Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 174
December 20th, 2002
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.
3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa Brava
in
Puerto Viejo! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup
info.
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@crsurf.com before
your
next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.33 ft. at 3:30 PM
Low Tide - .32 ft. at 9:13 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves are clean this weekend at chest to head high, with a
few
overhead set waves arriving Saturday afternoon and into Sunday with a
long 14
second period. Monday things get smaller in the Central and South
coasts, but a
near shore swell develops off the Guanacaste coast and stays around
Tuesday.
Later in the week nothing big is expected from the north or south.
Caribbean - It's flat now, but in two days another ENE swell fills in
the coast
with some chest high fun waves. By Tuesday, surf be head high and size
will
stay the same through Wednesday. Not a lot of rain expected either.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@southcoastrealty.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
A hefty West started showing yesterday. Thursday was well over head and
good
form in spite of the fluky wind. The sand bars are almost as good as
they get
resulting in a lot of quality surf. The crowds are staying in Tamarindo
where
the brunt of this swell is hitting and we are getting some very nice
shape,
even though it's a little smaller. The afternoon glass off Wed.
afternoon was a
rush with hardly anyone out. Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are in the afternoon so the waves here are a gamble with
all the
afternoon on shores we've been experiencing.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
The whole bay is lighting up, so pick your spot and hope the wind
cooperates.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Las olas fueron super lindas toda la semana passada,tamano mas de 2
metros,sets
bigger estubo glassy,directione de norte/oeste ahora son pequenas,y has
jovido
bastante...se va a poner feo manana..
hasta luego,pura vida...marco
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction:
SW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph High Tide: 2:51 PM /
8.00 ft
Low Tide: 8:40 PM / 1.32 ft. It is getting big again Great Barrels at
Tulin
PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. New Swell for the weekend.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Got to surf a mid afternoon session with only a light wind and right
before the
masses arrived (more like 20 people) Waves broke about chest high with
some
sneaker overhead sets that closed out a little early. Still a lot of
fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
NW swell won't be that strong, but noticable, producing some long rides
at the
more defined sandbars. Best early Sunday morning, if it's dry.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Sunset sessions have been the best at an empty beachbreak.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Have a Jolly Holiday! Next reporting in 2003!
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
=====
Friday, December 20, 2002
Friday, December 13, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for December 13, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 173
December 13th, 2002
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.
3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa Brava
in
Puerto Viejo! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup
info.
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@crsurf.com before
your
next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 6.94 ft. at 9:58 AM
Low Tide - 2.01 ft. at 2:58 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The weekend holds overhead sets for the beachbreak masses and
competitors in Jaco, with the standard waist to chest in between. Best
times
will be midmorning. Next week surf weakens into Tuesday, with those
bigger sets
disappearing but surf cleaning up. Wednesday another SSW swells sends a
few
pulses but nothing big. And with some nudging, the NW hitting
California will
hit the Guanacaste coast by Saturday with some overhead sets.
Caribbean - Dropping wind swells from head high + for Saturday, down to
chest
high by Monday and waist high by Tueday. Nothing in the forecast for
the
midweek, just waist high and clean. Then on Thursday, another E swell
shows up
with some bigger sets, setting up a nice head high weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@southcoastrealty.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
I was out of town until today, so this report is only for Thursday.
There is
certainly some swell out there and the rivermouth is a popular place
right now.
High tide waves were easy chest high, but grew in size and speed as the
tide
dropped. The wind was light offshore at dawn and continued to pick up
speed all
morning. Yo estaba viajando esta semana asi quereporto solo por hoy,
jueves.
Hay swell por seguro y la boca del rio es un lugar muy popular. Las
olas a la
marea alta eran suaves y del pecho, pero mientras se bajaba la marea,
agararon
tamano y velocidad. El viento amanecio off shore liviano y crecio por
toda la
manana.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The swell will hopefully be around a little longer, and the morning
conditions
are perfect. Expect a lot of sun, a lot of wind and waves all over the
place.
El swell probablemente estara aqui unos dias mas y las mananas tienen
condiciones perfectas. Espere mucho sol, mucho viento y olas por todos
lados.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The rivermouth may be crowded, but that's because it's so great. The
beach by
the lifeguard stand is good, Pico Pequeno has been great. If the crowds
get to
you in Tamarindo, sneak off toward Playa Grande. La boca del rio puede
tener
mucha gente pero es porque es tan buena. La playa en frente de los
salvavidas
esta buena, Pico Pequeno ha sido buenisimo. Si la gente le molesta en
Tamarindo
escondese en un pico solitario en camino a Playa Grande.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been running overhead and a half to double overhead here
at the
main break. The wind is combing them out in the morning during the
incoming and
outgoing tide. Some of the sets are bumpy or squared off and a few sets
are
perfect so you have to pick em. The good waves are obvious and since
the swell
is coming out of the West and hitting full force out front, there
aren't any
scary sneaker sets and adequate lulls between the sets. The paddle out
channels
are working well and I haven't seen many broken boards. On the good
sets it
could easily be Puerto Escondido without the fear factor. Yesterday I
watched a
five second, stand up, dry tube ride through the hole.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Everything is lined up for great surf with the morning tides, off
shores, and
mellowing, cleaning swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
We've been going down to the Tamarindo River mouth, just three minutes
away, on
the Playa Grande service road for low incoming tides, and everybody
along Playa
Grande and Tamarindo is reporting good waves at some tide.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Las olas estan entre de tres pies y seis. La serie puede jegar a 8
pies. El
viento es sur. Estamo esperando olas mas grandes.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction:
WSW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph It is going off.
All the
Southwest spots are on. Pretty big weekend crowds. Surf Contest Finals
in Jaco.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
-Playa Playitas: esta es una de las playas que ha estado mejor esta
semana en
cuanto a las olas y sus condiciones; por ejemplo, los surfeadores me
dijeron
que han estado grandes, limpias, consistentes, su dirección ha sido
derecha y
su tamaño ha estado entre los 6 y 7 pies en marea alta.
-Playa Espadilla: esta playa no ha tenido mala reputación, ni mucho
menos, poca
asistencia durante esta semana, de hecho fue la playa en donde miré más
surfeadores el día en que fui a hacer la entrevista. Los surfeadores se
refirieron a ella como una playa con olas limpias, de dirección tanto
derecha
como izquierda, más menos grandes y con un tamaño aproxomado de 4 pies
en marea
alta.
-Isla Damas. uno de nuestros estudiantes, quien es un experto en la
disciplina
del surfeo, fue a esta playa con su hijo para divertirse y, a la vez,
tratar de
relizar algunos movimientos un poco atrevidos y difíciles sobre su
tabla de
surf. Al regresar nos comentó que el surfeo en esta área es estupendo y
que a
él le gustaría volver a este lugar una y mil veces más. Así que no
tenemos nada
más que decir, creemos que las palabras de este estudiantes son más que
suficientes para saber como está el surfeo en este lugar.
2. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo las
olas?.
Por más de tres semanas hemos gozado de un sol que quema y no creo que
el
próximo fin de semana vaya a ser la diferencia, o sea que vaya a
comenzar a
llover. Sin embargo, con respecto a las olas los surfeadores piensas
que será
más prometedor; con eso queremos decir que es muy posible, según la
opinión de
los sufeadores, que las olas estén mucho mejores. Y de no ser así, no
hay
ningún problema, pues ya en este momento están muy buenas. Ojala que
ustedes no
se las pierdan.
3.¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de
semana?.
A pesar de que todas las playas han estado recibiendo una asistencia
bastante
considerable, tanto así como para que se nos hiciera difícil hacer una
elección, nosotros nos atrevemos a decir que la mayor asistencia la ha
tenido
playa Espadilla, durante esta semana y no tenemos ninguna señal que nos
indique
que la situación va a ser diferente el próximo fin de semana. Por otro
lado, a
cualquier lugar que usted vaya en esta playa se va a encontrar con olas
dignas
de usted y su abilidad con su tabla de surf.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is well overhead, but mostly closeouts until high tide. Mostly
sunny with
light offshore morning winds.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The beachbreaks will be big, guaranteed. Maybe time to check out some
point
breaks up north.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Around high tide will be best, mid morning.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Contest in Jaco this weekend! Support your local surfer!
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 173
December 13th, 2002
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.
3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa Brava
in
Puerto Viejo! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup
info.
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@crsurf.com before
your
next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 6.94 ft. at 9:58 AM
Low Tide - 2.01 ft. at 2:58 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The weekend holds overhead sets for the beachbreak masses and
competitors in Jaco, with the standard waist to chest in between. Best
times
will be midmorning. Next week surf weakens into Tuesday, with those
bigger sets
disappearing but surf cleaning up. Wednesday another SSW swells sends a
few
pulses but nothing big. And with some nudging, the NW hitting
California will
hit the Guanacaste coast by Saturday with some overhead sets.
Caribbean - Dropping wind swells from head high + for Saturday, down to
chest
high by Monday and waist high by Tueday. Nothing in the forecast for
the
midweek, just waist high and clean. Then on Thursday, another E swell
shows up
with some bigger sets, setting up a nice head high weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@southcoastrealty.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
I was out of town until today, so this report is only for Thursday.
There is
certainly some swell out there and the rivermouth is a popular place
right now.
High tide waves were easy chest high, but grew in size and speed as the
tide
dropped. The wind was light offshore at dawn and continued to pick up
speed all
morning. Yo estaba viajando esta semana asi quereporto solo por hoy,
jueves.
Hay swell por seguro y la boca del rio es un lugar muy popular. Las
olas a la
marea alta eran suaves y del pecho, pero mientras se bajaba la marea,
agararon
tamano y velocidad. El viento amanecio off shore liviano y crecio por
toda la
manana.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The swell will hopefully be around a little longer, and the morning
conditions
are perfect. Expect a lot of sun, a lot of wind and waves all over the
place.
El swell probablemente estara aqui unos dias mas y las mananas tienen
condiciones perfectas. Espere mucho sol, mucho viento y olas por todos
lados.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The rivermouth may be crowded, but that's because it's so great. The
beach by
the lifeguard stand is good, Pico Pequeno has been great. If the crowds
get to
you in Tamarindo, sneak off toward Playa Grande. La boca del rio puede
tener
mucha gente pero es porque es tan buena. La playa en frente de los
salvavidas
esta buena, Pico Pequeno ha sido buenisimo. Si la gente le molesta en
Tamarindo
escondese en un pico solitario en camino a Playa Grande.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been running overhead and a half to double overhead here
at the
main break. The wind is combing them out in the morning during the
incoming and
outgoing tide. Some of the sets are bumpy or squared off and a few sets
are
perfect so you have to pick em. The good waves are obvious and since
the swell
is coming out of the West and hitting full force out front, there
aren't any
scary sneaker sets and adequate lulls between the sets. The paddle out
channels
are working well and I haven't seen many broken boards. On the good
sets it
could easily be Puerto Escondido without the fear factor. Yesterday I
watched a
five second, stand up, dry tube ride through the hole.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Everything is lined up for great surf with the morning tides, off
shores, and
mellowing, cleaning swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
We've been going down to the Tamarindo River mouth, just three minutes
away, on
the Playa Grande service road for low incoming tides, and everybody
along Playa
Grande and Tamarindo is reporting good waves at some tide.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Las olas estan entre de tres pies y seis. La serie puede jegar a 8
pies. El
viento es sur. Estamo esperando olas mas grandes.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction:
WSW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph It is going off.
