CR Surf Report for 4-3-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 280
April 3, 2005

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~ A special prayer for Aaron Kane, who recently passed on to heaven
after a wonderful time spent surfing and helping others here on
earth. His brother David will always keep his spirit alive in our
hearts. ~

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Head high to a foot overhead for Sunday and Monday, but
dropping late in the afternoon down to head high. Chest to head high
for the Guanacaste region Tuesday and a foot bigger down south. Then
another chunk of SSW swell fills in Wednesday sending overhead surf
and by Friday it's two foot overhead again which will stay around
for next weekend ( a foot smaller up north).

Caribbean - The weekend ends with waist to chest high surf at the
beach breaks, with an occasional bigger set at the reefs. This
continues through Tuesday morning, but by the afternoon the sets
pick up to head high. By Wednesday morning it's overhead and will
get bigger going into the weekend. 1-2 foot overhead by Saturday.
Get up early for the offshore winds.

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

Top News

Reef Surf Contest held at "La Curva" in Hermosa all weekend!

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - April 8th

Low Tide: 1.46 ft at 2:17 pm
High Tide: 7.16 ft at 8:17 am

** Surf Reporters **

Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara
jesse@...

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

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

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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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Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
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Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
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Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
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Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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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@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

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

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Nice overhead swell running with morning off shores.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): If the swell stays the same and
there are no more weirdo on shore and rainy days, the surf should be
excellent.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best action are the
breaks in front of the hotel.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Well....remember all of those
reports I did where I couldn't believe how much surf we had been
receiving and good it was??? Well, this isn't one of those reports.
Its been small. Fun, but small. And out of town we've had some surf,
its just been weak. I was used to the rivermouth with howling
offshores and big barrels. Those days will return again soon...

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Hopefully the
swell models are correct, as we should be seeing a strong increase
in south swell at any time now. This weekend should reach overhead
surf in Tamarindo proper, and much bigger outside of town.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Witch's Rock, as its
the only spot still seeing daily offshore winds. With the morning
high tides, Witch's should get really fun.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- http://www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for the
best surf trip you've ever been on, whether its your first time or
you've been surfing your entire life we'll show you an amazing trip!
go chargers, joe

** From Tamarindo Aventures in Tamarindo -

TAMAÑO DE LAS OLAS Y CONDICIONES, OLAS DE 5 A 6 PIES/VIENTO DEL SUR,
Q UE VA A PASAR ESTE FIN DE SEMANA, OLEAJE SUBIENDO, EL MEJOR LUGAR
ESTE FIN DE SEMANA EN SU AREA: PLAYA NEGRA /PLAYA AVELLANAS / PLAYA
GRANDE, NOTICIAS Y DIAS ESPECIALES: FIESTAS EN LA GARITA / MONTAS DE
TOROS / TOPE

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

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! Surf is chest-head high with
conditions expected to improve over the weekend as we get a 'bump
up' from the south. Pura Vida, Coconut Harry www.coconutharrys.com

** From the Samara Surf School in Playa Samara -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We are seeing 3-4 foot mushy waves, mostly choppy conditions but
good dawn patrol sessions, glassy and good form. Estamos viendo olas
suaves de entre 1 y 1.20m, las condiciones son primordialmente de
marea baja, pero hay buenas sesiones de patrullaje al amanecer,
cristalinas y con buena forma.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): On shore winds and rain. Wave
sizes are around 4 feet with chop, but after rainstorms the waves
are tending glass up.En cuanto a los vientos y la lluvia en la
orilla. El tamaño es de alrededor de 1.20m con marea baja, pero
después de las lluvias las olas aumentan.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Nice left in front of the Las
Brisas Del Pacifico hotel, no crowd, sandy bottom. Un buen lugar es
frente al hotel Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel, sin gente, con un
fondo arenoso

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Keep your eye
on native Samarian James Flowers, who will be competing in upcoming
Dakine surf contest in Playa Guiones, April 9th and 10. This guy has
what it takes. Jesse's surf school is offering Safari to Playa
Guiones in Unimog truck to view Dakine surf competition. Sign up at
www.samarasurfschool.com. Sigue de cerca al samariano James Flowers,
quien va a competir en el próximo concurso de surf Dakine en Playa
Guiones, el 9 y 10 de abril. Este hombre tiene lo que hace falta. La
escuela de surf de Jesse ha ofrecido un Safari a Playa Guiones en su
Unimos para asistir a la competencia de surf Dakine. Inscríbete en:
www.samarasurfschool.com

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South Southwest 4-6ft, Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: North 0-5
MPH, Current Conditions: Still big, still good, we are looking at
perfect rights off the west reef, Hermosa is thumping for the Reef
Latin Pro Contest, PURA VIDA!!!!

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hey Greg, you guys let it happen to you too ? Man what a bummer but
at least we have a chance to fill evrybody in as an update ! Please
when traveling here or any other new place PLEASE dont leave your
goods unattended in your car , we do have crime here so you must be
SUPER CAREFUL . Also be careful about whom you make friends, with a
common set-up is the "DUDE" is the coolest , all the right look and
he is sooo cool and boy he [or she] is going to "hook you up " and
he/she just needs to meet you at your place to show you what he can
get and what a great deal and man you just gotta try it ïts "the
best" . Cool ,your new bro hangs out and even offers to show you
around town ,check out his crew etc. Then while your out discoin the
nite away the same guy/gal lets his friends know where you put your
key and when you arrive its like INSTANT SOBRIETY so just don't do
it ! I know a young guy who just the other day tried to do a small
dope deal with a tall rasta dude from here when just when the $
passed hands about 4 cops turned up and the "cool dude" ran away and
left the kid standing there being arrested for about 10 grams of
fresh cut lawn and 40$ [dumb] less than before until 7 a.m. when
they could locate his parents who had to come and "bail him out" for
the cool tune of another 200$ which of course the idiots gave it
direct to the arresting officer ? Etc. Etc. Etc. If it's illegal
there it's also illegal here or at least morally wrong so just dont
so it it's easier and you will surf a lot more and spend less money
in the long run . Don't be too trusting we as AMERICANS are blessed
with a pretty carefree life style and as we travel we must remember
that WE AIN'T IN KANSAS ANYMORE DOROTHY ! Safe is better than sorry
and you probably really don't surf as well stoned as you think you
do anyways ! Hah Hah ! Don't let thieves get away with it reduce the
temptation and the chances are the thieves will get bored and go
somewhere else! Surf today was about 4-6 ft with bigger sets and too
straight on for good waves but it stayed glassy and clean til late
morning and we have a REEF CLASSIC contest at Hermosa this weekend
so should be some big moves goin down !

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Playa Dominical -

>AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: I don't know how I didn't make it out this morning. The
surf picked up but it looked completely closed out at 5:30 am. What
this idiot did was go back to bed. Arrrgggg. Well, we've got a great
6ft swell coming in just enough from the south to open up the waves.
Just when I had to go to work I looked out again and saw some lucky
soul sliding out of tube after about 5 seconds inside. Usually
Dominical only works with two or more events coming from two
directions or when the wave is enough from the north or south to
open the wave up. This single event is coming in just enough from
the south to keep the beach working. Believe me I'll be out tomorrow
morning at 5:30. Every wave in the sets are over head with some well
over head. Great tubes but be ready for fast rides...work your
speed...not for the feint of heart.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like the swell will
continue for a few days and move even more southerly. Expect some
great waves over the weekend and settling out during the week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: I didn't make it to the point
today, but I imagine that the low tide waves might work. The beach
is great up by the river mouth but beware of the north flowing
current. Hermosa should be as good as Dominical.