Saturday, August 27, 2005

CR Surf Report #300 - August 27, 2005

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 300
August 27st, 2005

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TOP NEWS

CRSURF posts Surf Report #300!! Eight years of surf reports covering
both coasts of Costa rica. Check out some old reports from longtime
reporters from Playa Grande, Tamarindo, and Jaco.

Video of the week - how about some Boca Barranca? - from Rancho
Coral, one wave with
Graven - a surf guide of the Lohe Lani -
www.ranchocoral.com/page5.html

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
Diana at Puramar.com post a surf journal from Tamarindo.
The Rovercam - Playa Hermosa

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The smaller chest to head high surf Saturday will pick up
a foot on Sunday, with a great dawn patrol planned with swells
running a 15 second period. By Monday south swell surf will be be a
foot overhead on the north coast, and some 2 foot overhead sets show
up along the southern beaches. Tuesday it starts to fade, and by
Wednesday it's down to headhigh at best. Thursday and Friday look
chest high and another south swell pulse pushes it back up to
headhigh next Saturday. Not to be too big the following week, only
headhigh to overhead but clean conditions.

Caribbean - Flat all weekend and through next week, with some knee
high relief Friday morning, but nothing to brag about. Great
snorkeling and diving conditions! (www.cashewhilllodge.co.cr)

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 8/27

High Tide: 8.28 ft at 8:28 am
Low Tide: 1.49 ft at 2:47 pm
(add 50 min. each day)

New Moon - September 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 (ph/fax: 643-3844) in Jaco chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

** Sponsors **
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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/26)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Today (Fri.) we had some of the prettiest head high surf I've seen
in
awhile. The wind was decidedly off shore, clear water, and a few
polite surfers to share it with.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este
fin de semana (clima y olas): High tides are in the morning and late
afternoon so conditions look pretty good for at least one session.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: All the peaks out front are
working in spite of the marginal sand.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
There's not much in the way of waves today, but we're between two
south swells. Waves this morning were waist high and tomorrow it's
supposed to start picking up again. The mornings and afternoons have
been off-shore this week with a few late-afternoon or evening rain
storms. Hoy no tenemos muchas olas pero estamos entre dos swelles
del sur. Las olas esta manana estaban de a la cintura y manana
empezara a crecer otra vez. En esta semana los vientos estaban off-
shore en la manana y en la tarde con algunas tormentas de lluvia en
la tarde o en la noche.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): By tomorrow evening we should see
the swell picking up and Sunday is predicted to be great. The tide
is in the morning so even the wind should be perfect. Manana en la
tarde seguro vamos a ver crecer las olas y debe ser muy bueno el
domingo. La marea alta es en la manana asi que el viento tambien
debe ser perfecto.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Pequeno likes these
swells and if you want really big waves check Langosta on Saturday
evening and Sunday morning. Pico Pequeno es bueno con esos swelles y
si quiere olas mas grandes, fijese en Langosta el sabado en la tarde
y domingo en la manana.

** From Travis at WItchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Last weekend was beautiful for
surfers in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Offshore winds and chest high
waves made for a lot of fun around here. We are "between swells" at
the moment, with the next one set to arrive this Saturday. Morning
and Sunset sessions have been perfect over the last several days
with a rainstorm coming through, almost everyday, at 4pm; just to
calm down the wind for the perfect, glassy sunset.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - This weekend's
swell is likely to produce head-high waves. Expect more rain storms
in the afternoons, as rainy season is well underway. As usual at
this time of year, early mornings and around sunset, the wind will
be at its glassy best.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - All the beaches in
Northern Costa Rica should have chest to head high waves this
weekend. The new SW swell is arriving on Saturday and will be
picking up throughout the weekend. Once again, look for Avellanas,
Witch's Rock, Ollie's Point, Playa Negra, Play Grande, and Nosara to
have glassy surf in the chest to head high range. While all the
breaks should boast good waves this weekend, the direction of the
swell set to arrive on Sunday/Monday should make for great surfing,
especially at Playa Avellana, Playa Grande and Witch's Rock.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Witch's Rock Surf Camp has just added a
TV "AS BIG AS YOUR A**" behind the bar. You can now watch our home-
made surf videos while eating a ridiculous amount of nachos and
sipping on your favorite libation. Pura Vida, Travis Call - 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 surf for the last few days has been on the small gutless size.
Super high tides in the mornings haven't helped. After the afternoon
rains stop there have been some nice glassoffs at some of the more
secluded spots. Great for longboards.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same. We
still have the high tides in the mornings for the next few days but
not as high as the last few days. That will help to keep the waves
in the chest to headhigh range. Look for those afternoon glassoffs
as the tide will be perfect for fun surf with no crowds.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The left south of the main
peak in the mornings has been fun with the sandbar set up perfectly.
The main peak in the afternoon with the incoming tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Lyman is
shooting insane photos at Playa Negra. If you are coming, e-mail him
to arrange a killer photo session. lymanphoto@...

