Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 183
February 28, 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.
The next Costa Rica National Circuit contest will be at the Backyard
Bar, March 15-16th. Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders 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
Low Tide - .94 ft. at 6:55 AM
High Tide - 7.58 ft. at 1:14 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - This weekend will be the time to go east and get some good
surf while the west coast is left with chest to head high, clean
peaks, a foot smaller up around Tamarindo. The next swell arrives
slowly from the South. Tuesday you'll see a few overhead sets come
through and by Wednesday at dawn it will be consistent overhead. Add
another foot for Thursday, and mix it with a long range WNW swell. By
next weekend, surf should stay overhead and the tides will be great
for a double sesh.
Caribbean - You will not be sorry if you come to the right coast to
surf. This weekend, waves in the head high to overhead range, and by
Monday it jacks up another 2 feet. This ENE stays until Tuesday
afternoon. Wednesday is another overhead day and Thursday the swell
reintensifies, building to 2-3 foot overhead with bigger sets at the
best spots. The size then drops a foot by next weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423)
in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114)
in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...
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@...
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
diuwak@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052
fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064)
Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036
fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057)
in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's small here in the Tamarindo bay which is nothing new. Mornings
are clean with light off-shore winds, but the rainy-season weather
pattern contines, and the wind is going on-shore between 9 and 9:30
AM. Clear skies, but on-shore winds. Is this El Nino? High tide
brings us waves of about 3 - 4 feet, but by that time the wind has
been on it for several hours. Las olas estan pequenas aqui en la
bahia de Tamarindo lo cual no es nada nuevo. En las mananas el mar
esta glassy con vientos livianos off-shore pero todavia tenemos un
toque de la clima del invierno y el viento se cambia on-shore a las 9
de la manana. El cielo esta despejada pero con vientos on-shore. Sera
El Nino? A la marea alta, hay olas de 3 o 4 pies, pero a esa hora el
viento es problematico.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
It's going to be sunny and gorgeous, but the surf is going to totally
depend on the wind. In the mornings when the wind is good, the tide
will be out, so it might be a good weekend to clean the house or do
some board repair! Sera asoleado y lindo, pero el surf depende
totalmente del viento. En la manana cuando en viento esta buena, la
marea estara baja asi que tal vez sera un buen fin de semana para
limpiar la casa o reparar una tabla.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Langosta is our only hope. There's not enough swell to break the
Tamarindo rivermouth at low tide, so if there are nice morning waves
nearby they will be in Langosta. Avellanas has some low tide breaks
for early mornings, too. Langosta es nuestra unica esperanza. No hay
swell suficiente para el estero en Tamarindo a la marea baja, asi que
si hay olas bonitas en la manana, estaran en Langosta. Avellanas
tambien tiene algunos lugares que se surfean a marea baja para las
mananas tambien.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has been slowly building for the last few days, but the
wind is eddying on this side of the cape and
keeping the well overhead surf in a slight funk, or even junky, at
the best tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
If the wind straightens out, it could be epic since the swell is a
good size for powerful, clean surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The peaks in front of the hotel are lining up nicely.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Friday, Feb. 28, 2003 7:15AM Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f,
Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 6ft. (back of the wave)
Wind: West, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:57AM Sunset: 5:48 PM High Tide: 01:14
PM / 7.58 ft Low Tide: 06:55 AM / 0.94 ft The waves are big, up with
mellow tides for all day surfing here, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica
Extended Forecast. We are looking forward to be receiving surf from
the Southwest in the area six feet plus at the best spots backing
down after This Sunday.
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Okay from Jaco 2-4 ft faces kind of funky bumpy with the midday winds
but still rideable ! Unos 2 a 4 pies de cara y un poco chopi del
viento pero no tan mal !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Bueno las olas tiene mucho que ver con la marea y la marea es al
medio dia entonces usted sabe! Midday high tide aint so great for us
Jaco locals and thats what we got so make the best of it !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Maybe watch for the sunday bump from the south for a quicky at
barranca!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Daveed at Dominical Realty in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small chest high
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Maybe more swell. Small fun lines
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:
We are now coldwell Banker international Costa Rica
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, February 28, 2003
Friday, February 21, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 21, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 182
February 21, 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.
Congratulations to Alvaro Solano and Lisbeth Vindas, winners of the
Open and Women's diveisions of the Circuito Nacional in Manuel
Antonio last weekend! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info. Next contest at the Backyard Bar, March 15-
16th.
