Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 19th , 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.

July 27th - August 7th - Robert August & Wingnut will be
hosting the Surf and Turf (Golf) festivities at the Best
Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas. It's the party of the
year!

Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's
Longboard Championships set for August 6-12 in Boca
Barranca!

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 - August 6th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!


TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after

High Tide - 8.92 ft. at 10:08 AM
Low Tide - 1.06 ft. at 4:28 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The forecasted Tuesday SW is still going to
happen, with a little pickup Monday morning with two swells
in the water to make for more set waves in the head high
range. By Wednesday, waves will be overhead, with some 1-2
overhead sets. The swell drops back to head high by Friday
and stays basically fun until next weekend. Even better is
what's lined up for the following week, consistent overhead
surf ALL WEEK!!

Caribbean - Surf for this weekend is small and fun, in the
waist high range with a few bigger sets. Then by Monday
p.m., a NE pushes in some chest high waves and maxes out
Wednesday with some head high surf, a little big at the
premier spots. Swell drops off Thursday rapidly, leaving
waist high surf again for next 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

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 Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

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

It's been about chest to shoulder high all week. The
offshore winds have made for some fun conditions, and we've
had double-sessions due to the tides, so at least the
morning session promised still to light offshores. No
complaints, really! Fun to be had for those who hit it
right!

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

Let's hope we get some swell.

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 and points to the north and south.
Also, ChickenHead Rock has been fun the past week.

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

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

There's not been much going on here this week. We've got a
little shore break north of the lifeguard tower that's
about knee high and rideable at high tide. Other than that,
we're waiting. No hay mucho de que hablar en esta semana.
Hay un shore break pequeno al norte de la torre de
salvavidas que es a la rodilla y se puede surfear a la
marea alta.

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

Don't see much new forcasted. This would be a great weekend
to teach your significant other to surf, or your kids or
your pets! No veo nada nuevo en el porvenir. Este seria un
buen moment para ensenar a surfear su novia/novio, sus
hijos o sus mascotas!

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

The aforementioned beach break is full of people's
children, pets and significant other's learning to surf, so
if you want waves head to Grande, to Avellanas or to Playa
Negra. El beach break mentionado esta lleno de los hijos,
las mascotas y las novias/novios de todo el mundo
aprendiendo a surfear, asi que si quieres olas, vaya a
Playa Grande o Avellanas o Playa Negra.


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

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

Jaco Thurs.A.M. very fun for those of us with longboards
2-3ft faces and super clean ! Peaky windless morning ! Por
los que tiene un longboard Jaco estuvo excellente , sin
viento y con unos pikos de 2-3 pies del frente !

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

Bueno nadie sabe por seguro pero hay buenas mareas para
esta fin entonces MOJARNOS ! Okay nobody knows what will
happen with the surf for sure but LETS GET WET !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales:

Nothing real special here for the weekend, Billy Johnson
just picked up his newest Carton creation and is
going to give it a go in between "canopy tours" ! My new
longboard should be ready too so lets go surfing ! Oh we
are placing orders this week for another 10 Al Merricks so
if you think you may want a new custom let me know ! Nada
especial por esta fin pero "BILLY JOHNSON " saco su neuva
tabla de la fabrica de Carton en estos dias y va a estrenar
esta fin cuando no esta trabajando con EL CANOPY , tambien
Carton tiene mi longboard nueva lista y yo creo que nos
VAMOS A SURFIAR ! Estoy listando el pedido nuevo de Al
Merrick surfboards, si tiene interest in tenir una llama la
tienda ! Gracias y Pura Vida Chuck !

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny Skies, Air Temp 83f, Water Temp at
85f, Wave Height 2-3ft.(back of the wave) High Tide around
8AM Good Morning! The swell came up a bit (maybe a foot)We
have small surf in the 2-3 foot range (from the back of the
wave). 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!!!!

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 this morning were waist to chest, not too organized
at the lower tide and mushy at high tide. At least it's
offshore in the morning and not crowded at all.

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

Waves might pick up a little, maybe some head high sets
pushing in every 15 minutes.

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

All day in front of Tortilla Flats, the winds have been
staying light.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Next Surfrider Meeting, August 6th at 7 p.m. at the
panaderia. This one is to elect the board and form an
official association so if you are interested, call me at
787-0023! 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