** From Harry at Coconut Harry's in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -
It's chest high in Nosara (Playa Guiones) now, but still fun. We'll
wait for your report. Take a look at this pic below -
Christian 'taking off'! Pura Vida ...... Coconut Harry

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
There is still some swell, 4 to 5 foot waves during high tide. Nice
sunset sesh's, glassy after the rain, choppy and windy with the rain.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell expected to back off, maybe
3 to 4 foot waves, soft peaks, great for intermediate surfers.
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.
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

** From Chuck at Wow Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
W.O.W. surf is too nice right now , fun headhigh peaks in Jaco and
some overhead [slightly] at Hermosa , winds been favorable in
variable and not too much rain in our area , the water was super
nice out front yesterday afternoon with plenty of waves and my
morning session at Hermosa was good too if a bit lumpy but the sets
were just fine ! Dont know whats going to come by for the next
couple of days but expect some fun beachbreak surf at least ! Juan
Carlos Naranjo just got a new board delivered by Craig Cronin one of
the shapers of ERIE surfboards www.eriesurfboards.com and he's just
killing it ! Watch out for more of these guys boards and riders in
the water , its all good ! Oh speaking of good [or not] our town
just got inundated by a container of CHINA made cheap surfboards and
are even being peddled by one of our amatuer surf directors ?
Imagine that , hey if we don't sell more of the REAL SURFERS boards
then who is going to sponsor the young hot rippers ? Will MIKE
DOLSEY surf designs be an official sponsor of the Natl Circuit or
would he or his distributors ever ride one ? ? Would anybody even
ride em [maybe one]? Come on man , surf lessons on BZs is one thing
and dont ask Mike Hubbard [ BODYBOARD CHAMP] about BZs sponsorship
you would be shocked about how much they put back in to surf and
related sports[look at the rescue sleds for TOW-IN] . Lets keep our
boards surfer built and surfer sanded and surfer ridden or maybe we
better buy stock in WALMART ! LOOK OUT CARTON and BANZAII and
FISCHER BRO'S here comes the CHINA JUNK ! Anyways I dont care who
you buy your boards from but make sure they are "surfer built"
and "SOULFILLED" and let the Chinese guys make cheap bicycles and
toys and ladies underwear , no real surfer would ride one of these
anyways ! Thanks and keep the soulfire burning , Chuck and the Crew
at W.O.W. surf !

Sunday, August 21, 2005

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.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

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


TOP NEWS

For a great three hour surf lesson in Jaco for $50 pp - visit
Walking on Water - www.wowsurf.net

Video of the week - how about some Boca Barranca? - from Rancho
Coral, one wave with Graven - a surf guide of the Lohe Lani -
www.ranchocoral.com/page5.html

Get information for bus schedules at CRMercado.com.

Some new partners of CRSURF -
360 degree Tours - Tamarindo
Magic Seaweed - New style surf reports
Vacation City - based in San Jose

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.

** 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@...

** Sponsors **
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@...
*****************

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.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: LISTING OF THE
WEEK! Only one left! Pablo has a beautiful half acre lot with
stunning white water ocean views, electric, water and roads are in
and it's ready to build. $90,000.00. E-mail Pablo at
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!

Saturday, August 13, 2005

CR Surf Report for 8-13-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 298
August 13th, 2005

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NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This will be a great week to be on the Costa Rica Pacific
Coast and catch the Rabbit Kekai Surf Contest in Boca Barranca. Then
on Sunday afternoon another SSW swell squeezes past the Galapagos to
give some overhead surf relief, back up to overhead. The sets start
coming with the incoming tide, and get a foot bigger by Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday (8-17 and 18) will be 2 foot overhead with a
9 second period with some 4 foot overhead sets at the top breaks
from a combined swell from Tropical Storm Greg and Hurricane
Fernanda. Expect the surf to stay two foot overhead from another S
swell with a 13 second period from Saturday through next Wednesday,
but after that it may be awhile since the southern Pacific looks to
be in reverse.

Caribbean - Sunday is a suprise, as storms in the Caribbean Sea
produce some wind swell, chest high with a few head high sets.
Monday it get more consistent, but by Tuesday it drops quickly, back
to waist high. Another tropical system pushes in more chest high
surf by next Sunday

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 8/13

High Tide: 8.27 ft at 8:00 am
Low Tide: 1.57 ft at 2:17 pm
(add 50 min. each day)
Full Moon - August 19th

TOP NEWS

For a great three hour surf lesson in Jaco for $50 pp - visit
Walking on Water - www.wowsurf.net

Dengue Fever still in Costa Rica - be careful - wear repellent and
use mosquito nets if you don't have A/C. Read the top story from the
Tico Times.

