Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 206
August 29, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
Sept. 11th and the 25th are the next dates for Terraza del
Pacifico's "Surfing the Black Hole" Night surf contest. Only 1000
colones to enter to win $400! Starts at 5 p.m. behind the hotel in
Playa Hermosa. Visit their website for more info.
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info.
Get on the recycling bandwagon!! These programs are being started,
now give them a call to find out how to help! In Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, In Dominical: 787-0024.
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)
New Moon - August 27th
Low Tide - .09 ft at 9:50 am
High Tide -9.45 ft. at 4:03 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf for the weekend will be chest to head high with a few
overhead sets Saturday, but dropping a foot by Sunday (the exception
being north towards Witch's Rock, where the surf will be overhead)
From Sunday afternoon until Tuesday, the surf stays smaller, in the
waist to chest high range, but by Tuesday at sunset, one should start
to see a few headhigh + sets sneaking in. The SW swell fills in next
Wed. a.m. with 1-2 foot overhead waves and stays through Thursday (a
dawn patrol high tide is good too). Friday it drops back to headhigh
with no relief for next weekend or the following week (meaning no new
swell expected).
Caribbean - Waves are currently coming in waist to chest high but
dropping down to knee high by Monday. Some nearby tropical activity
should bring in some more chest high surf by next Thursday.
** Surf Reporters **
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...
Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've got a good swell running right now with waves shoulder to head
high at the rivermouth, kind of a westerly direction, it seems. Winds
have been going onshore by mid morning most days and by the time the
tide fills in it's a bit stormy. Plenty of good rides to be had,
however, even though it's a tough paddle. Tenemos un buen swell ahora
con olas de al hombro hasta a la cabeza en la boca del rio--un swell
que parece venir del oeste. Los vientos se cambian on-shore mas o
menos a las 9 o 10 de la manana y a la hora que suba la marea el mar
esta algo tormentoso. Siempre hay muchas buenas rides aunque hay que
remar mucho.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks like it could be setting up for some beautiful
sunset sessions with the remains of the swell and the later high
tides. It's going to depend on the rain patters and whether we get
late afternoon storms or not. Este fin de semana parece que pueda
haber sessiones lindas al atardecer con lo que quedara de swell y las
mareas en la tarde. Dependera de las lluvias y si hayan tormentas o
no.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: I predict a great weekend for
the Tamarindo rivermouth area. It's a beautiful place to catch some
sunset waves. Pienso que sera un buen fin de semana para surfear la
boca del rio en Tamarindo. Es un lugar precioso para ver el puesto
del sol y agarrar unas buenas olas.
** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa del Coco -
Reporte de oleaje en Witchs Rock y Ollies Point. Dia 24-8-03 las olas
en Ollies - 4 pies el viento offshore. Laberinto las olas de 5 a 8
pies muy bueno viento muy bueno. Witchs Rock de 4 a 6 pies viento
bueno con mucha suerte. Reporte de carlos barrera de roca bruja surf
operation (Asociacion Eco Pangueros ) les deseamos mucha suerte con
las olas.....
JACO & HERMOSA
**From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Friday a.m. looking pretty interesting, peaky 4-5 ft faces and its
low tide so maybe the afternoon could be a classic ! What a fantastic
week for central pacific surfing , Monday way overhead Boca and going
all the way thru , nice deep south helps HUH! Expect our weekend surf
to be real good here with fantastic tides for both an a.m. and a p.m.
surf possible ! See Ya- Chuck !!
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate:Overcast/Light Rain, Air Temp: 92F. Water Temp 85F Wave
Height & Direction: South 4-6ft(back of the wave) Sea Surface: Choppy
Wind: South 5MPH Sunrise: 5:30AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High Tide: 03:22
PM / 9.21 ft, Low Tide: 09:08 AM / 0.38 ft. Current Conditions- It's
smaller than yesterday, but still kinda big, stormy and kinda choppy,
PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & OSA
**From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small chest high waves great for longboarding
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical or Playa Hermosa for
change in scenery
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Look for deals
at ColdWell Banker Dominical Realty when you are in the Dominical
area.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, August 29, 2003
Friday, August 22, 2003
Costa Rica Surf Report for August 22, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 205
August 22, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
August 28th is the next date for Terraza del Pacifico's "Surfing the
Black Hole" Night surf contest. Only 1000 colones to enter to win
$400! Starts at 5 p.m. behind the hotel in Playa Hermosa. Visit their
website for more info.
