CR Surf Report for 12-17-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 362
December 17th, 2006

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Chest to head high surf through Wednesday morning, but by sunset a few overhead sets arrives every half hour. Thursday dawn patrol brings overhead surf up north and a foot overhead down south. The swell last through Friday, with fewer sets by evening. Saturday it drops quickly to chest high with a rare head high set. Same for Sunday, except a few long period NW sets breaking overhead every hour.

Caribbean - East-north-east swell plows through the Caribbean to bring chest to head high surf on Monday. The waves max out at overhead on Tuesday, and by Wednesday it's back to chest to head. Thursday through Sunday drop to waist high, and the next ENE arrives next Monday, but not too powerful.

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

TIDES for 12/17/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - 1.64 feet at 6:23 a.m.
High Tide - 6.98 feet at 12:38 p.m.

New Moon - 12/20

TOP NEWS

CNS contest in Tamarindo draws 135 surfers, Germaine Myrie wins the Open Division, Lisbeth Vindas wins for the women. Next CNS contest 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

Travel with award-winning travel guide author Harry S. Pariser around Costa Rica and experience its wonders! Buy the 2006 Explore Costa Rica Guide at www.savethemanatee.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.

** 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 12/16 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are enjoying a fabulous Westerly swell with amazing surf all over the bay. The well over head swell is hitting Tamarindo perfectly and with good form, although smaller, up and down the beach. The off shores are holding into the afternoon.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is losing strength but conditions are good for some great smaller surf.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Every spot looked good today and the crowd was well spread out for fun conditions. It's actually larger at the Tamarindo Estuary for a change.

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 Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/17)-

Keith has dengue and has been in bed for the last four days, so I'm writing the report to get everyone caught up. We've had tons of swell now, today is day 9 and it is currently 6-8 foot face waves in front of the camp, maybe even bigger on the biggest sets. The wind has been blowing offshore until about 1pm or so. We've got a big surf contest in town and it has been great to have swell for it, Cedric, Carlos and Luis have all made it to the final round. Hopefully Keith gets better soon as I suck at taking photos. If you read Wednesday's report, its a little smaller than Wednesday but there is still tons of swell in the water. It seems like we should continue to have waves for a few more days. Click here to see the new webcam and pics from today's forecast.

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

We're getting that north swell, but not ALL of it, so waves are fun - not big - but pretty good shape. Best times are, as always, dawn to 10:00 or 11:00 am and then the last hour at sunset - clean & light offshore winds. "Felix Navi-daddy-o", amigos! Coconut Harry www.coconutharrys.com

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have had unseasonal rain the last few days. The storms have made the surf sloppy and unorganized. Waist to head high with hard onshores in the afternoons.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will be staying in the head high range through the first part of the upcoming week. Mid week will see an increase in SW swell and is forecast to get even bigger for next weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have a pretty low low tide running through the mornings this week. Negra will be very good if swell is hitting the reef from the right direction. Could be a real rock dance though. Check out Langosta or the Avellanas rivermouth. It will be fun there with less crowd.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: See what the surf is like right now...www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik, with the Nosara surf report -

Fun surf again today! Sets overhead, clean. Most folks blew it by surfing too far south, as the N. Side of the bay was firing...

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.