Also, last weekend in Peru was the contest for the Asociacion
Latinoamericana de Surf (ALAS). Gilberth Brown took third place, Nino
Medrano took fourth and Diego Naranjo fifth! Nino also took second
place in Juniors with Luis Vindas in third. Exelente amigos!
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 - 9.26 ft. at 5:54 AM
Low Tide - (-0.75) ft. at 11:56 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - This weekend will see more surf in the chest to head high
range, with a few overhead sets coming from the SSW. This swell came
up from Peru, and is accompanied by another down south by Tahiti,
producing more waves per set. The swells die out Monday and by
Tuesday should be small up north, from waist to chest high, and chest
to head high in the central and southern zones. This trend continues
to the weekend, when another SSW swell should arrive. One nice thing
are the tides, with high tide at dawn and dusk providing two classic
beachbreak session daily.
Caribbean - Now is not the time for diving, there is surf!! Waves
head high to two foot overhead on some of the sets. Will get more
consistent by Sunday and for the rest of the week, the size should
remain the same. Time to check those reef breaks. Best to wake up
early, when the winds are non-existent.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423)
in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...
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@...
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
diuwak@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052
fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064)
Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036
fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057)
in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We had a one-day swell on Tuedsay of this week, but now we're back to
shore break, especially since the tides are so high. It's been
unusually cloudy for February and the winds have been going onshore
in the late morning. Tuvimos un swell de un dia el martes pero ahora
tenemos olas pequenas--especialmente como la mare esta tan alta. Hay
muchas nubes para febrero y el viento esta cambiando on shore antes
del mediodia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
It should be interesting, seeing as the wind isn't behaving the way I
would have expected. Morning is definately the time to surf whether
we get more waves or not. Debe ser interesante como el viento se esta
portando my raro. Definativamente la manana es el tiempo para
surfear, suban las olas o no.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Not much is going on in Tamarindo right now and the afternoons by the
estuary have more surfers than waves. It would be a great weekend to
strap the board on the car and go on a little trip! No esta pasando
casi nada en Tamarindo ahorita y en la tarde por el estero hay mas
surfeadores que olas. Sera el fin de semana perfecta para amarrar la
tabla encima del carro y hacer un viaje!
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The shoulder high, silky, glassy, dawn patrol on Thurs. was classic.
It was very fishy. A ten pound, jumping bonito practically landed in
my lap and I surfed over the top of a 5 foot bull shark in two feet
of clear water. Not for the squeamish. The window only lasted for a
little over an hour as the tide fell, then the wind switched to
onshore in the afternoon and blew out the afternoon session. The
evening glass off was ridable, but sloppy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are moving into the morning with great wind conditions
and the windows are expanding every day. Great conditions for surfing
if the swell holds or jumps a little.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The focus seems to be in front of the hotel right now.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 3-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: West, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:57AM Sunset: 5:48 PM High Tide: 07:06 PM / 9.45 ft Low Tide: 12:43
PM / -0.32 ft. It's picking up today with sets hitting the outside
reefs. We have west winds making for great offshores here. We are in
for a good Weekend! Look for tonight's session to be one of those
dreams are made of, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast- Sat
should see a Z-Lander heading in at 200-220 degrees for some fun six
foot surf but, not as much juice as last weekend's swell. We see this
one dying down Monday at two to three feet.
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chuck here ,fresh out of the water after a super fun longboard
session with clean 3-4 ft faces and decent shape, seems to be abit of
something new out there too ? Olas bien bonitas hoy apenas sali del
agua despues de unas cuantas olas de 3-4 pies con buena form y parece
que hay algo nuevo tambien !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Fantastic tides for this weekend , mareas fantasticas para Jaco esta
fin de semana PROVECHASE ! Ciao PURA VIDA !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Daveed at Dominical Realty in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Big and bumpy
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Tapering off but still good size swell
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The point has been going off
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Felicidades to Jennifer Hinds, placing 2nd in the contest in Manuel
Antonio! Que bien!
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 182
February 21, 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.
Congratulations to Alvaro Solano and Lisbeth Vindas, winners of the
Open and Women's diveisions of the Circuito Nacional in Manuel
Antonio last weekend! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info. Next contest at the Backyard Bar, March 15-
16th.