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info.
Get on the recycling bandwagon!! These programs are being started,
now give them a call to find out how to help! In Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, In Dominical: 787-0024.
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)
New Moon - August 27th
High Tide - 7.22 ft. at 10:11 am
Low Tide - 2.3 ft at 4:34 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves chest to head high with some sneaker sets showing an
arriving SSW swell. Sunday morning it pegs the southern and central
coasts with 1-3 foot overhead waves, consistent sets every 10
minutes. The swell arrives in Guanacaste in the afternoon, and fills
in the beachbreaks Monday with 2+ overhead surf. On Tuesday the sets
arrive a little farther apart and a foot smaller. And by next
Wednesday, it's still overhead and cleaner.
Caribbean - Dropping E swell down to waist high Friday evening and
knee to waist through the weekend. Nothing due on the horizon, flat
to maybe knee high during the week - time to hit the Pacific or go
snorkeling.
** Surf Reporters **
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...
Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Could it be any flatter? I think not! The occasional high tide set
wave is waist high, the rest maybe knee high. We've had some nice off-
shores in the mornings, but really this is madness. If you have small
children (infants?!) that you want to take surfing, now is the time!
Podra ser mas pequeno? Creo que no! De vez en cuando a la marea alta
hay un set de a la cintura, el resto de las olas estan de a la
rodilla. Hemos tenido unos buenos vientos off-shore en las mananas,
pero de verdad esto es una locura. Si tienes ninos (bebes?!) que
quieres llevar a surfear, ya es el momento!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Unless we get a new swell this weekend
would be a good time to go mountain biking, paint your house, go to
Arenal and try to see the volcano. Si no llega un swell nuevo, este
fin de semana sera buena para pasear en bicicleta, pintar la casa, ir
a Arenal y ver el volcan.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, Playa Negra,
Playa Avellanas
** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa del Coco -
Reporte de olas de la zona de roca bruja y ollies point: Roca bruja
las olas estan poco pequeñas de 3 a 4 pies el viento bueno esta las
10:00am despues llega el onshore en la tarde posibilidad de lluvia.
Ollies point las olas estan muy bajas de 2 a 3 pies el viento bueno
esta las 11:00am despues llega el onshore en la tarde lluvia.
Laberinto point las olas estan mucho mejor de 4 a 5 pies debedo a que
la ola tiene reef y mejor forma solo con marea de media a alta..
Muy pronto el nuevo webside de roca bruja surf operation
(tide,reporte de olas,puntos de surf,hoteles,foto galerias, links y
mucho mas...... Visite en tamarindo a maresias surf shop,hotel
diria,hotel cap suizo,hotel las tortugas,best tours,vista
villas,alatran surf,tamarindo aventuras,playa grande inn,hotel gardin
del eden,cafe playa negra,coconut harrys,iguana surf........
** From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to maybe head high on the sets. Mid-morning onshores have been
a problem the last few days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):Catch it early before the wind gets on
it. Also, with the smaller size, it's better to catch Grande about 3
hours before high tide, if not sooner, so you can get some little
hollow ones.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Main peak at Grande; get on it
early!
JACO & HERMOSA
**From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
Fri. A.M. super fun small 2-4 ft faces with no wind till midday !
CROWDS HAVE THINNED OUT ALOT SO HAD IT ALL TO OURSELVES ! Chuck !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
**From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high and glassy
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): same
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 205
August 22, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
August 28th is the next date for Terraza del Pacifico's "Surfing the
Black Hole" Night surf contest. Only 1000 colones to enter to win
$400! Starts at 5 p.m. behind the hotel in Playa Hermosa. Visit their
website for more info.
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info.
Get on the recycling bandwagon!! These programs are being started,
now give them a call to find out how to help! In Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, In Dominical: 787-0024.
