CR Surf Report for 10-22-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 354
October 22nd, 2006

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The week starts with surf 1-2 foot overhead and doesn't drop until Wednesday morning. A foot smaller up north, but cleaner conditions with a lot less rain. Waves stay a foot overhead through Sunday, with dips during lower tides and set waves arriving with the tide coming in. Another SW pulse arrives next Tuesday, pushing surf back up to 2 foot overhead.

Caribbean - The right coast stays small - knee high with a waist high set every half hour - all the way through Thursday. By the afternoon a few more waist high waves arrive, and Friday morning a few chest high sets appear. Swell continues to fill in from the ENE all weekend, with surf chest high.

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

TIDES for 10/22/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .40 feet at 8:52 a.m.
High Tide - 8.28 feet at 3:04 p.m.

New Moon - 10/21

TOP NEWS

UP TO DATE NEWS on the Costa Rica NATIONAL SURFING TEAM at the 2006 LOST ENERGY DRINK ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES in Huntington Beach, California, October 14-22. by Ellen Zoe Golden and Luis Castrillo.

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

October 28th - in Jaco, hosted by Christian Surfers group, email Chuck for info.

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

The 5th Annual 2006 COSTA RICA SURF & SPIKE at the JACO BEACH BEST WESTERN HOTEL

Presented by Costa Rica Excursions and our Fine Sponsors!

Surfing competition: Thurs. 11/23 – Sat. 11/25/06 (3 day competition)

Beach Volleyball Pro/Am competition: Fri. 11/24 – Sat. 11/25/06 (2 day competition)

Sinjin Smith & Randy Stoklos Beach Volleyball Camp: Thurs. 11/23/06 (1 day camp)

Surfing Clinic: Thurs. 11/23/06 (1 day clinic)

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 10/20 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Big and stormy. Not very rideable at Grande since Monday when temporal-like weather moved in and doesnt' seem to want to go anywhere. Intermittent rain throughout the day with strong winds coming in off the ocean from the south.

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, unfortunately, with no relief until Monday at the earliest. Ugh.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Look for protected point breaks. Grande is not rideable.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -(10/13)

The surf at the rivermouth was good. it was pretty clean early on, becoming somewhat disorganized later. The surf school took it's graduation trip to avellanas today. the conditions weren't ideal, however. it was about 3-5 feet, but a lot of whitewater. there were a few really nice outsiders that came through though, some with nice barrels. There was a lot of rain again today... Hopefully it stays clean longer into the day tomorrow. WRSC photographer

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been big. Way overhead sets at all the tides. The weather has been terrible. The rainy season has showed up right when southwest swells have been marching in. lots of oshore wind with choppy oceans, cloudyskies with plenty of rain.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more clouds and rain for the next few days. Beyond that it's hard to tell but it is the time for rain so expect that. If it's going to be surfable, it will be early at mid tide.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I hear that Langosta has been pretty good. Playa Negra has been not that good.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out John Lyman Photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: some small but nice shapped waves rolling in. But in chocolate milk water.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): With the new moon coming up, always we except some swell maybe to 5 foot or so.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best spot in Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico Hotel. No localism or crowds. Waves may not be as big as other cities, but mellow and safe beach break, with extremely easy access. Perfect for surfers of all levels.

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: YO MAN, dis be da big wet mon! Waves are 4/6 ft faces and if you plan it right you can get a half hour of great surf in between half hours of slop , stormy close-interval wind swell but Jacos okay ! Okay we are about a month away from a great contest it's the Annual SURF AND SPIKE at the BEST WESTERN with great waves and great prizes, imagine you can book your trip and if you surf good enough you could win enough to pay for your whole trip and take some souvienirs home too! This gig has been going on for 6 years and it just gets better and the trip packages are pretty good, book a couple of extra days to travel some too, crowds are down then and the waves are good ! How about if it was like this for the contest , 5/7 ft faces and firing rights off the bar out front ! Check out www.costaricaexcursions.com for some more updated info and package deals ! Tuanis and Happy Surfing ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

** From Nathon at Nathon's Place in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 4-6ft. Jaco' w\offshore winds and choppy water. 4-71/2ft. Hermosa w\offshore winds and cough choppy water and strong current. The water is like greenish because of the persistent rain.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) : Expecting plenty of rain and cloudy skys. 4-6ft - 3-5ft jaco'. 4-7ft - 3-6ft Hermosa'

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Hermosa & La Isla in Herradura bay.

NEWS: Live Music on weekends at Nathon's Surfer Hostel. The one Hostel that playes Rock'n Roll & Heavy Metal all the time.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Still with an ear infection and not surfing, this will be a "from the sidelines" report. The ocean has been rough from storms and is choppy. However, the underlying waves look good and are often overhead. The rides I'm seeing seem to require a good bit of reading ahead from the rider as they are irregularly shaped and broken, but with some rides being spectacular.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): From LOLA, it looks great if we can get some calmer water (and, I'll finally be back in the water to enjoy it). There is one short period swell of about 4 ft. and a long period swell of 5ft, the two coming from two different directions. These will probably bring in some nice peaky waves at the beach. The tide, however, is exactly wrong for the morning session which is the most promising from a weather stand point. So, its one of those weekends that we'll just have to wait and see.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach at Dominical or Hermosa.