CR Surf Report for 12-11-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 312
December 11th, 2005

TOP NEWS

Corcovado Park closed - read about it in the Tico Times online.

Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
12/17-18 - Tamarindo - Trofeo Vista Villas (this weekend!)
1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!

TRAVEL SPECIALS

It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
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 - More small surf - waist to chest high in most spots with a
few head high sets a day coming to 'country' spots. Then on Thursday
evening, the first overhead sets from a NW swell pile in every half
hour. Friday and Saturday next week has 'relief' swell, head high
and fun.

Caribbean - Saturday and Sunday sees a solid 1-3 foot overhead swell
with many double overhead sets filling in the best spots. By Monday,
the size drops throughout the day and by dark it's back to head
high, with a 1/2 hour overhead set. Tuesday and Wednesday will
continue with chest high surf, two feet bigger at the best reefs.
And by Wednesday it's back up to head high and looking bigger for
next weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 12/11

High Tide: 7.67 ft at 11:07 am
Low Tide: 1.27 ft at 5:06 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

Full Moon - December 15th

** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) in Manuel Antononio
info@...
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@...

** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497)in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais -
karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/10)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
If you wait long enough, a perfect waist high set wave comes through
to break the monotony of the knee high snappers. Crystal clear water
and no crowds to match the small surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Perfect tides and conditions if
the swell
decides to spike a little bit. Playa Grande sticks out in the ocean
further than any other Costa Rican surf spot, so don't be surprised
if we suck in a little extra swell and it picks up here for an hour
or two.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There's no real focus, so
bring the kids
and beginners and pick a spot.

** From Joe's blog at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

We should get some waves by tomorrow, the wind is perfect offshore.
Supposedly the surf school trip is getting great waves right now,
and the surf tour this morning went to Nosara and had really nice
waves as well. Here in Tamarindo its looking really nice, just
really small. I haven't surfed much with my foot being injured, but
I think I'm ready to give it a go again. I think I may be a bit
lazy, as even from the skybox I can see waves off towards Playa
Grande. Besides that, things in town are pretty mellow. The true
high season looks to kick off in a week or two, and when that
happens there will be tons of people here up into September once
again. Holly and I are stoked to be back and hanging out with our
family and friends once again.

** From John Lyman Photography, covering from Ollies to Ostianal -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Flat Flat Flat!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to pick up. It can't
get any smaller.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Break out the snorkel,
skimboard or vollyball net.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: While it's
flat,flat,flat you should do your Christmas shopping. A great gift
is The 2006 Surfing Costa Rica Photo Calendars. Also available are
the Waves Of Costa Rica and The Sunsets Of Costa Rica. 13 months of
the best of the Costa Rica surfing experience. To check them out and
order yours before Christmas, go to
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -

Well, not much to report in the way of surf - kinda small -
occasional bigger sets come through. Low tides are pretty much
worthless. Mid mornings are best - wind has been offshore most of
the day.

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
No screaming waves this week. Sad to say there's a pool outside.
during mid tides some white water rolls in, good for beginners and
boogie boarders.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather is beautiful and it's
a great time to visit the calm samara beach. Hopefully the full moon
will bring some waves to surf. In the mornings there are great off
shore winds, not much to surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Come surfing with us in front
of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico. No crowds, less shore break.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell
it's a great time to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to
volunteer at the after school program through Intercultura language
school. For furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055.
Bring your Pura Vida!

** From Andrea at WAVESCR.com Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, I have been watching Hermosa all week and doesnt look like it
want´s to pick up. But can definitely say : Summer is here!
Beautiful blue waters and cool offshore winds during the morning
sessions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Not too much waves...head a
little south in Hermosa..¨"Corners" and probably Esterillos during
the lower tide.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Corners...low tide as well as
Tulin, Esterillos or head out to Bejuco.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Waves Costa
Ricas´Surf coach "Gilbert Brown" and Andrea Diaz, have been
trainning the little groms from the area, introducing them to yoga,
and better their competitive techniques and after a long , hard
working morning we serve them "Gallo Pinto and huevos"...look out
for Cali de Esterillos...He will be turning heads not far from
now.... Waves Costa Rica welcomes everyone to stop by and say hi, or
check out the future surf stars, ripping those waves! Thanks to all
of those who believe in us: Banana Wax, Quiksilver, and Bevy Media
Corp!, oh and Vida Asana Yoga Studio!!!!!!!

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Boy O BOY ! Its small after one of the best seasons or almost all
year in a long time its gone flat! Tiny clean conditions are here !
Fun longboard waves but even better on true LOG , I have been out on
a new 10'2" SOUTHPOINT and grabbing all the waist high sets that
roll thru , the worst part about this lack of swell is its not much
better anywhere else ! News is we have plenty of nice new boards in
stock and if you want a nice board you bettewr grab one NOW , after
over 50 years of making the best high quality surfboard blanks in
the world GRUBBY CLARK is done , closed doors out of business ,
extinct etc. No more new stock with these blanks and the big guys
are freakin ! Little board manufacturers are closing all over the
U.S. for lack of materials and those that have materials are going
to be the lucky ones , my sources say we are on hold for new product
until at least March or April as we start getting blanks out of
Australia [next best blank manufacturer ] . Hows that for a bummer !
Anyways if you have been dreaming of a new Channel Islands , Erie or
Matt Kechele surfboard grab one now because what is here is from the
industries best raw materials and will never be again ! I hope that
all the midsize and small manufacturers weather thru this okay and
we are hoping and praying for them and their families ! Chuck and
the CREW at W.O.W. SURF WHERE "SURFING IS WALKING ON WATER"

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The main swell is as small as it gets at Domincal. Really nice for
long boarders and beginners. Every once in a while a shoulder to
head high
wave pulls through if you have the patience to wait.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): LOLA shows no change until
Tuesday and I never believe the forecast that is out that far.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Internet..