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)
New Moon - August 27th
High Tide - 7.22 ft. at 10:11 am
Low Tide - 2.3 ft at 4:34 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves chest to head high with some sneaker sets showing an
arriving SSW swell. Sunday morning it pegs the southern and central
coasts with 1-3 foot overhead waves, consistent sets every 10
minutes. The swell arrives in Guanacaste in the afternoon, and fills
in the beachbreaks Monday with 2+ overhead surf. On Tuesday the sets
arrive a little farther apart and a foot smaller. And by next
Wednesday, it's still overhead and cleaner.
Caribbean - Dropping E swell down to waist high Friday evening and
knee to waist through the weekend. Nothing due on the horizon, flat
to maybe knee high during the week - time to hit the Pacific or go
snorkeling.
** Surf Reporters **
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...
Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Could it be any flatter? I think not! The occasional high tide set
wave is waist high, the rest maybe knee high. We've had some nice off-
shores in the mornings, but really this is madness. If you have small
children (infants?!) that you want to take surfing, now is the time!
Podra ser mas pequeno? Creo que no! De vez en cuando a la marea alta
hay un set de a la cintura, el resto de las olas estan de a la
rodilla. Hemos tenido unos buenos vientos off-shore en las mananas,
pero de verdad esto es una locura. Si tienes ninos (bebes?!) que
quieres llevar a surfear, ya es el momento!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Unless we get a new swell this weekend
would be a good time to go mountain biking, paint your house, go to
Arenal and try to see the volcano. Si no llega un swell nuevo, este
fin de semana sera buena para pasear en bicicleta, pintar la casa, ir
a Arenal y ver el volcan.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, Playa Negra,
Playa Avellanas
** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa del Coco -
Reporte de olas de la zona de roca bruja y ollies point: Roca bruja
las olas estan poco pequeñas de 3 a 4 pies el viento bueno esta las
10:00am despues llega el onshore en la tarde posibilidad de lluvia.
Ollies point las olas estan muy bajas de 2 a 3 pies el viento bueno
esta las 11:00am despues llega el onshore en la tarde lluvia.
Laberinto point las olas estan mucho mejor de 4 a 5 pies debedo a que
la ola tiene reef y mejor forma solo con marea de media a alta..
Muy pronto el nuevo webside de roca bruja surf operation
(tide,reporte de olas,puntos de surf,hoteles,foto galerias, links y
mucho mas...... Visite en tamarindo a maresias surf shop,hotel
diria,hotel cap suizo,hotel las tortugas,best tours,vista
villas,alatran surf,tamarindo aventuras,playa grande inn,hotel gardin
del eden,cafe playa negra,coconut harrys,iguana surf........
** From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to maybe head high on the sets. Mid-morning onshores have been
a problem the last few days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):Catch it early before the wind gets on
it. Also, with the smaller size, it's better to catch Grande about 3
hours before high tide, if not sooner, so you can get some little
hollow ones.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Main peak at Grande; get on it
early!
JACO & HERMOSA
**From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
Fri. A.M. super fun small 2-4 ft faces with no wind till midday !
CROWDS HAVE THINNED OUT ALOT SO HAD IT ALL TO OURSELVES ! Chuck !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
**From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high and glassy
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): same
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Saturday, August 9, 2003
Nosara Surf Contest - Sunna Garcia as Judge
SURF CONTEST IN NOSARA, Costa Rica- August 9-10, 2003
SUNNY GARCIA was in Playa Guiones (the closest beachbreak to Nosara) last month to relax with his family and to judge a locals-only surf contest, hosted by Tim and Tyler Marsh of Safari Surf School. Over 40 participants surfed in four different categories - Open, Juniors, Longboard, and Women for new surfboards donated by Sunny himself. Tim Marsh told me the idea started as a "brainfart". "I knew there was a lot of hot surfers in Jaco, but none here were receiving any recognition. I knew Sunny from growing up with him, and he was into helping out. He's a very laid back individual, and he's 'O'hana' (Hawaiian for 'family') His brother Tyler at Safari Surf School led the effort to organize the contest. Tim also thanked Mike at Casa Tucan for hosting the guests, Charlie for his help during and after the contest, and Mango Surf Shop for helping to get the beach permits and donating some prizes.
