CR Surf Report for 1-1-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 315
January 1st , 2006

TOP NEWS

Ocean census revealing many new species of life- By the A.M. Costa
Rica wire services - Scientists from around the globe are taking
stock of the world's oceans. The Census of Marine Life is a 10-year,
$1 billion effort to identify and catalog the underwater world. The
census — which began in 2000 — marks its midway point with colorful
discoveries worldwide.

Read these stories on the home page... Federico Pilurzo wins the
Trofeo Vista Villas held last weekend in Tamarindo. And.. 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!

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Fun headhigh to overhead surf all week from a grinding NW
swell filtering down the Pacific Coast. Smaller at south facing and
sheltered spots. Get on it early nice offshores every morning. The
overhead sets disappear by Wednesday and by Thursday, it's back to
chest to head high consistent sets. On Friday, the second NW swell
files in, with a longrange WNW set to follow pushing surf up to a
foot overhead by Saturday.

Caribbean - Sunday's chest high waves picks up to head on Monday,
but only sticks around a day and leaves chest high leftover for
Wednesday. Then it's quiet for a couple of days, waist to chest high
and fun, then another head high day arrives Saturday.

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

TIDES for 1/1/06

Low Tide: -0.40 ft at 9:30 am
High Tide: 9.10 ft at 3:49 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

Full Moon - January 14th

** 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@...

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School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/31)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
In spite of the consistent westerly head high swell this week, the
light wind has been switching on shore early since Wed. and turning
our break into Florida afternoon surf. It is still surfable since
the wind is light, but somewhat blown out for the afternoon higher
tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is here and I expect
the wind to cooperate more beginning on Sat. There will be a nice
possibility for evening glass off or slight off shores. The whole
world and their sisters are here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: We've been slipping down to
Tamarindo - 5 min. - on the service road and catching it early
there.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This seems like it can't be true, but the swell is still pumping out
there. The wind has been shifty and on-shore some afternoons this
week, but mornings have been off-shore consistantly and you can surf
at any tide. There are a lot of rips and swirly currents that
accompany these swells, so beware. Parece que no puede ser verdad,
pero el swell sigue. El viento se ha cambiado on-shore en la tarde
algunas dias esta semana, pero las mananas han sido off-shore y se
puede surfear a cualquier marea. Hay muchas corrientes fuertes con
tanto swell, asi que tenga precaucion.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasa r
este fin de semana (clima y olas): There's a lot of surf this
weekend and a lot of people to share it with. Hay muchas olas este
fin de semana y mucha gente con quien compartirlas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Grande is the spot
that's been throwing the most consistant, rideable wave in
Tamarindo. A lot of other places have been closed out due to the
size of the swell. Henrys works too but watch out for rocks. Pico
Grande es el punto que tira la ola mejor y que se cierre menos en
Tamarindo. Muchas otras partes de la playa se cierran por el tamano
del swell. Henrys tambien esta bueno pero ojo con las piedras.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves here at Playa Negra are in the headhigh with a few just
overhead sets. Beautiful sunny offshore mornings are on tap with
light onshores in the afternoons and those classic evening glassoffs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect the weather to be hot and
sunny with breezy offshores and headhigh waves. This week will be
less crowded here as the good folks from other parts of the country
go home.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Low tide runs though the
middle of the day this week but Playa Negra has been working pretty
good at low tide. Just a little rocky though.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Now is the
time to get your 2006 Costa Rica Surfing calendar. Go to
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html and check them out.

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

It's Coconut Harry here in Nosara (Playa Guiones). Some BIG waves
coming in - way overhead on the set waves and some power with them
as well - faster breaking waves showing. Wind has cooperated and not
much of a factor. Feliz Ano Nuevo! Coconut Harry
www.coconutharrys.com

** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Feliz Año Nuevo ! Happy New Year and Happy Surfing ! Waves are
coming up and I would expect that the north country is getting a
couple of clean little shacks too ! 3-5 ft faces out front at high
tide today and no wind for a while so what more can a guy ask for !
So are you are you hunting a board or a shop owner who needs quality
surf product and on time delivery ? Call me I got it , great boards
and accessories on the floor and new boards from 495$ ! Come on by
and see and yes still have a great stock of Channel Islands on hand
for the discerning rider ! Towns packed and super mellow with no
major problems theft wise or anything but be careful the creeps are
still out there!DONT DRINK AND DRIVE , designate a driver its better
that way ! Bless you and yours ! Chuck and the Crew at W.O.W. SURF!

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:31 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions- Happy
New Years! The last day of 2005 still has a small boost giving us
overhead, long, clean lines out on The West Reef. How perfect for
New Year's Eve...New moon, tides over 8 feet enjoy The Stars and
lights tonight, Thanks to All of You That made another great year
for us here at The Ranch, Pura Vida!