CR Surf Report for 3-16-08

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 425
March 16th, 2008

NATIONAL FORECAST
3/17 - 3/23

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

knee to waist high

chest high

headhigh to overhead

head to overhead

head high

chest high

chest to head high
North Pacific

chest to head

chest to head

chest to head

head high to overhead

head high to overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead
South Pacific

head high

head high

head high

overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

The best time to surf the Caribbean side will be this Wednesday through Friday. After that, there's another big swell out in the Atlantic, but no signs when it will filter in to the coast. On the Pacific, the week starts slowly with chest high waves, then on Thursday some long range WNW swell gives the Guanacaste coast some head high surf. On Friday the Southwest swell arrives with a 16 second period. This swell lasts ALL NEXT WEEK, so bring your big wave stick.

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

TIDES for 3/16/08 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 7.05 feet at 10:04 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.71 feet at 4:07 p.m.

Full Moon - March 21st

TOP NEWS

The Puerto Viejo Open Surf Tournament for men, women, boys and girls will be held March 19, starting at 8 a.m., at the Cocles beach break. This will be a special Semana Santa tournament. For more information, call Beto at 885-9688.

U.S. alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins is the latest band confirmed to appear at Festival Imperial at La Guácima de Alajuela on Apr. 19-20. Californian rock group Incubus and British '80s pop icons Duran Duran had already been confirmed.

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

A community-wide Recycling Day will take place March 29 in the Tamarindo Beach parking lot to raise awareness and as an experiment to see if there is enough support to start a permanent recycling program. People are being asked to start saving white and colored printer paper, magazines, newspaper and plastic, as well as aluminum,
glass, used batteries, clean plastic shopping bags and iron, bronze or copper items. Anyone with questions or interest in helping that day may contact Tony Pavelko (English) at 370-5309 or Alex Bejarano (Spanish) at 827-7244, or e-mail recycletamarindo@...

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.
** 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@...
Walking on Water Surf Shop (643-3844) 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 **
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 640-0524 - E-mail
The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa (643-7011) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 643-7043) - E-mail
Lohelani Catamaran Tours - 714-957-8144 - E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel - 215-1515 fax: 778-8069 - waltparaiso@...
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 (3/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have great just overhead surf right now.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Good conditions for great surf if the swell holds at this size and the wind stays off shore in the morning as predicted.

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

** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (3/14) -

Today in Tamarindo the wave look small but glassy and clasic conditions, size 2ft to 4ft. A cloudy day due to rain last night but perfect for longboarders..

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (3/15)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been head high plus with good shape. Mostly sunny skies with light offshore wind in the mornings, coming onshore early these past couple days. Water temp is 82 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Smaller surf coming up as this last SW fades. Great beach weather coming up for Semana Santa. More head high plus waves due mid week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have high tide running through mid mornings this week. Check out Playa Negra for the best wave in this area.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the photo website at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (3/15) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Sat. morning the waves were 3-4 ft with some nice over head sets. The wind turned onshore early but the waves held up and therewere some really long lefts and rights.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should continue to be head high to overhead. The tide is high at 10 a.m. Sunday so the best bet would be first thing in the morning when the wind is right.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones has the most consistent waves right now but it does not hurt to check out Ostional or Marbella for some stronger faster waves.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The Nosara surf instructors are at the surf contest in Playa Carmen representing Coconut Harrys and Playa Nosara. Good Luck Esteban, Cacho, Luis y Jesse!

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (3/15)

Good morning folks! Surf is once again looking good in Guiones this mornin with chest high sets rolling in, and close to perfect form... Looks like long lines without too many closeouts... but we are approaching a low tide in a few hours, so that may start to change as the tide drops out. Looks like a tweener day, fish or shortboard??? No se mai... Looking ahead, you may want to make this a lay day as we have a new SW headed our way, should start impacting our surf this evening... 5ft at 14 secs... it is at 209, so that is a bit south, but it shouldn't be big enough to closeout... but we may have some pretty quick ones.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (3/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small clean fun waves and maybe a bump coming ? Weather is nice too! Want a real good deal on a new stick, we have few 07s we are blowing out but they are selling fast, mention you saw this note on CRSURF and we will pass on some unreal deals ! Chuck and the CREW !