All the
Southwest spots are on. Pretty big weekend crowds. Surf Contest Finals
in Jaco.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
-Playa Playitas: esta es una de las playas que ha estado mejor esta
semana en
cuanto a las olas y sus condiciones; por ejemplo, los surfeadores me
dijeron
que han estado grandes, limpias, consistentes, su dirección ha sido
derecha y
su tamaño ha estado entre los 6 y 7 pies en marea alta.
-Playa Espadilla: esta playa no ha tenido mala reputación, ni mucho
menos, poca
asistencia durante esta semana, de hecho fue la playa en donde miré más
surfeadores el día en que fui a hacer la entrevista. Los surfeadores se
refirieron a ella como una playa con olas limpias, de dirección tanto
derecha
como izquierda, más menos grandes y con un tamaño aproxomado de 4 pies
en marea
alta.
-Isla Damas. uno de nuestros estudiantes, quien es un experto en la
disciplina
del surfeo, fue a esta playa con su hijo para divertirse y, a la vez,
tratar de
relizar algunos movimientos un poco atrevidos y difíciles sobre su
tabla de
surf. Al regresar nos comentó que el surfeo en esta área es estupendo y
que a
él le gustaría volver a este lugar una y mil veces más. Así que no
tenemos nada
más que decir, creemos que las palabras de este estudiantes son más que
suficientes para saber como está el surfeo en este lugar.
2. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo las
olas?.
Por más de tres semanas hemos gozado de un sol que quema y no creo que
el
próximo fin de semana vaya a ser la diferencia, o sea que vaya a
comenzar a
llover. Sin embargo, con respecto a las olas los surfeadores piensas
que será
más prometedor; con eso queremos decir que es muy posible, según la
opinión de
los sufeadores, que las olas estén mucho mejores. Y de no ser así, no
hay
ningún problema, pues ya en este momento están muy buenas. Ojala que
ustedes no
se las pierdan.
3.¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de
semana?.
A pesar de que todas las playas han estado recibiendo una asistencia
bastante
considerable, tanto así como para que se nos hiciera difícil hacer una
elección, nosotros nos atrevemos a decir que la mayor asistencia la ha
tenido
playa Espadilla, durante esta semana y no tenemos ninguna señal que nos
indique
que la situación va a ser diferente el próximo fin de semana. Por otro
lado, a
cualquier lugar que usted vaya en esta playa se va a encontrar con olas
dignas
de usted y su abilidad con su tabla de surf.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is well overhead, but mostly closeouts until high tide. Mostly
sunny with
light offshore morning winds.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The beachbreaks will be big, guaranteed. Maybe time to check out some
point
breaks up north.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Around high tide will be best, mid morning.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Contest in Jaco this weekend! Support your local surfer!
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, December 6, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for December 6, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 172
December 6th, 2002
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 Surf Contest of the National Circuit, December 14-15 at El Bohio in
Jaco!
Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup info.
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@crsurf.com before
your
next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.44 ft. at 4:18 PM
Low Tide - (-.85) ft. at 10:00 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Sets are coming in every ten minutes, shoulder to head high
up north
at WSW facing beachbreaks. Central and South Pacific coast might be a
little
smaller for the weekend, but fun. Afternoon and dawn hightides make for
good
dawn patrols and p.m. sessions. By Wednesday, smaller groundswell hits
from the
SW with some fun chest high surf and last until next weekend.
Caribbean - Surf is up on the right coast, waist to chest high with
some head
high plus sets all weekend and into next Monday. Weather has not been
great
with lots of rain, but the water is still clear. Time to hit up some
Salsa
juice.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@southcoastrealty.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
A north swell came in this week, breaking head high and bigger at the
rivermouth and in front of the lifeguard stand at low tide. The winds
have been
viscious off-shore which usually doesn't happen until later in the
summer. Now
the swell is diminishing a bit, but midtide at the rivermouth is still
head
high. Un swell del norte llego esta semana haciendo olas de a la cabeza
y mas
en la boca del rio y en frente de los salvavidas a la marea baja. Los
vientos
son los ferroces off-shore de puro verano. Ahora el swell se va bajando
un
poquito pero a la media marea la boca del rio esta todavia a la cabeza.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Expect a windy weekend! A lot of the swell in the ocean is being held
out of
the bay by the wind, but as the tide shifts to sunrise, early morning
should be
gorgeous. Espere un fin de semana vientoso! El viento no esta
permitiendo que
mucho del swell en el mar entre la bahia pero con las mareas altas al
amanecer,
las mananas estaran lindisimas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The Tamarindo rivermouth is the best place to be but expect a crowd.
Avellanas
is a good pick as well. La boca del rio en Tamarindo es el mejor lugar
pero hay
mucha gente. Avellanas tambien es buena.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've been having solid shoulder to head high waves the last few days.
The
offshores created some all time sessions! The wind was a bit funkier on
Thursday, with some sideshores, but the waves were still very much fun!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The swell looks like it's still in the water, so more of the same,
hopefully!
And now we're moving into early morning high tides, making for
doublesessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Everywhere around here! Playa Grande's been happening, as well as the
Tamarindo
Rivermouth, and points in between!
* From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
If nobody has been surfing since this last Sunday, YOU BLEW IT.
Tamarindo
Rivermouth, all time conditions, perfect offshore winds w/overhead surf
for
4days straight. This is the best I've seen it in 2 years.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Today, as I stare at the surf, I see the isn't dropping. Basically, its
staying
head-high + day after day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Tamarindo Rivermouth, Marbella, Witch's, Negra. Just get somewhere and
get the
surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Tamarindo Discomovil Monday Dec 9. Be there or miss out (like you
did w/
the waves this last week)
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction:
SW 2-4 feet, Wind: South, 0-5 mph.It is sunny, the surf came up 2-4ft,
PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. 1-3 feet for the next week or,
so....
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high, offshores in the morning with some low tide
sucking
barrels and lots of closeouts. Semiclean in the afternoon. Hasn't
rained in
four days!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Wave size will stay the same waist to head high surf, early morning
offshores
with a.m. hightides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
In front of the lifeguard stand. Away from the "crowds" of 20.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Contest in Jaco next weekend! Support your local surfer!
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 172
December 6th, 2002
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 Surf Contest of the National Circuit, December 14-15 at El Bohio in
Jaco!
Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup info.
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@crsurf.com before
your
next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.44 ft. at 4:18 PM
Low Tide - (-.85) ft. at 10:00 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Sets are coming in every ten minutes, shoulder to head high
up north
at WSW facing beachbreaks. Central and South Pacific coast might be a
little
smaller for the weekend, but fun. Afternoon and dawn hightides make for
good
dawn patrols and p.m. sessions. By Wednesday, smaller groundswell hits
from the
SW with some fun chest high surf and last until next weekend.
Caribbean - Surf is up on the right coast, waist to chest high with
some head
high plus sets all weekend and into next Monday. Weather has not been
great
with lots of rain, but the water is still clear. Time to hit up some
Salsa
juice.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@southcoastrealty.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
A north swell came in this week, breaking head high and bigger at the
rivermouth and in front of the lifeguard stand at low tide. The winds
have been
viscious off-shore which usually doesn't happen until later in the
summer. Now
the swell is diminishing a bit, but midtide at the rivermouth is still
head
high. Un swell del norte llego esta semana haciendo olas de a la cabeza
y mas
en la boca del rio y en frente de los salvavidas a la marea baja. Los
vientos
son los ferroces off-shore de puro verano. Ahora el swell se va bajando
un
poquito pero a la media marea la boca del rio esta todavia a la cabeza.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Expect a windy weekend! A lot of the swell in the ocean is being held
out of
the bay by the wind, but as the tide shifts to sunrise, early morning
should be
gorgeous. Espere un fin de semana vientoso! El viento no esta
permitiendo que
mucho del swell en el mar entre la bahia pero con las mareas altas al
amanecer,
las mananas estaran lindisimas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The Tamarindo rivermouth is the best place to be but expect a crowd.
Avellanas
is a good pick as well. La boca del rio en Tamarindo es el mejor lugar
pero hay
mucha gente. Avellanas tambien es buena.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've been having solid shoulder to head high waves the last few days.
The
offshores created some all time sessions! The wind was a bit funkier on
Thursday, with some sideshores, but the waves were still very much fun!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The swell looks like it's still in the water, so more of the same,
hopefully!
And now we're moving into early morning high tides, making for
doublesessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Everywhere around here! Playa Grande's been happening, as well as the
Tamarindo
Rivermouth, and points in between!
* From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
If nobody has been surfing since this last Sunday, YOU BLEW IT.
Tamarindo
Rivermouth, all time conditions, perfect offshore winds w/overhead surf
for
4days straight. This is the best I've seen it in 2 years.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Today, as I stare at the surf, I see the isn't dropping. Basically, its
staying
head-high + day after day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Tamarindo Rivermouth, Marbella, Witch's, Negra. Just get somewhere and
get the
surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Tamarindo Discomovil Monday Dec 9. Be there or miss out (like you
did w/
the waves this last week)
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction:
SW 2-4 feet, Wind: South, 0-5 mph.It is sunny, the surf came up 2-4ft,
PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. 1-3 feet for the next week or,
so....
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high, offshores in the morning with some low tide
sucking
barrels and lots of closeouts. Semiclean in the afternoon. Hasn't
rained in
four days!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Wave size will stay the same waist to head high surf, early morning
offshores
with a.m. hightides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
In front of the lifeguard stand. Away from the "crowds" of 20.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Contest in Jaco next weekend! Support your local surfer!
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, November 15, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 15, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 171
November 15th, 2002
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.
1st Surf Contest of the National Circuit, November 16-17th
in Playa Negra! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for
rules and signup info.
SURF CONTEST benefiting homeless kids at the Hotel Arenal
Pacifico in Jaco organized by Cabinas Las Olas. Contact
643-3687 for more info. The contest doesn't have any cost
of inscription, the surfer that wants to compete has to
help us to spend a day on the beach with 45 kids between
the ages of 13-18 years. We have softboards which we are
going to use to get kids in the water and teach them how to
surf.
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.16 ft. at 11:46 AM
Low Tide - 1.81 ft. at 5:50 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The nice SW swell that arrived Wednesday will be
fading out by Saturday, leaving surf up in Guanacaste chest
high and further south waist to chest high. No relief is
expected Sunday, but by Monday a NW swell will hit the
beaches of the Nicoya peninsula, pushing surf back up to
headhigh with some overhead sets. This won't be seen in the
central Pacific but a few headhigh sneaker sets show up in
the southern zone. NW'er stays on the scene through next
Thursday and further ahead another SW swell will push in
head high surf for next weekend.
