Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 335
May 28th, 2006
TOP NEWS
From InsideCostaRica.com - Costa Rica draw Germany in opening match if the World Cup
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25. See the details and signup info on the CRSURF homepage.
Central America Surf Contest at Playa Esterillos - July 13th -15th, with $14,000 in prizes. Countries Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panamá y Costa Rica will be participating in the 3 day event.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
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.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Two pulses to watch out for this week. For Monday and Tuesday it's the calm before the South swell, chest to head high with an overhead set every half hour, a foot smaller up around Tamarindo. Then Wednesday, sets 1-2 foot overhead arrive from from south with an 18 second period. Thursday they pile in at 1-3 foot overhead with double overhead sets and a 14 second period. This first pulse stays until Friday midday, and then fades back to a foot overhead for Saturday. On Sunday, the second south pulse files in with long period ground swell lasting until Tuesday of next week, 1-3 foot overhead. Left point breaks are the call.
Caribbean - Monday morning sees dropping surf from head high down to a few chest high leftovers from the East. Tuesday through Thursday is hit and miss knee to waist high surf mostly, and a rare chest high set showing Thursday morning. Another small ESE swell is brewing but will not see landfall until next Sunday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/28/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .44 feet at 9:15 a.m.
High Tide - 9.57 feet at 3:32 p.m.
Full Moon - 6/11
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara - www.coconutharrys.com
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 5/27)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Against all odds with the afternoon high tide and the partially cloudy conditions, we enjoyed 4 hours of off shore, just overhead, beautiful surf on Fri. after a week of mostly disapointing, although rideable, conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's up to the wind and surface conditions since the small swell is perfect for here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Look for an unpopulated peak. The right
at the main peak is working perfectly if you want to compete.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Longboards only! Surf in Tamarindo today is smaller than other days this week, sets being waist high. It's a great time to learn and the water is very warm. The wind has been off shore on rainy afternoons and onshore during the day. Solo longboards! Las olas en Tamarindo hoy son mas pequenas que en los otros dias de esta semana, los sets llegando hasta la cintura. Es perfecto para aprender y el agua esta calientisima. El viento viene off shore en las tardes cuando llueve y esta on shore durante el dia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend is going to look a lot like this according to reports. Be patient and rest up for next week! El fin de semana sera asi segun los pronosticos. Tenga paciencia y descanse para la semana que viene!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande to the north and Langosta to the south are both picking up the small swell a little better. Playa Grande al norte y Playa Langosta al sur estan un poco mejores.
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
Friday, May 26th brought clean, head-high waves with fun sets rolling through every 20 minutes or so. Winds have been light and variable most of the day - the clouds and rain storms keeping the hard onshores from gathering any strength. New order of BIC surfboards now in stock - call or click my website to contact me: www.coconutharrys.com
** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
The swell was up, today was the New moon and the waves backed down. Real choppy conditions due to the rain. Nice white water during mid tides and some nice 3 to 4 foot waves an hour before and after high tide. Come over and surf with us. www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surf in Jaco is small and clean right now , dont have a forecast for you but its been fun and variable conditions with waist to double overhead in the last 10 days with a few overhead standout no closeout sessions and lots of glass ! JACO LIKES THE RAIN! Thanks Chuck !
** From Tule at the Manuel Antonio Surf School:
For the coming week-end the waves in the Manuel Antonio/Quepos area will be about 2-3 feet en Playitas and about 1 foot at Manuel Antonio. The best conditions at Playitas will be found at half of the increasing tide. The best conditions in Manuel Antonio can be found at 3/4 of the increasing tide and of the decreasing tide.
The above described conditions will be maintained throughout the week-end. The days will be sunny and after 2 pm rains and off-shore wind are probably to expect.
The best spots in the area to surf during the week-end will be at Playitas and Playa del Rey which will have consistent waves and a beach brake.
News from the area is that as the marina soon to be will be constructed the Quepos bay unfortunately will lose its left.
** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Small, shoulder to head high waves are peaky and fund. Best at mid-tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): We are expecting the same waves through the weekend but we have a little bump coming on Monday that should bring the waves up to head high.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Any of the beach breaks.
General Information for Dominical surfers
· Dominical is getting more crowded with each passing season. However, there is still plenty of room and plenty of waves for everyone. Be courteous and save your aggression for driving the bumpy roads where you'll need it.
o Playa Dominical is known as the most consistent surf spot in Costa Rica. There is almost always a wave worth riding.
o It is also known as a powerful break. I've been on much bigger waves at other breaks, but I've never been hammered quite as hard as by a big, mid-tide wave at Dominical.
o It is almost impossible to surf at dead low tide as the waves close out into very shallow water. I recently broke my back at a lower tide by doing a head butt into the sand.
o The mid-tides are great for more advanced surfers. The waves at mid-tide are faster and hollower and always less crowded.
o The high tide wave is the most popular but on smaller days is too mushy and frustrates short boarders. This is a good condition to pull out the long board and frustrate the short boarders even more.
o The bigger the wave, the more you should focus on high tide.
o On big wave days the current can be strong. It is usually best to walk to the end of the beach at the foot of the current and let it push you up or down as the case may be.
o The beach runs from the south east to the north west. Looking straight out to sea perpendicular to the beach you are looking at an angle of 210 degrees south west. This means that a swell coming from 210 degrees is most likely going to be closing out, where a swell coming from under 200 degrees or over 220 (rare) will have better form.
o Usually, but not always, when the waves come from less than 210 degrees the current flows south to north.
o When it rains, the river can act up and dump some pretty nasty, cold and muddy water. So, if it is raining, most people tend to stick further south near the cell tower.
o It may be my own bias because I am goofy, but the beach seems to favor left rides over rights (say 3 lefts for every 2 rights?).
** From the Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 5-7 pies norte -este
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): clima lluvia ..
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Baba yaga ....Cafe' Viejo ....Totem
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Viernes (friday) reggae night at Baba Yaga
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Sunday, May 21, 2006
CR Surf Report for 5-21-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 334
May 15th, 2006
TOP NEWS
Next week Invitational Quiksilver Pro in La Libertad El salvador, with a price purse of 16,000 dolars Gilbert Brown and Nino are going too be representing for WAVES COSTA RICA buena suerte chicos! - from www.wavescr.com
New surfing in Costa Rica site tracks the national contest circuit - www.surfingcr.net
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25. See the details and signup info on the CRSURF homepage.
