CR Surf Report for 9-25-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 304
September 25th, 2005

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TOP NEWS
Beach Demolitions Continue
- by the Tico Times - www.ticotimes.net . UP and down the Pacific
coast, municipalities are taking steps to tear down hotels, homes,
restaurants and bars, some of which have been around for decades and
others that were recently built, all in the name of the public good.

Slides, flooding hit Quepos, central Pacific - by A.M. Costa Rica -
www.amcostarica.com

For some great pictures of Nosara, visit CFLSurf.com.

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.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf is overhead Monday, but the bigger sets get fewer and
farther between. By Tuesday it's an overhead set every 20 minutes.
Wednesday has a small increase from the SSW, a foot overhead at the
best spots. Thursday stays the same with some 15 second long period
ground swell showing a 2 foot overhead peak. By Friday though it
starts to fade again, and going into the weekend it's only headhigh.
It stays headhigh with an occasional overhead set all through the
early week. The next swell arrives next Friday (10/7) from the SW
bringing surf up to 2-4 foot overhead all through that weekend.

Caribbean - No surf expected for the coast, which means great diving
and snorkeling and a chance to swim with the dolphins. How about 7
days and 6 nights at the Cashew Hill Lodge overlooking Puerto Viejo -
www.cashewhilllodge.co.cr.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
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TIDES for 9/26

Low Tide: 2.09 ft at 1:57 pm
High Tide: 7.84 ft at 7:52 am
(add 50 min. each day)
New Moon - October 3rd

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

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Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
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Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 9/24)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
A tropical depression is holding over Costa Rica and our area is not
surfable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Even though the tides are moving
into the morning window and what we are experiencing here in Playa
Grande is not really that bad, we don't expect the on shore wind to
stop or the "chocolate milk" to clear by the week end.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Forget it.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The second half of this past week was very stormy and rainy as a
tropical front passed through. It's not raining much anymore, but we
haven't seen the sun in a few days. For two days the ocean was the
color of chocolate milk, but today it looks almost like water. The
stormy wind has kicked up the ocean into a wash-machine-like froth.
I don't recommend surfing until the water cleans up a little. En la
ultima parte de esta semana llego un temporal. Ya no esta lloviendo,
pero no hemos visto el sol en varios dias. Para dos dias el mar
tenia el color de leche de chocolate pero ahora casi parece agua
otra vez. Los vientos tormentosos han hecho del mar un remolino como
una lavadora. Yo no recomeindo surfear hasta que le agua se limpie
un poco mas.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The storm system is passing and I
expect to see the sun today or tomorrow. The ocean will take a while
to settle and clean up again. It might be a good weekend to be lazy
and enjoy the rainy season! El temporale esta pasando y espero ver
el sol o hoy o manana. El mar necesitara un poco de tiempo para
calmarse y limpiarse. Este puede ser un buen fin de semana para
descansar y disfrutar del invierno.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The internet!!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Pura Mar
closed this week for remodeling to the shop. We don't have an
opening date yet, but I imagine it will be near the end of October.
See you then! Esta semana Pura Mar se cerro para remodelaciones a la
tienda. No tenemos todavia fecha de apertura, pero yo imagino que
sera al fin de Octubre. No vemos entonces!

** From Travis at Witch Rick Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: It was another weekend full of
chest to head high waves in Guanacaste. Off-shore winds have
continued to bless our beaches, though not as frequently as last
week. It was another epic day at Witch's and Ollie's on Friday and
the SW swell that arrived Tuesday night has
continued to pound the coast with overhead waves. The tides haves
shifted so that high tide is in the middle of the day making the low
tide breaks better for early morning & sunset sessions. The "green"
season has however, reared its rainy head once again creating some
afternoon glass-offs at the high tide spots.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) We are getting hit
pretty hard right now with more of the same on the horizon. Thursday
and Friday are featuring a new swell which should give way to an
even larger swell, due to arrive Wednesday morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - All the beaches in
Northern Costa Rica should have, at least, head high waves this
weekend. The direction of the swell(s) should allow for bigger waves
at all of the following breaks: Playa Grande – GRANDE Avellanas –
River Mouth in the morning, reef in the afternoon. Negra - likely to
be very big. Witch's Rock & Ollie's Point won't be for the faint of
heart with 10 feet of swell. Plan your boat trip according to your
confidence level, and your ability to replace your board!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- WRSC has recently added a TV "AS BIG AS
YOUR ASS" behind the bar. You can now watch our homemade surf videos
and special features while eating a ridiculous amount of nachos and
sipping on your favorite libation. We are also featuring the musical
stylings of Navil Rodriguez on Friday nights. WRSC is the best place
in town to cap off a great day of surfing or to start your night off
right. We'll see you here! Pura Vida y Buenas Olas! Travis Call -
Positive Vibe Technician - Witch's Rock Surf Camp

** 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 have been sizable all week. Well overhead. Unfortunately
it has been victory at sea with heavy onshores and a lot of rain.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Friday has been the same as all
week. Totally blown out. It's going to take a week for this ocean to
calm down enough to surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best place for surf this
weekend will at The Oasis Restaurant where they will be showing
great surfing DVDs.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If the wind
ever stops howling onshore Lyman will be out shooting. If you make
your way to Playa Negra, get shot by Lyman Photos. Check it out!

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down, but there are still some bigger waves
rolling in, 4 feet waves, good form. Off shore winds, before the
rain storms, but mostly choppy conditions. 5 to 6 foot close outs on
the outside.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in, bringing 4 to 6 foot waves, nice form. For the weekend we have 4
foot waves, soft peaks, great for intermediate surfers. Good time to
practice up on your skills. Perfect conditions for beginners for
whitewater. Choppy conditions with rain.
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, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK!
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! If you love
longboarding and want calm conditions it's perfect now! - Pura Vida

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Sorry about no report last week but I was busy getting all the surf
products you guys are going to need for 2006 , SURF EXPO the mad
house of surfing and lots of fun too . Fa few things like Juan
Carlos and a few new sponsors etc. Surf out front in Jaco is about 4-
6 ft faces and oh so stormy , kind of victory at sea even . I saw
better shape on the gulf surfing last Thursady at Beach Street Anna
Maria Island , it was 3-5 ft and so much fun with little barrels to
be had by me and 2 friends only ! Tommy Daniels from NXTC surfboards
loaned me a little 6'0" rocket that was just unreal and it was
great ! Thanks for the hospitality Tommy ! He will be coming down
soon to shape a couple of customs with us so keep your eyes open !
Thanks and hope evryone bears out the storm well , God Bless
Everyone ! Chuck and the crew at W.O.W. SURF where surfing is
WALKING ON WATER !

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Rainy; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: South 6 ft.; Sea Surface: Slight Chop; Wind: North 0-3 MPH;
Sunrise: 5:31 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM; Current Condition: We have lots of rain and a good
south fading but still keeping about 6 feet, Pura Vida!