CR Surf Report for 10-2-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 351
October 2nd, 2006

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Chest to head high surf on Monday, a foot smaller up north. Stays the same on Tuesday, but Wednesday shows a few headhigh to overhead sets. Thursday is overhead with lots of sets, but Friday drops down to head high again. No more major swells expected until the following Friday from a powerful SSW brewing by Chile.

Caribbean - Knee high Monday morning with a few waist high sets arriving later in the day. Tuesday it picks up a foot with chest high sets, and the waves stay good Wednesday morning, but die off by sunset. Nothing showin' for Thursday through next weekend - knee high only.

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

TIDES for 10/2/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 7.15 feet at 9:48 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.89 feet at 4:04 p.m.
Full Moon - 10/6

TOP NEWS

Upcoming surf contests:
October 7-8th - Boca Barranca for the local kids
October 28th - in Jaco for Christian Surfers, email Chuck for info.

Costa Rica Names NATIONAL SURFING TEAM to send to the 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games in Huntington Beach, CA, October 14-22, by Ellen Zoe Golden

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

The Latin American Tour will be stopping in Playa Hermosa on November 10-12th, with $15,000 in prizes.

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

** 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 9/30 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Beautiful, just overhead and offshore conditions on Thurs. and Fri. Mellow morning tides and light crowds.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): If the wind stays off shore this weekend we should have great surf - maybe slightly disorganized due to the menacing rainny season just to our south. The tides are perfect with the sessions beginning at day break.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best peak seems to be a little south of the main peak in front of the hotel, but there are decent peaks all up and down the bay.

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

Well today it happen what we were waiting for..after few days with really good conditions the bad days are coming, after the storm is coming the calm...today was the first day of the calm. Waves were like 2-3 ft and on shore wind. The ricer mouth was the best place for today. Pura Vida, Ed

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been in the head high to a foot or two overhead on the sets. The weather has been great. Sunny and offshore in the mornings.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is on the way down but look for more SW by midweek. How long before the real rainy season sets in?

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Look at Negra with incoming tide and Avellanas with the outgoing tide. Negra has been good and empty at midday.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Lyman shoots. Got shot. John Lyman Photos at Playa Negra!

** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
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: 3-4 ft. with some bigger sets and clean mornings, afternoons were real nice for a bit but we have some onshores blowing until near dark so the surfing is abit more technical, still better than a lot of places ¡ Hermosa is super fun in the mornings as the tide drops out so be there ¡ Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF¡ Oh we have a super cool contest here in Jaco Oct. 28th all ages but on longboards only and its in memory of Alex our friend from Christian Surfers who was so cruely struck down by a hit and run driver this past spring. It's a good thing and funds go to the Chrisian Surfers group to help set a better example which I am sure you have noted we really need in our NEW WORLD ! I have all the info here so let me know. Thanks Chuck !

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Perfectas....not too big ...not too small...holding the glasy winds ´till late morning.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Sunny super good afternoon and epic morning sessions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: the beach breaks...again

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Nice, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South Southwest 2 to4 feet., Sea Surface: Clean, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM, Current Conditions: We have a fading southwest that is supposed to build back up on Tuesday. Right now, we have good waves with sunshine and no one out, Pura Vida!