Also, last weekend in Peru was the contest for the Asociacion
Latinoamericana de Surf (ALAS). Gilberth Brown took third place, Nino
Medrano took fourth and Diego Naranjo fifth! Nino also took second
place in Juniors with Luis Vindas in third. Exelente amigos!
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 - 9.26 ft. at 5:54 AM
Low Tide - (-0.75) ft. at 11:56 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - This weekend will see more surf in the chest to head high
range, with a few overhead sets coming from the SSW. This swell came
up from Peru, and is accompanied by another down south by Tahiti,
producing more waves per set. The swells die out Monday and by
Tuesday should be small up north, from waist to chest high, and chest
to head high in the central and southern zones. This trend continues
to the weekend, when another SSW swell should arrive. One nice thing
are the tides, with high tide at dawn and dusk providing two classic
beachbreak session daily.
Caribbean - Now is not the time for diving, there is surf!! Waves
head high to two foot overhead on some of the sets. Will get more
consistent by Sunday and for the rest of the week, the size should
remain the same. Time to check those reef breaks. Best to wake up
early, when the winds are non-existent.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423)
in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...
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@...
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
diuwak@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052
fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064)
Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036
fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057)
in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We had a one-day swell on Tuedsay of this week, but now we're back to
shore break, especially since the tides are so high. It's been
unusually cloudy for February and the winds have been going onshore
in the late morning. Tuvimos un swell de un dia el martes pero ahora
tenemos olas pequenas--especialmente como la mare esta tan alta. Hay
muchas nubes para febrero y el viento esta cambiando on shore antes
del mediodia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
It should be interesting, seeing as the wind isn't behaving the way I
would have expected. Morning is definately the time to surf whether
we get more waves or not. Debe ser interesante como el viento se esta
portando my raro. Definativamente la manana es el tiempo para
surfear, suban las olas o no.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Not much is going on in Tamarindo right now and the afternoons by the
estuary have more surfers than waves. It would be a great weekend to
strap the board on the car and go on a little trip! No esta pasando
casi nada en Tamarindo ahorita y en la tarde por el estero hay mas
surfeadores que olas. Sera el fin de semana perfecta para amarrar la
tabla encima del carro y hacer un viaje!
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The shoulder high, silky, glassy, dawn patrol on Thurs. was classic.
It was very fishy. A ten pound, jumping bonito practically landed in
my lap and I surfed over the top of a 5 foot bull shark in two feet
of clear water. Not for the squeamish. The window only lasted for a
little over an hour as the tide fell, then the wind switched to
onshore in the afternoon and blew out the afternoon session. The
evening glass off was ridable, but sloppy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are moving into the morning with great wind conditions
and the windows are expanding every day. Great conditions for surfing
if the swell holds or jumps a little.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The focus seems to be in front of the hotel right now.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 3-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: West, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:57AM Sunset: 5:48 PM High Tide: 07:06 PM / 9.45 ft Low Tide: 12:43
PM / -0.32 ft. It's picking up today with sets hitting the outside
reefs. We have west winds making for great offshores here. We are in
for a good Weekend! Look for tonight's session to be one of those
dreams are made of, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast- Sat
should see a Z-Lander heading in at 200-220 degrees for some fun six
foot surf but, not as much juice as last weekend's swell. We see this
one dying down Monday at two to three feet.
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chuck here ,fresh out of the water after a super fun longboard
session with clean 3-4 ft faces and decent shape, seems to be abit of
something new out there too ? Olas bien bonitas hoy apenas sali del
agua despues de unas cuantas olas de 3-4 pies con buena form y parece
que hay algo nuevo tambien !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Fantastic tides for this weekend , mareas fantasticas para Jaco esta
fin de semana PROVECHASE ! Ciao PURA VIDA !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Daveed at Dominical Realty in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Big and bumpy
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Tapering off but still good size swell
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The point has been going off
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Felicidades to Jennifer Hinds, placing 2nd in the contest in Manuel
Antonio! Que bien!
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, February 14, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 14, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 181
February 14, 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.
4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, this weekend in Playitas,
Manuel Antonio! 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 - 7.05 ft. at 1:13 PM
Low Tide - 1.37 ft. at 6:51 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Saturday morning looks good for the dawn patrol with some
head high glass, but the size drops again in the afternoon and on
Sunday. The next SWer arrives on Monday, with head high to overhead
waves for the southern and central coasts. Will be consistent all
through the week, but only chest high up north until next Wednesday,
when a WNW swell moves out over the Pacific and sends back some head
high juice for next weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for a the first
good South of the year, coming Monday the following week.
