Sunday, December 25, 2005

CR Surf Report for 12-25-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 314
December 25th, 2005

TOP NEWS

Read these stories on the CRSURF home page...
* Federico Pilurzo wins the Trofeo Vista Villas held last weekend in
Tamarindo.
* Lisbeth Vindas earns 4th in Latin America after 2005 ALAS tour.

Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
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.

DAILY UPDATES

Diana at www.Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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 North swell that pounded California Wednesday takes
its sweet time getting to Guanacaste, with the first pulses felt on
Monday afternoon with some overhead sets. Then on Tuesday a
localized NE swell fills in with consistent head high waves, but
only lasts a day. By Thursday morning, the only overhead waves are
sets coming about every hour. Then on Friday afternoon, the NE swell
picks up to head high, and overhead for the weekend. Don't try to
surf south facing beaches.

Caribbean - Waves are chest high for the first night of Hanukah, and
stay that size on Monday due to a NNE swell pushing down from the
Yucatan. Waves drop by Tuesday afternoon to waist to chest and won't
get any bigger through Thursday. Friday and Saturday look to be more
waist high surf with few sets.

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

TIDES for 12/25

High Tide: 6.72 ft at 9:40 am
Low Tide: 2.10 ft at 3:32 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - December 30th

** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/24)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
As this small swell changed directions this week, it became more
difficult and closed out. The off shores have been consistent and
holding most of the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The size won't matter much out
front until the angle changes a little and it starts to "hook".
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The sand in the Tamarindo
Estero mouth is pulling some shape out of this swell and is about
the same size as here. Just drive a few minutes down the service
road to Villa Baula and you're there.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This week we got a Christmas present from God--a nice westerly swell
which has waves rolling all over the place. The left in front of the
Diria this morning reminded me of my recent visit to Pavones; about
chest high and rolling forever. Pico Grande was throwing barrelles
all over the place, sometimes overhead. Off shore, of course. Esta
semana recibimos un regalo de navidad de parte de Dios--un buen
swell del oeste lo cual ha hecho olas en todas partes. La izquierda
en frente del Diria me hizo pensar en mi visita a Pavones; alto al
pecho y corriendo para siempre. Pico Grande estaba tirando tubos por
todas partes, a veces sobre la cabeza. El viento off-shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The high tide is in the morning
and we've got waves, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! La marea
esta alta en la manana y hay olas: Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano
Nuevo!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There's really no bad place
to surf right now. That doesn't happen every day in Tamarindo, so
get out there and enjoy it! No hay mal lugar para surfear ahorita.
Esto no pasa todos los dias en Tamarindo, asi que vaya a disfrutarlo!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
T'was the day before Christmas and all along the shore, the ocean
was sleeping, you could almost hear it snore. The dudes were all
bumming and the chicks would all giggle, there aren't any waves, not
even a ripple.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The prognosticators say good
northwest on Monday, if you're lucky enough to be at Avellanas, that
will be your fun day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The tide will be coming up
all morning all week, that's when the northwest will be hitting it's
peak, try the Avellanas rivermouth or maybe Little 8, drive in
through Pinilla, tell them you know Chris Kringle at the gate.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: So as I tell
you about calendars at the
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html web site, I say
cowabunga to all and to all a good night.

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

Feliz Navidad from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! Surf is small here, but a
lot of fun with morning, offshore winds and chest/head-high set
waves. It's getting a little more crowded with holiday 'turistas'
but there's plenty of waves for everyone - 'disfrute'! Propero Año
Nuevo, Coconut Harry, www.coconutharrys.com

Sunday, December 18, 2005

CR Surf Report for 12-18-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 313
December 18th, 2005

TOP NEWS

New Immigration Laws set for 2006- 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.

DAILY UPDATES

Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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 - Sunday's chest to head high surf dioesn't stick around
long, dropping to chest high at best on Monday and down to waist to
chest by Tuesday evening. The rest of the week looks grim, waist
high at most spots, with the peak peaks and north Guanacaste coast
getting it a foot bigger. No relief until Christmas eve, straight
from the north pole, a NW swell pushing in chest to head high surf
up in the Nicoya Sunday morning and filling in farther south by the
afternoon. That swell picks up a foot on Monday, but dies off next
Tuesday down to chest high.

