CR Surf Report for 3-4-07

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 373
March 4th, 2007

TOP NEWS

50 percent less leatherback nests, by The Beach Times

The last nesting season of leatherback turtles at the Las Baulas National Marine Park in Guanacaste, on the Costa Rican northwestern Pacific, is a source of worry for environmental authorities and organizations, since the number of arrivals decreased by 50 percent, as compared to the preceding season. Wardens counted only 58 individuals of the endangered species, while in the preceding season there had been 124 sightings. The worries can be fully understood when one takes into account that this is the most important leatherback spawning site in the Eastern Pacific and the fourth worldwide.

To protest the 14 story condo project on Playa Hermosa Beach - Dave Sherwood from the Tico Times investigates both sides of the issue.

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.

Doctors, Lawyers, Weekend Warriors contest in Boca Barranca - July 21st and 22nd. Check out Worldwide Adventures for the details.

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Monday morning surf will be chest high with a rare head high set. Tuesday, the head high sets are more consistent, and an hourly overhead set arrives from the NW. Wednesday through Saturday are more of the same, chest to head high, with occasionally a bigger set. By Sunday evening the first '07 southwest swell arrives with 2 foot overhead waves, staying big through next Wednesday.

Caribbean - Surf stays a foot overhead Monday and Tuesday morning, before dropping to overhead by the end of day. Wednesday and Thursday stay head high with a number of bigger sets each hour, and Friday shows more ESE swell filling in up to 2 foot overhead. The swell combo's with another from the NE, giving the right coast very consistent surf, lots of closeouts, so head to the reefs this weekend. More swell on tap for all next week, too.

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

TIDES for 3/4/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .16 feet at 9:18 a.m.
High Tide - 8.74 feet at 3:34 p.m.

Newl Moon - 3/18

** 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@...
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@...

** 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@...
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@...
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 3/3 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Today, Saturday, the off shores held all day to lightly fan nearly perfect, just overhead, waves. Earlier in the week , it was even larger and mini epic. Even though the sand is beginning to soften up and shift, it is still flat and very good right now.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same with dawn patrol and double sessions beginning in a few days when our Playa Grande surf cycle starts over. The possibility of southerly power swells is increasing.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks everywhere along the bay at some tide.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (3/2)

Yesterday we took a trip to marbella and had great waves. this report is a day late because i was so wiped out from swimming all day that I fell asleep before getting to post the photos. the waves were mostly chest to head high, and hollow. The first 2 photos are from that day.

Today, the surf school took a trip to la finca. It was about the same size as yesterday, but the wind was onshore today, so the conditions weren't as nice. there were still some fun waves though.

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

Shoulder to head high set waves - wind is offshore today, at least now at 11:30am on Saturday.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves are still abit small Sat. evening but ist fun and rideable in the 2/3 ft face range with a bigger set of 3 every half / hour , Hermosa or one of the other beach breaks is your best bet for the morning session . Have fun ! Happy Surfing ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF.

** From Devad at Devad Productions Photography in Playa Hermosa -

ANOTHER SHIN,THIGH -----OCCASIONAL WAIST HIGH ---------(LOW TIDE} --OVERLINED UP MORNING.

** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 4-6 pies

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): 4-6 pies sol

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: salsa brava