CR Surf Report for 8-21-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 299
August 21st, 2005

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NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Monday shows more SSW swell pushing in 2 foot overhead
surf, with a drop off by nightfall. Tuesday thru Thursday will be 1-
2 overhead, and Friday sees another drop down to overhead. Saturday
stays the same, but on Sunday afternoon the swell shifts to more
from the south and gets back to a foot overhead. More overhead surf
for next week, but nothing spectacular until the following weekend.

Caribbean - Waist to chest high Monday morning, but conditions
getting worse through the day and by Tuesday waist high is the norm.
Wednesday the waist high waves get scarce and on Thursday it's knee
to waist with no relief going into next weekend.
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TIDES for 8/21

High Tide: 10.03 ft at 3:56 pm
Low Tide: -.56 ft at 9:43 am
(add 50 min. each day)
New Moon - September 3rd


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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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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/19)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We started the week with beautiful large surf (overhead and a half)
on the south end of the bay. It was a little large for our end of
the bay without hard off shores and somewhat disorganized. Also the
sand is not as flat as it should be. Our afternoon high tides have
further added to the possibility of imperfect conditions toward the
end of the week.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): There should be some rideable
waves in our area if it rains or glasses off in the afternoon.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: It will probably be smoother
on the Tamarindo side (5 min. down the service road from the hotel)
unless it drops considerably, in which case we'll surf in front of
the hotel.

** From John Lyman Photos at Pablo's Picasso with the Playa Negra
surf report:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves at Playa Negra have been head high to a few feet overhead
on the sets. The last few days have seen hard onshores and victory
at sea.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for that heavy onshore to
subside and maybe even a bit offshore on Sunday and Monday mid
mornings. The surf will drop a bit but stay in the fun size at head
high to a bit bigger on the sets. Look for it pick back up Tuesday
and Wednesday to a few feet overhead from a more south direction.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's a full moon, really low
tide in the mornings all week so hit those low tide spots like
Avellanas rivermouth or Little Hawaii if there is enough swell.
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pabloscr@...

** From Harry at Coconut Harry's in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -
The waves are 'funky' right now - "porque,no se" - we've had a lot
of showers and squalls, so disorganized surf, I guess. looks like -
if wind is offshore and surf cooperates - it could be headhigh fun
stuff!

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamaño de las olas y condiciones:
The full moon brought swell, 4 to 6 foot soft peak waves. Very
choppy when raining. Great whitewater for beginners. Big close outs
during low tides. La luna llena trajo un aumento de las olas, con
olas de 1.20 a 1.80, de cresta suave. Condiciones muy difíciles
cuando llueve. Magnífica espuma para los principiantes. Olas largas
que rompen simultáneamente durante las mareas bajas.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Qué va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The full moon is Friday 19th, for
the weekend we'll hope to see the good 4 to 6 foot waves. Perfect
conditions for beginners for whitewater, and great intermediate
outside waves. Choppy conditions, soft waves. La luna llena cae el
viernes 19, esperamos buenas olas de 1.20 a 1.80 durante el fin de
semana. Condiciones perfectas de espuma para los principiantes y
magníficas olas externas para los intermedios. Condiciones
difíciles, olas suaves.
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 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 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 Rancho Coral in Esterillos -
Local Climate: Overcast/ Drizzle, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F,
Direction & Height: Southwest 6-8ft, Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: South
0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:20 AM, Sunset: 6:03 PM, Current Condition: Big
Waves, Good Conditions at those Secrets Spots, Pura Vida!