Video of the week - how about some Boca Barranca? - from Rancho
Coral, one wave with Graven - a surf guide of the Lohe Lani -
www.ranchocoral.com/page5.html

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

Get information for bus schedules at CRMercado.com.

Some new partners of CRSURF -
360 degree Tours - Tamarindo
Magic Seaweed - New style surf reports
Vacation City - based in San Jose

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.

** 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@...

** Sponsors **
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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/12)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This is going to be a great weekend for early morning sessions. Surf
is small--about waist high, but the mornings are clean and glassy.
There have been some afternoon thunderstorms which have worked in
our favor, turning the wind off-shore for sunset sessions. Este fin
de semana sera excelente para surfear temprano. Las olas son
pequenas--de a la cintura, pero las mananas son glassy y lindisimas.
Hemos tenido unas lluvias en las tardes, pero nos han servido para
cambiar el viento off-shore para surfear al atardecer.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell isn't supposed to pick
up until Monday, but maybe it will start to show on Sunday if we're
lucky. Mornings should continue to be great. El swell no entrara
antes del lunes, pero si tenemos suerte tal vez lo veremos cambiar
un poco el domingo. Las mananas deben seguir siendo lindisimas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Pequeno looks good on
the inside, and the rivermouth has some nice rolling rights at high
tide. Pico Pequeno esta buena adentro y en la boca del rio hay unas
derechas largas y bonitas a la marea alta.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been good both for the morning and evening sessions all
week. It's small - around head high - and a little inconsistent, but
nice form with favorable wind conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The sessions will move to the
morning high tide window only and should be fun until the wind comes
on shore around mid morning. .
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Everybody is coming here, so
relax and share. Try the rock at the north end of the beach for some
space.

** 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 surf has been on the small side. Shoulder to head high waves
with the occasional bigger sneaker sets. The sunny skies and light
offshores in the mornings have been a treat. Onshore by noon and
glassy by 4:30 for the evening session.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. A slight bump
in the surf on Sunday or Monday from a storm off of South America.
Expect some rain showers here at Playa Negra in the afternoons.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: With the tide going out in
the mornings for the next few days, the rivermouth at Playa
Avellanas might be the call. Monday and Tuesday check the main break
at Playa Negra early.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Pablo has
quarter acre home sites with outstanding whitewater ocean views.
Just a stone's throw from great surf. Contact Pablo for more info at
pabloscr@...

** From Harry at Coconut Harry's in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -
Consistent chest to head-high set waves rolling in - water's warm
and we're all having a fun! Should see overhead surf by Monday. Pura
Vida, Coconut Harry - we offer surf lessons at Coconut Harry's Surf
Shop - call me at ph. 682-0574 to book your lesson. Pura Vida,
Coconut Harry

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This is going to be a great weekend for early morning sessions. Surf
is small--about waist high, but the mornings are clean and glassy.
There have been some afternoon thunderstorms which have worked in
our favor, turning the wind off-shore for sunset sessions. Este fin
de semana sera excelente para surfear temprano. Las olas son
pequenas--de a la cintura, pero las mananas son glassy y lindisimas.
Hemos tenido unas lluvias en las tardes, pero nos han servido para
cambiar el viento off-shore para surfear al atardecer.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell isn't supposed to pick
up until Monday, but maybe it will start to show on Sunday if we're
lucky. Mornings should continue to be great. El swell no entrara
antes del lunes, pero si tenemos suerte tal vez lo veremos cambiar
un poco el domingo. Las mananas deben seguir siendo lindisimas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Pequeno looks good on
the inside, and the rivermouth has some nice rolling rights at high
tide. Pico Pequeno esta buena adentro y en la boca del rio hay unas
derechas largas y bonitas a la marea alta.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hey Geg , hope its not too late but heres whats up ,! Contest should
be here in Jaco its small but chest high and clean 100 yd rides at
mid-tide and time to do so many longboard turns and strolls to the
nose thats you couldnt ask for more ! I have spoken with Jim
Reynolds and his plan is to schedule the contest next year for May
or June whihc is sooo much better for The Boca ! Anyways I see a bit
of a bump on the may for juts after the contest so who know ! Surf
is really nice here so come on down and get a few with us ! Chuck
and The Crew at W.O.W. Surf where to have your chance to surf is
like WALKING ON WATER !

** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 2-3ft , Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: South 0-3 MPH,
Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM, Current Conditions: We have a fading southwest that
we should see come back on the south Sunday, PURA VIDA!!!!