CR Surf Report for 11-27-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 359
November 27th, 2006

TOP NEWS

Isaac Vega wins the Open Division at the Pinalla Classic, held in 2-3 foot waves in Playa Avellanas. Natalie Bernold wins for the women. For more Circuito Nacional Tour News - Read more..

Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. 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

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Chest high surf with a few head high sets are the call Tuesday through Thursday. Friday it grows a foot from a SW swell mixed with some waves from the West, sticking around for the weekend. It's back to chest high by Monday and nothing major for all next week. Head to the Caribbean this weekend!

Caribbean - Surf is waist high Tuesday with the first sets arriving once an hour - chest to head high. Wednesday the sets come more frequently, every half hour, and by Thursday evening sets are a foot overhead. Friday the ENE swell arrives in full force, 1-2 foot overhead, and all weekend a few 3+ foot overhead sets make the reefs dreamy.

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

TIDES for 11/27/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 8.00 feet at 7:01 a.m.
Low Tide - .99 feet at 1:12 p.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 11/25 or posted)

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (11/26)-

Today, we went to the avellanes rivermouth for the contest. the waves were not really over waist high...but the wind was good, so it was pretty clean and fun. Tomorrow should be the start of a rise in the swell. i'll let you know how it goes.

** 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 waist high range for the last few days with strong offshore winds all day. I guess the rainy season is over.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for continued small surf in the waist to maybe chest high range for the next few days. Beautiful beach weather though.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The surf is going to be small until Wednesday when it should start to pick up and may get to head high to a little bit over head by Thursday. It's high tide running through the mornings this week and will really shut down the little swell we have. Afternoons will be the best bet on the incoming tides. Try Playa Grande or Playa Negra in the afternoon.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out photos from today's surf at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

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

It's small, but some fun sets hitting around higher tides, so as Craig Sutton from Jax Beach, FL says "It's all about the tide". At least the winds have stopped howling and its warm & sunny now. Pura Vida, Ccconut Harry

** From Sunrise at the Samara Surf School -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell has backed way down, some 3 foot waves rolling into our safely protected bay...... But with such incredible form and beautiful shape, it makes surfing fun. Grab your long boards and come on down to samara beach, off shore winds beautiful morning and evening sesh's.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The new moon has already passed so we are in the middle of the cycle, hopefully we'll see some size in the next week, but for this weekend mostly just 3 foot killer barrels rolling in. Lots of wind, offshore at times with lots of sun on it's way. Welcome to the dry season.

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: **A new after school program and local library have been developed. All thanks to our lovely Maria Schwab, via Intercultura spanish school. Foundation CREAR- come help and be a part of inspiring our future, the youth. www.fundacioncrear.org **Also help support our local recycling program, find an item and RECYCLE IT!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Jaco out front 2/3 ft and real clean and glassy ¡ Surf and Spike has really seen nice condition if a bit small for my taste . Final results will be posted on www.wowsurf.net on Monday! Alls well in Jaco had a bit of a preseason rush here the last few days and if this is a sign of things to come we are not ready ! Town is talking that prebook on rooms is running through Jan. 15 th 90% capacity and overbooking is happening at the larger hotels. Alvaro Solano at Vista Guapa Surf Camp is after dec.15 th booked solid thru Feb. and then remains busy thru March and Spring Break. If you are a school owner and need equpiment for the spring break period you only have a few days left to place your orders for 5 th March Delivery of N.S.P.and Sunset surfboards. Great prices and fantastic product. To see the boards go to www.globalsurfindustries.com and call me for school prices and wholesale . Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Shoulder high waves with good runs at mid-tide and lower. Higher tides are mushy and require longer boards.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Sadly, the same.

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

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: 5 -7 pies

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

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: lounge nigth cafe' viejo...open Taberna del Pescador Puerto viejo