Caribbean - Saturday the surf stays knee to waist high but
clean. Then on Monday a ESE arrives with surf chest to head
high with the biggest sets hitting Wednesday. Swell expires
Thursday afternoon leaving waist to chest high surf for
next weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We've had a week of small surf as predicted. Waves in
Tamarindo have ranged from waist to chest, smaller in the
beginning of the week. Each day starts with off-shore
winds, but today is the first day that they've held into
the afternoon. Looks like we've got a bit of west swell
coming in that's causing Henry's point and the central area
of the beach to break. Las olas esta semana han sido
pequenas como pronosticaron. El tamano es de la cintura al
pecho, mas pequeno al principio de la semana. Cada dia
empieza con el viento off-shore, pero hoy es el primer dia
que ha seguido hasta la tarde. Parece que tenemos algo de
un swell oeste que esta haciendo olas en Henry's point y la
parte central de la playa.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
A swell from the south/southwest is predicted to arrive
here on Friday, winds expected to be off shore, so it could
shape up to be a great surf weekend in Tamarindo. Un swel
del sur/suroeste es pronosticado para el viernes y el
viento lo esperamos off-shore asi que podra ser un fin de
semana perfecta para surfear en Tamarindo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It looks like it's could be great anywhere, especially
Langosta. Depending how much west is in the swell, the
Tamarindo rivermouth could be a good spot as well. Parece
que podra ser buena donde sea, especialmente en Langosta.
Depende en cuanto del oeste tenga el swell, la boca del rio
en Tamarindo puede ser buen lugar tambien.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa
Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Thursday saw waves at a solid head high with some sets well
overhead. It was offshore throughout the day, making for a
long mid-morning to early afternoon session. Lots of
barrels! Playa Grande at it's best!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The swell seems a bit junkier today, Friday, with plenty of
size but a bit more mixed up than yesterday. Who knows,
though, as the tide fills in it could certainly clean up
and we could have a repeat of yesterday. This weekend looks
good for Grande as we seem to be locked into an offshore
weather pattern and there's plenty if swell in the water.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Grande!
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Surf area- Mal Pais y Santa Teresa. Tamano - small,1 to 1,5
meter on the front. Best spot - In front of Tropico Latino!
Playa Carmen! Puravida, Marco
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Slight Overcast, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp:
85f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 2-4 feet, Wind: Very
Still, 0 mph, Good Morning! The Surf came up a bit,
overnight. It's looking real good with the incoming tide
this instant. We have 2-4 foot conditions (that's from the
back of the wave for all you Wallys) and, No Wind, PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. 2-3 feet for the
next week or, so.... Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high, clean in the morning - choppy
in the afternoon. Not much rain during the day, only at
night.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Wave size will decrease down to waist to maybe a chest high
set for Saturday and Sunday. Not much expected next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
In front of Tortilla Flats. A nice peak has been formed by
the sandbars there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Good luck to Ronnie, Jose, and Jenny at the contest in
Negra! Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up
for a place to stay and get to practice your spanish with
the locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr
for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 171
November 15th, 2002
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.
1st Surf Contest of the National Circuit, November 16-17th
in Playa Negra! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for
rules and signup info.
SURF CONTEST benefiting homeless kids at the Hotel Arenal
Pacifico in Jaco organized by Cabinas Las Olas. Contact
643-3687 for more info. The contest doesn't have any cost
of inscription, the surfer that wants to compete has to
help us to spend a day on the beach with 45 kids between
the ages of 13-18 years. We have softboards which we are
going to use to get kids in the water and teach them how to
surf.
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.16 ft. at 11:46 AM
Low Tide - 1.81 ft. at 5:50 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The nice SW swell that arrived Wednesday will be
fading out by Saturday, leaving surf up in Guanacaste chest
high and further south waist to chest high. No relief is
expected Sunday, but by Monday a NW swell will hit the
beaches of the Nicoya peninsula, pushing surf back up to
headhigh with some overhead sets. This won't be seen in the
central Pacific but a few headhigh sneaker sets show up in
the southern zone. NW'er stays on the scene through next
Thursday and further ahead another SW swell will push in
head high surf for next weekend.
Caribbean - Saturday the surf stays knee to waist high but
clean. Then on Monday a ESE arrives with surf chest to head
high with the biggest sets hitting Wednesday. Swell expires
Thursday afternoon leaving waist to chest high surf for
next weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We've had a week of small surf as predicted. Waves in
Tamarindo have ranged from waist to chest, smaller in the
beginning of the week. Each day starts with off-shore
winds, but today is the first day that they've held into
the afternoon. Looks like we've got a bit of west swell
coming in that's causing Henry's point and the central area
of the beach to break. Las olas esta semana han sido
pequenas como pronosticaron. El tamano es de la cintura al
pecho, mas pequeno al principio de la semana. Cada dia
empieza con el viento off-shore, pero hoy es el primer dia
que ha seguido hasta la tarde. Parece que tenemos algo de
un swell oeste que esta haciendo olas en Henry's point y la
parte central de la playa.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
A swell from the south/southwest is predicted to arrive
here on Friday, winds expected to be off shore, so it could
shape up to be a great surf weekend in Tamarindo. Un swel
del sur/suroeste es pronosticado para el viernes y el
viento lo esperamos off-shore asi que podra ser un fin de
semana perfecta para surfear en Tamarindo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It looks like it's could be great anywhere, especially
Langosta. Depending how much west is in the swell, the
Tamarindo rivermouth could be a good spot as well. Parece
que podra ser buena donde sea, especialmente en Langosta.
Depende en cuanto del oeste tenga el swell, la boca del rio
en Tamarindo puede ser buen lugar tambien.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa
Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Thursday saw waves at a solid head high with some sets well
overhead. It was offshore throughout the day, making for a
long mid-morning to early afternoon session. Lots of
barrels! Playa Grande at it's best!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The swell seems a bit junkier today, Friday, with plenty of
size but a bit more mixed up than yesterday. Who knows,
though, as the tide fills in it could certainly clean up
and we could have a repeat of yesterday. This weekend looks
good for Grande as we seem to be locked into an offshore
weather pattern and there's plenty if swell in the water.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Grande!
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Surf area- Mal Pais y Santa Teresa. Tamano - small,1 to 1,5
meter on the front. Best spot - In front of Tropico Latino!
Playa Carmen! Puravida, Marco
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Slight Overcast, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp:
85f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 2-4 feet, Wind: Very
Still, 0 mph, Good Morning! The Surf came up a bit,
overnight. It's looking real good with the incoming tide
this instant. We have 2-4 foot conditions (that's from the
back of the wave for all you Wallys) and, No Wind, PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. 2-3 feet for the
next week or, so.... Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high, clean in the morning - choppy
in the afternoon. Not much rain during the day, only at
night.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Wave size will decrease down to waist to maybe a chest high
set for Saturday and Sunday. Not much expected next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
In front of Tortilla Flats. A nice peak has been formed by
the sandbars there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Good luck to Ronnie, Jose, and Jenny at the contest in
Negra! Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up
for a place to stay and get to practice your spanish with
the locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr
for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, November 8, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 8, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 170
November 8th, 2002
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
1st Surf Contest of the National Circuit, November 16-17th
in Playa Negra! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for
rules and signup info.
Next SURFRIDER meeting in Dominical - November 14th,
4:30p.m., at Thrusters! Beach cleanup at 3 p.m. Send me a
note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - (-.87) ft. at 11:05 AM
Low Tide - 9.36 ft. at 5:23 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Swells arriving from all directions this week.
Surf will be in the chest high range for the weekend and
then slowly increasing up to 1 foot overhead by Tuesday.
Surf stays bigger Wednesday and then drops slowly back to
stomach to chest high for next weekend. Morning high tides
should help the form at the beachbreaks.
Caribbean - The eastern coast looks small for the weekend,
maybe some waist high surf at the beachbreaks. Then on
Monday afternoon a slight increase will be noticeable and
by Wednesday surf should be chest high with some nice sets
flowing in from the ESE. It starts dropping Thursday and is
back to waist high by Friday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
SIZE AND CONDITIONS:
The waves have been small all week--around waist high in
all of Tamarindo. Last Sunday was a gorgeous blue
summer day with off-shores all day long. The week has been
more a mix of summer and winter with inconsistant winds,
patchy rain and blue skys in between. At the moment we have
the wind on shore and a lot of chop. Las olas eran pequenas
toda la semana--a la cintura en todo Tamarindo. El domingo
pasado era un lindo dia azul de verano con vientos
off-shore todo el dia. La semana tuvo una mezcla de verano
con invierno con los vientos cambiandose, lluvias cortas
entre cielos azules. Al momento, tenemos el viento on-shore
y mucha desorganizacion.
THIS WEEKEND:
I don't mean to be always predicting gloom and doom, but
virtual bouy reports for us for this weekend have the set
waves rolling in at about waist high. The good news is they
should hold up fine in the predicted off- shore wind. No
quiero siempre estar trayendo malas noticias, pero un bouy
virtual cerca de nosotros esta pronosticando un fin de
semana con los sets a la cintura. La buena noticia es que
tendran buena forma en los vientos off-shore que
pronostican.
BEST PLACE TO SURF:
Hmmm. Best TIME to surf will be mid incoming tide as the
high tides are far too high for the lack of swell. I
recommend Avellanas and Playa Grande, especially as what
swell we have is coming from the south. El mejor HORA para
surfear sera a la media marea entrante porque las mareas
altas son demasiado altas para tan poquito swell. Yo
recomiendo Playa Avellanas y Playa Grande, especialmente
como el swell que hay viene del sur.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Small and clean with the tides falling in the morning and
late afternoon making for some nice glassy sessions.
However, the waves are pretty small though there is an
occasional decent chest high wave that comes through.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The word is that we may have a new swell coming. That would
make for some fun weekend surf and doublesessions at
Grande.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Tha main peak at Grande as that's really the only place the
swell is getting in right now.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
This has been the first week of crap surf in quite a while.
Not much to report here boss.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
As the weather report shows a slight increase this weekend,
everyone is watching the GIANT freaking NW swell off the
northwest coast of the US....dont' know if this is too
north to make it here, if it is Witch's Rock will be off
the hook.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Playa Grande or Witch's Rock for the high tide, Ollie's
Point on the low. Ollie's Point, by the way, has actually
had fun chest-high surf despite the flat spell thats taken
over the rest of the Costa Rican world. If you can get to
Ollie's, you'll have fun.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Hey Dudes ! It was fun and around chest high on sets with a
nice evening glass and yes Jaco likes extreme tides !
Cierto, era bonita y bastante , Olas del Pecho y bien
bonitas !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Maybe next week a bit of something wierd and good ? Talvais
esta semana un poco de algo bueno y bonito ? Watch for next
week or even if its possible for the contest next week at
Playa Negra ? Vamos a ver si hay olas para el torneo de
circuito la proximas fin de semana en Playa Negra !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Come surf with me but bring your longboard ! Venga a
surfiar con migo ,pero traiga "el longboard" ! Ciao y
Gracias por prestando mi esta tierra por esta tiempo ! Su
Amigo , CHUCK !!
