Costa Rica Surf Report for November 7, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 216
November 7, 2003

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Top News --

Felicidades to Gilbert Brown of Puerto Viejo for winning two skins
($520) at the Quiksilver King of the Peak contest in Florida. Good
luck this weekend in the Dominican Republic, too!

November 13th is the next "Surfin the Black Hole" at Terraza del
Pacifico in Playa Hermosa. Check the site for more info.

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. And Congratulations to Luis Vindas for winning
the Open and Jrs. divisionsat the 2nd contest held at Playa
Esterillos. Other winners were Ronnald Brown (Boys), Jairo Perez
(Grommets), Lisbeth Vindas (Women), and Edward Gerry (LB)

And if you happen to be at La Libertad, El Salvador, look for a
contest on Nov. 15-16 to benefit a local surfer community group.
Check www.puntamango.com for the details.

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 - .78 ft. at 7:49 am
High Tide - 8.09 ft at 1:58 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Saturday starts out chest to head high with a few bigger
sets coming from the SW. Sunday it picks up to a foot overhead and
the best time will be Sunday late afternoon. By Monday, the SSW swell
fades down to head high and by Tuesday afternoon, a longboard might
be needed as it drops to waist to chest. (a little bigger farther
south) Wednesday through next Friday look the same, with some
overhead relief arriving from the SW next Sunday.

Caribbean - Some residuals from a giant fetch in the Atlantic sneaks
under the Lesser Antilles and pushes in chest high surf at the beach
breaks with maybe a a head high sneaker every half hour. Swell quiets
down Sunday and by Monday it's back to waist high. Midweek stays
small, knee to occasional waist high. Conditions can change rapidly
as this is the prime month for hurricanes that begin below the
Yucatan peninsula.

** 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@...

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@...

Pura Vida Surf Camp in Mal Pais
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 -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This has been a great week for morning surf. The incoming tide had a
little extra swell early in the week, about chest high. Morning off
shores lasted until mid morning. The sky turned bright summer blue
and the onshores were light. Then your surf reporter went to San Jose
where I am right now and am not certain what the current beach
conditions are. Esta ha sido una semana maravillosa para surfear de
manana. La marea entrante tuvo un pequeno swell temprano en las
semana--al pecho. Los vientos off shore duraron hasta las 9 de la
manana. El cielo se aclaro a un celeste de verano y los vientos
onshore eran livianos. Entonces su reportadora de surf se fue para
San Jose donde me encuentro ahorita y no conozco las condiciones de
hoy en la playa.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Hard to say from inland, but if the
weather follows it's pattern, it will probably be gorgeous weather.
The mid-day tides may be somewhat blown out, but probably not too
much for nice longboard sessions. Es dificil decir desde la ciudad,
pero si el tiempo sigue igual, sera un fin de semana lindo. Las
mareas del medio dia tendran viento onshore encima, pero no demasiado
fuerte para disfrutar de un longboard.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Keep an eye on that
rivermouth. It seems to be shifting north and that's when it really
starts rolling. Ojo en la boca de rio. Se esta moviendo hacia el
norte y eso es cuando empieza de verdad.

** From Carrie from Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Too low tide to surf Grande this morning, but there looks like
there's a decent size swell in the water, at least chest to head
high. Glassy morning conditions and maybe it will stay glassy, or go
offshore like it did Thursday for the afternoon session.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Sunny with some high clouds. Afternoon
sessions, and perhaps we're seeing the beginning of the dry season
weather with the promise of more consistent offshores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Afternoon sessions at the main
peak at Grande, and perhaps a low tide morning session at the
Tamarindo Rivermouth.

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

El tamano de las olas son de 3/6/8 pies(el frente...) Algunos dias
glassy como de verano,el mejor lugar estubo en la madrugada y en la
atardecer playa santa teresa...Hoy tenemos on shore en el dia,con
olas de 6 pies maximo en frente de tropico latino el fin de semana va
a seguir igual...en santa teresa

** From Karla at Green Iguana for girls in Mal Pais -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Here in Malpais, Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa area the waves are
smaller this week, shoulder to head high on the bigger sets. Cleaner
than last week but smaller in size.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves)- Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather has changed now and is nice
and sunny and we expect to see more sun during the weekend. Bring a
strong sunblock if you are coming to this area, especially if you are
going to be surfing at high tide since it is in the middle of the day
when the sun is stronger.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Carmen in the high tide and
Santa Teresa in the low tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Not much going
on except the usual soccer games on Sundays. For Spanish lessons in
Malpais email karla_malpais@.... Have a great weekend!


JACO & HERMOSA

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

HIC surfboards due to arrive this week so keep stopping by! Actually
let us know that you saw it at CR Surf and we will give you a 10%
cash discount at the shop !Thanks !

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

This weekend Hermosa will get a little smaller but still fun, the
waves are coming from south ranging between 3-6 on Fri - Sat - and
2-5 the next week. Head - Shoulder high and better in the afternoon
(4 - 5 pm) after high tide. It gets windier at noon, just before high
tide. Best breaks are Tulin, Sector2, La Curva at the southern end of
Playa Hermosa and Jacó in high tide. The weather has been very good,
sunny mornings and a few showers late in the afternoon and at night.

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny!!!! Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: WSW 4ft Plus, Sea Surface: Glassy, Wind: Light Offshores 0-3
MPH, Sunrise: 5:30AM, Sunset: 5:15 PM, High Tide: 01:15 PM / 7.89 ft,
Low Tide: 07:17 PM /1.15 ft, Current Conditions- We are under at
least four feet of good WestSouthwest get out and get some PURA
VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Entre 3 y 4 pies diariamente

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Este semana va a ser ideal for los
esurfereadores de Manuel Antonio, especialmente el sabado en la
tarde. No se ponostica mucha lluvia este fin de semana.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar para
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Como siempre, en playitas se
encuentran las olas mas grandes (4, 5 pies); pero en el centro,
enfrente de Arboleda vamos a tener suerte.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: ESURFEAR LA
LUNA LLENA EL SABADO! NOS VEMOS A LAS 1030 PM POR PLAYITAS.

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above