Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 319
January 29th , 2006
TOP NEWS
Mar y Sombra restaurant to be demolished in Manuel Antonio - by A.M.
Costa Rica
Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Expect major tide swings over the next four days with the
new moon in full effect. No swell hitting the northern or southern
coasts, so the waves drop from head high to chest high Monday to
waist to chest by Tuesday afternoon. Best chance of surf will be
midtide coming in. Slight NW swell hits the Guanacaste coast
Wednesday, pushing the waves up to chest high, but dropping again
Thursday. A weak SW swell will show up Saturday afternoon, pushing
in waves up to head high, but nothing bigger for the weekend or the
start of next week.
Caribbean - Strong ENE swell continues with surf 2-3 foot overhead
Sunday and Monday, dropping down to a foot overhead on Tuesday with
bigger sets. Wednesday stays the same size with more infrequent sets
and Thursday it drops another foot. For Friday and the start of the
weekend expect surf overhead with a few 2 foot overhead sets, and by
Sunday the swell fades to head high. No new swell makers until next
Thursday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/29/06
Low Tide: -.10 ft at 8:24 am
High Tide: 8.80 ft at 2:23 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - January 29th
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Teen Spanish in Costa Rica (1-800-897-0025) 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@...
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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/28)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swells just keep on coming, topping off the week with perfect
just overhead set waves. This swell is a little squared off and
tricky. The occasionally gusty wind is holding off shore all day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Not much change if the wind keeps
behaving.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Look for an empty peak near
the hotel or incoming at the Tamarindo Estero mouth.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The wind has picked up to its normal dry-season frenzy in the last
few days. Waves in Tamarindo are waist high, chest at best. There
are some nice lefts right now rolling off of Pico Grande but you
have to paddle hard. El viento subio hasta su furia normal de verano
en esta semana. Las olas en Tamarindo son de a la cintura, lo mas de
al pecho. Hay unas buenas izquierdas saliendo de Pico Grande pero
hay que remar muy duro.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Keep on paddling! The wind has
the south-moving current going and you gotta be strong to get into
these waves. A visit to the beach is an experience in free
exfoliation by real Costa Rican sand. Siga remando! El viento
arranco el corriente hacia el sur y tienes que tener fuerza para
agarrar estas olas. Una visita a la playa es una experiencia en
exfoliacion de gratis con arena natural de Costa Rica.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Grande is good and the
left in front of the Diria works when there's enough water. Playa
Grande is angled out of the wind a little better. Pico Grande es
bueno y la izquierda en frente del Diria esta buena cuando hay
suficiente agua. Playa Grande esta situada un poco mejor para ser
protejido del viento.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been great with head high to one and a half times
overhead. Stong offshores has made this place Tube City. Especially
at low tide, first thing in the morning.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. Mid days will
be best with the incoming tide. Look for Tuesday and Wednesday to be
the best with way overhead stuff.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas rivermouth in the
mornings and Playa Negra in the afternoons.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: We still have
a few 2006 calendars left. These are collectors items now so order
while they last. contact lymanphoto@...
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Head-high set waves with occasionally bigger - offshore wind for
most of the morning. Real fun surf with good shape. Pura Vida from
Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From John at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell is back. Bigger sets rolling in 6 to 7 foot!!! The smaller
4 to 5 foot waves are bigger form, softer peaks, easier take off..
Best conditions are right after high tide, the waves clean up a bit
and aren't as full. Easier to catch. Choppy with some windy.
Occasional off shore winds, for perfect wave conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell expected to hold over
the weekend, and will possible hold until after the noon moon! So
come on over and surf! nice whitewater during low tides for
beginners and children. Lots of waves to catch, good inside and
outside break., Some choppy conditions, but nice and glassy with
morning winds.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions
in Samara are bigger now, great for intermediate and advanced
surfers, so all surfers can come enjoy Samara.!! Also if you've
always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great
whitewater for beginner lessons! Pura Vida
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Oh MY GOODNESS , The town is rockin , Imperial is throwing a series
of concerts this weekend in front of BEST WESTERN on the beach in a
GIANT stage and everything , music for all tastes and of course
people from all over are on their way to JACO to PARTY ! Looks well
organized and nice to see this type of event again in town . Surfs
okay about 3-4 ft and Estrillos Oeste and Centro are good size if a
bit closed out in the a.m. with low tide . Saturdays tide and
Sundays afternoon is a bit better so come groove to the tunes and
ride a few with us ! Tuanis Chuck and the crew at W.O.W. SURF in
Jaco !
** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos (1/27) -
Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-6ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:15 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions: Great
Swell Today mixed with all day tides. It's going off at The Ranch,
Pura Vida!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
CR Surf Report for 1-22-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 318
January 22nd , 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Guanacaste coast on Monday morning will be small and
clean, chest high with head high sets at the premiere spots. Tuesday
gets smaller, waist to chest high and Wednesday stays the same. Then
Thursday a short period ground swell fills in from the NW pushing
surf up to head high with overhead sets. Friday looks the same in
the morning, but the size fades as the tide drops out. Saturday is
back to smaller chest high surf and Sunday will have similar size,
but less frequent sets. Looks small chest to head high at best for
the following week. For the central and south Pacific, chest to head
high, but getting weaker throughout the day. Down to chest high
Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday showing head high surf from
the SW. It only lasts 24 hours, as by Saturday it's back to chest
high and nothing major coming for the next eight days.
Caribbean - Powerful East swell smacking the coast with 2 to 3 foot
overhead surf. Stays strong on Monday, same size and set frequency
of every 15 minutes. By Tuesday it drops a foot in the morning and
another in the afternoon. Wednesday looks like head high with a few
overhead sets and Thursday the sets disappear but there are still a
lot of fun headhigh waves. Friday shows another East swell bringing
more surf a foot overhead.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/22/06
High Tide: 7.01 ft at 7:52 am
Low Tide: 1.61 ft at 1:47 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - January 29th
TOP NEWS
Jason Torres wins the Panamerican Games in Peru! Frederico Pilurzo
also makes it to the semifinals in Open and Longboard divisions.