Central America Surf Contest at Playa Esterillos - July 13th -15th, with $14,000 in prizes. Countries Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panamá y Costa Rica will be participating in the 3 day event.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - 1-2 foot overhead surf from the SSW continues from Monday to Wednesday, then drops down to overhead on Thursday morning, a foot smaller on the Nicoya coast. Friday it drops another foot, and stays at head high with some overhead sets for the weekend from the SW. Monday it drops to chest high before the next SSW overhead pulses roll in next Tuesday.
Caribbean - Monday the chest high surf starts getting more inconsistent and by Tuesday it drops down to waist with only a chest high set once an hour. Wednesday it's back to knee to waist, Thursday, too. On Friday the waves stay around waist high, but no relief until next Sunday with an occasional chest high wave from the ESE.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/21/06
High Tide: 8.16 ft at 9:14 am
Low Tide: 1.32 ft at 3:25 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - 5/26
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara - www.coconutharrys.com
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 5/20)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This just overhead swell is breaking nicely in the morning, and fun in the afternoon, even though the wind is on shore. Light crowds and a good
vibe prevailing with the lack of Italian being spoken in the water.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): If conditions stay mellow, it should stay good.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pick your spot at the north end of the bay.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell of the week has tapered off leaving us with waves waist to chest high. Winds are generally off-shore only in the mornings and evenings now that the rains have begun. The water is warm and clear. El swell de esta semana ya ha pasado dejandonos con olas de a la cintura de la pecho. El viento generalmente sopla off-shore en las mananas y al atardecer ahora que han empezado las lluvias. El agua es caliente y clara.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is diminishing, so expect small waves at the morning high tides. Possible afternoon rains. El swell esta pasando, asi que espere olas pequenas en las mananas a la marea alta. Posibilidad de lluvias en las tardes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta and Playa Grande have the best of what's left of the swell. Langosta y Playa Grande tiene lo mejor de lo que queda del swell.
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have had major size the last few days. Choppy onshore conditions the first half of this past week has given way to clean, classy overhead ++ for the second half of the week.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The big swell is slowly losing it's punch but there are still plenty of head high sets. Look for another, smaller swell to fill in Tuesday and Wednesday. The wind has been cooperating the last few mornings and late afternoons and should stay that way through the first half of this week. Partly cloudy skies with rain and scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoons.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have the high tide running through the late mornings all this upcoming week. Playa Negra will be the call as the swell diminishes. It's been good in the mornings and afternoons.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out John Lyman Photos at http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
Surfs up.. Choppy, rainy conditions, but great glass afterwards.
Great whitewater and intermediate waves. Come on over and surf infront of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico Hotel. Drop us a line. Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: double over head, glassy and offshorish during the afternoon sessions
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): hopefully the swell will hold, expect more sick waves and lots of barrels. lots of broken boards lately
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: any place in Hermosa , every break has been epic for the last couple of weeks, tipical winter hermosa conditions
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Next week invitational Quiksilver Pro in La Libertad El salvador, with a price purse of 16,000 dolars Gilbert Brown and Nino are going too be representing for WAVES COSTA RICA buena suerte chicos!
** Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
General Information for Dominical surfers
· Dominical is getting more crowded with each passing season. However, there is still plenty of room and plenty of waves for everyone. Be courteous and save your aggression for driving the bumpy roads where you'll need it.
o Playa Dominical is known as the most consistent surf spot in Costa Rica. There is almost always a wave worth riding.
o It is also known as a powerful break. I've been on much bigger waves at other breaks, but I've never been hammered quite as hard as by a big, mid-tide wave at Dominical.
o It is almost impossible to surf at dead low tide as the waves close out into very shallow water. I recently broke my back at a lower tide by doing a head butt into the sand.
o The mid-tides are great for more advanced surfers. The waves at mid-tide are faster and hollower and always less crowded.
o The high tide wave is the most popular but on smaller days is too mushy and frustrates short boarders. This is a good condition to pull out the long board and frustrate the short boarders even more.
o The bigger the wave, the more you should focus on high tide.
o On big wave days the current can be strong. It is usually best to walk to the end of the beach at the foot of the current and let it push you up or down as the case may be.
o The beach runs from the south east to the north west. Looking straight out to sea perpendicular to the beach you are looking at an angle of 210 degrees south west. This means that a swell coming from 210 degrees is most likely going to be closing out, where a swell coming from under 200 degrees or over 220 (rare) will have better form.
o Usually, but not always, when the waves come from less than 210 degrees the current flows south to north.
o When it rains, the river can act up and dump some pretty nasty, cold and muddy water. So, if it is raining, most people tend to stick further south near the cell tower.
o It may be my own bias because I am goofy, but the beach seems to favor left rides over rights (say 3 lefts for every 2 rights?).
** From the Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3 - 5 pies.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol y ola
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Cocles Beach Break
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: nada
Volume 8, Issue 334
May 15th, 2006
TOP NEWS
Next week Invitational Quiksilver Pro in La Libertad El salvador, with a price purse of 16,000 dolars Gilbert Brown and Nino are going too be representing for WAVES COSTA RICA buena suerte chicos! - from www.wavescr.com
New surfing in Costa Rica site tracks the national contest circuit - www.surfingcr.net
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25. See the details and signup info on the CRSURF homepage.
Central America Surf Contest at Playa Esterillos - July 13th -15th, with $14,000 in prizes. Countries Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panamá y Costa Rica will be participating in the 3 day event.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - 1-2 foot overhead surf from the SSW continues from Monday to Wednesday, then drops down to overhead on Thursday morning, a foot smaller on the Nicoya coast. Friday it drops another foot, and stays at head high with some overhead sets for the weekend from the SW. Monday it drops to chest high before the next SSW overhead pulses roll in next Tuesday.