Some of the hot surfers around Nosara include: Vibito, Christian, Brody, Gisella, Josenia, and Pio. The opening heats of the weekend had the best surf, offshore and overhead on the sets. By the last heat on the first day, onshore winds and a high tide rip made it difficult for competitors to find good waves. However, the final day had offshore winds through the finals and the 200 plus spectators had an excellent show of local talent. In the Open finals were Vibito from Garza, Choco from Samara, and Brody and Pio from Guiones. The Junior division winner received a 6.2 Akila Aipa Squash tail, the top woman got a replica Larry Bartleman shape, and the Open champion received one of Sunny's 6.3 Da Hui boards. Another board was a 6.4 Bamboo Boards Epoxy rounded pintail that was raffled off to a lucky visitor.
After the contest ended, I had a chance to speak to Sunny about his experience in Costa Rica:
GG - When was your first trip to Costa Rica?
SG - This year, I arrived only a few days ago.
GG - Where did you surf and how was it?
SG - I've only surfed around here in Nosara. I had some knee surgery a couple of months ago so I am still going easy on it, but it's been fun.
GG - What do like about Costa Rica?
SG - Everything. It's laid back, the people are mellow (most of them), and there are good waves.
GG - How was the idea started for a contest in Nosara?
SG - It was Tim and Tyler's (Marsh) idea. I was planning a trip down to visit them and they asked if I could help judge the contest. I said, "Sure, why not?"
GG - How do you feel on the level of surfing in the country?
SG - It's very good. There are kids ripping out there. And some of them could do even better if they had more resources, support from the surf industry, and more contests.
GG - When do you think someone from here will be ready for the WQS?
SG - Some of them are ready now. The difficulty of being on tour is that it's hard to get started. There are a lot of costs: places to stay, boards, and travel expenses.
GG - Any advice you would give to the groms who want to surf for their career?
SG - Just never give up. Never give up....
Sunny Garcia is currently sponsored by Da Hui, Backyard Boards, Spy, Boost Mobile, and Honda. He should be back next year when hopefully more participants from around the country will compete. Safari Surf School in Playa Guiones is a camp where guests are going to be in the water with the owners. They will get to hang with the locals and submerge themselves in the culture, eating meals and going on tours with the group, and ultimately becoming one of an extended family. (www.safarisurfschool.com)
Open
1. Pio
2. Vibito
Juniors
1. Luigi
2. Vibito
Womens
1. Gisella
2. Virginia
PHOTOS from the day's event:
SUNNY GARCIA was in Playa Guiones (the closest beachbreak to Nosara) last month to relax with his family and to judge a locals-only surf contest, hosted by Tim and Tyler Marsh of Safari Surf School. Over 40 participants surfed in four different categories - Open, Juniors, Longboard, and Women for new surfboards donated by Sunny himself. Tim Marsh told me the idea started as a "brainfart". "I knew there was a lot of hot surfers in Jaco, but none here were receiving any recognition. I knew Sunny from growing up with him, and he was into helping out. He's a very laid back individual, and he's 'O'hana' (Hawaiian for 'family') His brother Tyler at Safari Surf School led the effort to organize the contest. Tim also thanked Mike at Casa Tucan for hosting the guests, Charlie for his help during and after the contest, and Mango Surf Shop for helping to get the beach permits and donating some prizes.
Some of the hot surfers around Nosara include: Vibito, Christian, Brody, Gisella, Josenia, and Pio. The opening heats of the weekend had the best surf, offshore and overhead on the sets. By the last heat on the first day, onshore winds and a high tide rip made it difficult for competitors to find good waves. However, the final day had offshore winds through the finals and the 200 plus spectators had an excellent show of local talent. In the Open finals were Vibito from Garza, Choco from Samara, and Brody and Pio from Guiones. The Junior division winner received a 6.2 Akila Aipa Squash tail, the top woman got a replica Larry Bartleman shape, and the Open champion received one of Sunny's 6.3 Da Hui boards. Another board was a 6.4 Bamboo Boards Epoxy rounded pintail that was raffled off to a lucky visitor.
After the contest ended, I had a chance to speak to Sunny about his experience in Costa Rica:
GG - When was your first trip to Costa Rica?
SG - This year, I arrived only a few days ago.
GG - Where did you surf and how was it?
SG - I've only surfed around here in Nosara. I had some knee surgery a couple of months ago so I am still going easy on it, but it's been fun.
GG - What do like about Costa Rica?
