CR Surf Report for 10-29-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 355
October 29th, 2006

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The swell is coming, Tuesday morning the sets are two foot overhead, a foot overhead up north Wednesday the sets get more organized, and sets 3 foot overhead arrive Thursday. Stays big Friday - Saturday, 2-3 foot overhead SSW swell with a 14 second period, 1 foot overhead in da-Bay at midtide. Sunday and next Monday is still 2+, and by Tuesday it grows to back to 3 foot overhead down south.

Caribbean - Knee to waist high waves on Monday and Tuesday morning. In the afternoon the sets grow to chest high and by Wednesday, the sets get more frequent, every 15 minutes. Thursday the sets are head high, but less frequent, and by Friday only arrive once an hour, with most surf waist high.

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

TIDES for 10/29/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 7.64 feet at 7:12 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.46 feet at 1:28 p.m.

Full Moon - 11/5



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

Anthony Torres wins Jr. Longboard at the contest honoring the memory of Alex Castro in Jaco, hosted by Christian Surfers group. Read more ...

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
* 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. 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 10/28 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have been enjoying a nice, just overhead swell for the last few days. The summertime off shores are sculpting out perfect bowls for the light crowd. The wind is switching to on shore in the afternoon.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be excellent for the morning high tides this week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire bay has peaks working all the way to Tamarindo.

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

2 days ago (thursday), avellanes was really fun at avellanes. chest to head high + and clean conditions. the rivermouth in tamarindo was good as well. clean, although somewhat smaller.

yesterday (friday), we took a surf tour to marbella. it was glassy and big. nice barrels with offshore winds. it was about 4-7 feet. the outer reef was working at 6-8ft, some sets were bigger than that. The surf school went to La finca, where it was 4-6 feet on the sets, although it was somewhat less clean with light onshore winds.

and today, we went to avellanes. it was very glassy, although rather small, with waves about thigh to shoulder high. it was a perfect longboarding day.

** 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. Playa Negra has seen big closeout sets beyond the boil rock. Avellanas rivermouth was double overhead plus. Robbie got the barrel of his life. The weird weather is still with us and different everyday. Some nice mornings.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will come down a bit through the weekend with headhigh sets. By mid week the waves will pickup out of the south with way overhead sets. Low tide is right in the middle of the day so those morning sessions at Negra will be great with the outgoing tide all morning.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: At Avellanas the left in front of Lolas will be good for the weekend. Check out Negra at mid week. It will be going off.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: John Lyman will shoot you 40 times an hour. John Lyman Photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Sunrise 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.

Nice glassy evening sesh's, with occasional wind and chop but some nice form. New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children.

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 Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Thanks for sending us swell to California where our team as risen to become one of the top contenders for the World Surfing Games here in Huntington Beach, California. The Costa Rican National Team has beaten so many other great teams such as Tahiti to place Eight overall out of Thirty Three and Fourth in the Tag Team Finals. Big Thanks to Jose Urena who has been such a huuuuge asset coaching and guiding The Costa Rican Team, Antonio Pilurzu and Christophe Commaieru Ellen Golden for their dedication and hard work supporting and bringing our Team to World Ranks, Pura Vida!

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Tiny today (shoulder high with occasional head high), but should be swelling overhead by Sunday. A big swell looks like it is looming, but that probably won't arrive til next weekend.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Sunday is showing a good possibility of a reasonable swell. The early morning and the evening sessions should both be good because of the tide.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach at Dominical or Hermosa.