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Slight Overcast, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp:
85f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 1-3 feet
Wind: Very Still 0 mph Good Morning, Waves are up and we
are surfing! Costa Rica Extended Forecast-
Clean and Perfect little Waves. Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves are in the waist to chest high range, with a bigger
set every twenty minutes. Finky conditions with a big tide
change.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The weekend should clean up a little and get a little
bigger. Hopefully the winds will stay offshore alittle
longer in the morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Bring a longboard whereeveryou go to catch the most surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Good luck to Ronnie, Jose, and Jenny at the contest in
Negra! Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up
for a place to stay and get to practice your spanish with
the locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr
for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 170
November 8th, 2002
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
1st Surf Contest of the National Circuit, November 16-17th
in Playa Negra! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for
rules and signup info.
Next SURFRIDER meeting in Dominical - November 14th,
4:30p.m., at Thrusters! Beach cleanup at 3 p.m. Send me a
note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - (-.87) ft. at 11:05 AM
Low Tide - 9.36 ft. at 5:23 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Swells arriving from all directions this week.
Surf will be in the chest high range for the weekend and
then slowly increasing up to 1 foot overhead by Tuesday.
Surf stays bigger Wednesday and then drops slowly back to
stomach to chest high for next weekend. Morning high tides
should help the form at the beachbreaks.
Caribbean - The eastern coast looks small for the weekend,
maybe some waist high surf at the beachbreaks. Then on
Monday afternoon a slight increase will be noticeable and
by Wednesday surf should be chest high with some nice sets
flowing in from the ESE. It starts dropping Thursday and is
back to waist high by Friday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
SIZE AND CONDITIONS:
The waves have been small all week--around waist high in
all of Tamarindo. Last Sunday was a gorgeous blue
summer day with off-shores all day long. The week has been
more a mix of summer and winter with inconsistant winds,
patchy rain and blue skys in between. At the moment we have
the wind on shore and a lot of chop. Las olas eran pequenas
toda la semana--a la cintura en todo Tamarindo. El domingo
pasado era un lindo dia azul de verano con vientos
off-shore todo el dia. La semana tuvo una mezcla de verano
con invierno con los vientos cambiandose, lluvias cortas
entre cielos azules. Al momento, tenemos el viento on-shore
y mucha desorganizacion.
THIS WEEKEND:
I don't mean to be always predicting gloom and doom, but
virtual bouy reports for us for this weekend have the set
waves rolling in at about waist high. The good news is they
should hold up fine in the predicted off- shore wind. No
quiero siempre estar trayendo malas noticias, pero un bouy
virtual cerca de nosotros esta pronosticando un fin de
semana con los sets a la cintura. La buena noticia es que
tendran buena forma en los vientos off-shore que
pronostican.
BEST PLACE TO SURF:
Hmmm. Best TIME to surf will be mid incoming tide as the
high tides are far too high for the lack of swell. I
recommend Avellanas and Playa Grande, especially as what
swell we have is coming from the south. El mejor HORA para
surfear sera a la media marea entrante porque las mareas
altas son demasiado altas para tan poquito swell. Yo
recomiendo Playa Avellanas y Playa Grande, especialmente
como el swell que hay viene del sur.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Small and clean with the tides falling in the morning and
late afternoon making for some nice glassy sessions.
However, the waves are pretty small though there is an
occasional decent chest high wave that comes through.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The word is that we may have a new swell coming. That would
make for some fun weekend surf and doublesessions at
Grande.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Tha main peak at Grande as that's really the only place the
swell is getting in right now.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
This has been the first week of crap surf in quite a while.
Not much to report here boss.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
As the weather report shows a slight increase this weekend,
everyone is watching the GIANT freaking NW swell off the
northwest coast of the US....dont' know if this is too
north to make it here, if it is Witch's Rock will be off
the hook.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Playa Grande or Witch's Rock for the high tide, Ollie's
Point on the low. Ollie's Point, by the way, has actually
had fun chest-high surf despite the flat spell thats taken
over the rest of the Costa Rican world. If you can get to
Ollie's, you'll have fun.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Hey Dudes ! It was fun and around chest high on sets with a
nice evening glass and yes Jaco likes extreme tides !
Cierto, era bonita y bastante , Olas del Pecho y bien
bonitas !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Maybe next week a bit of something wierd and good ? Talvais
esta semana un poco de algo bueno y bonito ? Watch for next
week or even if its possible for the contest next week at
Playa Negra ? Vamos a ver si hay olas para el torneo de
circuito la proximas fin de semana en Playa Negra !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Come surf with me but bring your longboard ! Venga a
surfiar con migo ,pero traiga "el longboard" ! Ciao y
Gracias por prestando mi esta tierra por esta tiempo ! Su
Amigo , CHUCK !!
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Slight Overcast, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp:
85f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 1-3 feet
Wind: Very Still 0 mph Good Morning, Waves are up and we
are surfing! Costa Rica Extended Forecast-
Clean and Perfect little Waves. Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves are in the waist to chest high range, with a bigger
set every twenty minutes. Finky conditions with a big tide
change.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The weekend should clean up a little and get a little
bigger. Hopefully the winds will stay offshore alittle
longer in the morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Bring a longboard whereeveryou go to catch the most surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Good luck to Ronnie, Jose, and Jenny at the contest in
Negra! Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up
for a place to stay and get to practice your spanish with
the locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr
for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, November 1, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for November 1, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 169
November 1st, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! New Surfos mag out with contest dates - next one
at Playa Negra on November 23. 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. Website of the week - www.leatherback.org -
Learn about projects that the protect the turtles visiting
Playa Grande!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.08 ft. at 5:29 PM
High Tide - 7.76 ft. at 11:25 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - West-southwest swell sticks around for the
weekend up north, but down south it stays smaller, in the
chest to head high range. Dawn patrols at point breaks and
p.m. sessions at the backyard beachbreaks are the call.
Swells fade out by Monday leaving waist to chest conditions
until a straight South arrives next Wednesday pushing surf
up to chest to head high with maybe a sneaker overhead set.
Caribbean - No wave-relief for the weekend, but it appears
a small groundswell is setting up for Monday with small
surf, waist high, growing to some chest high sets by next
Thursday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Our waves are small right now but have nice shape when the
wind stays off them. Winds have been shifty, especially
since this last part of the week we've had rain at dawn and
throughout the day. With the westward shift in the swells,
the rivermouth has had waves rolling all over the
place--small, but beautiful and everywhere! Las olas aqui
estan pequenas ahora pero con buena forma cuando los
vientos permitan. Los vientos se cambian mucho,
especialmente en esta parte final de la semana cuando ha
estado lloviendo al amanecer. Con el swell mas del oeste,
la boca del rio tiene olas por todas partes--pequenas, pero
lindas y tantas!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Predictions don't show much of a size increase, but they
show the wind switching steady off-shore on Sunday so let's
cross our fingers! El pronostico no tiene olas mas grandes
pero dice que el viento se hace fijo off-hore el domingo
asi que cruzemos los dedos!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Old Man's and Henry's--spots near the Tamarindo
Circle--break on a west swell so we might see some waves
there. Best will likely be the Tamarindo estuary with that
sandbar set by the winter's south swells. Old Man's y
Henry's--lugares cerca del centro de Tamarindo--tienen olas
en los swelles oestes asi que pueden haber olas alli. Lo
mejor probablemente sera el estero en Tamarindo con el
sandbar puesto por los swelles sur del invierno.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 83f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: South 2-3 feet, Wind: 0 mph,
High Tide: 10:18 AM / 7.67 ft, Buenas, It is low tide clean
and Perfect. Costa Rica Extended Forecast - Small Waves.
Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves are waist to head high and chunky, but not with much
form.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
It is expected to clean up in the mornings with more
offshores, but the low tide might make the set waves close
out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Make a boat trip up in Guanacaste. The beachbreak will be
fun, but smaller.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Election day in the states is November 5th. Check your
reps. environmental record and vote for the planet!
Surfrider meeting at Thrusters - November 14th, 4:30 p.m.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 169
November 1st, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! New Surfos mag out with contest dates - next one
at Playa Negra on November 23. 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. Website of the week - www.leatherback.org -
Learn about projects that the protect the turtles visiting
Playa Grande!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.08 ft. at 5:29 PM
High Tide - 7.76 ft. at 11:25 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - West-southwest swell sticks around for the
weekend up north, but down south it stays smaller, in the
chest to head high range. Dawn patrols at point breaks and
p.m. sessions at the backyard beachbreaks are the call.
Swells fade out by Monday leaving waist to chest conditions
until a straight South arrives next Wednesday pushing surf
up to chest to head high with maybe a sneaker overhead set.
Caribbean - No wave-relief for the weekend, but it appears
a small groundswell is setting up for Monday with small
surf, waist high, growing to some chest high sets by next
Thursday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Our waves are small right now but have nice shape when the
wind stays off them. Winds have been shifty, especially
since this last part of the week we've had rain at dawn and
throughout the day. With the westward shift in the swells,
the rivermouth has had waves rolling all over the
place--small, but beautiful and everywhere! Las olas aqui
estan pequenas ahora pero con buena forma cuando los
vientos permitan. Los vientos se cambian mucho,
especialmente en esta parte final de la semana cuando ha
estado lloviendo al amanecer. Con el swell mas del oeste,
la boca del rio tiene olas por todas partes--pequenas, pero
lindas y tantas!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Predictions don't show much of a size increase, but they
show the wind switching steady off-shore on Sunday so let's
cross our fingers! El pronostico no tiene olas mas grandes
pero dice que el viento se hace fijo off-hore el domingo
asi que cruzemos los dedos!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Old Man's and Henry's--spots near the Tamarindo
Circle--break on a west swell so we might see some waves
there. Best will likely be the Tamarindo estuary with that
sandbar set by the winter's south swells. Old Man's y
Henry's--lugares cerca del centro de Tamarindo--tienen olas
en los swelles oestes asi que pueden haber olas alli. Lo
mejor probablemente sera el estero en Tamarindo con el
sandbar puesto por los swelles sur del invierno.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 83f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: South 2-3 feet, Wind: 0 mph,
High Tide: 10:18 AM / 7.67 ft, Buenas, It is low tide clean
and Perfect. Costa Rica Extended Forecast - Small Waves.
Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves are waist to head high and chunky, but not with much
form.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
It is expected to clean up in the mornings with more
offshores, but the low tide might make the set waves close
out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Make a boat trip up in Guanacaste. The beachbreak will be
fun, but smaller.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Election day in the states is November 5th. Check your
reps. environmental record and vote for the planet!
Surfrider meeting at Thrusters - November 14th, 4:30 p.m.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, October 25, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for October 18, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 168
October 25th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Spooky surf with lots of goblins in the soup!
West-Southwest swell on the way for Wednesday. Germany
gives Costa Rica $10 million for conservation efforts!