Caribbean - Overhead with a few foot overhead sets remain for
Sunday, with the rest of the week looking to drop a bit each day.
Monday down to head high with still a few bigger sets coming in.
Tuesday, those sets disappear, and by Wednesday down to chest high,
but still a lot of fun from the East swell sticking around in the
Caribbean. As another NE'er goes off the U.S. coast, surf will
continue to fill in for the weekend.

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

TIDES for 12/18

Low Tide: .28 ft at 10:33 am
High Tide: 8.41 ft at 4:53 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

New Moon - December 30th

** 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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/17)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Although the offshores have been holding all day long, the wind came
on shore on Friday afternoon just as a perfect Playa Grande size
(overhead) swell reached the right tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The daybreak tidal window begins
on Sat. and
starts off our morning surf cycle with an afternoon double session a
still a possibility for most of the week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up
with a dozen
or so possibilities. Take it where you find it and avoid the crowds.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
At least it isn't completely flat. There have been waist to chest
high waves at Playa Negra with a few head high sneeker sets. The
light offshores kick in around 8:00am and then turning onshore by
around noon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf should stay about the
same with a few southwest pulses moving through all week with a weak
northwest ground swell combining for some fun chest high waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have a full moon high tide
in the mornings all week so Playa Negra could be the hot spot. Check
it out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is still
time to get your 2006 Costa Rica Surfing Calendars before Christmas.
Also available are The Waves Of Costa Rica and The Sunsets Of Costa
Rica. Order all 3 now and we'll pay the shipping. 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 -

Head-high set waves - good shape - fun sessions.

** 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.
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 with the full moon being today, hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot
waves, nice form. For the weekend we have 3 to 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: 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 Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf out front is and has been but will change , windy and shoulder
high , clean mornings and better tides this week with boht a.m. and
p.m. tides , weather is beautiful and we are getting busy , plenty
of boards in stcok so dont worry about the CLARK disaster for a
while , new C.I. boards in next week and we have new boards starting
at 450$ and of course they are all quality boards as well ! Come on
by and check us out ! Holiday tips , be nice to your neighbors ,
pickup your trash and a bit of they guys next door too , this just
makes a better place to live out of this world ! Oh surf hard and
share a wave or 2 with someone who doesnt surf as well ! Bless you
and yours , Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. surf !

** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos Oeste -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 2-3ft., Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: Offshore 0-5
MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM,Sunset: 5:36 PM, Current Conditions: We have a
swell fading after today but good, clean, fun lines today here at
The Ranch. Our Team is in Tamarindo for the second event of this
season's National Circuit. Great show to all those who passed into
tomorrow' s rounds, good luck in the finals, Pura Vida!

Sunday, December 11, 2005

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@...
*****************

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..

Tuesday, December 6, 2005

CR Surf Report for 12-6-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 311
December 6th, 2005

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The small surf continues all week, waist to chest high -
fun for longboarding with the dropping tides. The 'toes on the nose'
surf does not pick up until next Wed., with a far reaching SW swell
pushing it up to head high. Then next Thursday a NW swell shoots a
few overhead sets every half hour, and that swell keeps it head high
through next weekend.

Caribbean - The first strong East swell winds up in the Caribbean
Sea, growing from waist high surf on Monday to headhigh on
Wednesday. It hits fully on Thursday, with surf 1-2 foot overhead
but drops down a foot Friday. Saturday and Sunday will have more 1-2
foot overhead waves.

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

TIDES for 12/5

Low Tide: -.19 ft at 11:17 am
High Tide: 8.89 ft at 5:38 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

New Moon - December 1st

TOP NEWS

Puntarenas-Paquera will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Visit
www.insidecostarica.com for the story. Also on the news website - "
Punta Islita Hotel, in Nandayure, Guanacaste, was chosen Costa
Rica's Leading Hotel in the 12th edition of the World Travel Award,
in which travel agents and customers from 200 countries voted this
year. Islita also won the Social Responsibility Award from Small
Luxury Hotels of the World."