Caribbean - Monday the chest high surf starts getting more inconsistent and by Tuesday it drops down to waist with only a chest high set once an hour. Wednesday it's back to knee to waist, Thursday, too. On Friday the waves stay around waist high, but no relief until next Sunday with an occasional chest high wave from the ESE.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/21/06
High Tide: 8.16 ft at 9:14 am
Low Tide: 1.32 ft at 3:25 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - 5/26
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara - www.coconutharrys.com
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 5/20)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This just overhead swell is breaking nicely in the morning, and fun in the afternoon, even though the wind is on shore. Light crowds and a good
vibe prevailing with the lack of Italian being spoken in the water.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): If conditions stay mellow, it should stay good.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pick your spot at the north end of the bay.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell of the week has tapered off leaving us with waves waist to chest high. Winds are generally off-shore only in the mornings and evenings now that the rains have begun. The water is warm and clear. El swell de esta semana ya ha pasado dejandonos con olas de a la cintura de la pecho. El viento generalmente sopla off-shore en las mananas y al atardecer ahora que han empezado las lluvias. El agua es caliente y clara.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is diminishing, so expect small waves at the morning high tides. Possible afternoon rains. El swell esta pasando, asi que espere olas pequenas en las mananas a la marea alta. Posibilidad de lluvias en las tardes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta and Playa Grande have the best of what's left of the swell. Langosta y Playa Grande tiene lo mejor de lo que queda del swell.
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have had major size the last few days. Choppy onshore conditions the first half of this past week has given way to clean, classy overhead ++ for the second half of the week.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The big swell is slowly losing it's punch but there are still plenty of head high sets. Look for another, smaller swell to fill in Tuesday and Wednesday. The wind has been cooperating the last few mornings and late afternoons and should stay that way through the first half of this week. Partly cloudy skies with rain and scattered thunderstorms possible in the afternoons.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have the high tide running through the late mornings all this upcoming week. Playa Negra will be the call as the swell diminishes. It's been good in the mornings and afternoons.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out John Lyman Photos at http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
Surfs up.. Choppy, rainy conditions, but great glass afterwards.
Great whitewater and intermediate waves. Come on over and surf infront of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico Hotel. Drop us a line. Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: double over head, glassy and offshorish during the afternoon sessions
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): hopefully the swell will hold, expect more sick waves and lots of barrels. lots of broken boards lately
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: any place in Hermosa , every break has been epic for the last couple of weeks, tipical winter hermosa conditions
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Next week invitational Quiksilver Pro in La Libertad El salvador, with a price purse of 16,000 dolars Gilbert Brown and Nino are going too be representing for WAVES COSTA RICA buena suerte chicos!
** Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
General Information for Dominical surfers
· Dominical is getting more crowded with each passing season. However, there is still plenty of room and plenty of waves for everyone. Be courteous and save your aggression for driving the bumpy roads where you'll need it.
o Playa Dominical is known as the most consistent surf spot in Costa Rica. There is almost always a wave worth riding.
o It is also known as a powerful break. I've been on much bigger waves at other breaks, but I've never been hammered quite as hard as by a big, mid-tide wave at Dominical.
o It is almost impossible to surf at dead low tide as the waves close out into very shallow water. I recently broke my back at a lower tide by doing a head butt into the sand.
o The mid-tides are great for more advanced surfers. The waves at mid-tide are faster and hollower and always less crowded.
o The high tide wave is the most popular but on smaller days is too mushy and frustrates short boarders. This is a good condition to pull out the long board and frustrate the short boarders even more.
o The bigger the wave, the more you should focus on high tide.
o On big wave days the current can be strong. It is usually best to walk to the end of the beach at the foot of the current and let it push you up or down as the case may be.
o The beach runs from the south east to the north west. Looking straight out to sea perpendicular to the beach you are looking at an angle of 210 degrees south west. This means that a swell coming from 210 degrees is most likely going to be closing out, where a swell coming from under 200 degrees or over 220 (rare) will have better form.
o Usually, but not always, when the waves come from less than 210 degrees the current flows south to north.
o When it rains, the river can act up and dump some pretty nasty, cold and muddy water. So, if it is raining, most people tend to stick further south near the cell tower.
o It may be my own bias because I am goofy, but the beach seems to favor left rides over rights (say 3 lefts for every 2 rights?).
** From the Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3 - 5 pies.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol y ola
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Cocles Beach Break
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: nada
Sunday, May 14, 2006
CR Surf Report for 5-14-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 333
May 14th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Monday surf in the south is still a foot overhead and only the two foot overhead sets disappear on Tuesday. Same for Guanacaste coast, but without the big sets. They show up for the whole coast Wednesday afternoon with the rising tide - 2-3 foot overhead and double overhead sets by Thursday midday. This SW swell closes out most beachbreaks, so check the points Thursday and Friday. Friday afternoon the swell shifts to the SSW, so head south to some dream lefts for the weekend as the swell fades back to 1-2 foot overhead. Consistent overhead surf from the SSW all next week!
Caribbean - Knee high until Wednesday when a few waist/stomach high waves breka up the monotony. Then back to flat for Thursday until Saturday. On Saturday afternoon a few chest high sets roll in from the ESE and by Sunday the chest high surf sticks around and grows a foot for Monday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/14/06
Low Tide: .84 ft at 9:18 am
High Tide: 9.05 ft at 3:35 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - 5/26
TOP NEWS
Tuna Farm planned for waters near Pavones, By Rebecca Kimitch - in the Tico Times
rkimitch@...
New surfing in Costa Rica site tracks the national contest circuit - www.surfingcr.net
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25. See the details and signup info on the CRSURF homepage.
Central America Surf Contest at Playa Esterillos - July 13th -15th, with $14,000 in prizes. Countries Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panamá y Costa Rica will be participating in the 3 day event.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
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.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara - www.coconutharrys.com
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 5/13)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell has been constant, but smaller now, and just overhead. Dawn Patrol is pretty good right now and improving every day with calm, or off shores, in the early morning and good surface conditions. Some afternoon
sessions have been rideable or good, but not off shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Dawn patrol and late afternoon possibilities.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's hitting best at the main peak in front of the hotel.