Congratulations!
Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/20)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This week presented some of the best surf here I've seen in some
time. Overhead conditions with strong off shores for both morning
and evening sessions have come together for mysto Playa Grande surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): If it doesn't get too much
bigger, the excellent conditions should continue as the sessions
move into the morning window. Everyone is spread out leaving lighter
crowds.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up
with our guests slipping down to the Tamarindo Estuary mouth for in-
coming. If you have the stamina you can stay out all day by moving
around.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves in Tamarindo right now are chest to shoulder high at the high
tides and the wind has been solid off-shore. The water temperature
is dropping, but it's still not as cold as it usually is by this
time of year. The west-ish swell direction has Pico Grande working
in both directions and is throwing some nice lefts on the main beach
break in front of the parking lot. Las olas en Tamarindo ahorita
estan de al pecho hasta al hombro a las mareas altas el el viento ha
sido puro off-shore toda la semana. La temperatura del agua se esta
bajando, pero todavia no esta tan fria como normalmente es en enero.
El swell que viene del oeste esta tirando olas de Pico Grande a los
dos lados y hay una izquierda bonita en la playa en frente del
parqueo.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to be a great weekend
for morning and sunset sessions. Even mid to lower tides have had
waves recently, so get out there any time. Sera un gran fin de
semana para surfear temprano y al atardecer. Hasta las mareas mas
bajas han tenido olas recientemente, asi que puedes surfear cuando
quieres.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo river mouth is
good until the water level gets too high and the beach break picks
up at about that time. La boca del rio de Tamarindo es buena hasta
que entre demasiada agua y en este momento el beach break empieza a
ser buena.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been good out of the southwest with over head,
offshore gems. Beautiful sunny skies and warm water.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will decrease over the
weekend then bump back up to overhead sets by Tuesday and last until
next weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Negra is the
spot.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The surf is
happening at Playa Negra. Get photos of the best waves in C.R.--
lymanphoto@.... 2006 is here- Get your Costa Rica surfing
calendar now. Check it out at:
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Head-high set waves and great shape. Wind are off-shore or just
light on-shore. High tide in the mornings is best time. Pura Vida
from Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Pretty fun wave shere in the central pacific right now , nothing
crazy but clean galssy conditions with light offshores in the
morning and 3-5 ft faces in Estirillos Oeste. Shore break was hollow
and the reef was super fun on longboards with a few all the way thru
and thumping ! Hardly anybody out and great weather so why not? See
Ya Soon ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves remain slightly overhead on the bigger sets, and if not
closed out, very fast, long rides. I don't see much slashing up and
down, but rather long fast rides desperate for speed.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, but possibly a
few more peaks and a few less closed walls.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The current is pushing strong
to the south. So, starting at the river mouth at the north of Playa
Dominical has its advantage. Other than that, the beach looks good
from north of the river to Roca Verde.
Volume 8, Issue 318
January 22nd , 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Guanacaste coast on Monday morning will be small and
clean, chest high with head high sets at the premiere spots. Tuesday
gets smaller, waist to chest high and Wednesday stays the same. Then
Thursday a short period ground swell fills in from the NW pushing
surf up to head high with overhead sets. Friday looks the same in
the morning, but the size fades as the tide drops out. Saturday is
back to smaller chest high surf and Sunday will have similar size,
but less frequent sets. Looks small chest to head high at best for
the following week. For the central and south Pacific, chest to head
high, but getting weaker throughout the day. Down to chest high
Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday showing head high surf from
the SW. It only lasts 24 hours, as by Saturday it's back to chest
high and nothing major coming for the next eight days.
Caribbean - Powerful East swell smacking the coast with 2 to 3 foot
overhead surf. Stays strong on Monday, same size and set frequency
of every 15 minutes. By Tuesday it drops a foot in the morning and
another in the afternoon. Wednesday looks like head high with a few
overhead sets and Thursday the sets disappear but there are still a
lot of fun headhigh waves. Friday shows another East swell bringing
more surf a foot overhead.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/22/06
High Tide: 7.01 ft at 7:52 am
Low Tide: 1.61 ft at 1:47 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - January 29th
TOP NEWS
Jason Torres wins the Panamerican Games in Peru! Frederico Pilurzo
also makes it to the semifinals in Open and Longboard divisions.
Congratulations!
Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/20)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This week presented some of the best surf here I've seen in some
time. Overhead conditions with strong off shores for both morning
and evening sessions have come together for mysto Playa Grande surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): If it doesn't get too much
bigger, the excellent conditions should continue as the sessions
move into the morning window. Everyone is spread out leaving lighter
crowds.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up
with our guests slipping down to the Tamarindo Estuary mouth for in-
coming. If you have the stamina you can stay out all day by moving
around.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves in Tamarindo right now are chest to shoulder high at the high
tides and the wind has been solid off-shore. The water temperature
is dropping, but it's still not as cold as it usually is by this
time of year. The west-ish swell direction has Pico Grande working
in both directions and is throwing some nice lefts on the main beach
break in front of the parking lot. Las olas en Tamarindo ahorita
estan de al pecho hasta al hombro a las mareas altas el el viento ha
sido puro off-shore toda la semana. La temperatura del agua se esta
bajando, pero todavia no esta tan fria como normalmente es en enero.