SG - Everything. It's laid back, the people are mellow (most of them), and there are good waves.
GG - How was the idea started for a contest in Nosara?
SG - It was Tim and Tyler's (Marsh) idea. I was planning a trip down to visit them and they asked if I could help judge the contest. I said, "Sure, why not?"
GG - How do you feel on the level of surfing in the country?
SG - It's very good. There are kids ripping out there. And some of them could do even better if they had more resources, support from the surf industry, and more contests.
GG - When do you think someone from here will be ready for the WQS?
SG - Some of them are ready now. The difficulty of being on tour is that it's hard to get started. There are a lot of costs: places to stay, boards, and travel expenses.
GG - Any advice you would give to the groms who want to surf for their career?
SG - Just never give up. Never give up....
Sunny Garcia is currently sponsored by Da Hui, Backyard Boards, Spy, Boost Mobile, and Honda. He should be back next year when hopefully more participants from around the country will compete. Safari Surf School in Playa Guiones is a camp where guests are going to be in the water with the owners. They will get to hang with the locals and submerge themselves in the culture, eating meals and going on tours with the group, and ultimately becoming one of an extended family. (www.safarisurfschool.com)
Open
1. Pio
2. Vibito
Juniors
1. Luigi
2. Vibito
Womens
1. Gisella
2. Virginia
PHOTOS from the day's event:
Friday, August 8, 2003
Costa Rica Surf Report for August 8, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 204
August 8, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
New features - check the surf up to 5 years ago! Click on Old Surf
Reports only in CRSURF. Also, get your 2004 Tide Charts!
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info.
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)
Full Moon - August 11th
High Tide - 8.58 ft. at 10:59 am
Low Tide - 1.13 ft at 5:22 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Next week is the wrong week to be in Costa Rica for surf.
There will be something out there, Saturday morning starts out chest
to head high, a few overhead sets if you wait an hour or two. Then it
drops a foot on Sunday and another by Monday. Throughout the rest of
the week, waist high, some chest high sets with the tide pushing in,
but hightide comes in the afternoon, right along with steady onshore
winds. Try to get a few early morning barrels at the best
beachbreaks. And relax until next weekend, when another smaller SSW
swell pushes the surf back up to head high.
Caribbean - The last bits of an ENE swell are nipping at the
coastline, surf waist high at best. Expected to drop over the
weekend, flat to knee high all next week until the weekend.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...
Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Greg at Witch's Rock -
Today it was offshore all day at the rock, with surf in the waist to
head high range, with one bomber every twenty minutes. About seven
boats were out, but there were lots of peaks which spread everyone
out. The morning high tide made it impossible to surf Ollies.
Yesterday surfed Negra, chest to head high and almost nobody on it.
Lefts were coming in down the beach at higher tides. Looks to get
smaller over the weekend. Check Grande at the incoming tide or
Langosta early.
** From Dennis at Tamarindo Adventures -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Tenemos tamano de 4 a 6 pies, en la manana mejor por ausencia de
viento o poco offshore, y en la tarde un poco pejor por las
condiciones del viento onshore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Hay un swell entrando de sur, asi que
vamos a pasar un buen fin de semana. Llueve muy poco y parece verano.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Marbella, Playa Negra
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: El domingo
anterior se llevo acabo la competencia de Robert August y los
ganadores fueron Brian Vega y Marlon Rodriguez
JACO & HERMOSA
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 204
August 8, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
New features - check the surf up to 5 years ago! Click on Old Surf
Reports only in CRSURF. Also, get your 2004 Tide Charts!
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info.
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)
Full Moon - August 11th
High Tide - 8.58 ft. at 10:59 am
Low Tide - 1.13 ft at 5:22 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Next week is the wrong week to be in Costa Rica for surf.
There will be something out there, Saturday morning starts out chest
to head high, a few overhead sets if you wait an hour or two. Then it
drops a foot on Sunday and another by Monday. Throughout the rest of
the week, waist high, some chest high sets with the tide pushing in,
but hightide comes in the afternoon, right along with steady onshore
winds. Try to get a few early morning barrels at the best
beachbreaks. And relax until next weekend, when another smaller SSW
swell pushes the surf back up to head high.
