CR Surf Report for 1-7-08

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 415
January 7th, 2008

NATIONAL FORECAST
1/7 - 1/14

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

1-2' overhead

overhead

chest to head

chest at best

waist high

knee high

knee high
North Pacific

chest

waist to chest

waist to chest

waist high

waist high

knee to waist

waist high
South Pacific

chest to head

chest high

chest high

waist to chest

waist to chest

waist to chest

waist to chest

The reefs to the east are breaking through Tuesday, but after that the country enters a dry spell with only a whisper of WNW swell to lap up on the Pacific Coast while the Caribbean becomes better for snorkeling than surfing. A bigger WNW swell takes its time arriving, only to send chest high surf by the 16th with a little help from a weak coinciding SW swell.

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

TIDES for 1/7/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: 1.0 feet at 8:12 a.m.
High Tide: 7.6 feet at 2:30 p.m.

New Moon - January 8th

TOP NEWS

Lisbeth Vindas set to compete on the WQS, from The Beach Times.

Second contest on the CNS tour to take place behind the Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa - Jan. 12th and 13th. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.

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.
** 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 -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Saturday is showing good size and form in the just overhead range. Even with the strong off shores which are diminishing now, the waves have been good all week,

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We will have reasonably good conditions for the afternoon high tides and small surf next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire bay is lighting up including the Tamarindo Estuary.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (1/7)

Its small, chest high at best, but its offshore. Longboarders and beginners are happy. I'm bored!

What else can I say? The swell reports don't show anything significant for a while. Hopefully, the storm forming off New Zealand will give us a pulse next week.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/6)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf at Playa Negra has been small for the last couple days. Waist to chest high with fair to good shape for how small it is. Great fun for a longboard. The wind has been pretty strong offshore all day with some really strong gusts. Sunny skies and the water temp is 78 degrees. Not much change coming in the next few days. Small waist high SW bumps will be the norm as there is not much happening in the storm centers to the north and south for us. A northwest swell is possible as the storm track in the North Pacific dips low enough to send some possible stuff our way by next weekend. We will keep you posted as the situation changes.

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

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/7)

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 - (1/5)

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. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st. .Happy New Year!

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/5)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves definitely picked up- unfortunately the wingd is picking up early and is staying onshore allday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will be fun, after such small conditions for a while now, so get your board and head out for some nice Hermosa juice.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best options are definitely the gully and terrazas.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Contest CNS in front of Waves Costa Rica… stop by and say hi