Friday, April 30, 2004

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 30, 2004

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 238
April 30, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Head down to Dominical to see the musical "Los Fantasticos" at Roca
Verde - May 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)

Full Moon - May 4th

Low Tide: 1.81 ft at 5:22 pm
High Tide: 7.24 ft at 11:15 am

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The south Pacific is belching out SW'ers once a week, the
next surge coming Sunday afternoon with waves 2-3 foot overhead from
the SSW. The 14 second period swell drops a foot Tuesday and another
by Wednesday afternoon and by Thursday it's back in the head high to
overhead range with also a dawn patrol high tide. Then look out for
the next SW arriving next Sunday with some more 2+ overhead sets.

Caribbean - Out to prove me wrong, the Caribbean sea continues to
push in ENE swell in the waist to chest high range, with some beaches
getting head high sets. This lasts throughout the weekend and in well
into next week, consistently waist to chest. Watch out for some heavy
rain showers.

** 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@...

*****************

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:
The week began with waves well overhead as predicted. The swell
lasted until about Wednesday and now we're back to the normal 3-5
foot Tamarindo. Winds have been often been onshore in the afternoons,
although on Friday they stayed off all day. La semana empezo con olas
sobre la cabeza como fue pronosticado. El swell duro hasta el
miercoles y ahora tenemos las olas normales de Tamarindo de 3-5 pies.
El viento ha sido aveces on shore en el dia, pero el viernes soplo
off shore todo el dia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to be a mid-day high tide,
so expect nice morning surf. It's going to be small, but should be
fun after the fast-closing bombers of last weekend. Las mareas altas
seran al medio dia, asi que la hora de surfear es en la manana. Va a
ser pequeno pero debe ser divertido despues de las olas grandisimas y
algo cerradas del fin de semana pasado.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The rivermouth has got a nice
longboard wave right now and Playa Grande should be fun. Hay una
buena ola para longboard ahora en la boca del rio y Playa Grande debe
ser buena.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Marathon surf session on Fri. morning. Perfect, just over head,
windswept twisters for 6 hour session with only a handful of surfers
out on the whole 3 miles of beach break. The wind has been holding
off shore all day since Tues.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same great conditions with a few more
people.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks going off
everywhere from Chicken head rock to the Tamarindo Estuary. Take your
pick.

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

From Playa Guiones (Nosara), BIG surf has simmered down to head-high
now - No crowds, 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 4ft.Plus (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: (Papagayos)N./Offshore 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:22 AM Sunset:
5:50 PM, High Tide: 11:15 AM / 7.24 ft, Low Tide: 05:22 PM / 1.81 ft,
Current Conditions - New swell! It's a bit bigger today with mellow
tides and good wind, The waves are due to go big for Monday of next
week, PURA VIDA!!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Dominical. the waves are small and
getting smaller. off shore as always in the morning, on shore by
9:00am and windy all day pretty much. Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: las olas estan pequenas y van poniendose mas pequenas
aun. vientos off hore todas las mananas, el viento on shore ya para
las 9:00am el viento todo el dia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -the weather is
stormy, and the waves are small. Que va a pasar este fin de semana
(clima y olas):el tiempo esta tormentoso, y las olas estan pequenas

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -beach break El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: la playa dominical

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-this weekend is the final CR national
circuit competition, which will be held in jaco, at the "curva". sign
up friday evening, competition sat, sun. the last 3 showings of "the
fantasticks" at roca verde, the 2, 3, and 4 of may, and 8:00pm
Noticias y dias especiales: este fin de semana la ultima competencia
del circuito nacional, en jaco, en la curva. inscripciones el
viernes, competencia el sab, y el dom.. no se les olviden las ultimas
"shows" de "los fantasticos" el 2, 3 y el 4 de mayo, en roca verde, a
las 8:00 pm.

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellin Inn in Cahuita:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist to shoulder high

Friday, April 23, 2004

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 23, 2004

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

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

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@...

*****************

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

see national report

Friday, April 16, 2004

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 16, 2004

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 236
April 16, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

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 6:28 am
High Tide: 8.19 ft at 12:49 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves up in Guanacaste will be near perfect, headhigh to 2
foot overhead, stiff offshores all day and lots of sunshine. The WNW
swell mixed with a SW will peak and ebb and foot through Monday,
before dropping down Tuesday to a very consistent head high from the
SW. Then by Wednesday, the sets are farther apart, but an occasional
overhead waves will sneak through. It stays smaller through the
weekend (chest to occasionally overhead), a foot bigger south of
Jaco, The following Monday, look out for some bomb sets and an epic
eight-nine days of SW swell! Book your flights or just get out da
hammock!

Caribbean - The peak of the NE swell pegging the reefs around Limon
this Friday slowly fades over the weekend, from overhead to headhigh
Sunday, and Monday back to waist to chest. Expect a few showers
midday as well. By midweek next week nothing big is coming but there
will be something to ride until the weekend, waist high from the ESE.

