CR Surf Report for 1-21-07

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 367
January 21st, 2007

TOP NEWS

The meeting to protest the 14 story condo project on Playa Hermosa Beach is at Cabinas las Olas Sunday 21 at 7 oclock at night. Read the report from Andrea at WavesCR for more.

Volunteer opportunities to work with sea turtles. Go to www.anaicr.org for details on how to get involved on the Talamancan Coast.

From La Nacion - The Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT in Spanish) plans to establish a $15 tax to enter the country used to promote Costa Rica as a tourist destination abroad, since the current allocation places the country at a disadvantage against competing countries. It will affect both foreigners and nationals.

From A.M. Costa Rica - How to stop illegal polluting in Costa Rica. Steps to contact SETENA to file a complaint.

Diego Naranjo Wins in Jaco - Natalie Bernold wins her third for the Women's Division. Jairo Pérez wins the Junior Mens, Carlos Muñoz wins the Boys, Michael Torres wins the Grommets.

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

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

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - No major swell showing through next Monday, but a slight increase from chest to head high by Thursday and continuing through Saturday. Lots of smaller waves to shread on, but few big sets. Watch the tides to get the best surf, midtide coming in to high for the beachbreaks.

Caribbean - Waves are 1-2 foot overhead at the best spots but dropping Monday to overhead with a rare bigger set. Tuesday the sets are head high coming every 15 minutes and by Wednesday there's a head high wave only once an hour. The rest of the week it's mostly chest high with no relief until Sunday.

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

TIDES for 1/21/06 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - (-.54) feet at 10:18 a.m.
High Tide - 9.51 feet at 4:38 p.m.

Full Moon - 2/1

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...

** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais - karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/20 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Pico Grande had a few head high days this week, but other than that surf had been small and winds strong. At present the waves are about waist high and excellent for learning. The water is cool and very clear. Habia unos dias de olas de a la cabeza en Pico Grande esta semana, pero mas eso el surf ha sido pequeno y el viento fuerte. En este momento, las olas estan de a la cintura y perfectas para aprendizes. El agua es fresca y clara.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): No change is predecited for the next five days or so. No se pronostica ningun cambio para por lo menos cinco dias.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta has had much better surf than Tamarindo this week. Keep an eye on Pico Grande incase it starts lining up those rights again. Langosta ha tenido olas mucho mejores que Tamarindo esta semana. Siga mirando Pico Grande por si acaso empieza a tirar las derechas otra vez.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (1/19)

Today, we had the graduation trip to la finca. the waves were very fun. it was about chest high to a little overhead and clean. To see the pix, go to - www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com

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

It's waist-chest to occasionally bigger around the high tides - we've had pretty consistent offshores for several days, holding up the faces and creating some real fun surf. The holiday crowds are gone, so plenty of room for everyone now. Pura Vida, Coconut Harry

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -

The meeting to protest the 14 story condo project on Playa Hermosa Beach is at Cabinas las Olas Sunday 21 at 7 oclock at night. We have hired a lawyer : alvaro masis : alvaro.masis@... This person from minae was part of the board that established playa hermosa as a refugio..he already sent inspectors to check it out.. jorge.gamboa@... We know right know as a FACT they have no type of permits or estudio impacto ambiental...but theyhave already messed up with the sand dunes, and put up signs...everywhere.... Hermosa does not even have the water to hold such infrastructure... Why are developers so unconscious of this?...Hermosa is a dangerous beach for swimmers...the sand is black and cannot even sunbathe becuase you dehydrate...and all that land they plan to build on is a swamp, and an Estuary.... Anyway...It just breaks my heart to see how easy we have sold our country.