Caribbean - The last bits of an ENE swell are nipping at the
coastline, surf waist high at best. Expected to drop over the
weekend, flat to knee high all next week until the weekend.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...
Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Greg at Witch's Rock -
Today it was offshore all day at the rock, with surf in the waist to
head high range, with one bomber every twenty minutes. About seven
boats were out, but there were lots of peaks which spread everyone
out. The morning high tide made it impossible to surf Ollies.
Yesterday surfed Negra, chest to head high and almost nobody on it.
Lefts were coming in down the beach at higher tides. Looks to get
smaller over the weekend. Check Grande at the incoming tide or
Langosta early.
** From Dennis at Tamarindo Adventures -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Tenemos tamano de 4 a 6 pies, en la manana mejor por ausencia de
viento o poco offshore, y en la tarde un poco pejor por las
condiciones del viento onshore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Hay un swell entrando de sur, asi que
vamos a pasar un buen fin de semana. Llueve muy poco y parece verano.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Marbella, Playa Negra
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: El domingo
anterior se llevo acabo la competencia de Robert August y los
ganadores fueron Brian Vega y Marlon Rodriguez
JACO & HERMOSA
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, August 1, 2003
Costa Rica Surf Report for August 1, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 203
August 1, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
New features - check the surf up to 5 years ago! Click on Old Surf
Reports only in CRSURF. Also, get your 2004 Tide Charts!
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
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)
New Moon - July 29th
Low Tide - .45 ft at 10:56 am
High Tide - 9.15 ft. at 5:08 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - South swell hitting the beach breaks hard with 2-3 foot
overhead barrels, peaking out Sunday morning. Dropping just a foot on
Monday and Tuesday, and then taking a break on the Guanacaste coast
Wednesday with surf headhigh with a freak 2 foot overhead set every
20 minutes. Surf stays consistently overhead, with bigger sets until
next weekend.
Caribbean - Stormy headhigh conditions expected for the weekend,
quieting down to chest high Sunday night. Monday will be smaller
still, down to waist high, and continue that way through the week. It
will be best early in the morning, with some chest high+ sets popping
up every hour.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html
Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The small south swell continues here in Tamarindo bay. More and more
sand is continuing to pile up making long gentle waves near the
rivermouth. The winds have been light offshore for the last few days
inspite of the clouds. El swell pequeno sigue del sur. Mas y mas
arena esta llegando, haciendo olas largas y suaves cerca de la boca
del rio. Los vientos han sido liviano off shore en los ultimos dias.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend expect morning and sunset
sessions. If you're a longboarder, you're in luck! Waves are waist to
chest high. Este fin de semana espere surfear en la manana o al
atardecer. Dichoso si tienes un longboard! Las olas estan de a la
cintura de al pecho.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There probably won't be too
many bad places this weekend! Tamarindo should be very nice and not
too crowded early morning. Probablemente no habra mal lugar este fin
de semana! Tamarindo debe ser bien bonito y no demasiado lleno en las
mananas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: I'm ready to
begin surf lessons again and check out my website: www.puramar.com
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AAREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - There has seemed to be surf every
day this week, the winds have been great w/ light offshores (heavier
at Witch's Rock and Ollie's) Both Witch's/Ollie's really stood out on
Tuesday July 29 and Wednesday July 30, if these winds keep up this
coming swell should prove to be one of the best surf weeks of the
summer....
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - A new SW swell is
in place to hit southern CR friday, should get to the
Tamarindo/Witch's/Ollie's area by early Saturday?....very hard to
tell with the satellite maps currently, but we should see surf
increase from current chest/head high range to WELL overhead sets at
exposed breaks. I'm hoping for epic summer surf, very nice winds
offshore with light crowds....this could be very fun.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Witch's and Ollie's
will be all-time....uh- I mean they'll suck...don't go. Frijoles will
be the best, and thank god there isn't a surf map to the spot.
Perfect right barrels mark the spot.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Robert August Surf & Turf surf contest
scheduled for August 3rd 8AM Playa Tamarindo in front of WRSC. Come
out and support your local grom, he/she might be the next CR champ
you know.
** From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high to a few feet overhead on the sets. Offshore winds most of
the day, aided by storm clouds. It's a bit junky because it's a new
swell, but hopefully it will clean up a bit. A lot of backwash at
dead high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): We're moving into morning sessions with
the hope of an additional afternoon session if the wind cooperates.