Caribbean - More good surf expected over the weekend, getting to 1-2
overhead at the beachbreaks and bigger at key locales. The ESE swell
strengthens Sunday pushing 3+ overhead surf to the reefs. Stays big
until Wednesday afternoon, the quickly fades, leaving chest high
clean waves 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@...
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@...
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 Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another week of small surf in the bay, waves up to waist high
breaking in fairly shallow water. Some mornings this week have had
less wind, but it always cranks up by the middle of the day. Anybody
remember how we had a spell like this last year at this time? Otra
semana de semana de olas pequenas en la bahia--olas hasta a la
cintura reventando en agua poca profunda. Algunas mananas esta semana
han tenido menos viento, pero siempre arranca al medio dia. Se
acuerda cuando tuvimos una epoca como esta el ano pasado?
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Sunday could be our lucky day, as reports are predicting a bit of a
pick up Sunday and Monday. Don't expect any changes in the wind
patterns, though. El domingo podra ser nuestro dia de suerte, como
los reportajes pronostican un poquito de pulso para el domingo y el
lunes. No espere grandes cambios en el viento.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It looks like the swell direcion is shifty (as there is little swell
to speak of), so head for open beaches like Nosara and Avellanas.
Parece que la direccion del swell se cambia mucho (como hay tan
poquito), asi que busque una playa bastante abierta como Nosara o
Avellanas.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thurs. the small small, perfect conditions we have been enjoying for
the last several weeks continued to produce in the head high range on
the good sets. The long waits were well worth the wind swept perfect
lefts and rights when they finally came. The water is still warm for
this time of the year and I am surfing the mid day
sessions without my light vest.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving into the afternoon, but we should be all
right with the off shores in the afternoon if our current conditions
hold which is what I expect. High tide is getting a little too full
for small surf now that the moon is pulling.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
There are small waves everywhere in the bay with the bigger sets
focusing in front of Las Tortugas Hotel during incoming tide.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5
mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:47 PM High Tide: 11:14 AM / 6.21 ft
Low Tide: 04:50 AM / 2.05 ft It's great surf today! Barrels and long
rides PURA VIDA!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are 2/3 ft or so and tide are soooo bad for me here in jaco !
Hermosa is suffering from straight on swell so its pretty closed out
too ! Maybe a quick ride to Estirillos center is the call but with
higher tide so late in the day its going to be a tough one, contest
in Quepos national circuit and its going to be SMALL so ride a
fish with a motor !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 181
February 14, 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.
4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, this weekend in Playitas,
Manuel Antonio! 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 - 7.05 ft. at 1:13 PM
Low Tide - 1.37 ft. at 6:51 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Saturday morning looks good for the dawn patrol with some
head high glass, but the size drops again in the afternoon and on
Sunday. The next SWer arrives on Monday, with head high to overhead
waves for the southern and central coasts. Will be consistent all
through the week, but only chest high up north until next Wednesday,
when a WNW swell moves out over the Pacific and sends back some head
high juice for next weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for a the first
good South of the year, coming Monday the following week.
Caribbean - More good surf expected over the weekend, getting to 1-2
overhead at the beachbreaks and bigger at key locales. The ESE swell
strengthens Sunday pushing 3+ overhead surf to the reefs. Stays big
until Wednesday afternoon, the quickly fades, leaving chest high
clean waves 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@...
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@...
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 Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another week of small surf in the bay, waves up to waist high
breaking in fairly shallow water. Some mornings this week have had
less wind, but it always cranks up by the middle of the day. Anybody
remember how we had a spell like this last year at this time? Otra
semana de semana de olas pequenas en la bahia--olas hasta a la
cintura reventando en agua poca profunda. Algunas mananas esta semana
han tenido menos viento, pero siempre arranca al medio dia. Se
acuerda cuando tuvimos una epoca como esta el ano pasado?
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Sunday could be our lucky day, as reports are predicting a bit of a
pick up Sunday and Monday. Don't expect any changes in the wind
patterns, though. El domingo podra ser nuestro dia de suerte, como
los reportajes pronostican un poquito de pulso para el domingo y el
lunes. No espere grandes cambios en el viento.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It looks like the swell direcion is shifty (as there is little swell
to speak of), so head for open beaches like Nosara and Avellanas.
