Thursday, January 23, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for January 23, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 178
January 23rd, 2003

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! Signups tonight at Johnny's Place, 5-9 p.m.,
followed by pre-party! 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. There is a group in Jaco having monthly get
togethers.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
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 - 8.59 ft. at 7:02 AM
Low Tide - .07 ft. at 1:05 PM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The Nicoya peninsula will see a slight build of wave height
from a near shore system by Monday, putting surf in the head high
range. That should last through Tuesday, but afterward nothing is
coming from any direction, so surf drops down to waist to chest high
through the weekend, with maybe a long reaching head head set. Early
morning glassy sessions will be the call, as well as a sunset surf.

Caribbean - The right coast is getting barraged by a NNE swell
pushing in overhead surf for the coast, with some bigger 2 foot
overhead sets. Expect this to last through Sunday, dropping a foot
for the beginning of next week. Another E swell is expected to arrive
by next Thursday from the NEer off the U.S. coast this week.


SPONSORS by Area

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

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

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

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


Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in
Dominical
info@...

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

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

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@...

Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@... (643-1064)

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The consistent, and overhead, solid swell we enjoyed all last week
petered down to head high on the better sets on Thurs. Although the
very westerly swell direction was a little squared off with a lot of
unmakable waves, there were also many good ones. The clear water and
off shore sculpted conditions were inviting. The afternoon sessions
for the first part on the week were mini Puerto Escondito with our
decent sand conditions. On Wednesday and Thursday the daybreak
sessions were clean, but the wind came on shore for the afternoon
session warming the water temperature while slopping up the waves. It
then died by evening allowing rideable, messy surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The tides are right for the morning and should be small, but
rideable, at least until the swell hits. The evening window will
start to fade by the end of the weekend.The crowds have been thick,
but since the entire bay is lighting up, everyone is pretty spread
out.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks from Ventanas
to the north all the way to Tamarindo to the south. Look for an
uncrowded spot.

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo (according to
the editor):

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are super-small right now--generally waist high. The dawn and
dusk high tides have light off-shore winds which pick up to a gale
during the day. Las olas ahorita estan pequenitas--generalmente a la
cintura. Las mareas altas del amanecer y atardecer tienen vientos
livianos off-shore los cuales se hacen fuertisimos durante el dia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Get your longboards! We could see a pick-up on Saturday from a north
swell, but north swells plus north winds make for formidable currents
so pay attention. Agarran sus longboards! Podemos ver un poco de
swell el sabado del norte, pero los swelles del norte con los vientos
del norte hacen corrientes fuertes. Ojo!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The Tamarindo River mouth should be good if we get the push from the
north. Otherwise I vote for Avellanas with it's varios options like
the beach break, the estuary or the point to the north. You should be
able to find something there. La boca del rio en Tamarindo puede ser
buena si llega el pulso del norte. Mas eso, voto por Avellanas con
sus varios opciones como la playa, el estero o el punto al norte.

** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Surf has been small in the Tamarindo area, a bit bigger outside of
town at the south-facing beaches. Ollie's Point has been INSANE of
course, the swell that hit Tuesday was basically due south and
perfect conditions
for the point...

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
I'd hate to jinx it, but we're expecting a solid northwest swell to
hit on Saturday Jan 25. This swell is going to last a couple of days,
drop a bit but continue to push as the storm thats pushing it is
still very strong and constantly swinging further and further south
(and further and further into our swell window)

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock will be the spot to surf on this swell. Perfect offshore
winds have been blowing daily. If you can't get on the boat, check
out the Tamarindo Rivermouth as its a no-brainer on any NWswell
lately.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com/surfphotos.html to check out great Ollie's
Point photos of recent South swell. Don't miss the next one.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) -

This surf season looks good! Yesterday evening, in front of Tropico
Latino 2 mt. front tube perfect waves. I take one with my new
longboard. pura vida!


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thurs. afternoon about 3 ft faces with a nice glass off , Jueves
tuvimos olas de 2/4 pies pero bien bonitas

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell is dropping so look for clean small conditions and we have
great tides too ! Oleaje a bajado un poco pero vamos a tenir buenas
condiciones con un buen marea para Jaco y todo !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Jaco en la manana y hermosa en la tarde !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
CR surf works , sold a 2 board package with all the goodies and put
the couple up here in the cabinas for 3 nites , and all because they
went to our links section on CRSURF.com.