Gutentach! 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. Website of the week - www.ancientsediment.com -
Mud from the Osa to keep your skin young and help the
southern region!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .43 ft. at 11:10 AM
High Tide - 7.98 ft. at 5:26 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Traces of a WSW arrive Sunday, pushing the surf
up a foot to head high, but still a little junky. Then by
Tuesday it grows another foot with a few bigger sets and by
Wednesday it's 1-2 foot overhead, super clean in the early
mornings with a midmorning high tide. I would like to see
what T-Bay is doing with this swell angle, as well as
Ollie's and Matapalo! WSW starts dropping Thursday, and by
Friday waves recede to head high for next weekend, with the
swell angle coming more from the South.
Caribbean - Copy and paste from last week, no surf to
mention - just nice conditions for snorkeling and enjoying
the fun activities on the beach and on the rivers.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves this week in the Tamarindo area have been about waist
high. The days begin with off-shore winds which generally
last until late morning and have begun to occasionally
switch back. Esta semana las olas en Tamarindo han estado a
la cintura. Los dias empiezan con viento off-shore que
generalmente sigue hasta el mediodia y a veces regresan mas
tarde.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks like it will bring small waves, so get
your long board. The winds are predicted to be less
cooperative than they have been, but with the high tides at
sunrise/sunset, early birds should catch some morning surf.
Este fin de semana tendra olas pequenas, asi que traiga su
longboard. Se pronostican que los vientos seran menos
favorables que an sido esta semana, pero con las mareas
altas al amanecer/atardecer, los que se levantan temprano
encontraran olas en la manana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
I recommend Langosta for this weekend. It picks up the
south pulse better than Tamarindo. Recommiendo Langosta
para este fin de semana porque las olas del sur entran
mejor alla que en Tamarindo.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Rainy Air Temp: 83f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: Southwest 2-4 feet. Wind: 0 mph High
Tide: 6:05 PM / 7.67 ft Buenas Dias, It is high tide and a
little bumpy from morning showers. This Week's Outlook It
is looking pretty meager from the south. We are hoping to
get some northwest activity. Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surf has been junky at most times of the day, with winds
switching onshore early due to showers along the coast. At
the right tide mix, the chest to head high sets have a
little form for a quick cover up and a couple of snaps.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
West southwest swell fills in a little on Sunday and then
stronger next week (Wednesday)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol is still the call with the best chance for
offshores and a good tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Party tonight at San Clemente - bring your freakiest
costume por favor! Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 168
October 25th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Spooky surf with lots of goblins in the soup!
West-Southwest swell on the way for Wednesday. Germany
gives Costa Rica $10 million for conservation efforts!
Gutentach! 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. Website of the week - www.ancientsediment.com -
Mud from the Osa to keep your skin young and help the
southern region!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .43 ft. at 11:10 AM
High Tide - 7.98 ft. at 5:26 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Traces of a WSW arrive Sunday, pushing the surf
up a foot to head high, but still a little junky. Then by
Tuesday it grows another foot with a few bigger sets and by
Wednesday it's 1-2 foot overhead, super clean in the early
mornings with a midmorning high tide. I would like to see
what T-Bay is doing with this swell angle, as well as
Ollie's and Matapalo! WSW starts dropping Thursday, and by
Friday waves recede to head high for next weekend, with the
swell angle coming more from the South.
Caribbean - Copy and paste from last week, no surf to
mention - just nice conditions for snorkeling and enjoying
the fun activities on the beach and on the rivers.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves this week in the Tamarindo area have been about waist
high. The days begin with off-shore winds which generally
last until late morning and have begun to occasionally
switch back. Esta semana las olas en Tamarindo han estado a
la cintura. Los dias empiezan con viento off-shore que
generalmente sigue hasta el mediodia y a veces regresan mas
tarde.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks like it will bring small waves, so get
your long board. The winds are predicted to be less
cooperative than they have been, but with the high tides at
sunrise/sunset, early birds should catch some morning surf.
Este fin de semana tendra olas pequenas, asi que traiga su
longboard. Se pronostican que los vientos seran menos
favorables que an sido esta semana, pero con las mareas
altas al amanecer/atardecer, los que se levantan temprano
encontraran olas en la manana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
I recommend Langosta for this weekend. It picks up the
south pulse better than Tamarindo. Recommiendo Langosta
para este fin de semana porque las olas del sur entran
mejor alla que en Tamarindo.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Rainy Air Temp: 83f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: Southwest 2-4 feet. Wind: 0 mph High
Tide: 6:05 PM / 7.67 ft Buenas Dias, It is high tide and a
little bumpy from morning showers. This Week's Outlook It
is looking pretty meager from the south. We are hoping to
get some northwest activity. Pura Vida!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surf has been junky at most times of the day, with winds
switching onshore early due to showers along the coast. At
the right tide mix, the chest to head high sets have a
little form for a quick cover up and a couple of snaps.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
West southwest swell fills in a little on Sunday and then
stronger next week (Wednesday)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol is still the call with the best chance for
offshores and a good tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Party tonight at San Clemente - bring your freakiest
costume por favor! Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, October 18, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for October 18, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 167
October 18th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Coastguard Law up for approval in C.R.
Legislature. New issue of Surfos is out and looks
excellent! Check for beach cleanups in your area! 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. Website of the week -
www.apreflofas.org - Costa Rica's Environmental Watchdog
Group!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.5 ft. at 7:05 AM
High Tide - 7.73 ft. at 1:11 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Dropping SSW swell for the weekend, with surf
from 1-2 overhead Friday afternoon, down to chest to head
high by Sunday. Through next week, the surf stays smaller
(in the chest to head high range) but fun, with high tides
in the late afternoon bringing some juice. Winds have been
shifty in the south, but more consistently offshore up
north. Waves stay consistent through next weekend but
nothing magnificant, maybe some nice dawn patrols at your
local beachbreak.
Caribbean - This coast is still in the flats, maybe a
little relief arriving next Tuesday, with some waist high
peelers at the better beachbreaks. Bring your snorkel gear.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The surf has been through a lot of changes this week--it
started out big, went flat and today the rivermouth was
head high and pitching tubes. The wind is staying off shore
until midday and the beach between the lifeguard stand and
the estuary was giving some folks nice rides instead of the
customary close outs. Las olas han cambiado muchisima en
esta semana--al principio eran grandes, se fueron y hoy la
boca del rio estuvo a la cabeza y tirando tubos. El viento
quedo off shore hasta el medio dia y el beach break entre
la salvavidas y el estero estaba bonito, no cerrado.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Looks like a great weekend for the incoming tides.
Hopefully the swell that arrived today will keep us
paddling for a few more days. Parece buen fin de semana
para surfear la marea entrante. Esperamos que el swell que
lego hoy nos tenga remando por unos dias mas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Anywhere! The Suizo had waves today, the rivermouth, the
beach break, Langosta, Grande, Avellanas...you can't go
wrong! Hoy el Suizo tuvo olas, la boca del rio, el beach
break, Langosta, Grande, Avellanas...¡no se puede
equivocar!
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
The surf has been really really good. Even in Tamarindo
there have been barrels (yes, overhead offshore conditions
too). This week has been awesome, very little crowds and
great overall waves. Ollie's has been EPIC. oh god.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
This swell that is running yesterday/today will decrease
this weekend, followed by another one on Sunday. If all
goes as planned, surf won't drop below head-high at Witch's
or Ollie's. Conditions have been ideal (even Tamarindo has
been going off)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's Point, on this south swell, is pumping. Find a way
to get there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Holloween party Oct.31................boo!
** From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell has come up a little with some head high sets this
evening but it remains disorganised despite the lack of
rain. On the upside, no crowds.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Swell from SW should build - hopefully coupled with cleaner
conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Beachbreaks - top end of Sta Teresa and Playa Carmen
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: Southwest 4-6 feet Wind: 0-5 mph High
Tide: Around 1 PM We still have great surf out of the
southwest with 4 to 6 footers. Aloha!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves are coming in head high with some sets 2-3 foot
overhead, light winds possibly going offshore after the
p.m. rain. No fun with the low tide at dawn, with cloudy
conditions and agua sucia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell contnues from the SW through Saturday with a definite
drop off Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Midmorning at some point break.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a
place to stay and get to practice your spanish with the
locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for
more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
=====
Volume 5, Issue 167
October 18th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Coastguard Law up for approval in C.R.
Legislature. New issue of Surfos is out and looks
excellent! Check for beach cleanups in your area! 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. Website of the week -
www.apreflofas.org - Costa Rica's Environmental Watchdog
Group!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.5 ft. at 7:05 AM
High Tide - 7.73 ft. at 1:11 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Dropping SSW swell for the weekend, with surf
from 1-2 overhead Friday afternoon, down to chest to head
high by Sunday. Through next week, the surf stays smaller
(in the chest to head high range) but fun, with high tides
in the late afternoon bringing some juice. Winds have been
shifty in the south, but more consistently offshore up
north. Waves stay consistent through next weekend but
nothing magnificant, maybe some nice dawn patrols at your
local beachbreak.
Caribbean - This coast is still in the flats, maybe a
little relief arriving next Tuesday, with some waist high
peelers at the better beachbreaks. Bring your snorkel gear.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The surf has been through a lot of changes this week--it
started out big, went flat and today the rivermouth was
head high and pitching tubes. The wind is staying off shore
until midday and the beach between the lifeguard stand and
the estuary was giving some folks nice rides instead of the
customary close outs. Las olas han cambiado muchisima en
esta semana--al principio eran grandes, se fueron y hoy la
boca del rio estuvo a la cabeza y tirando tubos. El viento
quedo off shore hasta el medio dia y el beach break entre
la salvavidas y el estero estaba bonito, no cerrado.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Looks like a great weekend for the incoming tides.
Hopefully the swell that arrived today will keep us
paddling for a few more days. Parece buen fin de semana
para surfear la marea entrante. Esperamos que el swell que
lego hoy nos tenga remando por unos dias mas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Anywhere! The Suizo had waves today, the rivermouth, the
beach break, Langosta, Grande, Avellanas...you can't go
wrong! Hoy el Suizo tuvo olas, la boca del rio, el beach
break, Langosta, Grande, Avellanas...¡no se puede
equivocar!
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
The surf has been really really good. Even in Tamarindo
there have been barrels (yes, overhead offshore conditions
too). This week has been awesome, very little crowds and
great overall waves. Ollie's has been EPIC. oh god.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
This swell that is running yesterday/today will decrease
this weekend, followed by another one on Sunday. If all
goes as planned, surf won't drop below head-high at Witch's
or Ollie's. Conditions have been ideal (even Tamarindo has
been going off)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's Point, on this south swell, is pumping. Find a way
to get there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Holloween party Oct.31................boo!
** From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell has come up a little with some head high sets this
evening but it remains disorganised despite the lack of
rain. On the upside, no crowds.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Swell from SW should build - hopefully coupled with cleaner
conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Beachbreaks - top end of Sta Teresa and Playa Carmen
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: Southwest 4-6 feet Wind: 0-5 mph High
Tide: Around 1 PM We still have great surf out of the
southwest with 4 to 6 footers. Aloha!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves are coming in head high with some sets 2-3 foot
overhead, light winds possibly going offshore after the
p.m. rain. No fun with the low tide at dawn, with cloudy
conditions and agua sucia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell contnues from the SW through Saturday with a definite
drop off Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Midmorning at some point break.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a
place to stay and get to practice your spanish with the
locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for
more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
=====
Friday, October 11, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for October 11, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 166
October 11th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Coastguard Law up for approval in C.R.
