Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 396
August 26th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - SSW swell arrives Monday with a 14 second period, breaking 1-2 foot overhead. Peaks Tuesday morning with the midmorning push, 2-3 foot overhead with macker sets. Wednesday it starts to drop, with sets coming farther apart and maxing at 2 foot overhead. Thursday and Friday are smaller, overhead at most spots that face south. Then it's head high to overhead for Saturday and Sunday morning. By Sunday evening another SSW swell arrives with a 1-2 foot overhead set showing each 30 minutes. That swell lasts another four days.
Caribbean - Tiny surf this week. Flat until Wednesday, and then it's only knee with a rare waist high set. Same for Thursday through Saturday. Better for snorkeling than surfing.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/26/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.95 feet at 6:53 a.m.
High Tide - 8.02 feet at 1:12 p.m.
Full Moon - August 28th
TOP NEWS
Check out a cool aerial view of the Southwest and Northwest Pacific coastline at www.vrskytour.com
To assist in research and protection of the Isla de Coco National park, which was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1997, a website - www.tuislacoco.com has been created.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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 (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/25) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: After a sketchy week, Saturday is offshore ahd overhead with some excellent sets in between the funky ones.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Don't expect much as the tides move into the afternoon and the offshores become dependent on rain squalls. The swell is holding.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamrindo estero mouth has been pretty productive with the bigger swells we are seeing now.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/20)
We have Marcos Conde visiting us from the International Surfing Association to work with all our instructors and coaches to help improve the surf school program here at Witch's Rock Surf Camp.
Marcos was the chief trainer for the Brazilian National Team for many years and has been working with the Tahitian National Surf Team and the Costa Rican National Team to prepare them for international competition. We are proud to host Marcos and support the ISA and the Costa Rican Surfing Federations goal to develop surfing instruction standards and protocols in Costa Rica and around the globe.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/26)
I don't get this... it seems like we just can't get a day to line up just right... we have the waves, and the tides now, but not the winds, I guess i should just go with it and start worrying about perfect surf in December. Surf this morning looks pretty fun, it is in the head high range, with some larger sets... we are at about a dead low right now at 630AM, and waves are breaking top to bottom... which may be the redeeming factor this morning, as I saw a few nice little pits, that were makeable. Anyways, it is probably worth surfing, could lock into a good one to talk about for a few days.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/25)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high, some overhead. Wind/rain in the afternoon
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): May be able to catch some clean waves in the mornings
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen or Playa Santa Teresa
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/25)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves have been shoulder to head high with low tides being the best. High tides are almost unsurfable because of the small waves. However, the low tide waves have had, at times, some great and fun shoulders, little tubes and have been surfed without much effort.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): By Sunday we expect some big waves, and if the forecasts mean anything, by Tuesday we should all be at the point or down south. We've got a BIG swell coming.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach will be best through Sunday morning, then either the beach or the point through Monday morning. Then probably only the point from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Have fun!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
CR Surf Report for 8-19-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 395
August 19th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Solid SSW surf in the foot overhead range, continuing until Wednesday morning. During the afternoon tidal switch the swell drops quickly, and by sunset is down to overhead. Thursday and Friday continues with head high to overhead waves and only by Saturday does it fall to head high. Then by Sunday evening the first sets of another SSW arrives, a foot overhead on the sets. Next Monday and Tuesday, more 1-2 foot overhead surf. Then a couple of smallish days before a powerful SW arrives on September 1st.
Caribbean - Hurricane Dean sends overhead surf on Monday. It drops down to chest high by Tuesday, and by Wednesday the swell is history, down to waist high. Thursday through Saturday are quiet, knee to waist high. By Sunday, another tropical system appears to push more chest high East swell to the coast.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/19/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.49 feet at 6:45 a.m.
High Tide - 1.32 feet at 12:54 p.m.
Full Moon - August 28th
TOP NEWS
August 20, is a legal holiday in Costa Rica and all banks, government offices and agencies and businesses will be closed to observe the Mother's Day holiday. Feliz Dia de Las Madres!
