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!!!
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

Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com

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

Thursday, April 6, 2000

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 6, 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

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

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

Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com

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

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)
4:50 p.m. @ 10 ft. – 299 cm.

Low tide – Marea baja
10:32 a.m. @ -.6 ft. – (-18) cm.

SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL

Pacific – Look to the South for new swells to come in this next week. SSW peaks will be continuing in the head high + range at incoming tides. LARGE tidal shifts this weekend (it could look small with the outgoing tide and perfect 3 hours later) Tuesday there will be a definite 1-2 foot increase in size. 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!! See next week's report for an update.

Caribbean – This side is still hot - fun head high surf with offshore mornings and rainy afternoons. Surf should build to overhead at main beach and point breaks by Monday and continue through Friday. Use the link below to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
It's been from the SW with overhead conditions. Should stay in the 4'-6' foot range over the weekend. Offhshores, gusty at times. Dawn Patrol and sunset glassoff sessions coming in as of Friday. High tide coming in with new moon cycle, so more time in the water at high tide breaks.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Glassy, offshore winds and some barreling surf. Dropping a little in size, but holding around 4'-6'. Playa Grande firing at sunset session and Playa Avellanes working good on mid to low tide. Tamarindo rivermouth, good solid right with some headhigh sets coming in.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Have an Endless Summer experience over the weekend. Head high with some good wind conditions at Witch's and Oli's. Worth the trip out.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
It's a week long bash here in Tamarindo.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The SW swell has dropped over the last few days and there are fun waves at the beachbreaks, around head high on sets and lining up OK. Offshore winds in the morning keeping conditions clean late into the morning.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Wouldn't be suprised if there was another SW coming in now we are in April.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: The tides are set perfectly for a.m session at Santa Teresa, p.m. Playa Carmen.


JACO & HERMOSA

(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
Monday 4-4 Hello, We have a good sized southwest coming in right now. We have surf in the 4-6 foot range at select spots. Our camp surfed Esterillos again this morning and Hermosa in the afternoon. There was surf at Roca Loca, but, it had a bit more south in it today making some sets close out a bit. Pura Vida!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco was 3-4ft and kind of fun definite onshore wind problem though ! Come on rainy season ! Big tides so some currents and a few bigger sets ,almost headhigh?

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Could get some rain, surf should be strange with the big tides over 10ft of change on Sat. Remember Jaco likes extreme tides and we have high in the a.m. and p.m. could be even better than Hermosa , you never know !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I probably will surf right here !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Contest in Panama , Billabong pro , the whole team from La Chosita Del Surf is ready and waiting ! Going to have a clearance sale over Semana Santa up to 25% off on some Items ! Probably will be closing the shop in May for reconstruction of a new building , same site just HUGE @ 2000 square feet with a/c and more surf equipment ! Erie is sending a big batch of boards for June and we will try to have the largest selection of NEW BOARDS in Costa Rica ! Thanks- Chuck, Luz, Alvaro, and the rest of the crew !


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. ¿Cuál es el tamaño y la consistencia de las olas esta semana en Manuel Antonio?
En playa Playitas las olas han estado muy buenas esta semana; han estado midiendo un poco más de 5 pies en marea alta y sus condiciones han sido excelentes(fuertes, limpias, concistentes, un poco agresivas y con dirección derecha).
En playa Espadilla también están muy buena, solo que, un poco más pequeñas(cerca de tres pies en marea alta). Sus condiciones, no se porque, ha atraido a muchos surfeadores esta semana.

2. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?.
Las olas van a estar buenísimas este próximo fin de semana, esto es algo que aseguran los surfeadores y que nosotros esperamos que sea así. Con respecto al tiempo, es muy posible que haya mucho sol, lo creemos así, porque, hasta el momento lo hemos tenido.

3. ¿Cuál es le mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de semana?.
Con respecto a este tema le hice algunas preguntas a los surfeadores de Manuel Antonio y casi la mayoría contestaron que ambas playas están igual de populares esta semana. Solo que a playa Espadilla han estado llegando muchos principiantes tanto hombres como mujeres y la mayoría son extranjeros (turistas).

4. ¿ Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero?.
Sí, "la historia de tres estudiantes de la escuela".- El fin de semana pasado tres estudiantes de la escuela D'amore fueron a surfear a playa Playitas, y cuando lo estaban haciendo pudiero ver dos delfines que estaban nadando cerca de ellos y que estubieron jugando a su lado por mucho tiempo.

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report above

CARRIBEAN
See National Report above