CR Surf Report for 1-15-08

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 416
January 15th, 2008

NATIONAL FORECAST
1/15 - 1/22

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mon
Caribbean

chest to head

overhead

1 foot overhead

2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

overhead
North Pacific

head high

overhead

overhead

head high

head high

overhead

overhead
South Pacific

head to overhead

overhead

overhead

head high

1 foot overhead

1-2 foot overhead

1-2 foot overhead

Plenty of East swell hitting the Caribbean coast straight on through til midweek next week. On the Pacific, a WNW swell shows up Wednesday bringing up the headhigh+ set count, and a WSW swell arrives on Sunday to put the surf back overhead. Larger SW swells are starting to ply across the ocean, and will bring waves late next week.

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

TIDES for 1/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 8.03 feet at 7:25 a.m.
Low Tide: .60 feet at 1:25 p.m.

Full Moon - January 22nd

TOP NEWS

Coca Cola signs up to sponsor the Circuito Nacional de Surf, from The Beach Times.

The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...

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 (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com

** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
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@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/13) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are enjoying head high, good waves every day now that our early morning high tides are kicking in.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The morning conditions are perfect as long as there is some swell.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all up and down the bay - even in Tamarindo .

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/15)

The surf has been in waist high range for a while now. Sunny weather with offshores in the morings and some hard onshores in the afternoons. Water temp hovers at 80 degrees. Things will be changing for the better starting tomorrow as a new SW moves in with headhigh plus waves with a bit of NW added to the mix. The shape will be good to excellent. This swell should last at least a couple days before it starts to backslide. More swell on tap for this weekend. Alot of surfers around Playa Negra right now and with high tide in the morning you might want to check out Avellanas beachbreak or Marbella.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/13) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-4 ft clean in the morning, wind turning onshore in the afternoon. Fun waves.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nice weather, with chest high waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would stick with Guiones for the best waves.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/14)

Fun Head high surf, long wait, but its coming. Yeah!!! Calm before the storm day here in Nosara, as we have a good one headed our way late tonight... All of the forecasters are agreeing on this one, so I am hoping they are all correct. Good tides, good winds... sweet!!!

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/12)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell has dropped. Chest high at best.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (1/13)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waves but really nice shape in the mid-tide sessions. Too much rain is falling for this time of year, but the wind has been good to us.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend looks like it'll be the same, but we might get a bump on Tuesday or Wednesday for a few days.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Dominical or Playa Hermosa.