CR Surf Report for 1-2-08

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 414
January 2nd, 2008

TOP NEWS

Tamarindo's chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, the international non-profit organization dedicated to water quality and ocean preservation, say their latest fundraiser was a success, despite receiving flak from a local group of surfers. Read more..

Puerto Viejo Residents protest marina built next to Salsa Brava - from www.amcostarica.com

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.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST
12/31 - 1/6

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

head

head to overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

2 foot overhead

2-4' overhead

1-2' overhead
North Pacific

waist to chest

waist to chest

waist to chest

chest to head

head high to overhead

1 foot overhead

head high to overhead
South Pacific

chest to head

chest to head

head high

head high to overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2' overhead

overhead

If you land in San Jose this week, head EAST to the reefs on the Caribbean coast. It will be firing from the ENE and NNE by Saturday. To the west, the week starts slow and the swell fills in even slower from the Southwest. By Friday the head high waves provide temporary relief, but the weekend sets are inconsistent. You'll have to wait another week for a stronger Southwest to cross the Pacific.

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

TIDES for 12/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: -.11 feet at 7:42 a.m.
High Tide: 8.67 feet at 1:39 p.m.

Full Moon - December 23rd
** Surf Reporters **
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 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@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
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 (670-1869) 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 Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/20) -

Where is this big swell everyone's been anticipating? I got all psyched up, waxed my board, set my alarm and woke up before the dawn, hoping to score some uncrowded waves on the perfect sandbar that has formed in front of the camp. But, much to my dismay, I was greeted with shoulder high waves (on the sets), when I was expecting consistent overhead barrels. Not that shoulder high waves aren't fun. Hell, I have some really good days of surfing in shoulder high waves, but its the expectation of late entry drops, tubing perfection, washing machine wipeouts, spaghetti arms and nasal drains that made me feel a bit jaded, when I realized that it wasn't going to happen. It took a few minutes of adjusting to this reality (one that is always present for the surfer) before I would allow myself to enjoy the gift that the ocean brought to my door this morning. But, damn it! Why did it have to blow out so soon?

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/2)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -

Playa Negra is starting off the new year with fun waves and great beach weather. Head high sets with offshores in the mornings under sunny skies. Water temp is 83 degrees. The surf will stay in the chest to head high range for the next few days as a series of small SW swells come through to keep things in the fun zone. And the great thing is you'll have lots of friends out there to have fun with. High tide is running through the mornings this week. Check out Playa Negra early and beat the crowd.

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

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/2)

Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (12/30)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves. Best on the high tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water. Lots of people in the line up at sunset. 'Tis the season.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st.Happy New Year!

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (12/30) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waist to chest high perfect waves and great tides , there has been a head high critter once an hour from the Southwest so maybe there is something new on the way for the NEW YEAR . Town is packed and been pretty nice with some definite improvement in the Creep Population , less than we had last year and with more tourists , maybe we are making some effect just by not letting them work their trade in front of our homes and business ? I caught another idiot stealing some stuff from a tourists car on Thursday and Lorenzo and I scared him to the pleading ,shaking, "please don't hit me "point and this guy was downtown yesterday and saw my car and he hid behind a parked car ! It does work , you don't have to hurt them just make it hard for them to do their crap ! Watch out for your friends and clients , help somebody out who needs it more than you do and have a wonderful prosperous and wavefilled Happy New Year ! 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:5 -7 pies

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:Salsa Brava, playa