El swell que viene del oeste esta tirando olas de Pico Grande a los
dos lados y hay una izquierda bonita en la playa en frente del
parqueo.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to be a great weekend
for morning and sunset sessions. Even mid to lower tides have had
waves recently, so get out there any time. Sera un gran fin de
semana para surfear temprano y al atardecer. Hasta las mareas mas
bajas han tenido olas recientemente, asi que puedes surfear cuando
quieres.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo river mouth is
good until the water level gets too high and the beach break picks
up at about that time. La boca del rio de Tamarindo es buena hasta
que entre demasiada agua y en este momento el beach break empieza a
ser buena.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been good out of the southwest with over head,
offshore gems. Beautiful sunny skies and warm water.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will decrease over the
weekend then bump back up to overhead sets by Tuesday and last until
next weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Negra is the
spot.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The surf is
happening at Playa Negra. Get photos of the best waves in C.R.--
lymanphoto@.... 2006 is here- Get your Costa Rica surfing
calendar now. Check it out at:
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Head-high set waves and great shape. Wind are off-shore or just
light on-shore. High tide in the mornings is best time. Pura Vida
from Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Pretty fun wave shere in the central pacific right now , nothing
crazy but clean galssy conditions with light offshores in the
morning and 3-5 ft faces in Estirillos Oeste. Shore break was hollow
and the reef was super fun on longboards with a few all the way thru
and thumping ! Hardly anybody out and great weather so why not? See
Ya Soon ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves remain slightly overhead on the bigger sets, and if not
closed out, very fast, long rides. I don't see much slashing up and
down, but rather long fast rides desperate for speed.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, but possibly a
few more peaks and a few less closed walls.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The current is pushing strong
to the south. So, starting at the river mouth at the north of Playa
Dominical has its advantage. Other than that, the beach looks good
from north of the river to Roca Verde.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
CR Surf Report for 1-22-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 318
January 22nd , 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Guanacaste coast on Monday morning will be small and
clean, chest high with head high sets at the premiere spots. Tuesday
gets smaller, waist to chest high and Wednesday stays the same. Then
Thursday a short period ground swell fills in from the NW pushing
surf up to head high with overhead sets. Friday looks the same in
the morning, but the size fades as the tide drops out. Saturday is
back to smaller chest high surf and Sunday will have similar size,
but less frequent sets. Looks small chest to head high at best for
the following week. For the central and south Pacific, chest to head
high, but getting weaker throughout the day. Down to chest high
Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday showing head high surf from
the SW. It only lasts 24 hours, as by Saturday it's back to chest
high and nothing major coming for the next eight days.
Caribbean - Powerful East swell smacking the coast with 2 to 3 foot
overhead surf. Stays strong on Monday, same size and set frequency
of every 15 minutes. By Tuesday it drops a foot in the morning and
another in the afternoon. Wednesday looks like head high with a few
overhead sets and Thursday the sets disappear but there are still a
lot of fun headhigh waves. Friday shows another East swell bringing
more surf a foot overhead.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/22/06
High Tide: 7.01 ft at 7:52 am
Low Tide: 1.61 ft at 1:47 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - January 29th
TOP NEWS
Jason Torres wins the Panamerican Games in Peru! Frederico Pilurzo
also makes it to the semifinals in Open and Longboard divisions.
Congratulations!
Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/20)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This week presented some of the best surf here I've seen in some
time. Overhead conditions with strong off shores for both morning
and evening sessions have come together for mysto Playa Grande surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): If it doesn't get too much
bigger, the excellent conditions should continue as the sessions
move into the morning window. Everyone is spread out leaving lighter
crowds.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up
with our guests slipping down to the Tamarindo Estuary mouth for in-
coming. If you have the stamina you can stay out all day by moving
around.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves in Tamarindo right now are chest to shoulder high at the high
tides and the wind has been solid off-shore. The water temperature
is dropping, but it's still not as cold as it usually is by this
time of year. The west-ish swell direction has Pico Grande working
in both directions and is throwing some nice lefts on the main beach
break in front of the parking lot. Las olas en Tamarindo ahorita
estan de al pecho hasta al hombro a las mareas altas el el viento ha
sido puro off-shore toda la semana. La temperatura del agua se esta
bajando, pero todavia no esta tan fria como normalmente es en enero.
El swell que viene del oeste esta tirando olas de Pico Grande a los
dos lados y hay una izquierda bonita en la playa en frente del
parqueo.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to be a great weekend
for morning and sunset sessions. Even mid to lower tides have had
waves recently, so get out there any time. Sera un gran fin de
semana para surfear temprano y al atardecer. Hasta las mareas mas
bajas han tenido olas recientemente, asi que puedes surfear cuando
quieres.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo river mouth is
good until the water level gets too high and the beach break picks
up at about that time. La boca del rio de Tamarindo es buena hasta
que entre demasiada agua y en este momento el beach break empieza a
ser buena.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been good out of the southwest with over head,
offshore gems. Beautiful sunny skies and warm water.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will decrease over the
weekend then bump back up to overhead sets by Tuesday and last until
next weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Negra is the
spot.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The surf is
happening at Playa Negra. Get photos of the best waves in C.R.--
lymanphoto@.... 2006 is here- Get your Costa Rica surfing
calendar now. Check it out at:
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Head-high set waves and great shape. Wind are off-shore or just
light on-shore. High tide in the mornings is best time. Pura Vida
from Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Pretty fun wave shere in the central pacific right now , nothing
crazy but clean galssy conditions with light offshores in the
morning and 3-5 ft faces in Estirillos Oeste. Shore break was hollow
and the reef was super fun on longboards with a few all the way thru
and thumping ! Hardly anybody out and great weather so why not? See
Ya Soon ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves remain slightly overhead on the bigger sets, and if not
closed out, very fast, long rides. I don't see much slashing up and
down, but rather long fast rides desperate for speed.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, but possibly a
few more peaks and a few less closed walls.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The current is pushing strong
to the south. So, starting at the river mouth at the north of Playa
Dominical has its advantage. Other than that, the beach looks good
from north of the river to Roca Verde.
Volume 8, Issue 318
January 22nd , 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Guanacaste coast on Monday morning will be small and
clean, chest high with head high sets at the premiere spots. Tuesday
gets smaller, waist to chest high and Wednesday stays the same. Then
Thursday a short period ground swell fills in from the NW pushing
surf up to head high with overhead sets. Friday looks the same in
the morning, but the size fades as the tide drops out. Saturday is
back to smaller chest high surf and Sunday will have similar size,
but less frequent sets. Looks small chest to head high at best for
the following week. For the central and south Pacific, chest to head
high, but getting weaker throughout the day. Down to chest high
Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday showing head high surf from
the SW. It only lasts 24 hours, as by Saturday it's back to chest
high and nothing major coming for the next eight days.
