Costa Rica Surf Report for April 23, 2004

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 237
April 23, 2004

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Top News --

On April 24-25, the Hotel Terraza de Pacifico and Quiksilver will
host a $10,000 event that showcases the hottest manuvers from local
and international surf stars. The skins format means that the surfer
must claim his/her best wave and then leave the water. The best
scoring wave wins the "skin" and the surfer can continue on to the
next heat to win other skins. Check - www.terraza-del-pacifico.com or
www.quiksilver.com for more details.

After the Quik show, head down to Dominical to see "Los Fantasticos"
at Roca Verde - 4/26-28 or 5/2-4. Local actors get lots of credit and
laughter. Buen tiempo por todos!



Circuito Nacional De Surf
New dates set for the Final Contest - April 30 to May 1 - 6 star
event - to be held in Hermosa/Esterillos (waves permitting) There
will be $5000 in prizes, sponsored by Reef. Only those who have done
at least one of all the events of the Circuit are eligible for the
final. Check - www.surfingcr.com for more details.

The Christian Surfers chapter in Jaco is hosting a local contest on
May 8th and 9th and is inviting the surfing community in Costa Rica
to come participate in the event. Please contact Hannah Rico -
hrico@... - to find out more.

If you are interested in helping with a Jaco chapter of Surfrider, to
help keep the beaches clean and safe, email
info@....

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, 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)

New Moon - April 19th

Low Tide: .91 ft at 11:06 am
High Tide: 8.47 ft at 5:22 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - SW swell right on time, Sunday afternoon will start to see
the first set trains bringing in some heavy 2-3 foot surprise sets.
Monday it gets a little more consistent, and then by Tuesday sets
from 2-5 foot overhead about every ten minutes. Wed and Thur are the
same and by Friday it starts to fade back to overhead, though still
will good consistency. Next Wednesday, more SW swell keeps the surf 1-
3 foot overhead and clean. Disfrutalo!

Caribbean - The big wave season on the right coast is over. Trace
knee high surf expected for the weekend, with a few waist high waves
pushing in Monday. By Tuesday it drops a foot and Wednesday it's
almost flat. Nothing for Thursday, but Friday a ESE wind swell pushes
in some knee to waist high mush. Go over to the Pacific to catch the
best swell so far in 2004!

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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 (670-1020) 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
wearesurfing@...

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 (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

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 at the new Pura Mar Surf Shop and Rentals in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We're in a lull right now, waiting for the swell that's supposed to
be on its way. The waves in Tamarindo are about waist high, winds off
shore in the mornings only. Thank God the water is finally warm
again. Estamos en un tiempo de calma, esperando el swell que se dice
que viene. Las olas en Tamarindo estan de a la cintura y el viento
esta off shore solamente en las mananas. Por dicha que el agua esta
caliente otra vez.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be a nice weekend for late
afternoon and sunset surf. Things are supposed to start changing on
Sunday when a swell comes in from the south. Debe ser un buen fin de
semana para surfear en las tardes y al atardecer. Las cosas
supuestamente empezaran a cambiar el domingo cuando un swell llega
del sur.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande and Playa
Avellanas should have nice waves right now and be even better when
the swell hits. Check Langosta on Sunday. Playa Grande y Playa
Avellanas deben tener buenas olas hora y deben ser aun mejor cuando
llega el swell. Mire Playa Langosta el domingo.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
After a great beginning this week, the swell has dropped down to head
high sets with barely enough juice to break at the super high tides
in the morning and afternoon. The wind has been slightly onshore for
the afternoon sessions for the last two days, but conditions in the
morning are holding with some good small waves on Thurs.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): As we move into diminishing high tides
in the morning, and the new swell just around the corner, we are
expecting typical excellent April 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 in front of the
hotel will be the spot until the swell fills in, then anywhere in the
bay could get interesting.

** From Denis at High Tide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Finalmente menos gente pero tambien menos olas! Hay olas de 4 a 5
pies con un lindo viento offshore por la mañana, el calor del agua
volvio frio de nuevo pero hace unos dias se recaliento lentamente de
nuevo.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Las condiciones para este fin de semana
no va cambiar mucho. El lunes a la tarde llega un Swell del sureste
que va durar unos 3 a 4 dias, asi preparense para la semana entrante.
Esperamos tambien las primeras lluvias en estas semanas y vemos como
va afectar las olas

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Las optiones son las mismas de
siempre, Langosta y Grande estuvieron bien estable, si tiene
posiblilidad de transporte, Avellanas, Negra y Marbella son
definitivamente muy buenos spots.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Estamos
entregando las Tarjetas de clientes Preferenciales de nuestra tienda
Hightide. Si ya tiene rellenado su solicitud, p.f. pasen a retirar la
suya y si no pasen igualmente para pedir una, asi tendrian siempre
los descuentos aplicados.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Trips out of Playa de Coco-

Reporte de olas en witchs rock y ollies point. Witchs rock: las olas
estan entre 4 a 5 ft bueno en la mañana...Ollies point: las olas
estan entre 5 a 6 ft bueno y divertido aunque el viento es un poquito
malo pero pasable. Reporte de Carlos Barrera Roca bruja surf in
playas del coco. www.costaricasurftrips.com saludos a todos nuestros
contactos de surf PURA VIDA....VISTA VILLAS, MARESIAS, TAMARINDO
AVENTURAS, EL DIRIA, PASATIEMPOS, LAS TORTUGAS, ALACRAN SURF, CAFE
PLAYA NEGRA,RANCHO PLAYA NEGRA, COCONUT HARRYS, JAMMIN SURF CAMP,
CAPITAN SUIZO, MANDINGO, CALA LUNA, JARDIN DEL EDEN, FCS, HOTEL
NAHUA, PLAYA GRANDE INN.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! It's Saturday morning - head-high
set waves and building surf. Bigger waves forcast for Monday/Tuesday.
Pura Vida, Coconut Harry - www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshore 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM,
High Tide: 02:59 PM / 9.12 ft, Low Tide: 08:43 AM / 0.26 ft, Current
Conditions: The swell seems to have backed down today. The Roxy Girls
Eevent is on and the ladies are surfing heats this morning at
Terrazzas. We will see you at The Quicksilver Skins Event this
weekend, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The waves are small and getting
smaller, as it appears, best bets are the morning sessions Tamano de
las olas y condiciones: Las olas estan pequenas, y estan bajando.
mejor surf en las mananas

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The weather has
been a bit stormy, surf in the mornings! Que va a pasar este fin de
semana (clima y olas):el tiempo ha estado tormentoso, mejor surf en
las mananas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -beach break, or
hermosa. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:beach
break o hermosa

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-don't forget about the fanastics this week,
showings are the 26, 27, 28 and 2, 3 and 4th of may. shows start at 7
or 8, (show times a bit unclear) tix at 787 0036-show at roca verde.
Noticias y dias especiales:no se les olvide de los "shows" de los
fantasticos, que empiezan el 26, 27, 28 de abril, y el 2, 3 , y el 4
de mayo. horas de shows a las 7 o 8, (no es muy claro) tiquetes al
787 0036, show al roca verde restaurante.

CARIBBEAN

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