Legislature. First contest of the national circuit in Jaco
is postponed. Surf flick at La Hacienda of Shane Dorian.
Check for beach cleanups in your area! 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. Website of the week -
www.natureconservancy.org - Protecting the Osa Peninsula
and Guanacaste Coasts!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.88 ft. at 6:01 AM
Low Tide - (-.42 ft.) at 12:15 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - South swell arrives Sunday midday with surf one
foot overhead with a 16 second period. Gets better in the
afternoon and best Monday morning before starting to drop
off next Tuesday. Wednesday it's back in the chest to head
high range, but more swell from the SW pushes it back
overhead by Thursday and into the weekend.
Caribbean - A pulse from a nearby tropical system hitting
Nicaragua gives the coast surf in the waist to chest range,
but only stays until Sunday. Afterwards, another four days
of knee to waist fun clean surf. Enjoy Carnival in Limon!!!
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
With the extremely high new moon tides this week and little
swell, Tamarindo hasn't had much more than a little shore
break. There have been fun little mid tide longboard waves
in the late mornings, but in the afternoons super high
tides and onshore winds have been the usual. It's been a
gorgeous week weather- wise. Con las mareas altisimas de la
luna nueva y un swell demasiada pequena, casi no han habido
olas. Tuvimos solamente olas pequenas para longboard a la
media marea en la manana cerca del mediodia. Las tardes han
sido de mareas altisimas y vientos onshore. Pero ha sido
una semana de tiempo lindisimo.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Keep Sunday morning open, because it looks like we have
waves on the way starting then. The tide ought to be just
right to run out and catch a few while the morning sun
shines and the morning off shores blow! Mangenga abierto el
horario de domingo en la manana, porque parece que vienen
olas para entonces. La marea debe ser buena para agarar
algunas olas mientras brilla el sol de la manana y soplan
los offshores.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
As these predicted waves will be coming from the
south/southwest, Langosta should be the best place in town
to cath them, Playa Grande if you can travel. Como las olas
pronosticadas vienen del sur/suroeste, Langosta sera el
mejor lugar agarrarlas, o Playa Grande si puedes viajar.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Amidst this so-called "rainy season", we in Tamarindo have
seen hardly any rain. Its been sunny, the conditions have
been really clean with offshore winds, some glassy
conditions too. The surf in tamarindo hasn't been much to
talk about, small longboard waves, while Ollie's Point has
been absolute FIRING the last three days. Trips have been
staying at Ollies all day long, conditions offshore with
overhead set waves and nobody out...got to love this time
of year.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
We are waiting for a due south, planned to hit on Saturday
October 12th (happens to be the date of WRSC Tamarindo's
next party....hmmmm) Surf should get 2-3ft overhead plus at
Ollie's, we can't tell yet if the swell is too south to get
to Witch's Rock. This swell is going to hit us in spurts,
expect stories of some beaches being waist high, others
being double overhead (Negra, Grande, Ollie's). No ones
going to be here to surf it, either.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's is the only sure bet, then Negra and Grande.
Anywhere that gets a deep south swell (secret spots...)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Tamarindo hosting two parties: #1 Sat. Oct. 12th, WRSC
Birthday party for Roach, Luke, and Johan #2 Thur. Oct
31st, WRSC HOLLOWEEN PARTY. Wear your best costume for
added effect, anyone wearing the generic "surfer" costume
will be pointed out and laughed at = no friends. be
creative.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 11AM Local Climate: Offshore:
Overcast Skies Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height
& Direction: South 4-5 foot. Wind: None 5-7mph High Tide:
6:47 AM / 9.97 ft The swell is coming up and there is great
surf!!
** From Chuck from Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Jaco thursday a.m. funky stormy wierd 3-4ft and with a new
push from something coming out of the south? Jueves en Jaco
fue muy extano por la manana con tormenta y viento con olas
de 3-4 pies y con un poco empuje nueva del sur pero creo es
del viento no mas !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Puede hacer que las olas de la tarde va estar mejor , un
poco de lluvia en las montanas y marea alta en la tarde !
Could be a good afternoon here in Jaco maybe a bit of rain
coming out off the mountains and high tide in the afternoon
!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
QUIEN SABE ? WHO KNOWS ? BEACH BREAK FOR SURE Y SEGURO
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Well as usual the rumours run rampant here, yesterday
someone told me that the contest for this weekend is
cancelled but I cant get this confirmed , I believe the
BILLABONG event upstairs is still a go for 8;30 p.m.
upstairs from the shop at La Hacienda on Saturday, the name
of the video is BLUEPRINT which is a biography of Shane
Dorian ? Como siempre los rumores son pesadas y sin
confirmacion aqui, ayer llego los noticias que otra ves han
cancelado el torneo de circuito ? NO ES CONFIRMADO ? Creo
que todo via el evento BILLABONG es para el sabado en Bar
La Hacianda a las 8:30 p.m. , va estar bien bonito el
evento con el video BLUEPRINT que el biographia del Shane
Dorian ? Voy a buscar un poco info del torneo ahora y si
usted tiene info por favor llamame ! If you have any info
about the contest PLEASE CALL ME @ 643-1308 ! Gracias Chuck
!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: Esta semana las olas han estado limpias, no
muy grandes, consistentes, con dirección derecha y con un
tamaño aproximado de más o menos cinco pies en marea alta.
Playa Espadilla (enfrente del restaurante Lobster): En esta
playa las olas han estado muy buenas, con esto quiero decir
que han estado limpias, consistentes, de dirección tanto
derecha como izquierda y con un tamaño aproximado de más o
menos tres pies en marea alta. Isla Damas: De esta playa no
tenemos información por el momento, pero pronto haremos una
investigación del surf en este lugar.
2- ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al
tiempo y las olas?.
El tiempo es una cosa que normalmente es impredecible, sin
embargo nosotros nos atrevemos a decir que hará sol por las
mañanas y estará nublado o lloverá por las tardes. Con
respecto a las olas estamos seguros que continuarán como lo
han estado hasta al momento.
3-¿Cuál es mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo
fin de semana?
El lugar que ha sido más frecuentado por los surfeadores
durante esta semana ha sido el área que está enfrente del
restaurante Lobster. Sin embargo, a esta playa solo van
surfeadores que no son muy diestros sobre tablas de surf.
Por otro lado, hay un lugar que está enfrente del
restaurante Arboleda, el cual ha sido frecuentado, no en
gran cantidad como el que está enfrente de Lobster, pero si
se pueden ver a varias personas realizando maniobras sobres
sus tablas.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surf is cafe con leche from 8 hours of rain and strong
tides. At least no one is out!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell comes in from the South Sunday with big closeouts in
the overhead range. Looks best for next Monday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol before it mushes out for the high tide. Late
afternoons too.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a
place to stay and get to practice your spanish with the
locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for
more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 166
October 11th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Coastguard Law up for approval in C.R.
Legislature. First contest of the national circuit in Jaco
is postponed. Surf flick at La Hacienda of Shane Dorian.
Check for beach cleanups in your area! 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. Website of the week -
www.natureconservancy.org - Protecting the Osa Peninsula
and Guanacaste Coasts!
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.88 ft. at 6:01 AM
Low Tide - (-.42 ft.) at 12:15 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - South swell arrives Sunday midday with surf one
foot overhead with a 16 second period. Gets better in the
afternoon and best Monday morning before starting to drop
off next Tuesday. Wednesday it's back in the chest to head
high range, but more swell from the SW pushes it back
overhead by Thursday and into the weekend.
Caribbean - A pulse from a nearby tropical system hitting
Nicaragua gives the coast surf in the waist to chest range,
but only stays until Sunday. Afterwards, another four days
of knee to waist fun clean surf. Enjoy Carnival in Limon!!!
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
(new) Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424)
in Playa Hermosa
terraza@racsa.co.cr
Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa
Flamingo
salescostarica@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
With the extremely high new moon tides this week and little
swell, Tamarindo hasn't had much more than a little shore
break. There have been fun little mid tide longboard waves
in the late mornings, but in the afternoons super high
tides and onshore winds have been the usual. It's been a
gorgeous week weather- wise. Con las mareas altisimas de la
luna nueva y un swell demasiada pequena, casi no han habido
olas. Tuvimos solamente olas pequenas para longboard a la
media marea en la manana cerca del mediodia. Las tardes han
sido de mareas altisimas y vientos onshore. Pero ha sido
una semana de tiempo lindisimo.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Keep Sunday morning open, because it looks like we have
waves on the way starting then. The tide ought to be just
right to run out and catch a few while the morning sun
shines and the morning off shores blow! Mangenga abierto el
horario de domingo en la manana, porque parece que vienen
olas para entonces. La marea debe ser buena para agarar
algunas olas mientras brilla el sol de la manana y soplan
los offshores.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
As these predicted waves will be coming from the
south/southwest, Langosta should be the best place in town
to cath them, Playa Grande if you can travel. Como las olas
pronosticadas vienen del sur/suroeste, Langosta sera el
mejor lugar agarrarlas, o Playa Grande si puedes viajar.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Amidst this so-called "rainy season", we in Tamarindo have
seen hardly any rain. Its been sunny, the conditions have
been really clean with offshore winds, some glassy
conditions too. The surf in tamarindo hasn't been much to
talk about, small longboard waves, while Ollie's Point has
been absolute FIRING the last three days. Trips have been
staying at Ollies all day long, conditions offshore with
overhead set waves and nobody out...got to love this time
of year.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
We are waiting for a due south, planned to hit on Saturday
October 12th (happens to be the date of WRSC Tamarindo's
next party....hmmmm) Surf should get 2-3ft overhead plus at
Ollie's, we can't tell yet if the swell is too south to get
to Witch's Rock. This swell is going to hit us in spurts,
expect stories of some beaches being waist high, others
being double overhead (Negra, Grande, Ollie's). No ones
going to be here to surf it, either.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's is the only sure bet, then Negra and Grande.
Anywhere that gets a deep south swell (secret spots...)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Tamarindo hosting two parties: #1 Sat. Oct. 12th, WRSC
Birthday party for Roach, Luke, and Johan #2 Thur. Oct
31st, WRSC HOLLOWEEN PARTY. Wear your best costume for
added effect, anyone wearing the generic "surfer" costume
will be pointed out and laughed at = no friends. be
creative.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 11AM Local Climate: Offshore:
Overcast Skies Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height
& Direction: South 4-5 foot. Wind: None 5-7mph High Tide:
6:47 AM / 9.97 ft The swell is coming up and there is great
surf!!
** From Chuck from Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Jaco thursday a.m. funky stormy wierd 3-4ft and with a new
push from something coming out of the south? Jueves en Jaco
fue muy extano por la manana con tormenta y viento con olas
de 3-4 pies y con un poco empuje nueva del sur pero creo es
del viento no mas !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Puede hacer que las olas de la tarde va estar mejor , un
poco de lluvia en las montanas y marea alta en la tarde !
