CR Surf Report for 12-11-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 361
December 11th, 2006

TOP NEWS

Next CNS contests - December 16 and 17th in Tamarindo, January 6 to 7th in Jaco (for the Juniors, too)

Debt for Education and the Environment - Three influential U.S. senators made a pledge to promote pardoning the Costa Rican debt with the United States on the condition that those funds would be invested on improving education and the protection of the environment. From www.insidecostarica.com

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

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A big north swell will makes its appearance by Monday afternoon, tossing in two foot overhead sets Tuesday along with the consistent head high to overhead surf. Wednesday it fades a foot along the Guanacaste coast and Thursday it's back to head high for them, but farther south overhead sets come every 20 minutes. Friday through Sunday it is more inconsistent, but still chest to head and by next Tuesday some more South swell arrives.

Caribbean - A few chest high waves can be found Monday and Tuesday, but it's waist high for Wednesday and knee to waist for Thursday going into the weekend. East swell expected to bring some chest to head high surf by Monday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 12/11/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 7.83 feet at 7:08 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.13 feet at 1:17 p.m.

New Moon - 12/20

** 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 12/9 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Our little shoulder/head high swell picked up Thursday and locked in on the main peak for some great afternoon sessions. The afternoon off shores switched yesterday for an hour and blrmished a great afternoon of small perfect surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Get it early in the morning. The afternoon off shores are not dependable for the next few days.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are interesting peaks everywhere in the bay. The main peak in front of the hotel is especially consistent right now. Try the rock at the north end of Playa Grande for a "gettaway".

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Ask at the hotel about the student's quarters and apartments for unbelievable bargains during the high season in Playa Grande right in front of the main breaks.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Winds have been almost only off shore for several weeks now. The water temp has dropped making us dig out our insulated rashguards. A nice swell during the beginning of the week has tapered off into waist high waves. A swell is predicted for the weekend which could change things. El viento ha sido off shore casi todo el tiempo por varios semanas, bajando la temperatura del agua. Un swell pequeno al principio de la semana paso y tenemos ahora olas de a la cintura. Otro swell supuestamente viene este fin de semana lo cual cambiara todo.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend expect lots of sun, lots of wind sand in your beach towel and small pretty surf. Ignore that last part if the swell comes in. Este fin de semana espere mucho sol, mucho viento, arena en su pano y lindas olas pequenas. Si entra el swell, ignora la ultima parte.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta has been a lot better than Tamarindo, recently, and Playa Grande also. In Tamarindo there's been some surf in front of the Diria Hotel and as always at the main beach break south of the estuary.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/10)-

Today, we went to witch's rock and ollies point. The waves were very fun. It wasn't huge, but plenty big enough to be fun. It was about chest high to a bit overhead on the sets. The wind was offshore, making perfect conditions. Click here to see the new webcam and pics from today's forecast.

** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (12/8)-

We're looking at a "hint" of the new SW swell sneaking in - bigger set waves around the higher tides. Glassy early with light onshore and sideshore winds until late afternoon. Look for consistent chest high surf with bigger size on set waves. Coconut Harry -- "Work Less - Surf More" www.coconutharrys.com

** From Erik, with the Nosara surf report -

Super good surf today in the well overhead range!!! Good form with a higher tide this morning. Matt took some photos, and sent over some of me, which don't show the size of the sets... So, take a look at the form, but add a few feet. The surf was better as the tide was dropping... There were actually some barrels at Guiones.

The Nosara Surf Team, a local surf team that rewards young surfers who stay in school and help their community needs donations! On your next trip down please help us by bringing any old baggies, leashes, lycras, boards, ect... to help our surf team. Surf supplies are hard to get and expensive in Costa Rica, and your junk would make some local groms super stoked! You can drop off supplies at Wanderlust Realty or email me for details here . Thanks, Erik.

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

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol y olas en aumento 5-6 pies domingo.

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: open new Italian restaurant. La taberna del pescador