Parece que la direccion del swell se cambia mucho (como hay tan
poquito), asi que busque una playa bastante abierta como Nosara o
Avellanas.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thurs. the small small, perfect conditions we have been enjoying for
the last several weeks continued to produce in the head high range on
the good sets. The long waits were well worth the wind swept perfect
lefts and rights when they finally came. The water is still warm for
this time of the year and I am surfing the mid day
sessions without my light vest.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving into the afternoon, but we should be all
right with the off shores in the afternoon if our current conditions
hold which is what I expect. High tide is getting a little too full
for small surf now that the moon is pulling.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
There are small waves everywhere in the bay with the bigger sets
focusing in front of Las Tortugas Hotel during incoming tide.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5
mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:47 PM High Tide: 11:14 AM / 6.21 ft
Low Tide: 04:50 AM / 2.05 ft It's great surf today! Barrels and long
rides PURA VIDA!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are 2/3 ft or so and tide are soooo bad for me here in jaco !
Hermosa is suffering from straight on swell so its pretty closed out
too ! Maybe a quick ride to Estirillos center is the call but with
higher tide so late in the day its going to be a tough one, contest
in Quepos national circuit and its going to be SMALL so ride a
fish with a motor !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, February 7, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 7, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 180
February 7, 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.
4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, February 15-16th in
Playitas, Manuel Antonio! 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 - 7.83 ft. at 6:44 AM
Low Tide - .82 ft. at 12:43 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The Nicoya peninsula remains small for the weekend, surf
waist high, with some chest sets once every 15 minutes. The next
relief comes from the WNW on Wednesday afternoon, when the surf
should grow a foot. Thursday morning looks much better, with surf
head high + and that swell should stick around until Sunday. The
central and southern coast look the same, except the the WNW won't
arrive until Thursday.
Caribbean - The Limon province is still getting hit with head high
surf with some bigger sets. The waves back off a foot on Monday and
then reorganize with another E swell in the head high range for
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday it grows 1-2 feet, and by Friday P.V.
will see some 3-4 overhead barrels at their world class peak.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...
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) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
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 Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been another longboard week in Tamarindo. It's been waist high
from Pico Pequeno to the rivermouth and lots of off-shore wind to go
with that. Langosta has had nice fun waves before the tides get too
high. Watch out during those late afternoon sessions in Tamarindo,
though! It's that time of year when everybody and their dog is
learning how to surf and it's a zoo out there! Ha sido otra semana
para longboards en Tamarindo. Ha sido de a la cintura de Pico Pequeno
hasta la boca del rio. Langosta has tenido olas bonitas antes de que
las mareas se hacen muy altas. Ojo para las sessiones del atardecer
en Tamarindo! En este epoca todo el mundo hasta los perros estan
aprendiendo surfear y se pone algo salvaje!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
I haven't heard any news of weekend swells, but I've been under the
weather sweating out some dengue fevers. My guess is that we will
have windy afternoons preceded by gorgeous sunny mornings with great
little waves. No he escuchado nada de swelles para el fin de semana,
pero he estado enferma sudando calenturas del dengue. Me imagino que
habran tardes vientosas despues de mananas lindisimas con preciosas
olas pequenas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Early morning should be good anywhere in Tamarindo, Langosta working
better in midmorning. I recommend Playa Grande for sure, as dawn
would be the time for hiking there this weekend and maybe you can
beat the crowd. La mananita sera buena donde sea en Tamarindo,
Langosta sera buena unas horas despues. Recomiendo Playa Grande por
seguro, como la hora para la caminata sera al amanecer y tal vez te
ganaras a la multitud.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another week of off shores and perfect small surf in the shoulder to
head high range. There was a slight drop on Thurs. with fewer of the
overhead sets coming through in the morning, but with perfect light
off shore wind conditions, and then in the afternoon, the wind shift
obliterated the sunset session.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are shifting to the morning raising the probability
for great surf if the swell holds or grows.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
These "westish" swells are hitting the entire bay with good sand at
most of the spots from Chicken Head Rock to Tamarindo.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SSW 1-3ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5
mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:46 PM High Tide: 06:44 AM / 7.83 ft Low
Tide: 12:43 PM / 0.82 ft Super Small Time! Wanna Learn to Surf? PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. Swell is scheduled to be super
small until Sunday shows with some 5 footers and Monday picking up
after that.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From David at Dominical Realty / Coldwell Banker in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high and fun. Good small swell with power coming through right
now.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Hopefully it will get a little bigger
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Playa Dominical
CARIBBEAN
** From the Ciber Cafe in Puerto Viejo -
Nada, el mar parace como aceite. (Monday, 2-3)
Volume 6, Issue 180
February 7, 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.