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. And now you can listen to your favorite Reggae tunes while reading the surf report.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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 (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
>
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/17) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: By Friiday afternoon this fairly clean swell was too large for our beach break and without considerable offshores will probably be unrideable until it drops some.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Too big for Playa Grande
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarido Estero area, just a few minutes down our service road, is handling this nicely.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/17)
The surf has been terrible for the past week as we had a serious low pressure system hovering over Costa Rica causing serious flooding, choppy surf and generally miserable surfing conditions. The only surf to report was the great tsunami scare of 2007, due to the 7.9 earthquake off the coast of Lima, Peru. Of course, we evacuated to high ground barely in time to avoid the devastation caused by the 50cm high tsunami. Wow!! The weather broke two days ago, but the surf was still poor. That is until today. Today, the surf was shoulder to head high at Playa Avellanas for our graduation surf trip this morning. The wind remained glassy until about 10:00am and we are hoping for a nice glass off session in front of our hotel in Tamarindo.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/19)
Good morning folks! Surf still has some size on it today, but the tide is killing it. Dead high at report time.... I bet some spots North may be firing, but the river is way too high. I am hoping that the tide will drop out a bit and it will get real good, but who knows, it always seems to be missing something lately... We can have the size and tide, but the wind will be a little off, or the wind and tide and a small weak swell... One of these days is going to line up just perfect... can't wait. Have a good Sunday... when does football start? E. Elle McPherson is surfing in Guiones this week... our history goes way back, she was the first women that I ever saw topless, we were in the Bahamas, and whe was doing a photo shoot... I had the chance to talk with her the other day in the water and told her the story... it made her blush... it was pretty funny...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones - (8/17)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It's 6-8 ft and heavy. Unfotunately, it's very disorganized with strong currents and closing out. There are few bombs that are makeable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be big on Sunday with 2-3 ft overhead waves and then decreasing during the beginning of the week. Hopefully we'll see some cleaner waves with less current.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would try Playa Garza and Playa Pelada on an incoming tide from mid to high tide in the afternoon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/18)
Great week here lots of excitement including running to the hills for the Tsunami warning , thank God it didn't happe! Surf today has come up a bit , overhead sets with a bit of storm bump involved and yep its going to be exciting here in Jaco for the contest, I figure some heavy drops will be taken , its low tide and rising swell this weekend! Biz is good lots of people around and once again , don't blame it on the MUNI or The POLICE or anybody else, if you see trash pick it up, if you see a crime in action scream, call the cops whatevers the creeps are going to run and if you catch em in the act make sure you hold em till the cops come and don't accept a sob story ! Send em to Jail, spend the time to write em up and go to the hearing ! Its OUR responsibility to get the creeps off the street ! If you buy drugs off the creep at the corner its your fault someone steals from you because it's the same dude ! If its wrong don't do it, if its right promote it ! If you own a business in C.R, BUY A GARBAGE CAN and put it in front of your business , hire a guard or a buy a camera to scare off the thieves, they don't like anybody taking their picture . Put up a sign that says You have a security monitor in place , even if it doesn't work it keeps them thinking ! Don't live in fear pass it on to them, DEMAND RESPECT ! Sorry but I am tired of hearing everybody blame someone else including the tourist for the theft problem, its OUR problem and WE can fix it ! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/18)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There comin'!!! The first bumps appeared this morning with some overhead action about every 15 minutes. The wind has been low and the tide is perfect for two sessions per day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We are looking for a nice swell to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Should be up to double overhead. The swell is coming from the deep south so the beach should hold its form, but I imagine most people will take to the point or head down to Pavones or Matapalo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach should work, but the point should be going off as well.
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
Go to our website - www.totemsite.com - for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Volume 9, Issue 395
August 19th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Solid SSW surf in the foot overhead range, continuing until Wednesday morning. During the afternoon tidal switch the swell drops quickly, and by sunset is down to overhead. Thursday and Friday continues with head high to overhead waves and only by Saturday does it fall to head high. Then by Sunday evening the first sets of another SSW arrives, a foot overhead on the sets. Next Monday and Tuesday, more 1-2 foot overhead surf. Then a couple of smallish days before a powerful SW arrives on September 1st.