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.
JACO & HERMOSA
**From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95F. Water Temp 85F Wave Height &
Direction: South 6ft(back of the wave) Sea Surface: Clean Wind:South
0-3MPH Sunrise: 5:28AM Sunset: 6:03 PM High Tide: 05:08 PM / 9.15 ft
Low Tide: 10:56 AM / 0.45 ft. Current Conditions: The surf is
breaking on the outside reefs at 6 to 8 ft. and inside bowl is a
juicy 4 ft.plus, PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 203
August 1, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
New features - check the surf up to 5 years ago! Click on Old Surf
Reports only in CRSURF. Also, get your 2004 Tide Charts!
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
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)
New Moon - July 29th
Low Tide - .45 ft at 10:56 am
High Tide - 9.15 ft. at 5:08 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - South swell hitting the beach breaks hard with 2-3 foot
overhead barrels, peaking out Sunday morning. Dropping just a foot on
Monday and Tuesday, and then taking a break on the Guanacaste coast
Wednesday with surf headhigh with a freak 2 foot overhead set every
20 minutes. Surf stays consistently overhead, with bigger sets until
next weekend.
Caribbean - Stormy headhigh conditions expected for the weekend,
quieting down to chest high Sunday night. Monday will be smaller
still, down to waist high, and continue that way through the week. It
will be best early in the morning, with some chest high+ sets popping
up every hour.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
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AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The small south swell continues here in Tamarindo bay. More and more
sand is continuing to pile up making long gentle waves near the
rivermouth. The winds have been light offshore for the last few days
inspite of the clouds. El swell pequeno sigue del sur. Mas y mas
arena esta llegando, haciendo olas largas y suaves cerca de la boca
del rio. Los vientos han sido liviano off shore en los ultimos dias.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend expect morning and sunset
sessions. If you're a longboarder, you're in luck! Waves are waist to
chest high. Este fin de semana espere surfear en la manana o al
atardecer. Dichoso si tienes un longboard! Las olas estan de a la
cintura de al pecho.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There probably won't be too
many bad places this weekend! Tamarindo should be very nice and not
too crowded early morning. Probablemente no habra mal lugar este fin
de semana! Tamarindo debe ser bien bonito y no demasiado lleno en las
mananas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: I'm ready to
begin surf lessons again and check out my website: www.puramar.com
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AAREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - There has seemed to be surf every
day this week, the winds have been great w/ light offshores (heavier
at Witch's Rock and Ollie's) Both Witch's/Ollie's really stood out on
Tuesday July 29 and Wednesday July 30, if these winds keep up this
coming swell should prove to be one of the best surf weeks of the
summer....
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - A new SW swell is
in place to hit southern CR friday, should get to the
Tamarindo/Witch's/Ollie's area by early Saturday?....very hard to
tell with the satellite maps currently, but we should see surf
increase from current chest/head high range to WELL overhead sets at
exposed breaks. I'm hoping for epic summer surf, very nice winds
offshore with light crowds....this could be very fun.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Witch's and Ollie's
will be all-time....uh- I mean they'll suck...don't go. Frijoles will
be the best, and thank god there isn't a surf map to the spot.
Perfect right barrels mark the spot.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Robert August Surf & Turf surf contest
scheduled for August 3rd 8AM Playa Tamarindo in front of WRSC. Come
out and support your local grom, he/she might be the next CR champ
you know.
** From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high to a few feet overhead on the sets. Offshore winds most of
the day, aided by storm clouds. It's a bit junky because it's a new
swell, but hopefully it will clean up a bit. A lot of backwash at
dead high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): We're moving into morning sessions with
the hope of an additional afternoon session if the wind cooperates.
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.
JACO & HERMOSA
**From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95F. Water Temp 85F Wave Height &
Direction: South 6ft(back of the wave) Sea Surface: Clean Wind:South
0-3MPH Sunrise: 5:28AM Sunset: 6:03 PM High Tide: 05:08 PM / 9.15 ft
Low Tide: 10:56 AM / 0.45 ft. Current Conditions: The surf is
breaking on the outside reefs at 6 to 8 ft. and inside bowl is a
juicy 4 ft.plus, PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
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