CR Surf Report for 7-23-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 296
July 23th, 2005

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NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - 1 to 2 foot overhead for the weekend with a 15 second
period Saturday (don't forget that there is a 10 foot tide swing
this weekend so the waves usually pick up on the incoming tide)
shortening to 13 seconds by Monday from the SW swell. Size drops a
little by Monday afternoon, stays overhead through Tuesday, but on
Wednesday there will be a noticable drop down to head high with only
a few bigger sets. After that, expect another drop in wave height,
with surf only chest high (head high at peak beaches) through the
following weekend and early the following week.

Caribbean - The weekend begins with fun chest to head high waves
with an occasional overhead set. By Sunday the sets get more
consistent, but not as big and on Monday it is back to waist to
chest surf. Tuesday afternoon another pulse of ESE swell fills in
with some chest high sets and from Wednesday through to next weekend
will be chest to head high, or bigger depending on the distance of
the nearby tropical storms.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
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TIDES for 7/23

Low Tide: -.9 ft at 9:58 am
High Tide: 10.0 ft at 4:13 pm
(add 50 min. each day)
New Moon - August 4th

TOP NEWS

Lisbeth Vindas takes 1st place in the 3rd round of the ALAS contest
at Punta Roca in El Salvador. For more info and to see some great
photos, visit www.alaslatintour.com

Rabbit Kekai Longboard Contest, August 9-16 at Boca Barranca.
Contact us to hear about our specials and make your reservations.

Get information for bus schedules at CRMercado.com.

TRAVEL SPECIALS

3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.

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

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

** 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
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Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
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Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 7/22)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The very consistent swell has been running overhead to double
overhead all week with varying light wind conditions and one off
shore day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The morning and afternoon high
tides should increase our chances of good wind conditions if the
swell doesn't get too big. The overcast skies are helping in the
afternoon, especially when it rains.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Day break out front, and down
the service road toward Tamarindo if it gets too big.

** From Harry at Coconut Harry's in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -
Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! Head-high set waves and FUN here.
Pura Vida, Coconut Harry - "Work Less - Surf More" -
www.coconutharrys.com

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Not as huge, but still great shaped 4 to 6 foot waves with a slower
peak. Nice form, easier drop in. Pretty glassy. Shore break during
high tide. Nice sunset surf sesh.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is still here. For the
weekend the waves may back down to the normal swell size 4 to 5
feet. Good shape, good form with glassy conditions after a
rainstorm. Choppy when it is windy. During low tides 5 foot close
outs roll in.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: 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.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The swell has
hit!!!!!!!!! Come surfing! Great beginner conditions for learning to
surf during low tides, bring the kids and the whole family. Time to
learn is now! Pura Vida

** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -
Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-6ft, Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: South 0-3 MPH,
Sunrise: 5:20 AM, Sunset: 6:03 PM, Current Conditions- We have a
good sized southwest combined with a near 10 feet of tide. Get to
those southwest spots to get the most of it. We do have lots of
Traffic here at The Ranch but, it looks like lots more swell to last
until August, PURA VIDA!!!!