Caribbean - Hurricane Dean sends overhead surf on Monday. It drops down to chest high by Tuesday, and by Wednesday the swell is history, down to waist high. Thursday through Saturday are quiet, knee to waist high. By Sunday, another tropical system appears to push more chest high East swell to the coast.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/19/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.49 feet at 6:45 a.m.
High Tide - 1.32 feet at 12:54 p.m.
Full Moon - August 28th
TOP NEWS
August 20, is a legal holiday in Costa Rica and all banks, government offices and agencies and businesses will be closed to observe the Mother's Day holiday. Feliz Dia de Las Madres!
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. And now you can listen to your favorite Reggae tunes while reading the surf report.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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 (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
>
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/17) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: By Friiday afternoon this fairly clean swell was too large for our beach break and without considerable offshores will probably be unrideable until it drops some.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Too big for Playa Grande
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarido Estero area, just a few minutes down our service road, is handling this nicely.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/17)
The surf has been terrible for the past week as we had a serious low pressure system hovering over Costa Rica causing serious flooding, choppy surf and generally miserable surfing conditions. The only surf to report was the great tsunami scare of 2007, due to the 7.9 earthquake off the coast of Lima, Peru. Of course, we evacuated to high ground barely in time to avoid the devastation caused by the 50cm high tsunami. Wow!! The weather broke two days ago, but the surf was still poor. That is until today. Today, the surf was shoulder to head high at Playa Avellanas for our graduation surf trip this morning. The wind remained glassy until about 10:00am and we are hoping for a nice glass off session in front of our hotel in Tamarindo.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/19)
Good morning folks! Surf still has some size on it today, but the tide is killing it. Dead high at report time.... I bet some spots North may be firing, but the river is way too high. I am hoping that the tide will drop out a bit and it will get real good, but who knows, it always seems to be missing something lately... We can have the size and tide, but the wind will be a little off, or the wind and tide and a small weak swell... One of these days is going to line up just perfect... can't wait. Have a good Sunday... when does football start? E. Elle McPherson is surfing in Guiones this week... our history goes way back, she was the first women that I ever saw topless, we were in the Bahamas, and whe was doing a photo shoot... I had the chance to talk with her the other day in the water and told her the story... it made her blush... it was pretty funny...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones - (8/17)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It's 6-8 ft and heavy. Unfotunately, it's very disorganized with strong currents and closing out. There are few bombs that are makeable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be big on Sunday with 2-3 ft overhead waves and then decreasing during the beginning of the week. Hopefully we'll see some cleaner waves with less current.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would try Playa Garza and Playa Pelada on an incoming tide from mid to high tide in the afternoon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/18)
Great week here lots of excitement including running to the hills for the Tsunami warning , thank God it didn't happe! Surf today has come up a bit , overhead sets with a bit of storm bump involved and yep its going to be exciting here in Jaco for the contest, I figure some heavy drops will be taken , its low tide and rising swell this weekend! Biz is good lots of people around and once again , don't blame it on the MUNI or The POLICE or anybody else, if you see trash pick it up, if you see a crime in action scream, call the cops whatevers the creeps are going to run and if you catch em in the act make sure you hold em till the cops come and don't accept a sob story ! Send em to Jail, spend the time to write em up and go to the hearing ! Its OUR responsibility to get the creeps off the street ! If you buy drugs off the creep at the corner its your fault someone steals from you because it's the same dude ! If its wrong don't do it, if its right promote it ! If you own a business in C.R, BUY A GARBAGE CAN and put it in front of your business , hire a guard or a buy a camera to scare off the thieves, they don't like anybody taking their picture . Put up a sign that says You have a security monitor in place , even if it doesn't work it keeps them thinking ! Don't live in fear pass it on to them, DEMAND RESPECT ! Sorry but I am tired of hearing everybody blame someone else including the tourist for the theft problem, its OUR problem and WE can fix it ! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/18)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There comin'!!! The first bumps appeared this morning with some overhead action about every 15 minutes. The wind has been low and the tide is perfect for two sessions per day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We are looking for a nice swell to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Should be up to double overhead. The swell is coming from the deep south so the beach should hold its form, but I imagine most people will take to the point or head down to Pavones or Matapalo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach should work, but the point should be going off as well.
