CR Surf Report for 6-11-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 290
June 11th, 2005

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TOP NEWS

Ronald Reyes wins final contest on on the CNS tour at La Curva in
Playa Hermosa. Alvaro Solano and Lisbeth Vindas win top honors for
the year.Go to www.surfingcr.com for results in spanish and the Tico
Times Story - by Ellen Zoe Golden in English

Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.

CRSURF has donated $100 to the Bandera Azul Program in Dominical.
This is to show support for keeping the beaches and oceans of Costa
Rica clean.

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For an online diary of conditions in Tamarindo - go to the Pura Mar
website - www.puramar.com.

Visit Dominical's Surf Forum for information on when and where to
go - courtesy of Dominical.biz

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TIDES for Saturday (6/11)
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - June 6th

Low Tide: 1.73 ft at 11:43 am
High Tide: 8.07 ft at 5:55pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The right coast continues it's streak of overhead surf. A
1-2 foot overhead maxes out Saturday and drops off a foot Sunday,
still holding a 12 second period. By Monday it's down to head high
but on Tuesday a localized ground swell pegs the southern coastline
with some more 1-2 foot overhead sets every 15 minutes. This dies
off by Thursday, leaving head high to overhead clean lines and some
good dawn patrol sessions at the beachbreaks. Stays smaller until
next Sunday, when a SW arrives from the mid-Pacific pushing the surf
up to 2 feet overhead.

Caribbean - Surf will be in the flat to knee high range for the
weekend and all through next week. Be happy with a rare waist high
set once every hour. No relief in sight through to next weekend
unless a tropical storm suddenly appears off the coast - although
it's not expected to happen.

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AREA REPORTS - from north to south

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We are having plenty of swell and most of it is just the right size.
It is coming straight in and actually hitting Tamarindo also. The
wind is rarely cooperating even with all the rain, but when it does
the waves have been fun. Most of the afternoons here look like
Florida on a great day in the afternoon with on shores.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The tides have moved into the
morning now and we are hoping for some glassy early surf. There is
plenty of swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all over the
bay. The Tamarindo "river mouth" has been interesting.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've had great waves here in Tamarindo all week--and an amazing
amount of rain to go with them! Even though the wind has been on-
shore, the swell has been able to hold its shape. Currents have been
strong and sets have been head high. Hemos tenido buenas olas en
Tamarindo toda la semana--y muchisima lluvia tambien! Aunque el
viento ha sido on shore, el swell tiene la fuerza de seguir mandando
olas buenas. Los corrientes son fuertes y los sets son de a la
cabeza.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Dawn patrol can start this
weekend as well as sunset sessions when the weather permits. Waves
are predicted to hold out into next week so it's all good news! Sera
buenisimo surfear al amanecer este fin de semana y tambien al
atardecer si el tiempo permite. Se pronostican que las olas siguiran
hasta la otra semana--que buena noticia!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: I don't think there are any
bad places to surf right now. All of Tamarindo from the Suizo to the
rivermouth has waves and Langosta is even better. No hay mal lugar
para surfear ahorita. Todo Tamarindo desde el Capitan Suizo hasta la
boca del rio tiene olas y Langosta esta todavia mejor.

** From Mike at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS – Early this week the surf has been
extremely clean in Northern Costa. Once again this weekend is
sending us more S-SW swell. The surf at Tamarindo Rivermouth has
seen clean conditions every morning and late in the evening. This
weekend's swell is in the 6-9 foot range. Look for glassy conditions
before and after the rainstorms. It will probably be raining on and
off all day, throughout the weekend. The rain is keeping the wind
light in the morning and in the early evenings. However, during the
rain the wind can kick up and cause the surf to appear choppy. Just
hang out on the beach for awhile and let it pass cause the surf is
gonna be kickin' when it is done.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) – Look for plenty of
rain. It should be off and on all weekend. However the surf is just
going to be on this weekend. I love the rainy season, surf, rain,
and more surf. This has happened for three weekends in a row. We
have a fresh band of S-SW swell activity coming almost directly
south at 199 degrees. The swell will level out at a 6-9 feet on
Monday and start droping off next Tuesday. The surf should be in the
head high range all weekend long with the swell reaching it's peak
Sunday evening. The wind could be hit or miss, but as always the
wind is tough to call. However it looks like we will have
offshore/side shore conditions Saturday and Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA –
All the beaches in Northern Costa Rica should have epic surf with
glassy conditions in the morning. If the wind treats us right we
should have building surf all weekend long. Look for Tamarindo,
Avellanas, Witch's Rock, Ollies Point, Playa Negra, Play Grande, and
Nosara to all have glassy surf in the head high range. All the
breaks should have some fun waves to be had. Nevertheless, this
almost direct south swell should peak on Sunday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Witch's Rock Surf Camp is very proud to
tell you that we will soon be offering online discounts on surf
packages. So check out our updated website frequently. We also now
have pitchers to go with our Imperial on tap, so stop by for a draft
beer and an epic sunset at our little surf camp on the beach.