4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, February 15-16th in
Playitas, Manuel Antonio! 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 - 7.83 ft. at 6:44 AM
Low Tide - .82 ft. at 12:43 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The Nicoya peninsula remains small for the weekend, surf
waist high, with some chest sets once every 15 minutes. The next
relief comes from the WNW on Wednesday afternoon, when the surf
should grow a foot. Thursday morning looks much better, with surf
head high + and that swell should stick around until Sunday. The
central and southern coast look the same, except the the WNW won't
arrive until Thursday.
Caribbean - The Limon province is still getting hit with head high
surf with some bigger sets. The waves back off a foot on Monday and
then reorganize with another E swell in the head high range for
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday it grows 1-2 feet, and by Friday P.V.
will see some 3-4 overhead barrels at their world class peak.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...
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) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
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 Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been another longboard week in Tamarindo. It's been waist high
from Pico Pequeno to the rivermouth and lots of off-shore wind to go
with that. Langosta has had nice fun waves before the tides get too
high. Watch out during those late afternoon sessions in Tamarindo,
though! It's that time of year when everybody and their dog is
learning how to surf and it's a zoo out there! Ha sido otra semana
para longboards en Tamarindo. Ha sido de a la cintura de Pico Pequeno
hasta la boca del rio. Langosta has tenido olas bonitas antes de que
las mareas se hacen muy altas. Ojo para las sessiones del atardecer
en Tamarindo! En este epoca todo el mundo hasta los perros estan
aprendiendo surfear y se pone algo salvaje!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
I haven't heard any news of weekend swells, but I've been under the
weather sweating out some dengue fevers. My guess is that we will
have windy afternoons preceded by gorgeous sunny mornings with great
little waves. No he escuchado nada de swelles para el fin de semana,
pero he estado enferma sudando calenturas del dengue. Me imagino que
habran tardes vientosas despues de mananas lindisimas con preciosas
olas pequenas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Early morning should be good anywhere in Tamarindo, Langosta working
better in midmorning. I recommend Playa Grande for sure, as dawn
would be the time for hiking there this weekend and maybe you can
beat the crowd. La mananita sera buena donde sea en Tamarindo,
Langosta sera buena unas horas despues. Recomiendo Playa Grande por
seguro, como la hora para la caminata sera al amanecer y tal vez te
ganaras a la multitud.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another week of off shores and perfect small surf in the shoulder to
head high range. There was a slight drop on Thurs. with fewer of the
overhead sets coming through in the morning, but with perfect light
off shore wind conditions, and then in the afternoon, the wind shift
obliterated the sunset session.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are shifting to the morning raising the probability
for great surf if the swell holds or grows.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
These "westish" swells are hitting the entire bay with good sand at
most of the spots from Chicken Head Rock to Tamarindo.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SSW 1-3ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5
mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:46 PM High Tide: 06:44 AM / 7.83 ft Low
Tide: 12:43 PM / 0.82 ft Super Small Time! Wanna Learn to Surf? PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. Swell is scheduled to be super
small until Sunday shows with some 5 footers and Monday picking up
after that.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From David at Dominical Realty / Coldwell Banker in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high and fun. Good small swell with power coming through right
now.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Hopefully it will get a little bigger
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Playa Dominical
CARIBBEAN
** From the Ciber Cafe in Puerto Viejo -
Nada, el mar parace como aceite. (Monday, 2-3)
Saturday, February 1, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 1, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 179
February 1, 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.
Germain Medrano wins the open division in Puerto Viejo, with Lisbeth
Vindas taking 1st for the women! 4th Surf Contest of the National
Circuit, February 15-16th in Playitas, Manuel Antonio! 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 - 8.24 ft. at 2:18 PM
Low Tide - .34 ft. at 8:01 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Northern Pacific coast has lucked out from WNW swells that
have pegged the coast with surf headhigh or bigger on the sets. In
the Nicoya armpit, Jaco will not see the swell, but it may hit Tulin
and farther south, once again waves head high with a few bigger sets.
