CR Surf Report for 8-26-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 346
August 26th , 2006

TOP NEWS

Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. Letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.

Gilbert Brown and Germaine "Nino" Myrie from Waves Costa Rica have been called to participate on Huntington beach for the world surfing games to represent Costa Rica amongst other local surfers.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Overhead surf from the SW through Monday with a 14 second period, with a few 2 foot overhead sets hitting the Nicoya coast from the WNW from Hurricane Ileana on Tuesday. Wednesday the sets disappear and the waves drop to head high and by Thursday the head high surf only appears every 15 minutes. Friday through Sunday are small, only chest high with a random head high set, but on Monday morning the surf jacks up two feet from a south swell (smaller up north). First the sets are very infrequent, like every hour, but by next Tuesday it's solid 1-2 foot overhead. Stays consistent through all of next week from the SSW

Caribbean - Headhigh to overhead surf on Sunday from Tropical Storm Ernesto, but it fades fast throughout the day on Monday and by the evening is chest high on the sets. Tuesday it drops to waist high and stays in the waist high arena for the rest of the week and weekend.

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

TIDES for 8/26/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .66 feet at 10:26 a.m.
High Tide - 8.61 feet at 4:36 p.m.

New Moon - 8/23

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...

** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/25 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This swell replaced the beautiful off shore surf at the beginning of the week. The heavy North angle and lumpy nafure did not make it ideal for our end of the bay. Friday actually had strong on shores at mid day, and then it rained. It felt like the beginning of the rainy season.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The day break and afternoon high tides should bring decent surf with glassey wind conditions. The swell needs to drop a hair to make it more manageable - which it seems to be doing.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: A short drive (3 min.) puts you at the Tamarindo Estero mouth during in coming tide which should be pretty good if we get an afternoon glass off.

** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

Thursday, August 24, 2006 - SURFERS.....I want you to sit first and then you can read. Read first and then dream about being here. We woke up this morning for surf what we call GOOD WAVES. The swell just came in today and we already start having fun is 7/8 ft waves, nice barrels, long shoulders. In my case I got one of the biggest waves of the day and I'm still having pictures in my mind about it and that was 4 hours ago. Everywhere is woking with this swell, Playa Grande, Avellanas, Negra is huge....so go and take notes about all this swell and make sure that you're here next time. High tide is beetwen 2 and 3. The swell is here for like 3 days more. Pura Vida - Ed

** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The last couple days have seen that southwest ground swell with Negra hitting double overhead on the boil rock with good shape. Overcast and offshore in the mornings and rainy in the afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): If you can hit it early, it will be very good. The swell will be losing it punch as the week wears on. The rainy season weather will continue with some wet afternoons. You'll also notice alot less people in the lineup as summer is coming to an end in the States.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's high tide running through the early mornings this week. With that in mind check out Negra in the mornings and then Avellanas for the second session.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: John Lyman Photos at Playa Negra every morning. Shooting to improve the world we live in. http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html

** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:

With the bigger swell, we've got a faster "close out" around low tide, so keep that tide chart handy and look for mid to high tide sessions as best. Rain squalls can make it "clean" or "bump" it up - we're in the rainy season now. Pura vida - Coconut Harry

** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -

Rain is hitting the beautiful Samara beach this week, but looks like the swell is up. So bring your boards and come surfing. Good surf times are early mornings and mid day to late afternoons. Windy and choppy but some nice form. New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children. Also: Festival de Sabores - Samara 2006 February 17 from 12-8pm An international flavor festival, food and wine tastings from all of the different cultures living in the community. Project Buena vista, goal is to raise $10,000 to help the local families, kids, schools and community..

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves Fri. Afternoon were 4-7 ft and windy choppy heavy etc. and pretty much closed out, if you wanted to bad enough you could find a couple but after 30 minutes I called it quits ! Hope yesterdays weather gets out of the way for some cleaning up over the weekend ! The half hour sets are plenty big and yesterdays shape wasn't too bad so the possibilities are endless ! We are going to have a rainy season closeout sale in the big shop next weekend , some boards at 100$ off regular price and lots of good deals on name brand clothes too ! Surf Expos right around the corner and need to spend some $ on new and exciting things so its out with the old and in with the new !!! Check it out ! Thanks Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !!!!

** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Thursday, August 24. Local Climate: Rainy, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South Southwest 4ft., Sea Surface: Slight Bump from big tides, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM. Current Conditions: We have some late week swell that should rebuild toward the end of the weekend, Pura Vida!