CR Surf Report for 7-12-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 294
July 12th, 2005

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NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The solid 1-2 foot overhead surf continues Tuesday and
Wednesday, and builds Thursday up to 2-4 foot overhead, 14 second
period, with a few horizon blocking sets from the South. The
northern Nicoya peninsula may see even bigger surf from a tropical
storm up by El Salvador. Friday doesn't get any bit smaller, with
more consistent sets, and only by Saturday does it drop back to a
more manageable 1-2 foot overhead. It will drop another foot Sunday,
but stay a foot overhead through next week and by the following
Thursday (7-21) another SSW swell arrives, keeping it 2-3 foot
overhead going into the next weekend.

Caribbean - Not much surf to speak about, knee to waist high at
best, with a day of swell on Thursday from hurricanes forming
farther east. Best to head over to the Pacific Coast.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
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TIDES
High Tide: 8.5 ft at 4:53 pm
Low Tide: 1.5 ft at 10:43 am
(add 50 min. each day)

Full Moon - July 21st

TOP NEWS

ALAS - Latin America Surf Tour contest at the Backyard in Playa
Hermosa, July 15-16. For more info, visit www.alaslatintour.com

Rabbit Kekai Longboard Contest, August 9-16 at Boca Barranca

U.S. Embassy to issue warning of increased Dengue Fever in Costa
Rica. Visit www.amcostarica.com for the story.

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DAILY UPDATES

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

The Rovercam - Playa Hermosa

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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
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Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo tamquad@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 7/9)


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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Tamarindo surf is small this week and has dropped even more today;
probably waist high at best. A few days have been off-shore all
morning and close to glassy at sunset. There hasn't been much rain
this week so the water is really clear. El surf in Tamarindo esta
pequeno en esta semana y hoy esta todavia mas pequeno; no mas de a
la cintura. El viento estaba off-shore hasta el medio dia durante
unos dias de esta semana y casi glassy al atardecer. Hubo poca
lluvia asi que el mar esta muy claro.

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

This weekend will be a weekend for sunset sessions. The swell is
supposed to pick up again so we hope not to have the late afternoon
thundertsorms. Este fin de semana sera bueno para surfear al
atardecer. El swell supuestamente subira y esperamos no tener las
tormentas de los atardeceres.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:

Playa Grande and Avellanas should be the best places in the area
since the surf is small. Playa Grande y Avellanas deben ser los
mejores lugares debido a las olas pequenas.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Since yesterday we have had small (shoulder to head high) clean
swell and good early morning surface conditions. The off shore
trades are sweeping out of Papagayo and hitting us with a lot of
north side shore in the afternoon during incoming.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas):If the swell picks up a little,
the surf should be excellent for the next few days in the morning.
The afternoon session has potential if the trades can move a little
south and hit us more off shore.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The swell is hitting the
Playa Grande end of the bay.

** From Harry at Coconut Harry's in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

It's chest-high with occasional head-high set waves. Good shape,
though and the on-shore wind has been fairly light all day. If
you're coming to Nosara, stop by my shop for a free local map. Pura
Vida, Coconut Harry

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamaño de las olas y condiciones:
The new moon just passed and with it came nice 4 to 5 foot waves,
good shape, nice form. Close outs during low and mid tides. Great
whitewater for beginners. After the rains hit the conditions turn
glassy with good shape.
La luna nueva acaba de pasar y trajo buenas olas de entre 1.20 y
1.50, con buena figura y forma Olas que rompen simultáneamente
durante la marea baja y media. Magnífica espuma para los
principiantes. Después de la lluvia 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 here, 4 to 5 foot waves, to stick through the weekend.
good shape and glassy conditions after rainstorms. Choppy when it is
windy. During low tides some 4 to 6 foot close outs roll in.
Ha habido un crecimiento de las olas, con olas de entre 1.20 y 1.50
m, y así va a estar todo el fin de semana. Con buena forma y
cristalinas después de las tormentas. Malas condiciones cuando
llueve. Durante la marea baja llegan olas que rompen simultáneamente
de entre 1.20 y 1.80 ms.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su área:
The best surfing spot in Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas
Del Pacifico hotel. No crowds or localism and a cleaner wave.
El mejor punto para surfear en Samara está justo en frente del hotel
Las Brisas del Pacífico. Sin multitudes ni localismo y con olas más
limpias.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias 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 Rancho Coral in Esterillos -
(from 7-9) Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F,
Direction & Height: Southwest 4ft, Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: South 0-
5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:20 AM, Sunset: 6:03 PM, Current Conditions: We
have a bombing swell (biggest South of the Year) due in on Sunday,
PURA VIDA!!!!

** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves are shoulder high and mushy even at lower tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like the same through the
weekend with a swell coming on Monday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Right at the Dominical beach
is the best. Off Tortilla flats is probably the best place on the
beach but for some reason, there are strong southern currents even
without big waves. So, if this continues, put in just south of the
river mouth and let the current push you south and across the flats.
You'll stop drifting south somewhere in front of the cell tower.
I've never understood this condition and what is driving it.