** 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@...

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

Reporte de olas - Witchs rock: las olas estan entre 6 a 12 ft muy
grande y el factor viento bueno en ocaciones muy fuerte. Ollies
point: las olas entan entre 5 a 8 ft muy bueno tempranito por la
marea y el factor viento bueno. Reporte de Carlos Barrera,ROCA BRUJA
SURF PLAYAS DEL COCO C.R - WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM

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

Hola from Playa Guiones on April 16th, Double over-head set waves and
consistent big surf here. Best around the high tides. The 36
vacationers from Virginia Beach (my hometown) are leaving today, so
the crowd will thin out now. Hasta bananas, 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 4-6ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshore 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High
Tide: 12:49 PM 8.19 ft Low Tide: 07:03 PM / 0.82 ft Current
Conditions: We have a good sized Southwester, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Dominical. The waves are HUGE! best
bet is the point, although it has been big enough to take a
gun...watch out for those close out sets! Conditions have been a bit
stormy and windy as well. Tamano de las olas y condiciones:Dominical.
Las olas estan GIGANTES! Mejor ir a la punta, aunque las olas han
estado lo suficiente grande para llevarse una tabla grande. Cuidado
con los sets cerrones!! Las condiciones han estado medio tormentosas,
tambien

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Dominical. The waves
are supposed to stick around for a few days, i would suppose, the
whole weekend. weather wise, it appears that we are now entering the
beginning of the rainy season, so expect early winds, and rain almost
every afternoon or evening. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima
y olas):Dominical. Las olas se supone que se quedan por un par de
dias, supongo todo el fin de semana. Con el tiempo, parece que ya
estamos entrando la temporada de lluvias, asi que, hay que esperar
viento temprano, y lluvia casi todas las tardes o noches.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -THE POINT! El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:LA PUNTA!!!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-The Dominical little theatre will be showing
their play "the fantastics" starting the 26th, the 27th the 28th the
2nd, 3rd and the 4th of May. Tickets are 1 500 colones at Roca verde,
all shows starting at 6:00pm with the exception of sunday, at 7:00pm.
Tickets in advance 787 0033 or 787 0036. Noticias y dias especiales:
El Dominical mini teatro va a hacer su primera obra "los fantasticos"
empezando el 26, el 27, 28, el 2, 3 y el 4 de mayo. todos los shows
empiezan a las 6:00pm con la excepcion del show de domingo, que
empieza a las 7:00pm. Tiquetes valen 1 500 colones, y el show es en
la Roca Verde. Tiquetes llamar a 7870033 0 787 0036.

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

The waves are huge. Go to Pavones so that I can go to Matapalo without
anyone being there

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellan Inn in Cahuita, 10 km. north of Puerto Viejo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist to shoulder high

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - A bit of rain,
waist to shoulder high waves

Friday, April 9, 2004

Costa Rica Surf Report for April 9, 2004

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 235
April 9, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

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

High Tide: 8.56 ft at 6:16 am
Low Tide: .09 ft at 12:14 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Solid SW swell with a WNW mixed in brings overhead surf to
the whole west side, points are getting the cleanest waves as
beachbreak will be bowly or closed out. Will clean up and get two
feet smaller, back tohead high + by Sunday and super clean Monday.
Then by Tuesday afternoon, the first double overhead sets will start
hitting, and by Wednesday double overhead is the norm. Thursday, just
as big but even more consistent. Early morning post dawn patrol
sessions will be the absolute best time to paddle out.

Caribbean - Remnants of Atlantic stirrings lap on waist high on the
beaches, and the bigger swells don't push in any energy until next
Tuesday, when surf recovers to some chest high sets. Will set up to
be a nice midweek, consistent chest high with a few bigger sets at a
premier spot.

** 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, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We're into the rainy season wind pattern in Tamarindo these days--off-
shore only in the mornings and evenings. The waves have been small;
waist high or maybe a little more at Pico Pequeno. Right now the
beach is crammed with Semana Santa vacationers. Tenemos los vientos
del invierno en estos dias--off-shore solamente en las mananas y las
tardes. Las olas estan pequenas; de a la cintura o un poco mas en
Pico Pequeno. Ahorita la playa esta llenisima de gente por la Semana
Santa.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Dawn patrol is your only hope for surf
this weekend. Between the switching wind and the counteless swimmers,
it's a good weekend to get up early. El amanecer es el unico tiempo
para surfear este fin de semana. Con el viento que se cambia y la
gente que se viene a banar, es un buen fin de semana para levantarse
temprano.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: If you know of a secret spot
this would be a great time to go there, but don't tell anybody! Si
conoces un lugar secreto, este sera un buen momento para ir pero que
no lo digas a nadie!

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

Hola from Playa Guiones! Head high set waves and lotsa people here.
Hasta semana santa. Coconut Harry

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Saturday, April 10th, 2004 3:00 PM Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp:
93F. Water Temp 87F Direction & Height: Southwest 4-6ft (from the
back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy Wind: South 0-5 MPH Sunrise:
5:31 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High Tide: 05:45 PM / 9.62 ft Low Tide: 11:25
AM / -0.39 ft Current Conditions: It is closing out in Hermosa, it's
going off here,PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

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