And the southern Pacific will be smaller - chest high +. These sizes
will be steady all weekend and into the beginning of next week, with
a drop in size by next Wednesday a foot for all beaches.
Caribbean - Waze size drops from head high to knee high between
Saturday and Monday. Next swell due for the right coast on Tuesday,
about midday will see an increase from knee to waist, to head high by
evening. On Wednesday, size increase to 1-2 overhead and by Thursday
spots are maxing 2+ overhead. Surf stays big through the weekend,
with it dropping off Sunday.
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@...
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 Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
1. The surf has picked up this week, starting out without much of
anything and checking in yesterday with nice head high sets. It seems
that the wind gets turned on full blast at 12 noon, though, so the
afternoon high tides are tough to surf. Las olas han crecido esta
semana, empezando con casi nada y llegando ayer con sets bonitos de a
la cabeza. Parece que alguin suba el viento a ful a las doce del
mediodia, haciendo dificil las sessiones de la tarde.
2. Thank goodness as the tide moves later in the afternoon we should
have better sessions as the wind mellows in the evening. We have the
waves right now, we just need the wind to let them get to us. Por
dicha debemos tener sessiones mejores cuando la marea se hace mas
para la tarde. El viento es mas liviano entonces. Hay olas, pero
necesitamos que el viento las dejen llegar.
3. I think the weekend surf will be good most places around here.
Avellanas, as always, where you can chose your break according to the
tide is a good idea right now so you can work around the wind. By
Sunday maybe he rivermouth in Tamarindo. Right now, give Langosta a
try. Creo que el surf sera bueno en muchos lugares este fin de
semana. Avellanas, como siempre, donde se puede escojer su pico segun
las marea es una buena idea ahorita para que evites el viento. El
domindo tal vez la boca del rio en Tamarindo. Ahora, pruebe en
Langosta.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell never quit this week and has been holding overhead and
improving in quality every day. Yesterday was epic in the 1-2 foot
overhead range. The wind has been offshore all day with the minimum
tide changes between the moons resulting in long high tide windows.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving into the afternoon and getting fuller. If the
swell holds and the wind stays off shore all day, we should continue
to have good surf conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Pick your spot. The whole bay from Tamarindo to Chicken Head rock has
waves at some tide.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
El tamano de las olas era de 1,5 to 2,5 mt. the front. Esperamos olas
grandes,en este momento entraron dos swells,una del norte y otro sur-
oeste. Las olas estan buenas algunas veces en el dia. Santa teresas
best spot of the area,with regular tubes. Best wishes, Marco
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SSW 4ft. (back of the wave)
Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:44 PM High
Tide: 03:07 PM / 8.62 ft Low Tide: 08:50 AM / 0.04 ft Good Surf
Today! Look for Mellow tides and All Day sessions here at The Coral
Ranch. Have a Great Weekend, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended
Forecast: Swells is supposed to maintain to 3-4 ft. and Fade Out by
this Sat!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small smaller and smallest , yep about 2/3 ft faces maybe on big sets
but high tide for the longboard crew is still fun! Nice breeze and
wish I could sit under the cocos in the shade ! Chica y mas chicas ,
ambos olas y gentio a la playa es me pronositco ! Buena brisa y la
clima es fantastico solo si puede estar abajo los cocos en la sombra!
Las ola de 2/ 3 pies por el momento !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Marea baja en la manana vaya al codo o las palmeras y Jaco para la
tarde ! Lo tide in the a.m. so gotta do Tulin or the corner and maybe
back to Jaco for the high tide longboard session !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Got a new batch of Al Merricks all Eagles wing models by Rob @THE MOB
@ Machado 5'10" -6'4" , nuevas Merricks en estock de 5'10" al 6'4" y
creo que llega los T+C hoy ! Ciao Chuck !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Carlos at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is closed out today, but the sunsets have been incredible.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Congratulations to Jenny Hinds for getting 3rd in the Salsa Contest!
Also to Jose and Ronnie for making the semis! Check out
www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and get
to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@... for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 179
February 1, 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.
