CR Surf Report for 6-25-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 292
June 25th, 2005

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NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf overhead to 2 foot overhead all weekend, with a large
SW swell arriving at dusk on Sunday putting surf 2-4 foot overhead
with a 15 second period for a high tide dawn patrol. Only stays a
day, dropping back to 1-2 foot overhead Tuesday, and down to
overhead by Wednesday evening. Stays head high to overhead from
Thursday until next Sunday, swell from the SW with a 10 second
period. Expect another SSW pulse to push surf to 2-3 foot overhead
by next Monday afternoon - 4th of July.

Caribbean - Waves knee to waist high over the weekend and into next
week. By Tuesday afternoon some chest high peaks arrive once every
30 minutes, and by Wednesday it gets more consistent. Doesn't last
past the day with Thursday showing more waist high waves, continuing
that way through the weekend. Potential tropical storm crossing the
isthmus next weekend, bring surf a week from Tuesday.

TOP NEWS

Dominical hosts lifeguard benfit on July 3rd. The annual 4th of July
Benefit for the Dominical Lifeguards is Sunday at Hotel Roca Verde,
12:00 - 6:00. Live music, raffle prizes, bake sale, hamburger / hot
dogs, and a chance to win a Quad! All proceeds benefit The Dominical
Lifeguards. For more info, go to Dominical.biz.

Ocean Festival to be held in San Jose and Puntarenas. For more
information contact Michelle Soto Méndez of the Asociación Marviva.

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

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

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TIDES for Saturday (6/25)
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - June 21st

Low Tide: .2 ft at 11:04 am
High Tide: 9.66 ft at 5:19 pm

** 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
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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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AREA REPORTS

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The head high plus swell calmed down on Thurs. and although still a
little messy, it's very rideable. We're still having lots of rain
mixed in with the sunshine, but it is usually the kind that glasses
it off.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas):
The tides are getting right for dawn patrol and I'm hoping for some
glassy quality.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The swell is focusing in on this end of the bay but there are good
waves, however inconsistent, everywhere.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The week started out with a nice south swell, but it has tapered off
now and we're waiting for the next one. Waves right now are about
waist high at the high tides and great for longboarding. It hasn't
rained that much this week and even though the wind isn't off-shore
very often, it's been fine for surfing anyway. La semana empezo con
un lindo swell del sur, pero ya paso y estamos esperando el proximo.
Las olas ahora son de a la cintura a la marea alta y son perfectas
para el longboard. No ha llovido mucho esta semana y aunque el
viento casi no esta off-shore, todavia esta buena para surfear.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas):

Another south swell is supposed to show on Sunday or Monday, so
we'll see what happens. No matter what, sunset sessions are certain
barring any late afternoon thunderstorms (always possible). Otro
swell del sur tiene que llegar o el domingo o el lunes--vamos a ver
que pasa. Sea como sea, surfear al atardecer ser esta seguro
mientras no vengan tormentas en las tardes (siempre posible).

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

Even though Tamarindo is small, Langosta has got waves on the
dropping tide! Aunque Tamarindo no tiene mucho, Langosta tiene olas
bueanas cuando la marea empieze a secar.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS –
Early this week the surf has been in the waist to chest high range
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. By Friday the 24th, this
swell is expected to drop to its lowest point: chest to shoulder
high with some occasional pulses. Then, things get interesting for
the weekend. 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 because the surf is gonna be
kickin' when it is done.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) –
Saturday the 25th, more so on Sunday the 26th, some decent SW swell
is due. The first swell system is moderate and is due on Saturday
the 25th. The second is bigger, due on the 26th, yet some of its
early swells are due on the 25th as well, holding long, 18-second
periods when they trickle in. With this in mind, we're expecting
Saturday the 25th to see head high SW sets with occasional sets
going a few feet overhead. By late afternoon or evening, however,
when the tide is right, some sets could reach near double overhead;
although, these sets will be rare until Sunday. The swell will level
out at a 10-12 feet on Monday and start dropping off next Tuesday
and Wednesday. The surf should be in the head high range all weekend
long with the swell reaching its peak Sunday evening. The wind could
be hit or miss, but, as always, the wind is tough to call.
Nevertheless, it looks as though we will have offshore/side shore
conditions Saturday and Sunday and early next week.

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 plus range. All the
breaks should have some fun waves to be had. Nevertheless, this
almost direct south swell should peak on Monday.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
Witch's Rock Surf Camp is very proud to announce that we are now
offering a 5-day surf package that includes a trip to Witch's Rock
and Ollies. So check out our updated website frequently. 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 surfers - it's Coconut Harry reporting from Playa Guiones
(Nosara). We got chest-headhigh waves - perfect form - glassy almost
all day with cloudy skies - some rain. Looks like bigger surf over
the weekend. Check my website for golf cart rentals now - what a
cool way to motor around the jungle! 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 now the conditions are the regular 3 foot mushy waves. Close
to shore, during lower tide great whitewater for beginners. After
the rains hit the conditions turn glassy with good shape. Justo
ahora las condiciones son de olas lentas entre 1.20 y 1.50 m. Cerca
de la orilla, durante la marea baja hay magnífica espuma para los
principiantes. Después de las lluvias las condiciones son
cristalinas y con buena forma.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Qué va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas):

A swell is expected to be coming in if so nice 4 to 6 foot waves,
good shape and glassy conditions after rainstorms. Choppy when it is
windy. Se espera un aumento del tamaño de las olas con olas de entre
1.20 y 1.80 m con buena forma y cristalinas después de las
tormentas. Malas olas cuando hay viento.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar para
surfear este fin de semana en su área:

The best surfing spot in Samara is right infront of the Las Brisas
Del Pacifico hotel. No crowds and a cleaner wave. El mejor punto
para surfear en Samara está justo en frente del hotel Las Brisas del
Pacífico. Sin multitudes y con olas más limpias.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y días especiales:

The conditions in Samara are perfect for beginners right now, so if
you've always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Pura
Vida. Las condiciones en Samara son perfectas para los principiantes
ahora, entonces, si siempre has querido aprender a surfear ¡ven para
acá! Pura Vida

** From Chuck at W.O.W. Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
W.O.W. Jaco on fire! 4-6 ft faces and super peaky, light winds its
soooo good ! Looks like size improvements on the way I hope it
doesn't destroy it ? Our bars [sand that is] couldnt be better right
now, here out front there is a right that bowls and bends and
barrels are not such strange things to have a couple of times a
session! Our weather is changing, looks like some rain in the sky
but thats okay JACO LIKES RAIN ! Anyways come on down go for a surf
and stop by the shop for a free sticker just say you saw it on
crsurf.com. Pura Vida and Happy Surfing Chuck and the crew at W.O.W.
surf the best shop in Jaco and the only one with a view of the
waves !

** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-6ft, Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: South 0-5 MPH,
Sunrise: 5:20 AM, Sunset: 6:03 PM, Current Conditions: We have
really good barrels off The East Peak, The West Peak Lefts has been
good in the afternoon down to Bus Stops. From the van loads of Surf
Camps coming here to Rancho Coral I guess we got the best spot to
surf. We are looking at the largest SW swell of Summer Due in On
Monday Maxing out on Tuesday. New Arrivals bring extra boards and
Get Stoked, PURA VIDA!!!!