CR Surf Report for 2-17-08

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 421
February 17th, 2008

TOP NEWS

Tamarindo Residents Protest Increased Development of Tall Buildings - from AM Costa Rica

AyA To Build Sewage Treatment Plant in Jacó - from The Beach Times.

An executive decree issued by President Oscar Arias and Environment Minister Roberto Dobles last week shut off public access to public documents - from The Tico Times

The fourth stop on the Costa Rica National Tour will be in Nosara on February 23rd and 24th. Then in Santa Teresa on March 15th and 16th, and in Dominical on April 5th and 6th. The finals will be held behind the Terraza del Pacific in Playa Hermosa on the 26th and 27th of April.

Gilbert Brown wins in Tamarindo, Jairo Perez wins Juniors, and Laura Pecoraro takes first for the women. Read more about the third stop on the CNS tour here..

Illegal Tuna Boat Busted in Cocos Island National Park. From Pretoma.org.

Concerned citizens in Puerto Viejo fight against proposed marina. Read here about their efforts and what you can do to help.

How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.

NATIONAL FORECAST
2/18 - 2/24

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

1-3 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

head high to overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 foot overhead

1-2 foot overhead
North Pacific

head high

overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead
South Pacific

overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead
The Caribbean continues its hot streak of overhead surf from the East, shrinking a foot Tuesday and Wednesday, but growing slowly back to 1-2' overhead through to the weekend. On the Pacific, first a WNW arrives giving the Guanacaste coast some overhead relief. Then on Thursday, a SW swell stirs up around Isla de Coco and pushes surf 1-2 foot overhead to the southern coasts. This swell is a little weaker up on the Nicoya, but still packs a punch and lasts all weekend. More SW arriving midweek next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 2/17/08 (add ~50 min. each day)

HighTide: 7.12 feet at 11:31 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.66 feet at 5:30 p.m.

Full Moon - February 20th

** 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 **
Safari Surf School in Nosara - Toll Free 866-433-3355 - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica - www.surfingtravel.com
Esencia Hotel & Villas in Santa Teresa - 640-0420 Fax: 640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 640-0320 Fax: 640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 787-0087 Fax: 787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (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@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (2/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf in Playa Grande this week is in the head high range for the farely inconsistent sets. The wind is off shore and some of the better waves are perfectly shaped. The water is a little colder than usual and the crowds have been light for the last few days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Excellent morning surf.
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 - all the way to Tamarindo .

** From Carlos at Costa Rica Adventures in Playa de Coco (2/15) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Witchs Rock: 4 a 6 feet EN EL PUNTO DEL BURRO BUENOS TUBOS, VIENTO OFF SHORE TODO EL DIA, EL AGUA MUY FRIA.. Ollie's Point: 4 feet muy divertido con buenos tubitos, viento muy fuerte, las condiciones del agua y MUY FRIA!... Reporte de Carlos Barrera and Adan Barrera - Witchs Rock Surf Tours, Boat trips, surf reports,fishing and photographer services. phone: 381-91-66 email rocasurf@... or witchsrocksurftours@... or www.costaricaaventuras.com

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (2/16)

Playa Negra has seen very small surf the last few days. Knee high on the sets. Hard offshore wind all day has dropped the ocean temp to the mid 70s. Coming up we have sunny and warm with those offshores continuing as our swell starts to pick up with a nice SW showing today and staying with us for the next few days. Look for head high plus sets through Monday. We have high tide running through the mornings now so get to Playa Negra early for some fun stuff with less people.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (2/16)

Surf is looking fun this morning in Playa Guiones, with good sets pushing through in the chest to maybe head high range... it is still a long wait to get one, but things are looking up. It won't be flat this week, but it won't be epic... but there are some little swells from the south headed our way.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (2/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high - good, clean conditions in the morning. Blown out in the afternoon
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Weather expected to be the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen to Playa Santa Teresa