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
Go to our website - www.totemsite.com - for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
CR Surf Report for 8-12-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 394
August 12th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf stays headhigh to overhead on Monday (a foot smaller Nosara and north), but by Tuesday midday a Southwest swell pushes in a few 1-2 foot overhead sets. Wednesday it drops down a foot, and overhead waves stick around for Thursday and Friday morning. Then throughout the day on Friday, a few 1-3 foot overhead waves come in each hour, growing as the day gets later. Saturday and Sunday see a strong 2-3 foot overhead south swell with a 12 second period, with more surf for the following week.
Caribbean - Waves are knee high at best Monday morning, and Tuesday you will see only a few waist high sets throughout the day. On Wednesday morning, there's more waist high surf which stick around through Thursday. Friday is back to small knee high stuff, and Saturday there's another ENE pulse sending waist to chest high waves for the weekend. Two tropical systems, one southeast of Cuba and the second moving towards the Lesser Antilles, could easily push up the surf a couple of feet this week and next.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/12/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.16 feet at 8:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.83 feet at 2:22 p.m.
New Moon - August 12th
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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 (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The rainy season is sending us a messenger that it is on its way with messy, rainy, overhead waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Onshore
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: DVD player
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/11)
The last couple days have been on the small side with chest to headhigh on the sets. Mostly sunny in the mornings and raining every afternoon. The ocean temp is hanging right at 84 degrees. The next couple days should see an increase in the swell with headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. It is moving into low tide in the mornings now so Avellanas rivermouth will be the hot tip for the next couple mornings.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/12)
Surf is horrible today! Nuff Said... wind is whipping onshore, and I am getting depressed... I can only go about 2 days without glassy sunshine surf, and I am pushing 4 now... We have a low tide at report time, 8:30... I did paddle out yesterday and dodged trees for a while, but it didn't hold my interest...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surf is 4-6 ft but very stormy conditions, onshore and choppy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Stormy, rainy, onshore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Pelada on an in coming tide. Very local spot. Get's crowded with over 5 people.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: We held a Save the Howlers surf contest last weekend with a big turn out of contestants and people watching the tourney. The Winners were Vibr 1st place, Christian 2nd place, and Correa 3rd Place. We also raised over $1200 to change electric wires and transformers to prevent Monkeys from being electrocuted.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: ITS BIG, ITS GNARLY, ITS HERMOSA WITH A VENGEANCE ¡ Small for a while but not anymore, 8-10 ft faces maybe bigger saw a boomer roll thru at Terrazas and Jaco was way overhead , not real good form but plenty of waves , should drop overnite and clean up a bit too ¡ Weather is kind of wet but you can still get fried at midday in the sun if that's your game, plenty of people in town too ! Just knocked a couple of criminals off the street for at least 3 months with the help of my team at W.O.W. SURF over 7,000$ with of stolen merchandise in their car and we caught em ! Columbian/Tico thieves might have been pretty good at stealing from other people but Lo and I and the W.O.W. SURF CHICKS showed NO FEAR and busted them in the act ! Thanks to Greidy and the Jaco Police force they are now in prison for at least 3 months until trial date . It can be done , we can fight the bad people , JUST DO IT ! We are in the right and have the power but it takes everybody ! Save your nieghbor bust a thief !! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 1 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): solo y flat
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: cocles
NEWS AND EVENTS - Noticias y eventos: We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Volume 9, Issue 394
August 12th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf stays headhigh to overhead on Monday (a foot smaller Nosara and north), but by Tuesday midday a Southwest swell pushes in a few 1-2 foot overhead sets. Wednesday it drops down a foot, and overhead waves stick around for Thursday and Friday morning. Then throughout the day on Friday, a few 1-3 foot overhead waves come in each hour, growing as the day gets later. Saturday and Sunday see a strong 2-3 foot overhead south swell with a 12 second period, with more surf for the following week.
Caribbean - Waves are knee high at best Monday morning, and Tuesday you will see only a few waist high sets throughout the day. On Wednesday morning, there's more waist high surf which stick around through Thursday. Friday is back to small knee high stuff, and Saturday there's another ENE pulse sending waist to chest high waves for the weekend. Two tropical systems, one southeast of Cuba and the second moving towards the Lesser Antilles, could easily push up the surf a couple of feet this week and next.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/12/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.16 feet at 8:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.83 feet at 2:22 p.m.
New Moon - August 12th
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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 (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The rainy season is sending us a messenger that it is on its way with messy, rainy, overhead waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Onshore
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: DVD player
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/11)
The last couple days have been on the small side with chest to headhigh on the sets. Mostly sunny in the mornings and raining every afternoon. The ocean temp is hanging right at 84 degrees. The next couple days should see an increase in the swell with headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. It is moving into low tide in the mornings now so Avellanas rivermouth will be the hot tip for the next couple mornings.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/12)
Surf is horrible today! Nuff Said... wind is whipping onshore, and I am getting depressed... I can only go about 2 days without glassy sunshine surf, and I am pushing 4 now... We have a low tide at report time, 8:30... I did paddle out yesterday and dodged trees for a while, but it didn't hold my interest...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surf is 4-6 ft but very stormy conditions, onshore and choppy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Stormy, rainy, onshore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Pelada on an in coming tide. Very local spot. Get's crowded with over 5 people.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: We held a Save the Howlers surf contest last weekend with a big turn out of contestants and people watching the tourney. The Winners were Vibr 1st place, Christian 2nd place, and Correa 3rd Place. We also raised over $1200 to change electric wires and transformers to prevent Monkeys from being electrocuted.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: ITS BIG, ITS GNARLY, ITS HERMOSA WITH A VENGEANCE ¡ Small for a while but not anymore, 8-10 ft faces maybe bigger saw a boomer roll thru at Terrazas and Jaco was way overhead , not real good form but plenty of waves , should drop overnite and clean up a bit too ¡ Weather is kind of wet but you can still get fried at midday in the sun if that's your game, plenty of people in town too ! Just knocked a couple of criminals off the street for at least 3 months with the help of my team at W.O.W. SURF over 7,000$ with of stolen merchandise in their car and we caught em ! Columbian/Tico thieves might have been pretty good at stealing from other people but Lo and I and the W.O.W. SURF CHICKS showed NO FEAR and busted them in the act ! Thanks to Greidy and the Jaco Police force they are now in prison for at least 3 months until trial date . It can be done , we can fight the bad people , JUST DO IT ! We are in the right and have the power but it takes everybody ! Save your nieghbor bust a thief !! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 1 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): solo y flat
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: cocles
NEWS AND EVENTS - Noticias y eventos: We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Monday, August 6, 2007
CR Surf Report for 8-6-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 393
August 6th, 2007
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007. Check now for some great deals on Martin Air and Spirit Air for the Spring in 2008!
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 maxes at only overhead, but those set waves have some juice. A south swell that's been brewing all week slowly arrives Tuesday morning with waves a foot overhead. Then it gets more consistent Wednesday and Thursday, with sets a foot bigger. If you're up north, some of the swell is blocked, but others will be shacking up. Friday the sets start to dry up and by Saturday morning, it drops back to overhead and it's head high by Sunday. Long range is smallish for the next week plus. Get up early to catch the winds right, it can get fickle past 8 a.m.
Caribbean - The ENE swell starts to fizzle from head high sets down to chest high by Monday afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday see waist high surf, with stomach high sets. And by Thursday just trace waves, knee high with some rare waist high sets through Sunday. However, keep your eyes on tropical formations that move under the Lesser Antilles as they can bring wind swell.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/6/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 9.18 feet at 8:06 a.m.
Low Tide - .83 feet at 2:22 p.m.
New Moon - August 12th
** 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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The early morning surf is small and glassy with dicey afternoon conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's getting smaller with a few head high sets.
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.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (8/3):
Today, the surf was chest to shoulder high with glassy conditions. My brother in law, Detlef and I checked it out at day break and decided to head over to Casitas where we scored some really fun waves. The wind came onshore by noon, along with the low tide.