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been small with strong onshores the last few days. A low pressure hanging over southern Costa Rica brought the first rains of the season.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will be picking up out of the southwest with headhigh to a couple feet overhead. Look for it to back down the first part of the week and pick way up on Wednesday and Thursday. Should be some great long period ground swell through Friday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: With the tides at mid going low this week, check out Playa Negra early and Avellanas or Little Hawaii later in the morning.
** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: smaller swell so far 3-4 foot, super soft peak. Great for beginner and intermediate surfers. choppy conditions, with nice glassy waves after the rainstorms.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell expected to rise after Saturday's full moon. With the rainy season being upon us, chop for the rest of the season, with the glass following rainstorms.
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 the waves breaking a little farther off shore.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions in Samara are good for all surfers to come and enjoy!! So if you've always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great conditions for beginner to intermediate lessons! Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, peaky waves but a bit windy during the mid-day high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like tomorrow we should get a bump in the height. We are expecting head high waves with some occasional overhead action. 4:00 pm should be a good time to target your session as the wind may be subsiding and there will still be enough tide to keep the beach from closing out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Rumor has it that the point was working on the last 4' swell we had so it may work this time too. Of course, the beach was also fun on the last swell and Hermosa is always like the beach, so take your pick.
General Information for Dominical surfers
· Dominical is getting more crowded with each passing season. However, there is still plenty of room and plenty of waves for everyone. Be courteous and save your aggression for driving the bumpy roads where you'll need it.
o Playa Dominical is known as the most consistent surf spot in Costa Rica. There is almost always a wave worth riding.
o It is also known as a powerful break. I've been on much bigger waves at other breaks, but I've never been hammered quite as hard as by a big, mid-tide wave at Dominical.
o It is almost impossible to surf at dead low tide as the waves close out into very shallow water. I recently broke my back at a lower tide by doing a head butt into the sand.
o The mid-tides are great for more advanced surfers. The waves at mid-tide are faster and hollower and always less crowded.
o The high tide wave is the most popular but on smaller days is too mushy and frustrates short boarders. This is a good condition to pull out the long board and frustrate the short boarders even more.
o The bigger the wave, the more you should focus on high tide.
o On big wave days the current can be strong. It is usually best to walk to the end of the beach at the foot of the current and let it push you up or down as the case may be.
o The beach runs from the south east to the north west. Looking straight out to sea perpendicular to the beach you are looking at an angle of 210 degrees south west. This means that a swell coming from 210 degrees is most likely going to be closing out, where a swell coming from under 200 degrees or over 220 (rare) will have better form.
o Usually, but not always, when the waves come from less than 210 degrees the current flows south to north.
o When it rains, the river can act up and dump some pretty nasty, cold and muddy water. So, if it is raining, most people tend to stick further south near the cell tower.
o It may be my own bias because I am goofy, but the beach seems to favor left rides over rights (say 3 lefts for every 2 rights?).
· I'll try to expand this repeated portion of the report as time permits.
** From the Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2 pies. Two feet
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol y 2 pies. Sun and two feet.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: beach break at playa cocles
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: nada
Volume 8, Issue 333
May 14th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Monday surf in the south is still a foot overhead and only the two foot overhead sets disappear on Tuesday. Same for Guanacaste coast, but without the big sets. They show up for the whole coast Wednesday afternoon with the rising tide - 2-3 foot overhead and double overhead sets by Thursday midday. This SW swell closes out most beachbreaks, so check the points Thursday and Friday. Friday afternoon the swell shifts to the SSW, so head south to some dream lefts for the weekend as the swell fades back to 1-2 foot overhead. Consistent overhead surf from the SSW all next week!
Caribbean - Knee high until Wednesday when a few waist/stomach high waves breka up the monotony. Then back to flat for Thursday until Saturday. On Saturday afternoon a few chest high sets roll in from the ESE and by Sunday the chest high surf sticks around and grows a foot for Monday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/14/06
Low Tide: .84 ft at 9:18 am
High Tide: 9.05 ft at 3:35 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - 5/26
TOP NEWS
Tuna Farm planned for waters near Pavones, By Rebecca Kimitch - in the Tico Times
rkimitch@...
New surfing in Costa Rica site tracks the national contest circuit - www.surfingcr.net
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25. See the details and signup info on the CRSURF homepage.
Central America Surf Contest at Playa Esterillos - July 13th -15th, with $14,000 in prizes. Countries Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panamá y Costa Rica will be participating in the 3 day event.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
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.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara - www.coconutharrys.com
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 5/13)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell has been constant, but smaller now, and just overhead. Dawn Patrol is pretty good right now and improving every day with calm, or off shores, in the early morning and good surface conditions. Some afternoon
sessions have been rideable or good, but not off shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Dawn patrol and late afternoon possibilities.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's hitting best at the main peak in front of the hotel.
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been small with strong onshores the last few days. A low pressure hanging over southern Costa Rica brought the first rains of the season.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will be picking up out of the southwest with headhigh to a couple feet overhead. Look for it to back down the first part of the week and pick way up on Wednesday and Thursday. Should be some great long period ground swell through Friday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: With the tides at mid going low this week, check out Playa Negra early and Avellanas or Little Hawaii later in the morning.
** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: smaller swell so far 3-4 foot, super soft peak. Great for beginner and intermediate surfers. choppy conditions, with nice glassy waves after the rainstorms.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell expected to rise after Saturday's full moon. With the rainy season being upon us, chop for the rest of the season, with the glass following rainstorms.
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 the waves breaking a little farther off shore.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions in Samara are good for all surfers to come and enjoy!! So if you've always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great conditions for beginner to intermediate lessons! Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, peaky waves but a bit windy during the mid-day high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like tomorrow we should get a bump in the height. We are expecting head high waves with some occasional overhead action. 4:00 pm should be a good time to target your session as the wind may be subsiding and there will still be enough tide to keep the beach from closing out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Rumor has it that the point was working on the last 4' swell we had so it may work this time too. Of course, the beach was also fun on the last swell and Hermosa is always like the beach, so take your pick.
