Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 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.

Next Circuito Nacional del Surf contest in Quepos - Feb. 23-24. Look at
www.surfcostarica.org for more information and rankings.

Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com

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 - 9.83 ft at 5:11 AM
Low Tide - (-1.09) ft at 11:19 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This weekend, surf will be in the chest to head high range,
with a
few big sets rolling through, announcing swells arriving from the NW
and SW.
Those swell show with the incoming tide Monday morning, when surf grows
to a
foot overhead with a 13-14 second period. Tuesday and Wednesday expect
surf to
increase to 2+ overhead with a shorter 11 second period and lots of set
waves.
This should last into the weekend, but diminish back to head high by
next
Sunday. Dawn patrol at Negra sounds like a good plan.

Caribbean - Waves will be chest to head high for Saturday, with a short
8
second period. A new swell from the ENE files in head high + surf for
Sunday
afternoon and will stay in that range until next Tuesday. Lots of
showers
expected throughout the day.


SPONSORS by Area

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

2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com

3) (new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del
Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com

4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr

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

5) Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net

6) Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr

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

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

Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0136) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com

(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr

Century 21 Realty (653-0300 / FAX: 653-0600) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr

Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:

We had chest to head high waves today with bigger sets coming through
just
south of the main peak at Grande, where, unfortunately the crowd was
particularly diligent. The wind has been offshore all morning the last
two
days, with a switch to north or onshore by noon or one o'clock, ruining
the
surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):

Let's hope the wind doesn't continue it's latest trend of switching to
onshore
by noon, since high tide is around noon tomorrow and we're not complete
without
that outgoing tide session!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:

The main peak at Grande or just to the south of the main peak.

2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:

The south west swell was small here, about waist high at the beach
between the
lifeguard tower and the river mouth. A few nice waves rolled in at the
river
today at high tide, but lacking much push, they were very short rides.
Langosta
doesn't really do much on a south swell but the walk to Grande showed
some nice
little peaks. The wind has been hard and off shore except this
afternoon it
seems to have switched. El swell sur oeste fue pequeno aqui, a la
cintura en la
playa entre el torre de salvavidas y la boca del rio. Llegaron unas
olas
bonitas al rio hoy pero faltando fuerza, daban rides muy cortos.
Langosta no
hace nada con un swell del sur pero la caminata a Playa Grande muestra
unas
olas buenas.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):

A lot of sun, a lot of wind and hopefully a few more waves in the next
several
days. Mucho sol, mucho viento y esperemos mas olas en estos dias que
vienen.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:

Probably more of the same: the beach north of the lifeguard tower, the
rivermouth and spots along the way to Grande are what's good when waves
come
from the south. Probablemente mas de lo mismo: la playa al norte del
torre de
salvavidas, la boca del rio y puntos por la caminata a Playa Grande son
los que
sirven cuando las
olas vienen del sur.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Tomorrow night at The Childrens' Park--Guanacaste String Festival. It's
a big
rock concert with all the bands in town, ending, rumor has it, with The
Leatherbacks. Manana por la noche en El Parque De Los Ninos--Guanacaste
String
Festival. Es un concierto grande con todos los bandas de rock en el
pueblo a
terminar, se dicen, con Los Leatherbacks.

3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -

This last week we saw consistent shoulder-head high surf at Ollie's,
which has
been better all week with the predominant south swells. Yesterday (Fri
2-08)
saw an increase in the afternoon to head-high surf, with good offshore
winds
that weren't TOO hard.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -

The surf is now officially up. Today (Friday) is head-high with
overhead sets
at Ollie's, head-high at the Rock. We should see more waves Saturday, a
slight
drop Sunday (but still really fun)

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -

Ollie's- on the south swell, is all-time right now. Get on it.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-

WRSC will be launching its own online surf shop later this month. Look
for
inexpensive surf supplies, leashes, rashguards, boardbags, ect. All
cheaper
than in the stores, EVEN AFTER SHIPPING. Also included will be WRSC
apparel,
shirts, hats, ect.

4) From Gregory at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:

From three days the waves are small to inexistant here in Nosara.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):

It can't be worse.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Every friday night at 7 pm at the Hotel Cafe de Paris GREEN ROOM
OUTDOOR CINEMA
FRIDAY NIGHT FILM

5) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:

Waves have been small and fun all week. Nothing over chest high though!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):

A head high pulse will hit the area and good conditions will prevail.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:

All south facing break will have fun surf!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Pura Vida Tours announces the opening of Pura Vida Reality for the Gold
Coast
Area! We have over 500 listings for the entire Nicola Peninsula! We are
based
in Playa Grande where some great prices and opportunities abound!
Contact for
information or an appointment to see what's available for you!


JACO & HERMOSA

6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Bueno nada especial pero para la proxima fin de semana hay el ultimo
torneo de
serie 2001 en Terraza del pacifico ! Los premios son tablas de CARTON y
boogies
de ELEMONPHEE ! Patrocinado por La Chosita Del Surf , Carton surfboards
y
Terraza del Pacifico ! Estamos tratando a ver que puedamos ahacer para
el ano
2002 si tiene interes a ayudar el ano que viene me llama, por fava !
Chuck
643-1308 ! Gracias !

The last contest of 7 of Series 2001 GRAND FINAL ! Big prizes donated
by La
Chosita Del Surf , Carton Surfboards and Terraza Del Pacifico! Contest
will be
held at Terrazas ! We are trying to feel out our plans for 2002 and are
looking
for anyone that can help , Judges , Organization and sponsorship too !
I have a
few new sponsors lined up from both outside and inside of C.R. but we
really
need some professional, responsible help on a local side here so call
me at
643-1308 ! Thanks Chuck !

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

The waves are glassy, but still on the small side. Upper Hermosa is
about waist
to chest high. The earlier the better, because the tide is high around
10:00AM.
Esterillos has also been fun the last few mornings for the higher tide.
We are
looking forward to a fun size west swell for this weekend. Dennis
Christopher
and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call
Tobit
for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com.
Pick up useful techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique
yourself
on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf,
Really?"
Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the
Beach (Our
Office is literally a Stones throw from our Surf Break We can tell you
current
conditions and crowds by looking out the window). Real info provided by
Real
People, Here, not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's
what
happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else drives to. We are
Rancho
Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs http://ranchocoral.com.or
http://fuegodelsol.com

Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

8) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:

Waves looked mushy and chest to head high at high tide this morning
with a 8
mph onshore wind at 11 a.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):

This weekend expect early morning barrels at low tide with waves in the
head
high to 1 foot overhead range. Better next week, hoping for light winds
midday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:

Beach out front of Tortilla Flats for low tide hollowness.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in
February and
get a free week of board rentals. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com
for
details.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above