Could be a good afternoon here in Jaco maybe a bit of rain
coming out off the mountains and high tide in the afternoon
!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
QUIEN SABE ? WHO KNOWS ? BEACH BREAK FOR SURE Y SEGURO
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Well as usual the rumours run rampant here, yesterday
someone told me that the contest for this weekend is
cancelled but I cant get this confirmed , I believe the
BILLABONG event upstairs is still a go for 8;30 p.m.
upstairs from the shop at La Hacienda on Saturday, the name
of the video is BLUEPRINT which is a biography of Shane
Dorian ? Como siempre los rumores son pesadas y sin
confirmacion aqui, ayer llego los noticias que otra ves han
cancelado el torneo de circuito ? NO ES CONFIRMADO ? Creo
que todo via el evento BILLABONG es para el sabado en Bar
La Hacianda a las 8:30 p.m. , va estar bien bonito el
evento con el video BLUEPRINT que el biographia del Shane
Dorian ? Voy a buscar un poco info del torneo ahora y si
usted tiene info por favor llamame ! If you have any info
about the contest PLEASE CALL ME @ 643-1308 ! Gracias Chuck
!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: Esta semana las olas han estado limpias, no
muy grandes, consistentes, con dirección derecha y con un
tamaño aproximado de más o menos cinco pies en marea alta.
Playa Espadilla (enfrente del restaurante Lobster): En esta
playa las olas han estado muy buenas, con esto quiero decir
que han estado limpias, consistentes, de dirección tanto
derecha como izquierda y con un tamaño aproximado de más o
menos tres pies en marea alta. Isla Damas: De esta playa no
tenemos información por el momento, pero pronto haremos una
investigación del surf en este lugar.
2- ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al
tiempo y las olas?.
El tiempo es una cosa que normalmente es impredecible, sin
embargo nosotros nos atrevemos a decir que hará sol por las
mañanas y estará nublado o lloverá por las tardes. Con
respecto a las olas estamos seguros que continuarán como lo
han estado hasta al momento.
3-¿Cuál es mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo
fin de semana?
El lugar que ha sido más frecuentado por los surfeadores
durante esta semana ha sido el área que está enfrente del
restaurante Lobster. Sin embargo, a esta playa solo van
surfeadores que no son muy diestros sobre tablas de surf.
Por otro lado, hay un lugar que está enfrente del
restaurante Arboleda, el cual ha sido frecuentado, no en
gran cantidad como el que está enfrente de Lobster, pero si
se pueden ver a varias personas realizando maniobras sobres
sus tablas.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surf is cafe con leche from 8 hours of rain and strong
tides. At least no one is out!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell comes in from the South Sunday with big closeouts in
the overhead range. Looks best for next Monday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol before it mushes out for the high tide. Late
afternoons too.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a
place to stay and get to practice your spanish with the
locals in the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for
more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, September 27, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for September 27 , 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 164
September 27th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Copa/Arenas Surf Contest this weekend attracts
surfer from around the country - big surf expected! Next
SURFRIDER organizing meeting in Dominical - October 8th,
7p.m., at the panaderia! 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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.43 ft. at 6:04 AM
Low Tide - .95 ft. at 12:15 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - A SSW with a 12-13 sec. period takes the stage
this Saturday, late afternoon - with waves growing from
overhead to some 1-3 foot + overhead sets pegging the main
South facing beaches for Sunday and Monday. Early morning
high tides mean lots of water moving around, so find a nice
sandbar on the lower tides if the wind's not on it. Lots of
afternoon storms playing games with the wind, so watch the
weather into next week, as this swell fades out by Monday
and by Tuesday, surf returns a perfect head high and glassy
at dawn session. Next Wednesday through Friday hold the
same and another SW arrives for next weekend, sending
overhead surf from down under.
Caribbean - A 9 sec. period NE swell that has given the
right coast a little relief will gasp out by Saturday
afternoon, with some leftover chest to head high sets. By
Monday, the surf returns to waist high and by Wednesday
goes back to almost flat.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
We have been getting waves nonstop.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
More waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point. If you can't afford a boat
ride, any south facing beach such as Grande. Playa Negra
will be good too.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: On shore: Sunny , Off Shore: Sunny Air Temp:
91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South with
4-6 foot with bigger sets. Wind: Off Shore 0-5mph High Tide
7AM This report is dedicated to the loving memory of my
best Surf Bud and great Surfer Leon Hill - Memorial Paddle
Out at Terrazzas this morning. It is great out there. Go
get some barrels for Leon! (I will! - gg)
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surfed the last few days in the early morning and late en
la tarde. Big and clean really early, but started closing
out early and never regained its form. A few board breakers
thrown in to keep one too far outside. In the afternoon the
current and light wind have chopped it up a little.
"Magical" midday weather - Thanks John for the inspiration.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
SSW will stay in the head high to overhead range for most
parts until Saturday late p.m., when some bigger - up to 2
foot overhead - waves start pumping in. More consistent
Sunday and dropping off a little by Monday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
If you are in the contest, in front of Tortilla Flats. If
not, take a drive to a favorite spot that faces a little
south, it will be working at the right tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 164
September 27th, 2002
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.
THE NEWS! Copa/Arenas Surf Contest this weekend attracts
surfer from around the country - big surf expected! Next
SURFRIDER organizing meeting in Dominical - October 8th,
7p.m., at the panaderia! 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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the info on
waves, boards, and places to stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.43 ft. at 6:04 AM
Low Tide - .95 ft. at 12:15 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - A SSW with a 12-13 sec. period takes the stage
this Saturday, late afternoon - with waves growing from
overhead to some 1-3 foot + overhead sets pegging the main
South facing beaches for Sunday and Monday. Early morning
high tides mean lots of water moving around, so find a nice
sandbar on the lower tides if the wind's not on it. Lots of
afternoon storms playing games with the wind, so watch the
weather into next week, as this swell fades out by Monday
and by Tuesday, surf returns a perfect head high and glassy
at dawn session. Next Wednesday through Friday hold the
same and another SW arrives for next weekend, sending
overhead surf from down under.
Caribbean - A 9 sec. period NE swell that has given the
right coast a little relief will gasp out by Saturday
afternoon, with some leftover chest to head high sets. By
Monday, the surf returns to waist high and by Wednesday
goes back to almost flat.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139)
in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
We have been getting waves nonstop.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
More waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point. If you can't afford a boat
ride, any south facing beach such as Grande. Playa Negra
will be good too.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: On shore: Sunny , Off Shore: Sunny Air Temp:
91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South with
4-6 foot with bigger sets. Wind: Off Shore 0-5mph High Tide
7AM This report is dedicated to the loving memory of my
best Surf Bud and great Surfer Leon Hill - Memorial Paddle
Out at Terrazzas this morning. It is great out there. Go
get some barrels for Leon! (I will! - gg)
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Surfed the last few days in the early morning and late en
la tarde. Big and clean really early, but started closing
out early and never regained its form. A few board breakers
thrown in to keep one too far outside. In the afternoon the
current and light wind have chopped it up a little.
"Magical" midday weather - Thanks John for the inspiration.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
SSW will stay in the head high to overhead range for most
parts until Saturday late p.m., when some bigger - up to 2
foot overhead - waves start pumping in. More consistent
Sunday and dropping off a little by Monday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
If you are in the contest, in front of Tortilla Flats. If
not, take a drive to a favorite spot that faces a little
south, it will be working at the right tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Monday, September 23, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for September 23 , 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 161
August 23rd, 2002
Brought to you each Monday evening (after American airlines
lost my luggage and I had to wait in San Jose too long) by
local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See
http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide charts.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the low down
on waves, boards, and places to stay.
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. Next meeting in
Dominical - October 8th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.37 ft. at 7:18 AM
Low Tide - .30 ft. at 1:33 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Consistent surf in the headhead to overhead range
for the week, waves one to two feet smaller up north of
Nosara. Surf will slowly pick up from the SSW and by
Thursday a few 2 foot overhead sets show up. Bigger sets
become more consistent Friday and for the weekend, we'll
see 1 to 3 foot overhead sets from the south. Lots of rain
in the forecast. Next week, surf drops off a little but
there's some leftover juice from another SWer going around
the NZ horn.
Caribbean - The remnents of a tropical systems pushes in
some nice waist to chest high waves, lasting until Tuesday,
then prepare for another flat spell.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The south swell accompanied by a south wind gave us a week
of huge messy waves. Langosta reportedly had the best
morning surf at Sapos with waves well overhead and fairly
clean until the winds picked up. Capitan Suizo was the
break of choice at chest to shoulder high with the south
wind being off-shore. The swell is diminishing as the week
progresses. El swell del sur acompanado por un viento del
sur nos trajo una semana de olas grandes pero
desorganizadas. Segun reportajes, Langosta tuvo el mejor
surf en las mananas con olas sobre la cabeza y limpias
hasta que llegaron los vientos. Capitan Suizo fue el lugar
preferido con olas del pecho la hombro y el viento del sur
off-shore. El swell se disminuye mientras la semana
progresa.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
North winds are predicted for this weekend, which are
better than south winds for most of Tamarindo. The swell
passes and leaves us with our typical waist to chest surf
which will be better the earlier you get to it. Se
pronostican vientos del norte para este fin de semana, los
cuales son mejores que vientos del sur para la mayoria de
Tamarindo. El swell pasa y nos deja con olas normales de la
cintura al pecho. Entre mas temprano llegas al agua, mejor.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Playa Grande should be really great in the early mornings
with the incoming tide and the left-over of the swell. In
Tamarindo, the rivermouth should be good near mid-tide and
the Langosta rivermouth near low tide. Playa Grande sera
buenisima en las mananitas con la marea entrante y los
sobros del swell. En Tamarindo, la boca el rio sera buena
por la media marea, y la boca del rio en Langosta por marea
baja.
* From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We have been enjoying constant swell between overhead and a
half and double over head for over a week now. Different
spots have been ridable at various tides and wind
conditions. The early morning sessions have been productive
the last few mornings. With no real off shores, patience is
the key with an occassional perfect glassy wave.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The size is right for the main peak over the weekend with
early morning tides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Out front if it's not too messy and Tamarindo and points
south if it is.
* From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Swell has now dropped after the excitement of the weekend.
