Costa Rica Surf Report for November 21, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 218
November 21, 2003

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Top News --

Congratulations to Gilbert Brown for winning the contest at Playa
Negra. Also to Nicole DeLeon for winning the womens division, Luis
for the Jr.s, Jairo Perez for the Boys, and Killian for the Grommets.

Costa Rican surfers filled the finals for the ALAS contest held in
Carabete, Dominican Republic. Gilbert Brown placed 4th, and Germain
Medrano made it to the semi's in the Open Division. Germain also took
2nd place in the Jrs. Division and Luis Vindas received 4th. For more
info. and some great photos, check www.alastour.com

Nov. 15 and 16 are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Negra. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups
and standings info.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Jaco and Tamarindo! 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)

Full Moon - November 8th

Low Tide - .79 ft. at 6:06 am
High Tide-8.07 ft at 12:21 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The swell tap has been turned off for the moment, surf
waist to chest high with only a few random head high freak sets, and
it stays that way over the weekend and until next Tuesday. Wednesday
the SW swell fills in another foot, and by Thursday some consistent
head high surf hits the better beachbreaks. Only drops a foot by next
weekend, but no big relief in sight.

Caribbean - The surf season is open for the right coast, consistent
waist to chest high surf from the NNE along the beaches for the
weekend, dropping back to just waist by Monday. The next push comes
from the ENE on Thursday morning, waves head high with one or two
overhead sets. It drops again next Friday, but stays fun going into
next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

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@...

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@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725) in Playa Hermosa
info@...

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@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

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

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

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@...

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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

Wave size and conditions: The surf is small, about waist high, but
today we're having our first burst of stiff dry off-shore wind! This
past week started out with a large westerly swell that brought waves
at least head high to Tamarindo and now it has passed. Las olas estan
pequenas, como a la cintura, pero hoy tenemos los primeros fuertes
vientos secos off-shore! Esta semana empezo con un swell grande del
oeste lo cual trajo olas por lo menos a la cabeza.
Desafortunadamente, se ha pasado completamente.

What to expect this weekend: If today is an indicator, it will be a
weekend for longboarding. The small peeling waves and the perfect off-
shores should make mornings a dream. Si hoy indica lo que venga, sera
un buen fin de semana para los longboards. Las largas olas pequenas y
el viento perfecto debe hacer de las mananas todo un sueno.

Where to surf this weekend: I vote for the Tamarindo river mouth.
It's gets crowded, but the waves are plentiful even if they're small.
As the road dries out, the trip to Avellanas should also be well
worth the bumps. Yo voto por la boca del rio en Tamarindo. Se llena
mucho, pero hay bastantes olas aun que esten pequenas. Como el camino
se va secando, el viaje a Avellanas valdra los huecos.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell is small--around chest high--but the offshores are creating
beautiful fun little peaks all up and down the beach. Long mid-
morning to early afternoon sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will probably stay small but
the sun will be out and the offshores blowing, so it will be a fun
weekend for playing around in the surf.

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.

** From Carlos of Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa del Coco -

Reporte de oleaje en la zona marina del Parque Nacional Santa Rosa.
Roca bruja: las olas estan muy buenas 6ft el viento perfecto todo el
dia full offshore. Ollies point: las con buena forma entre 4 a 5 ft
el viento perfecto todo el dia. Reporte de Carlos Barrera de Roca
Bruja Surf Operation PLAYAS DEL COCO. VISETE TAMARINDO VISTA VILLAS,
MARESIAS SURF SHOP,TAMARINDO AVENTURAS, HOTEL NAHUA, HOTEL LAS
TORTUGAS.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Well looks like the swell is gone again, small 2-4 ft faces out front
but the 4 footers are every 1/2 hour , get a longboard and hunt up
some micro barrels they are out there ! I had a blast yesterday out
front from 9-11 with NO WIND ! I dont see anything on the way till
maybe Monday but that should be a decent bump anyways so come
surfing !

** From Guido at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

It seems it`s going to be a calm weekend over here, waves are small,
way fast breaks at every set, and changing winds Anyway the weather
is great, tides are high a little past noon, ( 9 feet avg ) and
again, it gets better after monday, comming from south, with 2 - 5
feet occasionaly. Not much going on in the area, big volleyball fest
in Jaco, and good chances for surfing lessons.

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 7:35 AM Local Climate: Overcast. Air Temp: 93F.
Water Temp 85F Direction & Height: SW 2-3ft (from the back of the
wave) Sea Surface: Glassy. Wind: Light Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise:
5:33AM Sunset: 5:14 PM High Tide: 12:21 PM / 8.07 ft Low Tide: 06:06
AM / 0.79 ft. Current Conditions Good Morning, it's still fun as we
head into a small weekend, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

See National Report

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellan Inn in Playa Cahuita-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Half rain, half sun. Sea choppy with sometimes a strong breeze. Waves
waist high and increasing. High tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Waist high waves with hope of bigger
ones.

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Carnival this
weekend in Cahuita