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

Friday, Jan. 24, 2002 8:45AM Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f,
Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: SSW 1-3ft. (back of the
wave) Wind: Offshores, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:41 PM Small
Surf! PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast- Swells is supposed
to drop to 2-3 ft. for the end of the week Pura Vida!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Big and closing out but the point is working. A bit windy mid day.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
A bit smaller but still fun waves

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS -
Congratulations to Jennifer Hinds for taking 3rd place at the contest
in Salsa Brava, and now she is in 3rd in the overall standings in the
country!


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Friday, January 17, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for January 17, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 177
January 17th, 2003

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! Signups tonight at Johnny's Place, 5-9 p.m.,
followed by pre-party! 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. There is a group in Jaco having monthly get
togethers.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
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 - .77 ft. at 8:09 AM
High Tide - 7.75 ft. at 2:27 PM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf stays fun for the weekend, with waves chest to head
high from the NW. The next swell springs up from the NW on Monday,
pushing surf up to 1 foot overhead, with some infrequent bigger sets.
The size drops for Tuesday a foot, but should be consistently head
high + for both the northern and southern coasts throughout the week,
with a bump from a SSW that is sneaking up from Peru. The first pulse
from another SW should arrive a week from Monday.

Caribbean - Salsa will be smaller for this weekend's contest, waves
from head high to a foot overhead, maybe a two foot overhead set.
Sunday will be smaller, with surf chest to head high at the
beachbreaks. The next swell arrives Monday afternoon, from the ESE
and a surge from the NE bringing surf back up to 2-4' overhead by
Tuesday and Wednesday. This swell will slowly fade to head high surf
for next weekend.



SPONSORS by Area

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

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

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

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


Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in
Dominical
info@...

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

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

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@...

Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@... (643-1064)

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This fairly boxed off north swell has been hitting our area squarely
all week and diminishing from double overhead last week end to head
high on the sets on Thurs. Even with the smaller size, everyone is
enjoying the occasional perfection and deep tube rides are not
uncommon. The sand in Playa Grande is getting better and in the good
category. The off shore wind has been holding all day and backing off
to a feather during the better sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The tide will be coming in at the Tamarindo Estero in the morning and
Grande will be high enough around noon for the three quarter push. If
the north swell continues to drop, it will probably turn into mini
barrel riding practice.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
If the northerly swell direction continues, try the Tamarindo end of
the bay for incoming tide and Grande at high and outgoing.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Ross Menking is recovering from a shark bite on the leg he received
in the remote San Juanillo area. Everybody wishes him a speedy
recovery and hopes to see him back in the water soon. For the rest of
us: No guts, no glory.

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo (according to
the editor):

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Right now we haven't got much in the way of waves, but we sure have
wind! This week started out with huge waves and very strong south-
pulling currents. Ahorita no tenemos muchas olas pero si tenemos
viento! La semana empezo con olas muy grandes y corrientes jalando
fuertisimo al sur.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The Papagayo off-shores are too strong for mid-day session, but
things should look up for the weekend as the tide moves later into
the afternoon. Expect waist high surf. Los vientos Papagayo son
demasiado fuertes para buenas olas durante el dia, pero las cosas
mejoraran este fin de semana cuando la marea alta es mas tarde.
Espere olas a la cintura.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The sandbars we've got at present close out Tamarindo and a lot of
the beach over in Playa Grande when we get any size, so my suggestion
for the weekend is Langosta. La forma de la playa en este momento
cierra las olas en Tamarindo y mucho de la playa en Playa Grande
cuando las olas tienen buen tamano. Para este fin de semana,
recomiendo Playa Langosta.

JACO & HERMOSA


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

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Offshores, 0-5 mph
Sunrise: 6:00AM Sunset: 5:36 PM High Tide: 12:54 PM / 6.89 ft Low
Tide: 06:36 AM / 1.59 ft The swell seems to have dropped off a bit,
but we will see bigger sets in the high tide hours. We have a four
foot swell. There is little wind so, it looks like we are in for a
great afternoon session, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast:
2-4 ft. for the next week



QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Sunny and small with sets begining to pick by this weekend

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

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


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Friday, January 10, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for January 10, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 176
January 10th, 2003

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@...
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 - 7.25 ft. at 8:10 AM
Low Tide - 1.57 ft. at 2:09 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Strong NW brushing the northern coast with some surf in the
head high to overhead range for Saturday and Sunday. While central
and southern zones stay head high and fun with a weak high tide in
the morning for glassy dawn patrols. Expect the swell to slowly fade
out through the week, with waves waist to chest high for next weekend.