General Information for Dominical surfers
· Dominical is getting more crowded with each passing season. However, there is still plenty of room and plenty of waves for everyone. Be courteous and save your aggression for driving the bumpy roads where you'll need it.
o Playa Dominical is known as the most consistent surf spot in Costa Rica. There is almost always a wave worth riding.
o It is also known as a powerful break. I've been on much bigger waves at other breaks, but I've never been hammered quite as hard as by a big, mid-tide wave at Dominical.
o It is almost impossible to surf at dead low tide as the waves close out into very shallow water. I recently broke my back at a lower tide by doing a head butt into the sand.
o The mid-tides are great for more advanced surfers. The waves at mid-tide are faster and hollower and always less crowded.
o The high tide wave is the most popular but on smaller days is too mushy and frustrates short boarders. This is a good condition to pull out the long board and frustrate the short boarders even more.
o The bigger the wave, the more you should focus on high tide.
o On big wave days the current can be strong. It is usually best to walk to the end of the beach at the foot of the current and let it push you up or down as the case may be.
o The beach runs from the south east to the north west. Looking straight out to sea perpendicular to the beach you are looking at an angle of 210 degrees south west. This means that a swell coming from 210 degrees is most likely going to be closing out, where a swell coming from under 200 degrees or over 220 (rare) will have better form.
o Usually, but not always, when the waves come from less than 210 degrees the current flows south to north.
o When it rains, the river can act up and dump some pretty nasty, cold and muddy water. So, if it is raining, most people tend to stick further south near the cell tower.
o It may be my own bias because I am goofy, but the beach seems to favor left rides over rights (say 3 lefts for every 2 rights?).
· I'll try to expand this repeated portion of the report as time permits.
** From the Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2 pies. Two feet
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol y 2 pies. Sun and two feet.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: beach break at playa cocles
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: nada
Sunday, May 7, 2006
CR Surf Report for 5/7/06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 332
May 7th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The waves from the Southwest are fading from a foot overhead down to head high by Tuesday and chest high by Wednesday evening. Stays chest high Thursday and it's not until Friday morning that a few overhead sets smack the beach each hour. Saturday surf sweeps in, a foot overhead, from the south and the central and northern coasts see it on Sunday. BIG SURF ALERT - a week from Thursday, 5/18, from the SSW, and lasting through Saturday - we're talking 1-3+ overhead. Check the next report for updates.
Caribbean - Minimal surf all week, knee to occasionally waist high waves from Sunday throughWednesday afternoon, waiting up to 30 minutes for a set. Then Thursday it gets even more inconsistent, surf rarely getting bigger than knee high - all the way through next Sunday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/7/06
High Tide: 7.12 ft at 10:45 am
Low Tide: 2.25 ft at 4:57 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - 5/13
TOP NEWS
Costa Rica representatives excel at the Reef Classic Latin Pro in Malibu, Panama, held April 13th to 15th. Lisbeth Vindas earns 4th, Diego Naranjo and Luis Vindas make it to the semifinals. Read more on the Latin Surf Tour website - www.alaslatintour.com
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25 you can check out at www.ticotravel.com/competition.htm
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
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.
** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara - www.coconutharrys.com
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 5/6)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Huge, slightly mixed up, waves closing out the north end of the bay even though the wind is off shore in the morning for high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): As the swell drops and cleans up over the weekend, we should see some good surf here with the moderate morning tides and off shore wind.
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 the service road to the Tamarindo Estero mouth area and enjoying some fun head high waves, but plan to move back up here as soon as the swell starts to drop.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Late Thursday afternoon you could see the swell starting to hit here in Tamarindo and this morning waves wereup to head high with bigger sets. The main beach was fairly closed out as usual, but a nice left shoulder ran toward the rivermouth, the rivermouth was throwing rights and Pico Grande was breaking both directions. En la tarde del jueves se podia ver entrar el swell en Tamarindo y esta manana las olas eran de a la cabeza con unos sets mas grande. La playa principal estaba un poco cerrada como normal, pero habia una izquierda linda cerca del estero, el estero estaba tirando derechas y Pico Grande rompia a la derecha y a la izquierda.
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 one with morning surf and nice wind! Get out there an enjoy it! Sera un fin de semana lindisima con olas en la manana y buen viento. Vaya y disfrute!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamarindo is great, Langosta is enormous; every place is a good place right now! Tamarindo es buenisima, Langosta es enorme; todos lugares ahora estan buenos!
** From Carlos, boat captain for Witchs Rock Surf Trips -
REPORTE DE OLAS EN WITCHS ROCK, LAVERINTOS Y OLLIES POINT - WITCHS ROCK : ESTA ENTRANDO UN SWELL CON DIRECCION SUROESTE BIEN GRANDE Y CONSTANTE CON OLAS DE 5 A 7 FEET, BUEN VIENTO EN LA MAÑANA, LA TEMPERATURA DEL AGUA ES MUY AGRADABLE.
LAVERINTO: ESTA ENTRANDO UN SWELL CON DIRECCION SUR MUY CONSTANTE Y BIEN GRANDE CON OLAS DE 5 A 9 FEET, EL VIENTO ES BUENO.
OLLIES POINT: ESTA ENTRANDO UN SWELL DEL SUR CON OLAS MUY BUENAS Y GRANDES, EL FACTOR VIENTO ES BUENO NO ES LA TARDE PORQUE ENTRA EL ONSHORE PERO A OLLIES NO LE AFECTA TANTO.
REPORTE DE CARLOS BARRERA /ROCA BRUJA SURF OPERATION
WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM - SURF TRIPS TO WITCHS ROCK AND OLLIES POINT PHONE 670-10-20 OR 670-38-10, PLAYAS DEL COCO,GUANACASTE,COSTA RICA
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been big. Playa Negra has seen some triple overhead sets today and yesterday. Many larger set waves are too south and closed out. Light offshores under sunny skies in the mornings. Light onshores in the later afternoons. Still hasn't rained here yet.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect big surf to comtinue into the first part of the upcoming week with a decrease in size by Tuesday into Wednesday and then another good size south swell filling in by late Thursday and holding for next weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Negra is big and gnarly. Really for experts only. The surf is smaller and much more manageable at Avellanas. Check out the beach break in front of Lola's with the incoming morning tide and check out the rivermouth and Little Hawaii as the tide gets low. Much more user friendly there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Please! Help us stop the condo towers at Playa Negra. Write pabloscr@... or pcowan@... and tell him you don't want his condo towers at Playa Negra. Help us to keep Playa Negra natural and beautiful. Thank you.
** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: BIG SWELL IS CORRECT! And it's here in Playa samara..... Some 8 to 10 foot close outs rolling into our little bay! Beautiful early morning and sunset sesh's for the advanced surfer, with perfect whitewater conditions throughtout the day for beginners, and nice small inside waves for intermediates! Come on over. A bit choppy, but offshore winds in the mornings.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell expected to hold for a couple of days, rain expected to fall so plan on some chop, but glassy after rainstorms.
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 the waves breaking a little farther off shore.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions in Samara are good for all surfers to come and enjoy!! So if you've always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great conditions for beginner to intermediate lessons! Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Tule at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
Tamano de olas y condiciones: Las olas en frente restaurante Mar y Sombra va a estar 1 - 2 pies, y en Playitas 4-5 pies. Que va a pasar este fin de semana: Las condiciones estará mejor en la mañana, porque quizas lloverá por las tardes.
El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: El mejor lugar este fin de semana es Playitas que va a tener olas más grandes que en Manuel Antonio.
** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves are well overhead but coming straight at the beach (210 degrees from the South West). This is causing Dominical to close out. However, a rare shoulder can be found for a short and sweet or a longer and very fast ride.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: It looks like the 6' swell will be letting up by Saturday or Sunday and a remaining 4' swell will remain for a week. Usually, when a swell breaks up, even if the swell came from 210 degrees, the waves get peakier and great rides can be had.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Except for the crowd, the point (considered crowded with 10 or more surfers) will be the best place to surf today (Friday) and tomorrow. By Sunday, the beach should be back in action.
Volume 8, Issue 332
May 7th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The waves from the Southwest are fading from a foot overhead down to head high by Tuesday and chest high by Wednesday evening. Stays chest high Thursday and it's not until Friday morning that a few overhead sets smack the beach each hour. Saturday surf sweeps in, a foot overhead, from the south and the central and northern coasts see it on Sunday. BIG SURF ALERT - a week from Thursday, 5/18, from the SSW, and lasting through Saturday - we're talking 1-3+ overhead. Check the next report for updates.
Caribbean - Minimal surf all week, knee to occasionally waist high waves from Sunday throughWednesday afternoon, waiting up to 30 minutes for a set. Then Thursday it gets even more inconsistent, surf rarely getting bigger than knee high - all the way through next Sunday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/7/06
High Tide: 7.12 ft at 10:45 am
Low Tide: 2.25 ft at 4:57 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - 5/13
TOP NEWS
Costa Rica representatives excel at the Reef Classic Latin Pro in Malibu, Panama, held April 13th to 15th. Lisbeth Vindas earns 4th, Diego Naranjo and Luis Vindas make it to the semifinals. Read more on the Latin Surf Tour website - www.alaslatintour.com
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25 you can check out at www.ticotravel.com/competition.htm
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
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.
** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara - www.coconutharrys.com
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 5/6)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Huge, slightly mixed up, waves closing out the north end of the bay even though the wind is off shore in the morning for high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): As the swell drops and cleans up over the weekend, we should see some good surf here with the moderate morning tides and off shore wind.
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 the service road to the Tamarindo Estero mouth area and enjoying some fun head high waves, but plan to move back up here as soon as the swell starts to drop.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Late Thursday afternoon you could see the swell starting to hit here in Tamarindo and this morning waves wereup to head high with bigger sets. The main beach was fairly closed out as usual, but a nice left shoulder ran toward the rivermouth, the rivermouth was throwing rights and Pico Grande was breaking both directions. En la tarde del jueves se podia ver entrar el swell en Tamarindo y esta manana las olas eran de a la cabeza con unos sets mas grande. La playa principal estaba un poco cerrada como normal, pero habia una izquierda linda cerca del estero, el estero estaba tirando derechas y Pico Grande rompia a la derecha y a la izquierda.
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 one with morning surf and nice wind! Get out there an enjoy it! Sera un fin de semana lindisima con olas en la manana y buen viento. Vaya y disfrute!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamarindo is great, Langosta is enormous; every place is a good place right now! Tamarindo es buenisima, Langosta es enorme; todos lugares ahora estan buenos!
** From Carlos, boat captain for Witchs Rock Surf Trips -
REPORTE DE OLAS EN WITCHS ROCK, LAVERINTOS Y OLLIES POINT - WITCHS ROCK : ESTA ENTRANDO UN SWELL CON DIRECCION SUROESTE BIEN GRANDE Y CONSTANTE CON OLAS DE 5 A 7 FEET, BUEN VIENTO EN LA MAÑANA, LA TEMPERATURA DEL AGUA ES MUY AGRADABLE.
LAVERINTO: ESTA ENTRANDO UN SWELL CON DIRECCION SUR MUY CONSTANTE Y BIEN GRANDE CON OLAS DE 5 A 9 FEET, EL VIENTO ES BUENO.
OLLIES POINT: ESTA ENTRANDO UN SWELL DEL SUR CON OLAS MUY BUENAS Y GRANDES, EL FACTOR VIENTO ES BUENO NO ES LA TARDE PORQUE ENTRA EL ONSHORE PERO A OLLIES NO LE AFECTA TANTO.
REPORTE DE CARLOS BARRERA /ROCA BRUJA SURF OPERATION
WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM - SURF TRIPS TO WITCHS ROCK AND OLLIES POINT PHONE 670-10-20 OR 670-38-10, PLAYAS DEL COCO,GUANACASTE,COSTA RICA
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been big. Playa Negra has seen some triple overhead sets today and yesterday. Many larger set waves are too south and closed out. Light offshores under sunny skies in the mornings. Light onshores in the later afternoons. Still hasn't rained here yet.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect big surf to comtinue into the first part of the upcoming week with a decrease in size by Tuesday into Wednesday and then another good size south swell filling in by late Thursday and holding for next weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Negra is big and gnarly. Really for experts only. The surf is smaller and much more manageable at Avellanas. Check out the beach break in front of Lola's with the incoming morning tide and check out the rivermouth and Little Hawaii as the tide gets low. Much more user friendly there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Please! Help us stop the condo towers at Playa Negra. Write pabloscr@... or pcowan@... and tell him you don't want his condo towers at Playa Negra. Help us to keep Playa Negra natural and beautiful. Thank you.
** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: BIG SWELL IS CORRECT! And it's here in Playa samara..... Some 8 to 10 foot close outs rolling into our little bay! Beautiful early morning and sunset sesh's for the advanced surfer, with perfect whitewater conditions throughtout the day for beginners, and nice small inside waves for intermediates! Come on over. A bit choppy, but offshore winds in the mornings.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell expected to hold for a couple of days, rain expected to fall so plan on some chop, but glassy after rainstorms.
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 the waves breaking a little farther off shore.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions in Samara are good for all surfers to come and enjoy!! So if you've always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great conditions for beginner to intermediate lessons! Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Tule at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
Tamano de olas y condiciones: Las olas en frente restaurante Mar y Sombra va a estar 1 - 2 pies, y en Playitas 4-5 pies. Que va a pasar este fin de semana: Las condiciones estará mejor en la mañana, porque quizas lloverá por las tardes.
El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: El mejor lugar este fin de semana es Playitas que va a tener olas más grandes que en Manuel Antonio.
** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves are well overhead but coming straight at the beach (210 degrees from the South West). This is causing Dominical to close out. However, a rare shoulder can be found for a short and sweet or a longer and very fast ride.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: It looks like the 6' swell will be letting up by Saturday or Sunday and a remaining 4' swell will remain for a week. Usually, when a swell breaks up, even if the swell came from 210 degrees, the waves get peakier and great rides can be had.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Except for the crowd, the point (considered crowded with 10 or more surfers) will be the best place to surf today (Friday) and tomorrow. By Sunday, the beach should be back in action.
Monday, May 1, 2006
CR Surf Report for 5/1/06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 331
May 1st, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf on Monday to be head high to overhead with a 12 second period. On Tuesday, sets a foot overhead appear every half hour and Wednesday every fifteen minutes. On Thursday, 1-2 foot overhead surf - a 15 second period swell from the Southwest, prime surf conditions with a high tide at 8 a.m. Ah, dawn patrols all weekend with waves a foot overhead with bigger sets.
Caribbean - Knee high with an occasional waist high set from Monday to Thursday. On Friday a chest high set appears every hour near P.V. nd those stick around through next weekend from the ENE.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/1/06
Low Tide: .52 ft at 11:06 am
High Tide: 9.19 ft at 5:23 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - 4/27
TOP NEWS
From InsideCostaRica.com -Every tourist visiting Tamarindo Beach, on the Costa Rica Northwest Pacific, is donating us$1 per night spent there in order to promote the protection of the environment in the area.
Costaricansurfers.com has updated profiles on many of the hot surfers on Costa Rica National Surf Team.
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25 you can check out at www.ticotravel.com/competition.htm
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
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.
** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 4/29)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This swell is hitting well overhead here, but generally pretty messy with the high tides in the afternoon and mostly on shore by then. In the early part of the week the onshores were light enough to keep it fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We are hoping for some afternoon glass offs or maybe a little rain to smooth out a hefty, but manageable swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It has been a little smoother to the south toward Tamarindo.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves in Tamarindo were chest high yesterday at the high tide but will be smaller over the weekend. The wind pattern has shifted out of the summer off shores and now blows on-shore from about 10 AM to 5 PM. Las olas ayer en Tamarindo a la marea alta eran de al pecho pero estaran mas pequenas este fin de semana. El viento esta soplando off-shore en las mananas y las tardes y on-shore de las 10 hasta las 5.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend the waves are expected to be smaller and the wind should be calm in the evenings for sunset sessions. Este fin de semana las olas estaran mas pequenasa con el viento suave para las sessiones del atardecer.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Head to Playa Grande this weekend for some nice longboarding in the afternoons. Vaya a Playa Grande este fin de semana para un poco de longboarding al atardecer.
** From Stephen at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A swell has arrived in Tamarindo finally, tides are getting better for a morning/evening session and we're looking at 3-4 feet out front. Rivermouth is slightly larger, this should start to organize itself over the next few days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell should continue through the weekend, maybe growing a bit. By Sunday, a morning session should be doable.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Negra and Grande should be firing. Avellanes may offer a more mellow wave with more peaks.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Rains may start to show up in this region, but the sun will be out, the beer will be cold, and the Nachos will be as big as your A** at Witchs Rock Surf Camp! Come check us out!
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up quite a bit. We have head high to a foot or so overhead on the sets. Too south for here so alot of the sets are closed out. It has been glassy or slightly offshore in the morning and light onshore breezes in the afternoon. Sunny and warm in the mornings and clouding up in the later afternoons. It trying hard to rain and it won't be long now.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect surf in the head high and a little bit bigger for the weekend and into the beginning of the week. It is suppose to get bigger by Wednesday with a significant southwest swell lasting into next weekend. The weather should stay about the same. Maybe it will finally rain this coming week. We need it here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have early morning high tides this coming week so Playa Negra will be the spot for the morning and afternoon sessions. Look for good surf at Avellanas during the midday tide going out sessions.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Please! Help us stop the condo towers at Playa Negra. Write pabloscr@... or pcowan@... and tell him you don't want his condo towers at Playa Negra. Help us to keep Playa Negra natural and beautiful. Thank you.
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Surf is overhead and "going-off" here in Playa Guiones (Nosara) - wind is cooperating, too! Pura Vida, Coconut Harry at www.coconutharrys.com ** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The best surfing spot in Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No crowds or localism, with the waves breaking a little farther off shore.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions in Samara are good for all surfers to come and enjoy!! So if you've always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great conditions for beginner to intermediate lessons! Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Manuel Antonio Surf School -
Aquí está un poco de información antes del fin de semana que viene desde Tule, Mauricio Jiménez, de Manuel Antonio Surf School.