Caribbean - Powerful East swell smacking the coast with 2 to 3 foot
overhead surf. Stays strong on Monday, same size and set frequency
of every 15 minutes. By Tuesday it drops a foot in the morning and
another in the afternoon. Wednesday looks like head high with a few
overhead sets and Thursday the sets disappear but there are still a
lot of fun headhigh waves. Friday shows another East swell bringing
more surf a foot overhead.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/22/06
High Tide: 7.01 ft at 7:52 am
Low Tide: 1.61 ft at 1:47 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - January 29th
TOP NEWS
Jason Torres wins the Panamerican Games in Peru! Frederico Pilurzo
also makes it to the semifinals in Open and Longboard divisions.
Congratulations!
Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/20)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This week presented some of the best surf here I've seen in some
time. Overhead conditions with strong off shores for both morning
and evening sessions have come together for mysto Playa Grande surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): If it doesn't get too much
bigger, the excellent conditions should continue as the sessions
move into the morning window. Everyone is spread out leaving lighter
crowds.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up
with our guests slipping down to the Tamarindo Estuary mouth for in-
coming. If you have the stamina you can stay out all day by moving
around.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves in Tamarindo right now are chest to shoulder high at the high
tides and the wind has been solid off-shore. The water temperature
is dropping, but it's still not as cold as it usually is by this
time of year. The west-ish swell direction has Pico Grande working
in both directions and is throwing some nice lefts on the main beach
break in front of the parking lot. Las olas en Tamarindo ahorita
estan de al pecho hasta al hombro a las mareas altas el el viento ha
sido puro off-shore toda la semana. La temperatura del agua se esta
bajando, pero todavia no esta tan fria como normalmente es en enero.
El swell que viene del oeste esta tirando olas de Pico Grande a los
dos lados y hay una izquierda bonita en la playa en frente del
parqueo.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to be a great weekend
for morning and sunset sessions. Even mid to lower tides have had
waves recently, so get out there any time. Sera un gran fin de
semana para surfear temprano y al atardecer. Hasta las mareas mas
bajas han tenido olas recientemente, asi que puedes surfear cuando
quieres.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo river mouth is
good until the water level gets too high and the beach break picks
up at about that time. La boca del rio de Tamarindo es buena hasta
que entre demasiada agua y en este momento el beach break empieza a
ser buena.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been good out of the southwest with over head,
offshore gems. Beautiful sunny skies and warm water.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will decrease over the
weekend then bump back up to overhead sets by Tuesday and last until
next weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Negra is the
spot.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The surf is
happening at Playa Negra. Get photos of the best waves in C.R.--
lymanphoto@.... 2006 is here- Get your Costa Rica surfing
calendar now. Check it out at:
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Head-high set waves and great shape. Wind are off-shore or just
light on-shore. High tide in the mornings is best time. Pura Vida
from Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Pretty fun wave shere in the central pacific right now , nothing
crazy but clean galssy conditions with light offshores in the
morning and 3-5 ft faces in Estirillos Oeste. Shore break was hollow
and the reef was super fun on longboards with a few all the way thru
and thumping ! Hardly anybody out and great weather so why not? See
Ya Soon ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves remain slightly overhead on the bigger sets, and if not
closed out, very fast, long rides. I don't see much slashing up and
down, but rather long fast rides desperate for speed.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, but possibly a
few more peaks and a few less closed walls.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The current is pushing strong
to the south. So, starting at the river mouth at the north of Playa
Dominical has its advantage. Other than that, the beach looks good
from north of the river to Roca Verde.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
CR Surf Report for 1-15-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 317
January 15th , 2006
TOP NEWS
New Flights from San Jose to Bocas del Toro through Nature Air. Read
it in the Tico Times. By Katherine Stanley- Tico Times Staff -
kstanley@...
Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at www.Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - On Monday, the fun head high sets dwindle down to chest
high along the southern coasts, while still arriving every half hour
up north. Tuesday is the same, and Wednesday the NW swell sets start
stacking up one foot overhead on the Guanacaste coast. Thursday
those overhead sets get more consistent and by Friday a 1-2 punch,
NW and SW combine to bring surf up to 1 to 2 feet overhead. Saturday
and Sunday stay 1-2 foot overhead all day.
Caribbean - ENE swell, chest to head high reaching it's peak Sunday
and starting to weaken by Monday afternoon. Tuesday stays chest high
from the NE, with one or two foot overhead sets coming from a long
range ground swell from the East. Those overhead waves become the
standard by Wednesday and by Thursday surf will be 1-2 foot overhead
with 3+ overhead sets - dangerous conditions on the beachbreaks.
Friday drops a foot but won't get less than overhead through the
weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/15/06
Low Tide: .42 ft at 9:36 am
High Tide: 8.32 ft at 3:54 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - January 14th
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/14)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
With the high tides in the afternoon and a well shaped, just
overhead, swell, the wind has been the major factor in the quality
of the surf this week. Excellent sessions are being divined by savvy
surfers in between the swirling wind.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): By Sunday the daybreak window
begins to open and our morning off shore cycle begins again with
great promise.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The SWesterly swell hitting
for the last few days is focusing on the main break in front of the
hotel.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been in the chest to head high range all week.
Beautiful sunny offshore mornings with the wind switching to onshore
by noonish.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The next week should be about the
same with a nice bump from the southwest for Tuesday and Wednesday.
It's low tide middays this week so the earlier you hit it, the
better.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra should be the
spot early and then check out Avellanas Rivermouth for the low tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: 2006 is here.
Get your Costa Rica surfing calendar now. Check it out at:
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
The south swell is showing and it's head-high on set waves - lotsa
fun. Wind is going calm or offshore by around 3pm. Pura Vida from
Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From John at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down a lot, there are some mini waves 3 to 4
foot waves coming in, good form. Off shore winds in the mornings,
then mostly choppy for the evening.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in. Hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot waves, nice form. For the weekend
we have 3 to 4 foot waves, soft peaks, great for beginner surfers.
Good time to practice up on your skills. Perfect conditions for
starting in the whitewater.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK! If you want to catch bigger waves take an adventure to Playa
Guiones and stop at "coconut harry's" surf shop! NEWS AND UPCOMING
EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell it's a great time
to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to volunteer at the
after school program through Intercultura language school. For
furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055. Bring your
Pura Vida!
** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:15 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions: We have
some swell still left over firing off the reef. This week we should
see a repeat of last week, Good Luck to our National Team in Peru,
Pura Vida!
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Finally! There are some good overhead waves at Dominical. They
appear to be a single event with very uniform and smooth shape.
Unfortunately, they are closing out at all but high tide at the main
Dominical beach. But, back to good news, the high tide is 5:00 so
you can get two sessions: the offshore mornings and the no wind
afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like more of the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Find a point break. I haven't
seen Punta Dominical but imagine there isn't enough swell to make it
work. Try Playa Hermosa or Uvita to the south.
Volume 8, Issue 317
January 15th , 2006
TOP NEWS
New Flights from San Jose to Bocas del Toro through Nature Air. Read
it in the Tico Times. By Katherine Stanley- Tico Times Staff -
kstanley@...
Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at www.Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - On Monday, the fun head high sets dwindle down to chest
high along the southern coasts, while still arriving every half hour
up north. Tuesday is the same, and Wednesday the NW swell sets start
stacking up one foot overhead on the Guanacaste coast. Thursday
those overhead sets get more consistent and by Friday a 1-2 punch,
NW and SW combine to bring surf up to 1 to 2 feet overhead. Saturday
and Sunday stay 1-2 foot overhead all day.
Caribbean - ENE swell, chest to head high reaching it's peak Sunday
and starting to weaken by Monday afternoon. Tuesday stays chest high
from the NE, with one or two foot overhead sets coming from a long
range ground swell from the East. Those overhead waves become the
standard by Wednesday and by Thursday surf will be 1-2 foot overhead
with 3+ overhead sets - dangerous conditions on the beachbreaks.
Friday drops a foot but won't get less than overhead through the
weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/15/06
Low Tide: .42 ft at 9:36 am
High Tide: 8.32 ft at 3:54 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - January 14th
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/14)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
With the high tides in the afternoon and a well shaped, just
overhead, swell, the wind has been the major factor in the quality
of the surf this week. Excellent sessions are being divined by savvy
surfers in between the swirling wind.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): By Sunday the daybreak window
begins to open and our morning off shore cycle begins again with
great promise.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The SWesterly swell hitting
for the last few days is focusing on the main break in front of the
hotel.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been in the chest to head high range all week.
Beautiful sunny offshore mornings with the wind switching to onshore
by noonish.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The next week should be about the
same with a nice bump from the southwest for Tuesday and Wednesday.
It's low tide middays this week so the earlier you hit it, the
better.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra should be the
spot early and then check out Avellanas Rivermouth for the low tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: 2006 is here.
Get your Costa Rica surfing calendar now. Check it out at:
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
The south swell is showing and it's head-high on set waves - lotsa
fun. Wind is going calm or offshore by around 3pm. Pura Vida from
Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From John at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down a lot, there are some mini waves 3 to 4
foot waves coming in, good form. Off shore winds in the mornings,
then mostly choppy for the evening.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in. Hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot waves, nice form. For the weekend
we have 3 to 4 foot waves, soft peaks, great for beginner surfers.
Good time to practice up on your skills. Perfect conditions for
starting in the whitewater.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK! If you want to catch bigger waves take an adventure to Playa
Guiones and stop at "coconut harry's" surf shop! NEWS AND UPCOMING
EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell it's a great time
to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to volunteer at the
after school program through Intercultura language school. For
furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055. Bring your
Pura Vida!
** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:15 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions: We have
some swell still left over firing off the reef. This week we should
see a repeat of last week, Good Luck to our National Team in Peru,
Pura Vida!
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Finally! There are some good overhead waves at Dominical. They
appear to be a single event with very uniform and smooth shape.
Unfortunately, they are closing out at all but high tide at the main
Dominical beach. But, back to good news, the high tide is 5:00 so
you can get two sessions: the offshore mornings and the no wind
afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like more of the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Find a point break. I haven't
seen Punta Dominical but imagine there isn't enough swell to make it
work. Try Playa Hermosa or Uvita to the south.
Sunday, January 8, 2006
CR Surf Report for 1-8-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 316
January 8th , 2006
TOP NEWS
Laura Pecoraro wins the women's division of the Copa Mango - Jaco.
Germain Medrano wins the open division and Jairo Perez wins Juniors.
See the stats on the CRSURF homepage.
Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The weekend's overhead surf quickly fades Monday morning,
leaving chest high remainders for Tuesday and not another bump up
until Wednesday evening. Thursday morning sees some head high relief
from SW, but it only lasts one day. By Friday it's down to chest
high and the dribble keeps coming in - chest with a rare head high
set for the weekend. The right coast looks more promising.
Caribbean - Great surf Monday, 2-3 foot overhead with bigger sets.
Lots of closeouts at the beachbreaks but the points look good.
Coming from the NNE, then switching Tuesday from the East. The swell
fades quickly Wednesday, down to a foot overhead. Thursday shows
headhigh with a few biggers sets with the same for Friday. Saturday
has more East swell on tap with more overhead sets.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/8/06
Low Tide: 1.20 ft at 3:27 pm
High Tide: 7.65 ft at 9:28 am
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - January 14th
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/6)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We have been enjoying a perrfect, slightly overhead, inconsistent
swell. It has a little better angle than last week and the off
shores have been holding for morning and evening sessions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks pretty good for the
morning session starting at daybreak as the tide moves away from the
afternoon go out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: This swell is hitting the
whole bay. Just pick a spot with nobody out and enjoy.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The Christmas swell lasted into the beginning of this week, but now
has passed. Waves in Tamarindo are waist to chest high and the wind
is shifty--sometimes perfect, sometimes not. The extremely high
tides this week made it necessary to surf at mid and low tides. El
swell de navidad duro hasta esta semana pero ahora ya paso. Las olas
en Tamarindo son de la cintura de al pecho y el viento se cambia
mucho--aveces es perfecto, a veces no. Las mareas altisimas de esta
semana hizo que fuera necesesario surfear a las mareas bajas o
medias.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): This should be a grea t surf
weekend because the high tides are in the morning and the morning
wind is generally cooperative. There were some nice lefts in front
of the Diria this morning at high tide. Este debe ser un buen fin de
semana para surfear porque las mareas altas estan en la manana y en
la manana el viento esta bueno. Habia unas buenas izquierdas en
frente del Diria esta manana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Check the Diria at high tide,
Pico Grande at little lower tide and Langosta afterward. Busca en
frente del Diria a la marea alta, Pico Grande cuando se baja un poco
y Langosta despues.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been knee to head high depending on the tide with
even the occasional just overhead set that catches everybody inside.