It's shoulder high out front this morning, clean but a
little disorganised. Weather is perfect - sunny days and
downpours at night.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
More swell. Should be around 5' for the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Providing it stays clean, Playa Carmen should be good in
the morning around high tide.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: On shore: Rainy , Off Shore: Rain Air Temp:
91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South
4-6ft.(back of the wave) Wind:South 5-7mph High Tide: 10:36
AM / 7.71 ft The conditions are not too good today a bit
stormy, low tide right , now. It maybe better around high
tide! PURA VIDA!!!! Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa
Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078
or e-mail him @ brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy
in Esterillos at (506) 778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints
and current weather and wave conditions here in Costa Rica
catering to Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com. PURA
VIDA!!!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
Great waves here in Jaco around 4-6 ft faces with super
nice clean coinditions in the morning , tides were right on
and light offshores and a couple of hours free bfore
opening the shop ! Long weekend here so should be some
people here for Sat. and Sun. , I have heard a rumour that
CIRCUITO NATL will have its first contest soon and have
tried to get some more info but its like pulling teeth so
??? Anyways off to the states for a GRANDMA FIX and a bit
of biz at the trade show/surf expo!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Got out of the water and overhead clean surf. Muchos tubos
y de tamano overhead y como vidrio. Offshore en la tarde.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Midmorning high tides with early morning offshores when
it's not raining at dawn. Afternoon glass off sessions as
well with some lower tide barrels.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Beachbreak around eight, don't hesitate.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 161
August 23rd, 2002
Brought to you each Monday evening (after American airlines
lost my luggage and I had to wait in San Jose too long) by
local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See
http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide charts.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the low down
on waves, boards, and places to stay.
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. Next meeting in
Dominical - October 8th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.37 ft. at 7:18 AM
Low Tide - .30 ft. at 1:33 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Consistent surf in the headhead to overhead range
for the week, waves one to two feet smaller up north of
Nosara. Surf will slowly pick up from the SSW and by
Thursday a few 2 foot overhead sets show up. Bigger sets
become more consistent Friday and for the weekend, we'll
see 1 to 3 foot overhead sets from the south. Lots of rain
in the forecast. Next week, surf drops off a little but
there's some leftover juice from another SWer going around
the NZ horn.
Caribbean - The remnents of a tropical systems pushes in
some nice waist to chest high waves, lasting until Tuesday,
then prepare for another flat spell.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The south swell accompanied by a south wind gave us a week
of huge messy waves. Langosta reportedly had the best
morning surf at Sapos with waves well overhead and fairly
clean until the winds picked up. Capitan Suizo was the
break of choice at chest to shoulder high with the south
wind being off-shore. The swell is diminishing as the week
progresses. El swell del sur acompanado por un viento del
sur nos trajo una semana de olas grandes pero
desorganizadas. Segun reportajes, Langosta tuvo el mejor
surf en las mananas con olas sobre la cabeza y limpias
hasta que llegaron los vientos. Capitan Suizo fue el lugar
preferido con olas del pecho la hombro y el viento del sur
off-shore. El swell se disminuye mientras la semana
progresa.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
North winds are predicted for this weekend, which are
better than south winds for most of Tamarindo. The swell
passes and leaves us with our typical waist to chest surf
which will be better the earlier you get to it. Se
pronostican vientos del norte para este fin de semana, los
cuales son mejores que vientos del sur para la mayoria de
Tamarindo. El swell pasa y nos deja con olas normales de la
cintura al pecho. Entre mas temprano llegas al agua, mejor.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Playa Grande should be really great in the early mornings
with the incoming tide and the left-over of the swell. In
Tamarindo, the rivermouth should be good near mid-tide and
the Langosta rivermouth near low tide. Playa Grande sera
buenisima en las mananitas con la marea entrante y los
sobros del swell. En Tamarindo, la boca el rio sera buena
por la media marea, y la boca del rio en Langosta por marea
baja.
* From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
We have been enjoying constant swell between overhead and a
half and double over head for over a week now. Different
spots have been ridable at various tides and wind
conditions. The early morning sessions have been productive
the last few mornings. With no real off shores, patience is
the key with an occassional perfect glassy wave.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The size is right for the main peak over the weekend with
early morning tides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Out front if it's not too messy and Tamarindo and points
south if it is.
* From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Swell has now dropped after the excitement of the weekend.
It's shoulder high out front this morning, clean but a
little disorganised. Weather is perfect - sunny days and
downpours at night.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
More swell. Should be around 5' for the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Providing it stays clean, Playa Carmen should be good in
the morning around high tide.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: On shore: Rainy , Off Shore: Rain Air Temp:
91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South
4-6ft.(back of the wave) Wind:South 5-7mph High Tide: 10:36
AM / 7.71 ft The conditions are not too good today a bit
stormy, low tide right , now. It maybe better around high
tide! PURA VIDA!!!! Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa
Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078
or e-mail him @ brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy
in Esterillos at (506) 778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints
and current weather and wave conditions here in Costa Rica
catering to Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com. PURA
VIDA!!!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
Great waves here in Jaco around 4-6 ft faces with super
nice clean coinditions in the morning , tides were right on
and light offshores and a couple of hours free bfore
opening the shop ! Long weekend here so should be some
people here for Sat. and Sun. , I have heard a rumour that
CIRCUITO NATL will have its first contest soon and have
tried to get some more info but its like pulling teeth so
??? Anyways off to the states for a GRANDMA FIX and a bit
of biz at the trade show/surf expo!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Got out of the water and overhead clean surf. Muchos tubos
y de tamano overhead y como vidrio. Offshore en la tarde.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Midmorning high tides with early morning offshores when
it's not raining at dawn. Afternoon glass off sessions as
well with some lower tide barrels.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Beachbreak around eight, don't hesitate.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, September 20, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for September 20 , 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 163
September 20th, 2002
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the low down
on waves, boards, and places to stay.
Surf Contest in Playa Dominical, September 28-29th, $500
first prize! Call Arenas Surf and Skate at 253-9000 for
signups and info.
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. Next meeting in
Dominical - October 8th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.12 ft. at 8:11 AM
High Tide - 8.32 ft. at 2:19 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - One SW swell drops off Sunday afternoon from 1-2
foot overhead surf down to chest to head high on Monday.
Then another swell fills in from the WSW, hitting the
Nicoya peninsula with solid overhead surf that last all
week. Best spot is Ollie's or Nicaruaga for sure. The
direction slowly changes to more from the South by Friday,
but size stays in the overhead range with a few bombers
arriving every 15 minutes. A freak NW pushes in some chest
high bumps on Thursday that will either A-frame the sets
out, or double them up. Overhead surf stays in the forecast
through next weekend.
Caribbean - The wave juice is being sucked up by tropical
storms in the Gulf and out past the Bahamas, leaving the
beautiful beaches flat and the water super-clean for other
water sports. If you want Gulf waves, go to Texas!
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The week started out with some beautiful morning sessions
with light off-shores. By 9 or 10 the wind is going
on-shore and continuing through out the day. Wave size is
about waist to shoulder high, depending where and when go.
Right now rain and on-shore winds have created a lot of
disorganization and chop. La semana empezo con olas lindas
en las mananas con vientos suaves off-shore. El viento esta
cambiando a las 9 or las 10 y sigue on shore todo el dia.
El tamano de olas es de la cintura al hombro, depende en
cuando y donde vas. En este momento la lluvia y vientos
on-shore han hecho mucha desorganizacion en el mar.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
We're expecting to see a considerable jump in wave size
this weekend, but due to the temporal, on-shore winds will
be a problem. The sea should be calmest in the early
morning when the tide is low. Estamos esperando un aumento
considerable en el tamano de las olas este fin de semana,
pero los vientos on-shore seran un problema por el
temporal. El mar sera mas calmado en las manans cuando la
marea esta baja.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Check the low tide spots: The Langosta river mouth and the
Tamarindo river mouth. Prueba los lugares de marea baja: La
boca del rio en Langosta y la de Tamarindo.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: On shore: Sunny , Off Shore: Sunny Air Temp:
91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South with
Solid 6 footers and bigger rogue sets. Wind: Off Shore
0-5mph. High tide at 2:57 PM / 8.53 ft. Low Tide at 9:02 PM
/ 0.48 ft . It is great out there. Go get some!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Got back yesterday from surfing Pavones. Waited since
Tuesday for a SW that arrived Thursday afternoon with some
headhigh to overhead peaks. Really fun at the point and at
La Esquina. Friday was overhead and peeling 100 yard rides.
Best thing was nobody was there, just us! Dominical had
consistent barrels all week during lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
SW swell will die off Sunday and be replaced by another
more westerly swell arriving Monday. Backups keep the waves
pumping past next weekend in the overhead range.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
In front of Tortilla Flats.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 5, Issue 163
September 20th, 2002
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.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to
info@crsurf.com before your next trip to get the low down
on waves, boards, and places to stay.
Surf Contest in Playa Dominical, September 28-29th, $500
first prize! Call Arenas Surf and Skate at 253-9000 for
signups and info.
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. Next meeting in
Dominical - October 8th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.12 ft. at 8:11 AM
High Tide - 8.32 ft. at 2:19 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - One SW swell drops off Sunday afternoon from 1-2
foot overhead surf down to chest to head high on Monday.
Then another swell fills in from the WSW, hitting the
Nicoya peninsula with solid overhead surf that last all
week. Best spot is Ollie's or Nicaruaga for sure. The
direction slowly changes to more from the South by Friday,
but size stays in the overhead range with a few bombers
arriving every 15 minutes. A freak NW pushes in some chest
high bumps on Thursday that will either A-frame the sets
out, or double them up. Overhead surf stays in the forecast
through next weekend.
Caribbean - The wave juice is being sucked up by tropical
storms in the Gulf and out past the Bahamas, leaving the
beautiful beaches flat and the water super-clean for other
water sports. If you want Gulf waves, go to Texas!
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
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
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@villasriomar.com
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The week started out with some beautiful morning sessions
with light off-shores. By 9 or 10 the wind is going
on-shore and continuing through out the day. Wave size is
about waist to shoulder high, depending where and when go.
Right now rain and on-shore winds have created a lot of
disorganization and chop. La semana empezo con olas lindas
en las mananas con vientos suaves off-shore. El viento esta
cambiando a las 9 or las 10 y sigue on shore todo el dia.
El tamano de olas es de la cintura al hombro, depende en
cuando y donde vas. En este momento la lluvia y vientos
on-shore han hecho mucha desorganizacion en el mar.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
We're expecting to see a considerable jump in wave size
this weekend, but due to the temporal, on-shore winds will
be a problem. The sea should be calmest in the early
morning when the tide is low. Estamos esperando un aumento
considerable en el tamano de las olas este fin de semana,
pero los vientos on-shore seran un problema por el
temporal. El mar sera mas calmado en las manans cuando la
marea esta baja.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Check the low tide spots: The Langosta river mouth and the
Tamarindo river mouth. Prueba los lugares de marea baja: La
boca del rio en Langosta y la de Tamarindo.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: On shore: Sunny , Off Shore: Sunny Air Temp:
91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South with
Solid 6 footers and bigger rogue sets. Wind: Off Shore
0-5mph. High tide at 2:57 PM / 8.53 ft. Low Tide at 9:02 PM
/ 0.48 ft . It is great out there. Go get some!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Got back yesterday from surfing Pavones. Waited since
Tuesday for a SW that arrived Thursday afternoon with some
headhigh to overhead peaks. Really fun at the point and at
La Esquina. Friday was overhead and peeling 100 yard rides.
Best thing was nobody was there, just us! Dominical had
consistent barrels all week during lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
SW swell will die off Sunday and be replaced by another
more westerly swell arriving Monday. Backups keep the waves
pumping past next weekend in the overhead range.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
In front of Tortilla Flats.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
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