Caribbean - More juice is headed to Salsa Brava, waves there will be
double overhead on the sets Monday, dropping a little by Tuesday
afternoon. The ESE swell pushes in more chest to head surf for the
whole coast by Thursday, but dies off for next weekend, leaving
beaches with some chest high waves.



SPONSORS by Area

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

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

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

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


Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in
Dominical
info@...

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

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

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@...

Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@... (643-1064)

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves picked up a bit on Thursday, with some solid head high
sets. The wind's been offshore all day, and the waves have great
shape. Very fun!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Long morning sessions, as the tide is moving slowly.

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 as well as all up and down the beach.

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo (according to
the editor):

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
I'm fresh off the plane back in town, so not a lot to tell. Today
seems to have less wind and more waves than yesterday. Good news!
Estoy recien llegada de paseo, asi que no tengo mucho que contar. Hoy
parece que hay menos viento y mas olas que ayer. Buenas noticias!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
My guess would be hard off-shore winds and hopefully waves for as
long as the winds are light enough to let them into the bay. Me
imagino que habran vientos fuertes off-shore y probablemente olas
mientras los vientos las dejan entrar la bahia.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Any place except Marbella! Ross Menking's foot was bitten by a shark
there and he is still in the hospital recovering. Donde sea menos
Marbella. A Ross Menking le mordio el pie un tiburon alli y el esta
todavia en el hospital recuperandose.



JACO & HERMOSA


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

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:59AM Sunset: 5:30PM High Tide: 08:41 PM / 7.82 ft Low Tide: 02:09
PM / 1.57 ft
We have a four foot swell with an occasional 6 footer here and ther.
There is little wind so, it looks like we are in for a great
afternoon session, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. New
Swell for the weekend!




QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
3-4 foot swell nice and glassy in the morning. Evening has been the
best.

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

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


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Friday, January 3, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for January 3rd, 2003

osta Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 175
January 3rd, 2003

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@...
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 - 8.93 ft. at 3:17 PM

Low Tide - (-.3) ft. at 9:00 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Traditionally, a swell comes a few days after the new moon.
Well, a WNW arrives, giving relief in the form of chest to head high
surf, with some overhead sets. Expect some nice barrels early at the
beachbreaks and a fun afternoon session to boot. Swell arrives Sunday
morning and sticks around until next Wednesday. Long range doesn't
look great, dropping swell for next weekend with some residual NW
sending some chest high or smaller surf.

Caribbean - East swell is pushing in surf 1-2 foot overhead on the
sets at the beachbreaks, a little bigger on the reefs. This should
last until Saturday afternoon, and then drop down to head high by
Monday. Tuesday another ENE swell fills in, keeping waves in the
overhead range.



SPONSORS by Area

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

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

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

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


Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

(new sponsor) South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in
Dominical
info@...

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

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

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
www.villasriomar.com or info@...

Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@... (643-1064)

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been small all week, with the swell picking up just a bit on
Thursday, giving us some chest high waves on the sets. The wind has
been turning onshore in the afternoon, however, which has been
ruining the afternoon sessions just when the tide at Grande has been
getting right.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Hopefully the chest high waves will stick around, and the tides will
be moving into an early morning session by Saturday, so we can beat
the onshores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It's all pretty much the same small stuff: Try Playa Negra, Playa
Avellanas, or Playa Langosta for a little bit more size.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

We will have a surf contest in playa santa teresa,the 4/1 and 5/1we
expect a good swell...tonight in front at tropico some set were
bigger. Aloha,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 2-3ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph High
Tide: 3ish Low Tide: 9ish Good Morning Happy New Year! It's Bigger
Today! PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. New Swell for the
weekend, Pura Vida!!!



QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
2-4 foot. Glassy in the morning. Sunny and hot

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Look to pick up on Saturday 2-5 foot waves with some sets pushing 6

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
No idea here bro. Nothing is happening in town


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above