Some days it offshore all day some days onshore and even some
sprinkles this afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect clear sunny skies with
moderate offshores all day. This is January after all. The surf will
stay in the fun range with longboarders getting the goods.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas has been really
good at the rivermouth but don't tell anybody. High tides running
through midday this week means those beachbreaks and reefs that pull
in the west northwest swells. Langosta?
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surfing
calendars of Costa Rica for 2006. Check them out and order at
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Surf is building now - real fun chest-headhigh sets with occasional
overhead waves. We've got the high tide in the morning, so best
times are 6am - noon. Wind has been cooperating too. Pura Vida from
Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From John at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down a lot, there are some mini waves 2 to 3
foot waves coming in, good form. Off shore winds in the mornings,
then mostly choppy for the evening.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in. Hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot waves, nice form. For the weekend
we have 2 to 3 foot barreling waves, soft peaks, great for beginner
surfers. Good time to practice up on your skills. Perfect conditions
for starting in the whitewater. Choppy conditions with rain.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK! If you want to catch bigger waves take an adventure to Playa
Guiones and stop at "coconut harry's" surf shop!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell
it's a great time to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to
volunteer at the after school program through Intercultura language
school. For furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055.
Bring your Pura Vida!
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is a bit bigger than the last few days and we had a couple of
headhigh ones our front this a.m. with super clean glassy
conditions , hope to see this swell rise a bit and it seems that if
you wait it out it could get pretty good ! High tides in A.M. and
the afternoon tide isnt bad either so lots of surf around ! Town is
going to be super busy today and all weekend so get a place to stay
go check out the competition at Hermosa and come by the shop and
check out our lines and such ! Thanks and Happy surfing ! Chuck and
the crew at W.O.W. SURF!
** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft., Sea Surface: Glass, Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 5:36 PM, Current Conditions: All our
groms passed into today's final rounds. Rookie Micheal passed all
his heats. Team Manager Arturo is still in the Men's Open. Super
Coach and Top Tico Gilbert Brown is back from a knee injury looking
powerful to lead The Open Mens. Cali is still in the semis for
Groms, Boys and Juniors, Jason Torres who made the cover of the
National Paper this morning also advanced. Congratulations, Pura
Vida!
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waist high with occasional head high waves coming in. No wind even
during the middle of the day is leaving the full day. High tide is
for long boarders and mid to low tide is not too small for short
boards.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like the waves will be
growing from waist high to shoulder high on average. But don't
expect overhead from the big sets.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire beach from the
river to Roca Verde will be ok, but most people are hanging out near
the river mouth.
Volume 8, Issue 316
January 8th , 2006
TOP NEWS
Laura Pecoraro wins the women's division of the Copa Mango - Jaco.
Germain Medrano wins the open division and Jairo Perez wins Juniors.
See the stats on the CRSURF homepage.
Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
TRAVEL SPECIALS
It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.
DAILY UPDATES
Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places
to stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The weekend's overhead surf quickly fades Monday morning,
leaving chest high remainders for Tuesday and not another bump up
until Wednesday evening. Thursday morning sees some head high relief
from SW, but it only lasts one day. By Friday it's down to chest
high and the dribble keeps coming in - chest with a rare head high
set for the weekend. The right coast looks more promising.
Caribbean - Great surf Monday, 2-3 foot overhead with bigger sets.
Lots of closeouts at the beachbreaks but the points look good.
Coming from the NNE, then switching Tuesday from the East. The swell
fades quickly Wednesday, down to a foot overhead. Thursday shows
headhigh with a few biggers sets with the same for Friday. Saturday
has more East swell on tap with more overhead sets.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/8/06
Low Tide: 1.20 ft at 3:27 pm
High Tide: 7.65 ft at 9:28 am
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - January 14th
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/6)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We have been enjoying a perrfect, slightly overhead, inconsistent
swell. It has a little better angle than last week and the off
shores have been holding for morning and evening sessions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks pretty good for the
morning session starting at daybreak as the tide moves away from the
afternoon go out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: This swell is hitting the
whole bay. Just pick a spot with nobody out and enjoy.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The Christmas swell lasted into the beginning of this week, but now
has passed. Waves in Tamarindo are waist to chest high and the wind
is shifty--sometimes perfect, sometimes not. The extremely high
tides this week made it necessary to surf at mid and low tides. El
swell de navidad duro hasta esta semana pero ahora ya paso. Las olas
en Tamarindo son de la cintura de al pecho y el viento se cambia
mucho--aveces es perfecto, a veces no. Las mareas altisimas de esta
semana hizo que fuera necesesario surfear a las mareas bajas o
medias.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): This should be a grea t surf
weekend because the high tides are in the morning and the morning
wind is generally cooperative. There were some nice lefts in front
of the Diria this morning at high tide. Este debe ser un buen fin de
semana para surfear porque las mareas altas estan en la manana y en
la manana el viento esta bueno. Habia unas buenas izquierdas en
frente del Diria esta manana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Check the Diria at high tide,
Pico Grande at little lower tide and Langosta afterward. Busca en
frente del Diria a la marea alta, Pico Grande cuando se baja un poco
y Langosta despues.
** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been knee to head high depending on the tide with
even the occasional just overhead set that catches everybody inside.
Some days it offshore all day some days onshore and even some
sprinkles this afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect clear sunny skies with
moderate offshores all day. This is January after all. The surf will
stay in the fun range with longboarders getting the goods.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas has been really
good at the rivermouth but don't tell anybody. High tides running
through midday this week means those beachbreaks and reefs that pull
in the west northwest swells. Langosta?
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surfing
calendars of Costa Rica for 2006. Check them out and order at
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Surf is building now - real fun chest-headhigh sets with occasional
overhead waves. We've got the high tide in the morning, so best
times are 6am - noon. Wind has been cooperating too. Pura Vida from
Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/
** From John at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down a lot, there are some mini waves 2 to 3
foot waves coming in, good form. Off shore winds in the mornings,
then mostly choppy for the evening.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in. Hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot waves, nice form. For the weekend
we have 2 to 3 foot barreling waves, soft peaks, great for beginner
surfers. Good time to practice up on your skills. Perfect conditions
for starting in the whitewater. Choppy conditions with rain.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK! If you want to catch bigger waves take an adventure to Playa
Guiones and stop at "coconut harry's" surf shop!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell
it's a great time to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to
volunteer at the after school program through Intercultura language
school. For furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055.
Bring your Pura Vida!
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is a bit bigger than the last few days and we had a couple of
headhigh ones our front this a.m. with super clean glassy
conditions , hope to see this swell rise a bit and it seems that if
you wait it out it could get pretty good ! High tides in A.M. and
the afternoon tide isnt bad either so lots of surf around ! Town is
going to be super busy today and all weekend so get a place to stay
go check out the competition at Hermosa and come by the shop and
check out our lines and such ! Thanks and Happy surfing ! Chuck and
the crew at W.O.W. SURF!
** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft., Sea Surface: Glass, Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 5:36 PM, Current Conditions: All our
groms passed into today's final rounds. Rookie Micheal passed all
his heats. Team Manager Arturo is still in the Men's Open. Super
Coach and Top Tico Gilbert Brown is back from a knee injury looking
powerful to lead The Open Mens. Cali is still in the semis for
Groms, Boys and Juniors, Jason Torres who made the cover of the
National Paper this morning also advanced. Congratulations, Pura
Vida!
** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waist high with occasional head high waves coming in. No wind even
during the middle of the day is leaving the full day. High tide is
for long boarders and mid to low tide is not too small for short
boards.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like the waves will be
growing from waist high to shoulder high on average. But don't
expect overhead from the big sets.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire beach from the
river to Roca Verde will be ok, but most people are hanging out near
the river mouth.
Sunday, January 1, 2006
CR Surf Report for 1-1-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 315
January 1st , 2006
TOP NEWS
Ocean census revealing many new species of life- By the A.M. Costa
Rica wire services - Scientists from around the globe are taking
stock of the world's oceans. The Census of Marine Life is a 10-year,
$1 billion effort to identify and catalog the underwater world. The
census — which began in 2000 — marks its midway point with colorful
discoveries worldwide.
Read these stories on the home page... Federico Pilurzo wins the
Trofeo Vista Villas held last weekend in Tamarindo. And.. Lisbeth
Vindas earns 4th in Latin America after 2005 ALAS tour.
Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Fun headhigh to overhead surf all week from a grinding NW
swell filtering down the Pacific Coast. Smaller at south facing and
sheltered spots. Get on it early nice offshores every morning. The
overhead sets disappear by Wednesday and by Thursday, it's back to
chest to head high consistent sets. On Friday, the second NW swell
files in, with a longrange WNW set to follow pushing surf up to a
foot overhead by Saturday.
Caribbean - Sunday's chest high waves picks up to head on Monday,
but only sticks around a day and leaves chest high leftover for
Wednesday. Then it's quiet for a couple of days, waist to chest high
and fun, then another head high day arrives Saturday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/1/06
Low Tide: -0.40 ft at 9:30 am
High Tide: 9.10 ft at 3:49 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - January 14th
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/31)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
In spite of the consistent westerly head high swell this week, the
light wind has been switching on shore early since Wed. and turning
our break into Florida afternoon surf. It is still surfable since
the wind is light, but somewhat blown out for the afternoon higher
tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is here and I expect
the wind to cooperate more beginning on Sat. There will be a nice
possibility for evening glass off or slight off shores. The whole
world and their sisters are here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: We've been slipping down to
Tamarindo - 5 min. - on the service road and catching it early
there.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This seems like it can't be true, but the swell is still pumping out
there. The wind has been shifty and on-shore some afternoons this
week, but mornings have been off-shore consistantly and you can surf
at any tide. There are a lot of rips and swirly currents that
accompany these swells, so beware. Parece que no puede ser verdad,
pero el swell sigue. El viento se ha cambiado on-shore en la tarde
algunas dias esta semana, pero las mananas han sido off-shore y se
puede surfear a cualquier marea. Hay muchas corrientes fuertes con
tanto swell, asi que tenga precaucion.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasa r
este fin de semana (clima y olas): There's a lot of surf this
weekend and a lot of people to share it with. Hay muchas olas este
fin de semana y mucha gente con quien compartirlas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Grande is the spot
that's been throwing the most consistant, rideable wave in
Tamarindo. A lot of other places have been closed out due to the
size of the swell. Henrys works too but watch out for rocks. Pico
Grande es el punto que tira la ola mejor y que se cierre menos en
Tamarindo. Muchas otras partes de la playa se cierran por el tamano
del swell. Henrys tambien esta bueno pero ojo con las piedras.
** From John Lyman Photography, covering from Ollies to Ostianal -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves here at Playa Negra are in the headhigh with a few just
overhead sets. Beautiful sunny offshore mornings are on tap with
light onshores in the afternoons and those classic evening glassoffs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect the weather to be hot and
sunny with breezy offshores and headhigh waves. This week will be
less crowded here as the good folks from other parts of the country
go home.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Low tide runs though the
middle of the day this week but Playa Negra has been working pretty
good at low tide. Just a little rocky though.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Now is the
time to get your 2006 Costa Rica Surfing calendar. Go to
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html and check them out.
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
It's Coconut Harry here in Nosara (Playa Guiones). Some BIG waves
coming in - way overhead on the set waves and some power with them
as well - faster breaking waves showing. Wind has cooperated and not
much of a factor. Feliz Ano Nuevo! Coconut Harry
www.coconutharrys.com
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Feliz Año Nuevo ! Happy New Year and Happy Surfing ! Waves are
coming up and I would expect that the north country is getting a
couple of clean little shacks too ! 3-5 ft faces out front at high
tide today and no wind for a while so what more can a guy ask for !
So are you are you hunting a board or a shop owner who needs quality
surf product and on time delivery ? Call me I got it , great boards
and accessories on the floor and new boards from 495$ ! Come on by
and see and yes still have a great stock of Channel Islands on hand
for the discerning rider ! Towns packed and super mellow with no
major problems theft wise or anything but be careful the creeps are
still out there!DONT DRINK AND DRIVE , designate a driver its better
that way ! Bless you and yours ! Chuck and the Crew at W.O.W. SURF!
** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:31 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions- Happy
New Years! The last day of 2005 still has a small boost giving us
overhead, long, clean lines out on The West Reef. How perfect for
New Year's Eve...New moon, tides over 8 feet enjoy The Stars and
lights tonight, Thanks to All of You That made another great year
for us here at The Ranch, Pura Vida!
Volume 8, Issue 315
January 1st , 2006
TOP NEWS
Ocean census revealing many new species of life- By the A.M. Costa
Rica wire services - Scientists from around the globe are taking
stock of the world's oceans. The Census of Marine Life is a 10-year,
$1 billion effort to identify and catalog the underwater world. The
census — which began in 2000 — marks its midway point with colorful
discoveries worldwide.
Read these stories on the home page... Federico Pilurzo wins the
Trofeo Vista Villas held last weekend in Tamarindo. And.. Lisbeth
Vindas earns 4th in Latin America after 2005 ALAS tour.
Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final
Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Fun headhigh to overhead surf all week from a grinding NW
swell filtering down the Pacific Coast. Smaller at south facing and
sheltered spots. Get on it early nice offshores every morning. The
overhead sets disappear by Wednesday and by Thursday, it's back to
chest to head high consistent sets. On Friday, the second NW swell
files in, with a longrange WNW set to follow pushing surf up to a
foot overhead by Saturday.
Caribbean - Sunday's chest high waves picks up to head on Monday,
but only sticks around a day and leaves chest high leftover for
Wednesday. Then it's quiet for a couple of days, waist to chest high
and fun, then another head high day arrives Saturday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/1/06
Low Tide: -0.40 ft at 9:30 am
High Tide: 9.10 ft at 3:49 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - January 14th
** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
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@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco 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@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/31)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
In spite of the consistent westerly head high swell this week, the
light wind has been switching on shore early since Wed. and turning
our break into Florida afternoon surf. It is still surfable since
the wind is light, but somewhat blown out for the afternoon higher
tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is here and I expect
the wind to cooperate more beginning on Sat. There will be a nice
possibility for evening glass off or slight off shores. The whole
world and their sisters are here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: We've been slipping down to
Tamarindo - 5 min. - on the service road and catching it early
there.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This seems like it can't be true, but the swell is still pumping out
there. The wind has been shifty and on-shore some afternoons this
week, but mornings have been off-shore consistantly and you can surf
at any tide. There are a lot of rips and swirly currents that
accompany these swells, so beware. Parece que no puede ser verdad,
pero el swell sigue. El viento se ha cambiado on-shore en la tarde
algunas dias esta semana, pero las mananas han sido off-shore y se
puede surfear a cualquier marea. Hay muchas corrientes fuertes con
tanto swell, asi que tenga precaucion.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasa r
este fin de semana (clima y olas): There's a lot of surf this
weekend and a lot of people to share it with. Hay muchas olas este
fin de semana y mucha gente con quien compartirlas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Grande is the spot
that's been throwing the most consistant, rideable wave in
Tamarindo. A lot of other places have been closed out due to the
size of the swell. Henrys works too but watch out for rocks. Pico
Grande es el punto que tira la ola mejor y que se cierre menos en
Tamarindo. Muchas otras partes de la playa se cierran por el tamano
del swell. Henrys tambien esta bueno pero ojo con las piedras.
** From John Lyman Photography, covering from Ollies to Ostianal -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves here at Playa Negra are in the headhigh with a few just
overhead sets. Beautiful sunny offshore mornings are on tap with
light onshores in the afternoons and those classic evening glassoffs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect the weather to be hot and
sunny with breezy offshores and headhigh waves. This week will be
less crowded here as the good folks from other parts of the country
go home.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Low tide runs though the
middle of the day this week but Playa Negra has been working pretty
good at low tide. Just a little rocky though.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Now is the
time to get your 2006 Costa Rica Surfing calendar. Go to
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html and check them out.
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
It's Coconut Harry here in Nosara (Playa Guiones). Some BIG waves
coming in - way overhead on the set waves and some power with them
as well - faster breaking waves showing. Wind has cooperated and not
much of a factor. Feliz Ano Nuevo! Coconut Harry
www.coconutharrys.com
** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Feliz Año Nuevo ! Happy New Year and Happy Surfing ! Waves are
coming up and I would expect that the north country is getting a
couple of clean little shacks too ! 3-5 ft faces out front at high
tide today and no wind for a while so what more can a guy ask for !
So are you are you hunting a board or a shop owner who needs quality
surf product and on time delivery ? Call me I got it , great boards
and accessories on the floor and new boards from 495$ ! Come on by
and see and yes still have a great stock of Channel Islands on hand
for the discerning rider ! Towns packed and super mellow with no
major problems theft wise or anything but be careful the creeps are
still out there!DONT DRINK AND DRIVE , designate a driver its better
that way ! Bless you and yours ! Chuck and the Crew at W.O.W. SURF!
** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:31 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions- Happy
New Years! The last day of 2005 still has a small boost giving us
overhead, long, clean lines out on The West Reef. How perfect for
New Year's Eve...New moon, tides over 8 feet enjoy The Stars and
lights tonight, Thanks to All of You That made another great year
for us here at The Ranch, Pura Vida!
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