from Hotel Fuego del Sol ! We are waiting for something to come in from the west and today (Thurs) we seem to have the start of another Westie. The beaches down by Tulin were firing over six foot solid. We have a high tide again in the late afternoon, early morning (pretty large Easter tides) We should have waves through the weekend and the Billabong Contest in Panama and Cali should be good. Have Fun, Peaceful and Happy Easter!!! PURA VIda!!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see national report

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
see national report

CARRIBEAN
see national report

Thursday, April 13, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 13, 2000

Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!
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Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr

Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr

1) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
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Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
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2) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr

3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)

4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr

Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr

5) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr

6) Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical

Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr

7) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr

TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - April 4th, Full Moon - April 18th **

High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes) 11:21 a.m. @ 7.9 ft. – 238 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja5:21 p.m. @ 1.1 ft. – 34 cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – This is how is was forecasted last week, I do not have an update, but I stick to this - "Expect a large swell to hit in the next 9 days, a long shot but with possible 12-15 foot faces at Pavones - you need to start planning a trip NOW!!"

Caribbean – This weekend should be filled with rainy afternoons and fun surf in the chest to head high range. Use the link below to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

(1) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND DIRECTION: Surf is small and clean in the a.m., dropping all week. This morning only waist to chest high in front.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Staking on tradition, easter week brings waves. You can also expect some crowds - especially at the Rancho and at Sta Teresa; for many people, the holidays start today.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND. The tide is right for Santa Teresa a.m.

(2) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
4-5 feet ,glassy ,just perfect in the morning between 6-9 am.,and the
afternoon if offshore is coming

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Same way ,posibility bigger

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Good conditions in guiones beach Nosara.In front of the palm tree.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Concert in Cafe de Paris the 20 of april, from 7 pm.
Free entrance ,just come and enjoy the night with us!!!!

JACO & HERMOSA

(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We are waiting for a south to hit sometime around Thursday that should bring us some solid swell through the weekend.Our south facing beaches should be real good this weekend so, check those left points. Then by Monday we should see another swell come from the west and it's back to Roca Loca for some west side rock Right now on Wed. we have south conditions at four feet and high tide around 9 AM. Tulin was really fun in the morning with overhead sets. Enjoy the Waves Pura Vida!!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html

(4) From Aaron at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waist Waist and more Waist, early morning glass with afternoon chop

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The swell should start to increase a little, PRAY 4 SURF

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Try all of the beach breaks, and if the swell does hit, the points should be good.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Have fun and be safe for Semana Santa!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

(5) From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: fuertes, agresivas, limpias consistentes, con dirección
derecha y un tamaño aproximado de 5 pies en marea alta.
Playa Espadilla: limpias, poco agresivas, fuertes, consistentes y con un tamaño aproximado 2,50 pies en marea alta.

2. ¿Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?
Para este próximo fin de semana esperamos buenas olas, esto porque hasta el momento las han habido y no creemos que el sábado y el domingo sean la ecepción(opinión de surfeadores). Con respecto al tiempo es muy difícil opinar, ya que en los últimos días ha estado lluviendo un poquito entre 5 y 6 P.M, y no sabemos si las lluvias van a continuar, o no.

3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este fin de semana?
Esta semana la popularidad la tiene playa Playitas; la mayoría de los
surfeadores han estado asistiendo a esta playa porque según dicen
ellos: - han habido buenas olas. Esto no quiere decir que en playa
Espadilla no han habido buenas olas, todo lo contrario han estado muy buenas, es solo que casi todos los surfeadores han asistido esta semana a la playa, prefieren las olas grandes.

4. ¿Hay noticias o eventos venideros?.
No, no hay noticias nuenas ,pero me gustaría informarles que ayer
selebramos en Costa Rica el día de Juan Santamaría. Y hubieron muchas fiestas en todo el país.

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

(6) From Chris & Tanya at www.DOMINICAL.net
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Mid - Hi Tide: SW Swell, Mid - Low Tide: Mostly closed out with occasional fast shoulders 6-8 ft faces, some good peaks. Early morning/afternoon clean and offshore, then mushy bumpy, glossing off in afternoon

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Weather seems to be wanting to turn stormy - still mostly sunny, but rainy season is near. A little push in swell adding a few more feet, 8-10ft faces. Mid-late morning best over next few days.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Dominical

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest this weekend (April 14 -15 -16), Registration at Thrusters on Friday Night, followed by Disco. $1000 prize, TV coverage, party, 5000 colones registration fees.

CARRIBEAN

(7) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Good 4ft waves at Salsa and beachbreak

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
It's been good for days and expect it to continue for a while yet

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