Tratando de tamaño de las olas y condiciones en Manuel Antonio:
El jueves fue el día con olas más grande en el área. El viernes y sábado las olas van a mantener 3-4 pies y el domingo van a subir hasta 5-6 pies. Por el momento durante el día el mar está glass y después de las tres hay off shore wind. Esta condición va a estar igual durante este fin de semana.
El mejor lugar para surfear aquí en el área este fin de semana es Playitas que va a tener olas más grandes que en Manuel Antonio.
Una información breve de Manuel Antonio Surf School!
** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A bit of a swell has sent in some head high waves from the southwest. The big ones are mostly closed out but the smaller ones are often peaky and fun.
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 continue almost exactly as they are for another week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach in front of Dominical and Playa Hermosa to the south are the best bet. The waves are not big enough to light up the point. At Playa Dominical, the whole beach is good from Roca Verde to the river mouth. The waves seem to be good from two and a half hours before to two and a half hours after the high tide (which is right around 3:00 pm).
Volume 8, Issue 331
May 1st, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf on Monday to be head high to overhead with a 12 second period. On Tuesday, sets a foot overhead appear every half hour and Wednesday every fifteen minutes. On Thursday, 1-2 foot overhead surf - a 15 second period swell from the Southwest, prime surf conditions with a high tide at 8 a.m. Ah, dawn patrols all weekend with waves a foot overhead with bigger sets.
Caribbean - Knee high with an occasional waist high set from Monday to Thursday. On Friday a chest high set appears every hour near P.V. nd those stick around through next weekend from the ENE.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/1/06
Low Tide: .52 ft at 11:06 am
High Tide: 9.19 ft at 5:23 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - 4/27
TOP NEWS
From InsideCostaRica.com -Every tourist visiting Tamarindo Beach, on the Costa Rica Northwest Pacific, is donating us$1 per night spent there in order to promote the protection of the environment in the area.
Costaricansurfers.com has updated profiles on many of the hot surfers on Costa Rica National Surf Team.
Tico Travel Pro-Am coming up June 18th-25 you can check out at www.ticotravel.com/competition.htm
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations.
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.
** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos info@...
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Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 4/29)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This swell is hitting well overhead here, but generally pretty messy with the high tides in the afternoon and mostly on shore by then. In the early part of the week the onshores were light enough to keep it fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We are hoping for some afternoon glass offs or maybe a little rain to smooth out a hefty, but manageable swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It has been a little smoother to the south toward Tamarindo.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves in Tamarindo were chest high yesterday at the high tide but will be smaller over the weekend. The wind pattern has shifted out of the summer off shores and now blows on-shore from about 10 AM to 5 PM. Las olas ayer en Tamarindo a la marea alta eran de al pecho pero estaran mas pequenas este fin de semana. El viento esta soplando off-shore en las mananas y las tardes y on-shore de las 10 hasta las 5.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend the waves are expected to be smaller and the wind should be calm in the evenings for sunset sessions. Este fin de semana las olas estaran mas pequenasa con el viento suave para las sessiones del atardecer.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Head to Playa Grande this weekend for some nice longboarding in the afternoons. Vaya a Playa Grande este fin de semana para un poco de longboarding al atardecer.
** From Stephen at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A swell has arrived in Tamarindo finally, tides are getting better for a morning/evening session and we're looking at 3-4 feet out front. Rivermouth is slightly larger, this should start to organize itself over the next few days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell should continue through the weekend, maybe growing a bit. By Sunday, a morning session should be doable.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Negra and Grande should be firing. Avellanes may offer a more mellow wave with more peaks.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Rains may start to show up in this region, but the sun will be out, the beer will be cold, and the Nachos will be as big as your A** at Witchs Rock Surf Camp! Come check us out!
** From John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up quite a bit. We have head high to a foot or so overhead on the sets. Too south for here so alot of the sets are closed out. It has been glassy or slightly offshore in the morning and light onshore breezes in the afternoon. Sunny and warm in the mornings and clouding up in the later afternoons. It trying hard to rain and it won't be long now.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect surf in the head high and a little bit bigger for the weekend and into the beginning of the week. It is suppose to get bigger by Wednesday with a significant southwest swell lasting into next weekend. The weather should stay about the same. Maybe it will finally rain this coming week. We need it here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have early morning high tides this coming week so Playa Negra will be the spot for the morning and afternoon sessions. Look for good surf at Avellanas during the midday tide going out sessions.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Please! Help us stop the condo towers at Playa Negra. Write pabloscr@... or pcowan@... and tell him you don't want his condo towers at Playa Negra. Help us to keep Playa Negra natural and beautiful. Thank you.
** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Surf is overhead and "going-off" here in Playa Guiones (Nosara) - wind is cooperating, too! Pura Vida, Coconut Harry at www.coconutharrys.com ** From Jesse at Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The best surfing spot in Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No crowds or localism, with the waves breaking a little farther off shore.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions in Samara are good for all surfers to come and enjoy!! So if you've always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great conditions for beginner to intermediate lessons! Pura Vida - www.samarasurfschool.com
** From Manuel Antonio Surf School -
Aquí está un poco de información antes del fin de semana que viene desde Tule, Mauricio Jiménez, de Manuel Antonio Surf School.
Tratando de tamaño de las olas y condiciones en Manuel Antonio:
El jueves fue el día con olas más grande en el área. El viernes y sábado las olas van a mantener 3-4 pies y el domingo van a subir hasta 5-6 pies. Por el momento durante el día el mar está glass y después de las tres hay off shore wind. Esta condición va a estar igual durante este fin de semana.
El mejor lugar para surfear aquí en el área este fin de semana es Playitas que va a tener olas más grandes que en Manuel Antonio.
Una información breve de Manuel Antonio Surf School!
** From Brice at Land Assurance Reforestation Service in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A bit of a swell has sent in some head high waves from the southwest. The big ones are mostly closed out but the smaller ones are often peaky and fun.
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 continue almost exactly as they are for another week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach in front of Dominical and Playa Hermosa to the south are the best bet. The waves are not big enough to light up the point. At Playa Dominical, the whole beach is good from Roca Verde to the river mouth. The waves seem to be good from two and a half hours before to two and a half hours after the high tide (which is right around 3:00 pm).
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