CR Surf Report for 3-12-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 277
March 12, 2005

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NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Sunday 1 foot overhead with bigger sets, Monday -
Wednesday: 1-2 foot overhead, headhigh in protected spots, Thursday -
next Sat. - head high to 2 foot overhead depending on tides.

Caribbean - Waist high peelers for the weekend and through Monday,
then pushing up a foot Tuesday. By Thursday, consistent chest to
head high surf lasting to next Saturday.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

Top News

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo

New Gas station in Nosara - good or bad for the environment? -
www.ticotimes.net/topstory.htm

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.

TIDES *for Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - March 25th

Low Tide: -1.05 ft at 10:08 am
High Tide: 10.09 ft at 4:26 pm

** Surf Reporters **

Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical
info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...

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

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Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
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Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
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Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
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Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
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Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
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Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
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Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
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Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
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Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
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Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
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Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
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Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
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Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop (& Surf Lessons) in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It's been a great week for waves
in Tamarindo. The combination of north swells and south swells have
waves breaking from the rivermouth to Langosta. We've had some
unusual weather--it's clouded over and poured twice and we're in a
rainy-season wind pattern which means that the wind has been on-
shore from mid-morning until almost dark. The water temperature is
great, though! Everybody's curious about what's going on with this
crazy weather! Habian muchisimas olas in Tamarindo esta semana. La
combinacion de swelles del sur y del norte hacen olas desde el
estero hasta Langosta. Pero el tiempo se ha vuelto loco! Dos veces
llovio fuerte y los vientos son los del invierno--on shore desde las
9 hasta el atardecer. La temperatura del agua es perfecta! Todos
estamos muy curiosos para ver que pasara con este tiempo loco!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's supposed to
build over the weekend. We're looking forward to big waves and
hoping the wind pattern turns back to summer! Se dicen que viene aun
mas grande. Estamos esperando tener olas grandes y esperamos que el
viento vuelve al verano.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's good
everywhere, so if you don't know the beach watch out for rocks at
lower tides! Hay buenas olas en toda la playa asi que si usted no
conoce bien la playa ojo con rocas a la mareas bajas.

** Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've been having a beautiful overhead swell, but the weather is
totally weirding out with lots of on shores and even rain.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Morning tides start tomorrow, but
we still are hoping for off shores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: This swell is focusing in
front of the hotel.

** Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf has been staying in the
chest high to well overhead size since last week's report. The winds
have been great in the mornings but then the afternoons have had
some slight onshores. It hasn't mattered, the surf has been really
fun. Strange rain for a couple days though, is it El Nino? Who
knows, who cares, we're living in paradise and the surf has been
great!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The reports show
that the surf should stay about the same size today and tomorrow
from the SW swell we've had (for the past ten days or so) and a new
NW swell should pick up by Sunday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Northwest swell +
Tamarindo Rivermouth = good surf. Also check your favorite reef, its
probably breaking. Ollie's Point has been firing too with the strong
south swell thats been running, although the south may fade a bit.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- check out
http://www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com if you want the best vacation of
your life. Go Chargers! pura vida- joe

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Chest to headhigh and building here. Best conditions around mid-to-
rising high tide. BIC surfboards now available in Costa Rica - call
me at 682-0574 or email: coconutharrys@...

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Friday March 11th, 2005 3:30 PM, Local Climate: Warm Sunny, Air
Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: SSW 4-6 ft, Sea
Surface: Glass Off Wind: North 3-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:59AM,Sunset: 5:49
PM, Current Conditions: We have really good conditions as the
evening glass sets in. Most of us were out on The West Reef catching
outside bombs while the groms controlled the faster, inside A -Fames
in The East Bowl. We have good surf but not so great tides for
tomorrow's Mango Pro at Calle Bohio in Jaco. Heats begin at 7AM. As
the tide drops we should see not so good conditions along with The
Women's and Grom heats. The surf should improve in the afternoon for
The Junior's and Men's heats after the tide turns around. Good Luck
to all competitors, PURA VIDA!!!! Pick up your copy of the 2005
Sportsgirls Calendar to support the local Casa del Suenos -
www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page or www.rovercam.com)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hey Dudes , big weekend in town, l both surf and people wise , the
CNSC is in town and everybodies here !! Surf is 4'6 ft and throwing
tonite out front with clean faces and fast walls . Tides are going
to be tough for the competitors tomorrow with the low early on and
all day till afternoon ! The surfer who goes fastest wins ! Please
pick another spot on the beach to surf and let the surfers who are
competing have the BOHIO to themselves . Go watch support surfing
and have fun !!!! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !