CR Surf Report for 4-29-07

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 381
April 29th, 2007

TOP NEWS

From InsideCostaRica.com. Rolling power outages continue due to low water levels for hydroelectric plant. Luckily, rainy season is just starting up to fill the reservoirs.

Final Rankings of the Circuito Nacional de Surf. Read the story here.

Costaricans for the Whales - Help the Whales by visiting this link and signing the petition asking the president to protect them.

Pura Mar Surf Shop for Sale - Own a surf shop in Tamarindo for $50K or best offer. Contact Diana for details at puramartamarindo@...

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The combo NW swinging around to WSW swell pegs the coasts with surf a foot overhead for Monday and Tuesday, fading to overhead Wednesday and Thursday. Check out the reefs and point since low tide is early morning, and the wind is switching onshore due to the rainy season kicking in. Friday the first 2-3 foot overhead sets file in from a SSSW swell brewing by Peru. Saturday it strikes - 1-2 foot overhead surf for the south, overhead surf up north - sticking around through at least Thursday of the following week since it's backed by another fetch from the SW.

Caribbean - Wake up Monday to clean chest high surf with a few sneaker head high sets. The sets fade out by Tuesday afternoon, leaving waist to chest surf Wednesday. Waist to stomach high for Thursday and Friday and Saturday it's back to chest high from another East swell.

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

TIDES for 4/29/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - 1.39 feet at 6:54 a.m.
High Tide - 8.04 feet at 1:12 p.m.

Full Moon - 5/2

** 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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...

** 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@...
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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 4/29 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The off shores and steady swell combined this week for great surf in the perfect, just overhead, Playa Grande range. There are mackers working very well in the one and a half to double overhead size here and there. The sand has been shifting lately and is curently less than perfect.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The new swell is a little raw and tricky. If the wind holds into the afternoon it should be well overhead and good.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up with good reports from Tamarindo . The rock at the north end of the bay has been perfect for long boarders.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (4/29)

My face is so sunburned that it feels like its about to peel off. Translation: surf is firing. Yesterday the swell hit as expected, and we are blessed with raging offshore winds that are making waves absolutely perfect. When I was walking down to the rivermouth here in Avellanas I thought it was already blown out, but instead was offshore and perfect. Then the tide filled in and Palo Seco was throwing out little barrels and clean, fast lefts and rights. The wind switched about 1230pm so we took off for Tamarindo to eat.
The surf in front of the camp was even bigger than Avellanas and even better, with hollow barrels everywhere as the wind was again howling offshore. Its a west swell and just firing. I was driving by Pico Grande with Rich and caught a perfect barreling wave breaking across the bay. I looked at Rich to point it out, saying "holy crap what a nice wave" and then some guy pulls out of the barrel! I couldn't believe it, that guy must have had a two second tube ride. As I sat at the camp totally sunburned and unable to paddle back out the surf was just going off all afternoon.
This morning I checked it at about 8am and its even bigger. The wind is howling offshore. I'm burned but can't help myself, its better than its been for a few weeks. Get out there and get some of these waves!

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:The last couple days have been great. Head high with light offshores and the swell direction is perfect for Playa Negra. Lucky for those who got up early. Look for smaller surf for the next few days. With mid tide going high happening early for the next few days, the early bird might get the waves.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Killer surfing photos of Playa Negra at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones - (4/28)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been 2-4 ft with overhead sets. It's been real fun in the mornings before 10:00 a.m when the wind usually turns. The evenings have been glassing off for some pura vida sunset surf sessions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend we should see the waves building today and peaking tomorrow to the 5-6 ft range. The swell is coming off the coast of South America and should give Playa Guiones some juice over the next couple of days. We hope!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Most of the main breaks in the area ( Guiones, Camaronal, Marbella , andOstional) will benefit from this swell.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
There is a big end of the high season party tonight at the Tierra Magnifica on the hills of Playa Nosara. The whole town should be there so if your in the area and need directions stop at Coconut Harry's and ask for Steve. Adios for now...

** From Devad at Devad Productions Photography in Playa Hermosa - (4/29)

UP IN SIZE AND POWER FROM YESTERDAY. STRONGER S/W ,LONG UNDULATED AND BUMPED UP MORNING SICKNESS. STILL GOOD SECTIONS TO BE HAD UNTIL THE ARRIVAL OF AN EARLY ONSHORE BREEZE. CHEST,HEAD AND + SETS. INTERNET FORECAST- SHOULD BE UP ANOTHER LEVEL OF SIZE AND POWER SUNDAY, 4-6 FT S/W + SETS. DO IT EARLY FOR BEST CONDITIONS

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical - (4/29)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Shoulder high and peaky. Better at mid-tide. They are coming from the far south so the shape is good.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): By Tuesday we should have some overhead waves of the same basic characteristics.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It looks like the best rides are being picked up in front of Coco's. However, it could be one of those "grass is greener" thingys as I'm always up by the river mouth.

CR Surf Report for 4-24-07

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 380
April 24th, 2007

TOP NEWS
From www.NatureKids.org - Come out and support NatureKids, a non-profit organization supported by NatureAir. April 26th 2007 at the Hotel Alta. They will be having a silent auction with a selection of 15 exciting and adventurous gift packages, wine, boccas and live jazz from Sasha Campbell! Tickets are selling for 30,000 for one and 50,000 for two, all proceeds go to the schools!

Final Rankings of the Circuito Nacional de Surf.

Costaricans for the Whales - Help the Whales by visiting this link and signing the petition asking the president to protect them.

Pura Mar Surf Shop for Sale - Own a surf shop in Tamarindo for $50K or best offer. Contact Diana for details at puramartamarindo@...

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

** 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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...

** 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@...
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@...
*****************

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Get on it early since the swell is leaving town. Dropping down to chest high by Wednesday, with the only head high to overhead sets showing south of Jaco. GET UP for some KIND DAWN PATROLS! More of it Thursday and Friday, but on Saturday afternoon a combo WNW and SSW arrive to push the surf up to overhead. Nothing amazing, consistent overhead surf through Monday before it fades for another week.

Caribbean - East North East winds are creating waves waist to chest high on Tuesday, and growing two feet Wednesday to head high, with occasional overhead sets. Thursday and Friday look the same, dropping down Saturday back to chest high+ and sticking around Sunday with a longer wait between the sets.

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

TIDES for 4/24/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 7.59 feet at 8:21 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.65 feet at 2:24 p.m.

Full Moon - 5/2

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 4/21 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The overhead conditions are dropping down to just overhead. The daybreak sessions are glassy and good, and the afternoon sessions are fun and a little blown out.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Daybreak is the call for good head high, well formed, surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Anywhere in the bay that has peaks with the main focus at the main peak just south of the hotel.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (4/23)

The swell has dropped, but its still in the chest to head high range. The wind has been funky though, offshore in the mornings and fun, but blowing onshore early. Today it actually went back offshore, it seems like a new system is blowing through.
Saturday a group of us drove in to Witch's Rock. It was shoulder to head high, the sandbars were really nice and working well despite the onshore winds that didn't let up until it was almost dark.
The swell models show that it should continue to drop slightly throughout this week until Thursday/Friday when it starts to increase. This next weekend should have fun waves, hopefully with a new weather system that has some more offshores. This wind is getting on my nerves.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been in the headhigh range now as this last swell was just too south for Playa Negra. Skies are sunny and it is hot during the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect even smaller surf for the beginning of this upcoming week. Look for continued hot and sunny for the first half of this week. A new SW 220 swell moves into our area by Wednesday with headhigh and overhead waves. High tide runs through the mornings this week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: With that high tide in the mornings, Playa Negra will be the place to be.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Killer surfing photos of Playa Negra at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

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

VERY MANAGABLE, EARLY HIGH TIDE CONDITIONS AND BELOW AVERAGE POWER. CLEAN WAIST, CHEST toHEAD HIGH TO OCCASIONAL + FORECAST.. TUESDAY 207 4- 6 FT at 12 SECONDS. SLOW FADE THROUGH FRIDAY. BACK ON THE RISE SATURDAY BECOMING BY SUNDAY A.M. 198 degrees, 4-6 FT at 12 SECONDS. CONTACT DAVID MCNEILL FOR ANY REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES. 506-374-8435

CR Surf Report for 4-15-07

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 379
April 15th, 2007

TOP NEWS

Diego Naranjo (Open) and Natalie Bernold (Women) win Final CNS Contest held in Jaco on April 14-15th. Read the story here.

Monday, April 16, is a legal holiday in Costa Rica and that all government offices, agencies and banks will be closed.

Park Debate Rages As Turtles Vanish, By Dave Sherwood of
Tico Times

Costaricans for the Whales - Help the Whales by visiting this link and signing the petition asking the president to protect them.

Pura Mar Surf Shop for Sale - Own a surf shop in Tamarindo for $50K or best offer. Contact Diana for details at puramartamarindo@...

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Small surf to start the week, chest to head high at the southern beachbreaks, a foot smaller up north. Picking up a foot Wednesday, and then Thursday bumping up to 1-2 foot overhead from a sizable SSW swell set to hit midday. Friday it maxes at 2-3 foot overhead at top spots, a foot overhead at the point breaks. By Saturday it fades a foot by sundown and shrinks to overhead Sunday and chest to head high next Monday.

Caribbean - The swell season for the Caribbean is fading fast as the waves drop down to waist high with a few chest high sets each hour for Monday. By Tuesday, waist high at best. Wednesday will be waist to chest from a small NNE swell. By Friday it's down to knee to waist high, with a rare long period chest high set. Saturday, just knee high.

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

TIDES for 4/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .47 feet at 6:35 a.m.
High Tide - 8.84 feet at 12:58 p.m.

New Moon - 4/17

** 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 - keith@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...

** 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@...
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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 4/14 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The dropping swell and light off shores have brought some good head high conditions for the last few days. The wind has been switching just before high tide leaving out going a little sloppy.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): These conditions are perfect for Playa Grande, however the wind will become more of an issue as we move into afternoon high tides.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's pretty much focusing in out front and the crowds have been light and spread out.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (4/11)

Today we went to witch's rock and ollie's point. The wind was never perfect, but both places were very fun anyway. the waves were amywhere from chest high to a decent amount overhead. very fun stuff. I also heard that playa negra was very fun, with overhead barrels.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been small with waisthigh to the occasional shoulder high set. Partly cloudy skies with a bit of rain here and there.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect more small surf with the bit of a NW bump in the beginning of the week. More rain as we head into the rainy season.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: With the extreme low tides running through the mornings this week, take the longboard and head to Avellanas.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see what the surf looks like right now at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -

Good surf in playa samara these days.. perfect for intermediate to advanced.. Great chance to surf bigger waves with an easy paddle out....
Best times are right after rain storms, the most beautiful glass around!
See you surfing.

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

FOUND WAIST,CHEST-HEAD HIGH {INCONSISTENT}.CLEAN,GOOD SHAPE AND A LITTLE OVER-LINEDED UP .-------ANY QUESTION CONCERNING COSTA RICA REAL ESTATE IS A GOOD ONE. CONTACT DAVID MCNEILL . 506-374-8435

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves have sized down after the great swell we had. We now have shoulder high, peaky waves that are great at everything but dead low tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The weather appears to be full-on rainy season, but this often happens for a month or so before we get the on-again-off-again rains of June and July. The waves look like there going to lie low until Wednesday. Then it looks as if there might be our first swell from the south.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Anywhere from Roca Verde to the river mouth. Small waves don't seem to work to well north of the river.

CR Surf Report for 4-8-07

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 378
April 8th, 2007

TOP NEWS

GRAN FINAL DEL CNS 2006-2007: 14-15 abril del 2007, Jaco de Puntarenas - Final CNS Contest to held in Jaco on April 14-15th.

Central American Surf Contest won by Costa Rica. Frederico Pilurzo takes the Open division, while Lisbeth Vindas wins for the women in Guatemala. Read more...

Costaricans for the Whales - Help the Whales by visiting this link and signing the petition asking the president to protect them.

Pura Mar Surf Shop for Sale - Own a surf shop in Tamarindo for $50K or best offer. Contact Diana for details at puramartamarindo@...

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Monday a whammy of a SSW arrives, pushing surf up to 2-3 foot overhead with BIGGER sets for next Tuesday and Wednesday. Maxing double overhead Tuesday afternoon with a 19 second period. Shorter period for Wednesday and Thursday, 3-4 foot overhead. Friday it drops to a foot overhead, and by Saturday the swell is past, leaving lots of clean fun overhead surf through next Thursday.

Caribbean - Scrap surf in the knee to waist high range for Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday has a few chest high sets, and it's more consistent Thursday with an occasional head high sneaker set. Friday it starts to fade and by Saturday you're lucky to find some chest high surf. Rare chest high sets Sunday and Monday.

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

TIDES for 4/8/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 7.26 feet at 6:16 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.38 feet at 12:08 p.m.

New Moon - 4/17

** 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@...

** 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@...
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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 4/7 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Big and semi out of control. This morning, Saturday, the swell relaxed and the wind cooperated for dawn patrol and some good large surf. Anything bigger than overhead and a half is a little much for Playa Grande unless the swell direction and wind are perfect.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Some excellent waves out front andTamarindo Estero looks good. The off shores are lasting a little longer for good surf until it gets too big again.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo as the swell increases.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The main word to describe the Tamarindo conditions this week is "crowded." The beach is packed if not with surfers. There are waves for sure--nice chest high rollers when the wind is off shore. La palabra clave para describir las condiciones de la playa in Tamarindo este semana es "muchedumbre." La playa esta llenisima aun si no de surfistas. Hay olas--lindas olas de a la cintura cuando el viento esta off shore.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will continue through the weekend and so will the crowd. Looks like a swell coming in next week so don't dispair. Las olas seguiran todo el fin de semana pero tambien la muchedumbre. Parece que viene otro swell la semana proxima asi que no vaya en depresion.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: If you know a secret spot, go there but don't tell anyone! Si conoces un lugar secreto vaya sin decirle a nadie.

** From Keith at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (4/6)

Today, the surf school went to la finca. the waves were solid, with the sets a couple feet overhead. it was an adventure for the few students who tried for those sets, as you can see in the photo.

the smaller waves were more manageable at wasit to chest high. it was pretty clean overall, but a little bit closed out.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf here at Playa Negra has been good with overhead and bigger sets. Offshore wind in the mornings and onshore sea breeze in the afternoons. Plenty of people to keep you company here this week.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will stay in the headhigh range until the beginning of the week when a major swell event happens for most of Costa Rica . Look for Playa Negra to be 3 to 4 times overhead and probably too big and too walled to surf. The SSW swell will be a little too south for any of the breaks around here.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: With the big waves arriving on Monday, check out Playa Negra and if it's too big go to Little Hawaii . It might be the hot tip with the medium tide in the morning.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: To see the big surf at Playa Negra today and eveyday, check out www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/4)

Good big surf again today... Surf running solid overhead, with bomb sets. I got some real good ones early, and then the tide started backing off, and it started shutting down. This whole swell has been pretty hollow for guiones... saw a few good barrles this morning... OK, a word of note today... it is super annoying when you are in position and for-sure going to catch a wave, and you call someone off, on the shoulder and they keep paddling, and mush your barrel... Andrew pushed a dropper-inner off his wave yesterday, it was great.

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

WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND , LOTS OF 3/5 FT FACES WITH SOME BIG STUFF ON THE WAY , SOME WIND AND SOME GLASS TOO¡ TOURISTS GALOR AND NOT TOO MANY PROBLEMS, POLICE OUT IN FORCE AND LIFEGAUARDS ON JETSKIES WITH RESCUE SLEDS DONATED BY OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS . JACO IS A GROWING PROSPEROUS TOWN AND A SAFE PLACE TO COME TO TOO , WAVES ARE GREAT EARLY RAINS ARE UPON US AND WE ARE GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF ON THE NEXT SET ! THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS . Chuck Herwig owner/surfer, "RIDING THE JACO WAVE " Since 1988

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Dropped down a little bit compare to the first days of this week...overcast -tipical winter conditions, already.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Fun glasssy waves, till the swell picks up again next week. Looks like Early winter this year.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Hermosa-Fuego del Sol - terrazas.

CR Surf Report for 4-1-07

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 377
April 1st, 2007

TOP NEWS

Central American Surf Contest won by Costa Rica. Frederico Pilurzo takes the Open division, while Lisbeth Vindas wins for the women in Guatemala. Read more...

Costaricans for the Whales - Help the Whales by visiting this link and signing the petition asking the president to protect them.

Pura Mar Surf Shop for Sale - Own a surf shop in Tamarindo for $50K or best offer. Contact Diana for details at puramartamarindo@...

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Get the guns out! Not for this week, although starting Monday surf will be 1-2 foot overhead, with sets every 30 minutes. Tuesday the sets come in bigger at 2-4 foot overhead every 20 minutes, Wednesday is the same way. Thursday the swell drops a foot, and Friday it's down to a foot overhead. This is all from the SSW so it's 1-2 feet smaller if the beach doesn't face south. Saturday and Sunday have overhead surf and then Monday a whammy of a SSW arrives, pushing surf back up to 2-3 foot overhead with BIGGER sets for next Tuesday and Wednesday. Disfrutelo!

Caribbean - Surf is head high with a few overhead sets each hour. Will pick up to 2-4 foot overhead on Monday, with more consistency on Tuesday. Wednesday it starts to drop, but there still be a lot of 1-2 foot overhead waves to be caught. By Thursday though, the swell disappears leaving surf chest high with some head high sets. Friday and Saturday are a foot smaller.

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

TIDES for 4/1/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .69 feet at 8:13 a.m.
High Tide - 8.39 feet at 2:27 p.m.

Full Moon - 4/2

** 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@...

** 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@...
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@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 3/31 or posted)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Although we have a nice little swell running, the wind is switching early and blowing out the afternoon high tides. The wave saturated crowds from the beginning of the week are not showing up. The Florida surfers are saying it's just like home and having a great time.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak to the south of the hotel is the focus of this swell.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been in the fun zone with shoulder to headhigh sets. The strong offshore wind has given way to no wind glassy mornings and onshore breezes in the afternoons.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for the waves to pick way up out of the SW with overhead surf this weekend and up to double overhead for the first part of the week. Sunny and warm mornings and cloudy afternoons as the rainy season is just around the corner.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As the swell increases, Playa Negra will be the biggest and less crowded during this swell. Low tide runs through the mornings this week so bring your reef walkers.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: All new John Lyman Photos Playa Negra T-Shirts. Check them out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones -

Maybe one of the best days that I have seen at Guiones, and a top ten day overall today! Surf up to double overhead and grinding at low tide. Barrels and Broken Boards... Matt from Soul Arch shot real early today, and it got bigger throughout the morning. Wind switched at 10. It was somewhat funny today, as it didn't look real solid early and the lineup was crowded... then some sets started pushing in, and by 9 it was just the usuals out. Folks don't like good waves.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We got surf ¡ Its not real big but its going to be fun for the ETERNAL CROWN contest put on by Christian Surfers out front today. Winds on it but not too hard for April so if we get blessed its going to be great fun ! Tuanis Chuck !

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2 pies, sol

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

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: reggae night party at babayaga (Friday night)