CR Surf Report for 11-23-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 358
November 23rd, 2006

TOP NEWS

First Dates for the Circuito Nacional Tour. Read more.. Segunda fecha: 25 y 26 de noviembre del 2006, Playa Avellanas de Santa Cruz, Guanacaste (categoría open )

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

Tamarindo Moves to Control Waste Water. Path is Clear for Private Entity to Operate Public Sewerage Service - By Ralph Nicholson of The Beach Times

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.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Today's overhead surf is gone tomorrow, head high leftovers from the WSW. Friday is smaller still, chest high with only a couple of head high sets each hour. The same for Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and only by Tuesday will the head high sets return. For the weekend it will be even smaller at the lower tides, so grab that longboard.

Caribbean - Head high with 1-2 foot overhead sets surf greets the dawn patrollers with a solid North swell hitting the coast with a 8 second period. Swell starts to fade by Thursday afternoon and by Friday it's down to head high with a lot fewer big sets. Saturday it drops another foot to chest high, and by Sunday the swell is gone. Waist high leftovers for Monday and Tuesday, and a glimmer of chest high hope on Thursday.

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

TIDES for 11/23/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 8.18 feet at 3:52 p.m.
Low Tide - .26 feet at 9:35 a.m.

Full Moon - 12/4

** 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 11/19 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've had strange conditions here all week with both good and bad surf in the head high range. Saturday was head high and on shore in the afternoon for high tide, but there was enough shape to have a good time. A hand full of surfers were in the water after a short rain fall and caught some great off shore bowls before the tide dropped out completely.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The high tide is in the afternoon and the surf will continue to be tricky until Mon. or Tues when we are going to get hit with all day off shores as our off shore season moves in.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: In spite of the lack of off shores, all the breaks around the hotel are working and fun.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (11/22)-

Marbella was very good yesterday morning. waist to shoulder high and great conditions. it was the first day with strong offshores all day long. the first 4 pictures are from there. The rivermouth was clean also, although much smaller, at about knee to thigh high, with some waist high sets. Playa grande had good condtions too, but with about the same size as the rivermouth.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been a bit overhead with a few way overhead sets. Conditions are different everyday with everything from beautiful sunny offshores to onshore blownout at sunrise. Rain in the afternoons almost everyday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect small surf. We are losing this past weeks southswell. As the rainy season comes slowly to an end, look for less rain and more offshore wind.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The tide is pretty low all this coming week right through the middle of the mornings. With the small surf on tap for the next few days, check out Playa Negra or Sapo's at Playa Langosta.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: CheckoutthecoolestCostaRicaphotoseverat www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

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

The rain has slacked off and so have the waves - diminished size with fun peaks around the higher tides. Light sideshore winds through mid afternoon, and then glassing off for sunset. Pura Vida

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Yeah sure the rainy season is over, plenty wet here still but super good waves so no problems! Headhigh surf abounds at Hermosa on the incoming and gets fat at high tide but what the heck it doesnt matter ¡ Business is good and lost of tourists on the roads and I hope they use much care with their belongings because the thieves haven't gone away ! Surf and Spike this coming weekend at the Best Western so should be lots of fun ! Stop on by and get a free treasure map! Tuanis and Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !!!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Dropped down a bit. But atleast the sun's been out!Yes definitely can tell Summertime is around the corner.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Waist to shoulder high in Hermosa, great conditions though, sunny, side shore, clean.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I will definitely recommend the beach breaks down the beach. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Water Star 2007!

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Nice, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South South 2 to 4 feet., Sea Surface: Glassy, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM Current Conditions: Good waves right now off the east peak. We have the Juniors Surfing today at Boca Barranca at The Season Opener for The Federacion de Surf, Costa Rica, Good luck to all the competitors, Pura Vida!

** From Marco at the Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: 2-3 pies

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va
a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol y poca olas

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: cafe' viejo lounge night