18-year-old Isaac Vega from Tamarindo claimed 1 st place Open in the
Pinilla Classic of the 2005-06 Circuito Nacional de Surf (CNS).
Jaco's Jason Torres, who returned to the water after a year away
from competition, surfed away with 1 st place Juniors, Playa
Esterillo Danny Bishko won for Boy's, and Esterillos brother team of
Carlos and Alberto Munoz took t he Grommet and Mini-Grommet crowns,
respectively, in this past weekend's 5-star point-valued contest
that took place Saturday and Sunday under beautiful skies in the
Little Hawaii area of Avellanas on the North side of the estuary.

And here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
12/17-18 - Tamarindo - Trofeo Vista Villas
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

Diego Naranjo and Lisbeth Vindas have put together a site focusing
on the talented surfers in Cosat Rica - Check
www.costaricansurfers.com for nice photo galleries and their surf
lessons in Jaco

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

DAILY UPDATES

Diana at www.Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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

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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/3)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Exactly as predicted, the slightly weird Westerly swell hit on
Thurs. Fun, head high and off shore, surf in spite of the annoying
ripple. Light crowds - very little Tamarindo spill over due to the
nasty road conditions and some swell getting in inside the bay.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): If the wind doesn't swing to a
slightly less northerly direction, the cross chop will continue to
blemish otherwise excellent head high sets.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus areas are markedly
skewed with the most consistent peak on Thurs. just north of Las
Tortugas Hotel and the smoother waves at the north end of Playa
Grande arouind Chicken Head Rock. Dual sessiones will begin on Sun.
with the daybreak go out.

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

Waist high waves and off shore breezes today made for the long
boarders smile and the short boarders yawn. The current SW swell is
definitely waning and is expected to continue to do so.
Hopefully, there is something on the horizon. Right now, it doesn't
look like much... At least it isn't raining! Pura Vida, Travis Call -
Positive Vibe Technician
- WRSC

** From John Lyman at Pablos Picasso in Playa Negra -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been on the small side the past few days. Waist to
chest high with head high sets coming every once in a while.
Absolutely gorgeous mornings with offshore wind and super low tides.
Great for tide pooling.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf here at Playa Negra will
be best on the incoming tides. This week will see high tides in the
early morning so dawn patrol for small perfect longboard waves.
Where are the crowds? Must be in Tamarindo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra in front of the
hotel on the higher tides and maybe Avellanas Rivermouth on the
lower tides if there is enough swell. Should be at least chest high.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Now available!
2006 Costa Rica Surfing Calendars. Also available, The Waves Of
Costa Rica and Sunsets Of Costa Rica. Check them out and order yours
before the Christmas rush.
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html

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

Surf is about head-high here with a mix of both NW and SW waves, so
a bit inconsistent at times. Best times are mid to rising high and
NOT around the low tides. Check out the new DVD on Pavones:
http://www.junglejuicefilm.com/

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down. The small 4 foot waves rolling in, soft
peaks, good form. Best conditions are right after high tide, the
waves clean up a bit and aren't as full. Easier to catch. Choppy and
windy with the rain. Occasional off shore winds, for perfect wave
conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell expected to hold over
the weekend, but will back down to the normal 4 to 5 foot waves
during high tides, and nice whitewater during low tides. Lots of
waves to catch, good inside and outside break., Some chop but nice
and glassy after the rainstorms.
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 bigger now, great for intermediate and advanced
surfers, so all surfers can come enjoy Samara.!! Also if you've
always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great
whitewater for beginner lessons! Pura Vida

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos - (11/29)

Local Climate: Drizzle/Partly Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 85F,
Direction & Height: South 4-6ft., Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: Offshore
0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM, Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Condition:
Congratulations to our Groms for winning their divisions and Cali
second in Juniors. We have a boost today giving us surf up to six
feet. It's going off at Rancho Coral today, Pura Vida!

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Shoulder high waves coming mixed from the south and straight in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like what little we have
will be shrinking to nothing. I've rarely seen such calm from LOLA.
Get your long boards ready.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Looks like it would be best
to go to Tahiti.