CR Surf Report for 10-8-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 352
October 8th, 2006

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Head high surf greets Sunday surfers, with one or two overhead sets each hour. It stays the same on Monday and Tuesday morning, smaller with the tide going out and bigger with it filling in, but a SSW arrives at sunset and on Wednesday set waves are 1-2 foot overhead down south, overhead sets up north. The swell pushes through Friday morning, but the sets diminish to overhead and inconsistent throughout the weekend. Another SSW arrives next Tuesday with more 1-2 foot overhead surf.

Caribbean - Large fetches of storms across the Caribbean Sea push in an ENE swell on Monday morning, with surf chest high and a few head high sets peaking in the evening and Tuesday morning. Tuesday the swell sticks around, but Wednesday it drops back to waist high. Thursday and Friday is knee to waist, and Saturday is back to knee high.

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

TIDES for 10/8/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - (-1.21) feet at 9:15 a.m.
High Tide - 9.87 feet at 3:29 p.m.

Full Moon - 10/7

TOP NEWS

Upcoming surf contests:
October 7-8th - Boca Barranca for the local kids
October 28th - in Jaco, hosted by Christian Surfers group, 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 10/7 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've had an insanely sunny week for October and off shore winds all day every day except today and yesterday. The surf has been on the small side, and really nice. Wave size today is about waist high. The water is warm and clean. Hemos tenido una semana de un sol loquisimo por ser octubre y vientos off shore todos los dias excepto hoy y ayer. Las olas han sido pequenas y muy lindas. Hoy las olas estan de a la cintura. El agua esta caliente y limpio.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Sunset sessions are in this weekend unless we get some of the rain we need. Wave size is supposed to drop off and continue to do so through the middle of next week. Este es el fin de semana para surfear al atardecer a menos que nos llege la lluvia que tanto necesitamos. Las olas seran cada dia mas pequenas de ahora hasta la mitad de la semana proxima.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta and Playa Grande have the better surf right now, but there are also waves in Tamarindo from Pico Pequeno to the rivermouth. Langosta y Playa Grande tienen las mejores olas ahora, pero tambien hay olas pequenas en Tamarindo desde Pico Pequeno hasta la boca del rio.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The last few days have seen a nice head high swell in the water with good shape (great shape considering the time of year, actually!) We've actually had some beautiful offshores (with occasional nortes swirling and misxing it up a bit) with this swell, but even when it's gone onshore it's held it's shape. The high tide is in the afternoon now, so the takers had to surf onshore winds today, but the shape was surprisingly good. Lots of fun!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like the wind is going to be onshore tomorrow, Saturday, but perhaps enough norte so that there's still decent shape, as there was today. Sunday looks like it might have some offshores in the mix. Plenty of fun swell in the water, so it should be good.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Try Playa Avellanas, Avellanas Rivermouth, and Playa Negra for the morning session and then Grande in the afternoon, if you don't mind some onshores.

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

Hola amigos. Today we had bad conditions, our swell is gone and off shore winds are BACK. Some 2/3ft waves right here in front and some sets waves coming in, but not pretty consistent. That's it for today. Pura vida- Ed

** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: expecting a big swell with today being the full moon. Not much out there, great waves for beginners. Mostly choppy, but nice and warm.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): expect to see some 4 to 6 foot waves, with always the choppy conditions. But good glass after rainstorms.

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: Smallish conditions at all the beachbreaks but signs ofd some west thing are there but we have a couple thunder heads offshore so maybe its storm bump but heres hoping for some relief from fun chest to head high surf everday for the last week ¡ Hah Hah , like we should really complain or something ¡ Weather is super and no crowds right now , saw Shea Lopez blowing up at Gullies the other day and its was kind of neat because it was a total of 4 guys out ! Crazy ! Anyways have a nice week and great waves ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

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

Jaco' - Hermosa: Weather - Warm Cloudy with possibilities of rain. Wave conditions and heights - Jaco': 3 - 5 ft average. at high tide till next Thursday or so. Hermosa 4 - 6 ft average at high tide. Brought to you by Nathon's Surfer Hostel en Calle Central in Jaco' Beach, Costa Rica. HAVE A NICE DEATH!!!

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Head high waves with good form at lower tides. The high tide is very high (supposedly 10' 7" tomorrow) and so the waves are very mushy at the top. There are two fairly equal events coming from 212 and 190 making for some interesting shapes. The water is uncharacteristically dirty with lots of organic matter (leaves and branches) floating around especially when it is raining.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Pretty much the same. The weather has been great for the rainy season. Lots and lots of sun.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach in Dominical. The river mouth has a bunch of uneven sand bars and so is broken up and a bit crazy, but anywhere south of that is fine.