Germain Medrano wins the open division in Puerto Viejo, with Lisbeth
Vindas taking 1st for the women! 4th Surf Contest of the National
Circuit, February 15-16th in Playitas, Manuel Antonio! 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 - 8.24 ft. at 2:18 PM
Low Tide - .34 ft. at 8:01 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Northern Pacific coast has lucked out from WNW swells that
have pegged the coast with surf headhigh or bigger on the sets. In
the Nicoya armpit, Jaco will not see the swell, but it may hit Tulin
and farther south, once again waves head high with a few bigger sets.
And the southern Pacific will be smaller - chest high +. These sizes
will be steady all weekend and into the beginning of next week, with
a drop in size by next Wednesday a foot for all beaches.
Caribbean - Waze size drops from head high to knee high between
Saturday and Monday. Next swell due for the right coast on Tuesday,
about midday will see an increase from knee to waist, to head high by
evening. On Wednesday, size increase to 1-2 overhead and by Thursday
spots are maxing 2+ overhead. Surf stays big through the weekend,
with it dropping off Sunday.
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@...
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 Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -
1. The surf has picked up this week, starting out without much of
anything and checking in yesterday with nice head high sets. It seems
that the wind gets turned on full blast at 12 noon, though, so the
afternoon high tides are tough to surf. Las olas han crecido esta
semana, empezando con casi nada y llegando ayer con sets bonitos de a
la cabeza. Parece que alguin suba el viento a ful a las doce del
mediodia, haciendo dificil las sessiones de la tarde.
2. Thank goodness as the tide moves later in the afternoon we should
have better sessions as the wind mellows in the evening. We have the
waves right now, we just need the wind to let them get to us. Por
dicha debemos tener sessiones mejores cuando la marea se hace mas
para la tarde. El viento es mas liviano entonces. Hay olas, pero
necesitamos que el viento las dejen llegar.
3. I think the weekend surf will be good most places around here.
Avellanas, as always, where you can chose your break according to the
tide is a good idea right now so you can work around the wind. By
Sunday maybe he rivermouth in Tamarindo. Right now, give Langosta a
try. Creo que el surf sera bueno en muchos lugares este fin de
semana. Avellanas, como siempre, donde se puede escojer su pico segun
las marea es una buena idea ahorita para que evites el viento. El
domindo tal vez la boca del rio en Tamarindo. Ahora, pruebe en
Langosta.
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell never quit this week and has been holding overhead and
improving in quality every day. Yesterday was epic in the 1-2 foot
overhead range. The wind has been offshore all day with the minimum
tide changes between the moons resulting in long high tide windows.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving into the afternoon and getting fuller. If the
swell holds and the wind stays off shore all day, we should continue
to have good surf conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Pick your spot. The whole bay from Tamarindo to Chicken Head rock has
waves at some tide.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
El tamano de las olas era de 1,5 to 2,5 mt. the front. Esperamos olas
grandes,en este momento entraron dos swells,una del norte y otro sur-
oeste. Las olas estan buenas algunas veces en el dia. Santa teresas
best spot of the area,with regular tubes. Best wishes, Marco
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SSW 4ft. (back of the wave)
Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:44 PM High
Tide: 03:07 PM / 8.62 ft Low Tide: 08:50 AM / 0.04 ft Good Surf
Today! Look for Mellow tides and All Day sessions here at The Coral
Ranch. Have a Great Weekend, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended
Forecast: Swells is supposed to maintain to 3-4 ft. and Fade Out by
this Sat!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small smaller and smallest , yep about 2/3 ft faces maybe on big sets
but high tide for the longboard crew is still fun! Nice breeze and
wish I could sit under the cocos in the shade ! Chica y mas chicas ,
ambos olas y gentio a la playa es me pronositco ! Buena brisa y la
clima es fantastico solo si puede estar abajo los cocos en la sombra!
Las ola de 2/ 3 pies por el momento !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Marea baja en la manana vaya al codo o las palmeras y Jaco para la
tarde ! Lo tide in the a.m. so gotta do Tulin or the corner and maybe
back to Jaco for the high tide longboard session !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Got a new batch of Al Merricks all Eagles wing models by Rob @THE MOB
@ Machado 5'10" -6'4" , nuevas Merricks en estock de 5'10" al 6'4" y
creo que llega los T+C hoy ! Ciao Chuck !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Carlos at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is closed out today, but the sunsets have been incredible.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Congratulations to Jenny Hinds for getting 3rd in the Salsa Contest!
Also to Jose and Ronnie for making the semis! Check out
www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and get
to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@... for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
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