CR Surf Report for 12-3-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 360
December 3rd, 2006

TOP NEWS

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

Isaac Vega wins at 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.

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Overhead waves for the wakeup session Monday, get up early before it's gone with the dropping tide. A foot smaller on Tuesday, and by Wednesday back to chest high with a rare head high set. Thursday is small, too, but on Friday the first overhead sets appear with a 18 second period. By Saturday the overhead sets are the norm, and it stays the same for Sunday and Monday. Past that, consistent head high surf.

Caribbean - Still lots of powerful surf, 1 to 3 foot overhead all day Monday, and leftovers Tuesday morning. By the end of the day it drops down to a foot overhead and by Wednesday drops to head high. Thursday and Friday the waves come in at chest high, more inconsistent during the dropping tide. More NE swell showing for next week.

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

TIDES for 12/3/06 (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 12/2 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The head high swell we have been enjoying here is perfect for Playa Grande. It's full of surprises at different tides and on different days. The off shores are cooperating and the water is clear and warm.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Although the tides are moving toward mid day, the off shores are picking up for good conditions. Wear lots of sun protection.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There is surf everywhere in the bay. The rock at the north end of the beach is often overlooked as a great beginners spot when the swell is small. The breaks in the middle of the bay in Palm Beach, which are often overlooked, have been excellent.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/1)-

Witch's rock today was very fun. it was about waist to head high, maybe a little bit bigger on the sets. the wind was light at first, then it picked up. It was offshore though, so it didn't hurt the surf. Ollies point had too high of a tide the whole time we were there today, so we only surfed witch's.

** 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 head high to a couple feet overhead range. Bright sunny skies and offshore winds in the mornings switching to onshore by mid afternoon. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It stays overhead through the first part of the week. Dropping to waist to chest high mid week and picking back up to overhead by 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 full moon low tides running through the mornings this week. That means things will be a little show early but as the tide rises midday the surf will be at it's best. Check out Sapo's at Langosta early and Avellanas or Negra from midday on. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: See what the surf looks like right now at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

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

Overhead and 'shmokin' - good shape and offshore wind. Pura Vida, Coconut Harry www.coconutharrys.com SURF * EAT * SLEEP * REPEAT

** From Sunrise at the Samara Surf School -

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: Boy am I late , surfs up some overhead sets right here in Jaco and pretty thumpy at Hermosa this a.m., conditions are okay if a bit straight on for the beachbreaks, check Oeste tomorrow in the afternoon , could be good ! Weathers nice and plenty of tourists on the road who need your valuable info too , like how to avoid theft and other problems , remember every thief who gets away with stealing something is stealing your next years and the followings income. If the nice people who come here keep getting ripped off and you don't do something to PREVENT it then you too will feel the pinch in the pocketbook > I know noone wants to risk their lives over some guys backpack but if we just watch and warn the people then the thieves will have nothing to steal and they will have to move on , its not that hard and we do not have room for APATHY [not caring] on this one, lets make Costa Rica a nice place again and anyone living here for more than 10 years knows what a nice place it is when we don't have to be afraid of someone stealing from us or our friends. DON'T LET THE DIRTBAGS AND DRUG ADDICTS RUN OR RUIN OUR LIVES , IF THEY SET-UP SHOP IN FRONT OF YOUR BUSINESS TELL THEM TO "MOVE ON" . If you don't help us to help solve this problem you should LEAVE ! Harsh but true ! If a shop owner in your town seems to get caught with too many stolen boards on a regular basis then don't do business with him or her they are also part of the problem, don't buy anything at a pawn shop or from the local idiot because he gave you a great deal on the nice laptop or camera etc., its probably stolen .Come on lets make it better not just make a few bucks today but make a future for all of us and those that come after us . Thanks A FRIEND IN COSTA RICA !