** From Harry at Coconut Harry's in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -
Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara) - it's a little over head-high on
set waves and fun. Forcast to drop off some over this week. A little
rain now & then - no problema. BIC surfboards for sale - new AND
used. Contact me by phone #682-0574 or email: coconutharrys@...
Pura Vida!

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamaño de las olas y condiciones:
Right before high tide, nice form waves 4 to 5 foot, glassy
conditions after rainstorm. Low tide, 8 foot closeouts on the
outside... Choppy with the rain. Justo antes de la marea alta, olas
de buena forma entre 1.20 y 1.50 m, condiciones cristalinas después
de las tormentas. En marea baja, cierres de 2.40 por fuera...malas
condiciones con la lluvia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Qué va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell to stick around for next
couple of days, 4 to 5 foot good form waves around high tide...
Great beginner conditions for learning around low tide. Seguirá el
aumento del tamaño de las olas por un par de días más. Olas de entre
1.20 y 1.50 m con buena forma cuando llega la marea alta...
Condiciones magníficas de aprendizaje para los principiantes cuando
hay marea baja.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar para
surfear este fin de semana en su área: Great break in front of the
Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. Clean waves, break farther out, not
to close to the shore, less people. Las olas rompen magníficamente
en frente del hotel Las Brisas del Pacífico. Olas limpias, rompen
lejos de la orilla, hay menos gente.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y días especiales: Great beginner
conditions during low tide, now's the time to learn to surf!!! The
waves are here so all we need is you! Pura Vida!!! Condiciones
magníficas para los principiantes durante la marea baja. ¡¡¡Llegó la
hora de aprender a surfear!!! ¡Las olas ya llegaron, así que lo
único que falta eres tú! ¡¡¡Pura Vida!!!

** From Chuck at W.O.W. Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf been headhigh and decent shape for days , boomer sets every
half hour and every afternoon with the fill tide you get a half hour
thats been better than the rest of the day ! Plenty of rain and
runoff but at least here don't worry about water quality, be a bit
careful of both the Quepos and Barranca rivermouths though. I see a
smaller trend for the first part of next week but the weekend looks
good for the beachbreak here with 2 hightides a day ! Need a high
quality rental and save the airline headaches LOOK NO FURTHER, it
doesnt get any better than what we have for rent , brandnew
surfbuilt boards for $120 a week and hassle free ! E-mail us at
chucks@... or chuck@... for the latest info
and availablity ! Pura Vida and Happy Surfing ! Chuck and the crew
at W.O.W. surf where you are as close as you can get to WALKING ON
WATER !

** From Andrea at Waves Costa Rica Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
De seis a ocho pies. Glassy por la manana con buena lluvia. Las olas
han estado pesadas y tubulares...Hermosa classico
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Para un poco la lluvia y las olas
se mantienen . vientos glaasy y dias overcasted
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Hermosa Por backyard,s o
fuegod el sol terrazas....Si se mantiene las condiciones Jkaco puede
estar bueno.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Torneo ALAS
15 -16 de Julio

** Remember to check the Rover Cam for daily pics of the Central
Pacific coast!

** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Services in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are 2 foot overhead, well from the south, and peaky. No one is
here surfing, the beach is empty. Ah, paradise. The tide is perfect
at 5:00 am but the wind has been ruining the afternoon sessions.
Plan on having your surfing day over by 8:00 am. or plan on some
sloppy, choppy waves in the afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same but
shrinking down a bit by Sunday. The weather has been rainy and windy
starting at 9:00 am.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Too small for the point
(although we had a few good days a few days ago). The beach is where
you want to be. Either Hermosa or Dominical. At Dominical, put in at
the cell tower or a little to the south to avoid the river water
(dirty with the rain) and the north running current that starts at
Tortilla Flats. Stay at least 50 meters to the north or 50 meters to
the south of me if I'm out ;-)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is some
sort of 4th of July event for the lifeguards coming up on the 3rd of
July. More next week.