This evening the waves were really good out in front of our hotel and the winds turned offshore at about 4:00pm making for another great sunset session.
The usual suspects were out. Ricardo and Carlos were dominating the waves, weaving in and out of the crowd of beginners that sat on the inside.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/4)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The last few days have been epic surf here at Playa Negra. Well overhead with offshore wind until mid afternoon. Water temp is 86 degrees. Rain almost every afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Smaller surf is on tap as this swell winds down. Chest to headhigh on the sets. Glassy conditions until the onshore wind comes up in the afternoon. More rain 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 mornings now so Playa Negra will be fun about mid morning as the tide goes out. Look for an increase in surf the first couple days of the new week as a new SW swell starts to move in with well overhead waves by Tuesday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/5)
Surf this morning at Guiones is in the waist to maybe a bit bigger range... it is very clean, but pretty mushy with the high tide. I took photos this morning at 6AM and there were already folks on it... Looking at the swell forecast, we have some good surf on the way, Magic calling for Tuesday to be a 5 starer, and Thursday to be close... let's hope that holds. I have a new board built for speed, and haven't gotten to put it to use yet... Yesterday was the local benefit contest, and it was great... I shot photos of the semis and finals and posted them up in the forum ... it is worth taking a look at it... here is one from the final, did he pull it? sequence in the forum...
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Volume 9, Issue 393
August 6th, 2007
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007. Check now for some great deals on Martin Air and Spirit Air for the Spring in 2008!
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 maxes at only overhead, but those set waves have some juice. A south swell that's been brewing all week slowly arrives Tuesday morning with waves a foot overhead. Then it gets more consistent Wednesday and Thursday, with sets a foot bigger. If you're up north, some of the swell is blocked, but others will be shacking up. Friday the sets start to dry up and by Saturday morning, it drops back to overhead and it's head high by Sunday. Long range is smallish for the next week plus. Get up early to catch the winds right, it can get fickle past 8 a.m.
Caribbean - The ENE swell starts to fizzle from head high sets down to chest high by Monday afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday see waist high surf, with stomach high sets. And by Thursday just trace waves, knee high with some rare waist high sets through Sunday. However, keep your eyes on tropical formations that move under the Lesser Antilles as they can bring wind swell.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/6/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 9.18 feet at 8:06 a.m.
Low Tide - .83 feet at 2:22 p.m.
New Moon - August 12th
** 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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The early morning surf is small and glassy with dicey afternoon conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's getting smaller with a few head high sets.
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.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (8/3):
Today, the surf was chest to shoulder high with glassy conditions. My brother in law, Detlef and I checked it out at day break and decided to head over to Casitas where we scored some really fun waves. The wind came onshore by noon, along with the low tide.
This evening the waves were really good out in front of our hotel and the winds turned offshore at about 4:00pm making for another great sunset session.
The usual suspects were out. Ricardo and Carlos were dominating the waves, weaving in and out of the crowd of beginners that sat on the inside.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/4)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The last few days have been epic surf here at Playa Negra. Well overhead with offshore wind until mid afternoon. Water temp is 86 degrees. Rain almost every afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Smaller surf is on tap as this swell winds down. Chest to headhigh on the sets. Glassy conditions until the onshore wind comes up in the afternoon. More rain 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 mornings now so Playa Negra will be fun about mid morning as the tide goes out. Look for an increase in surf the first couple days of the new week as a new SW swell starts to move in with well overhead waves by Tuesday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/5)
Surf this morning at Guiones is in the waist to maybe a bit bigger range... it is very clean, but pretty mushy with the high tide. I took photos this morning at 6AM and there were already folks on it... Looking at the swell forecast, we have some good surf on the way, Magic calling for Tuesday to be a 5 starer, and Thursday to be close... let's hope that holds. I have a new board built for speed, and haven't gotten to put it to use yet... Yesterday was the local benefit contest, and it was great... I shot photos of the semis and finals and posted them up in the forum ... it is worth taking a look at it... here is one from the final, did he pull it? sequence in the forum...
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
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