CR Surf Report for 3-2-08

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 423
March 2nd , 2008

TOP NEWS

Matias Braun and Lisbeth Vindas are the champions in Playa Nosara for the 4th stop on the CNS tour. Anderson Tascón wins Juniors. Read more.. The fifth stop on the Costa Rica National Tour will be 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.

Reggae in Jaco! Steel Pulse to play at Hotel Doce Lunas on March 15th. $25 for general admission, $50 for VIP. Check out www.docelunas.com for info.

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.

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
3/3 - 3/9

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

1-2 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

head to overhead

head high

chest to head

waist to chest
North Pacific

1-2 foot overhead

1-2 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

head high

chest high

head high
South Pacific

2-3 foot overhead

2-3 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

head to overhead

overhead

Both coasts sport surf a couple of feet overhead on Monday, but the pattern of dropping surf through the week is shared. On the east side, short period peaky overhead surf lasts until Friday, then disappears with the start of the weekend. On the west coast, Tuesday the SW swell peaks, but there will be only a few big sets during the day. A lot of the punch is being blocked by the Galapagos, and by Thursday the swell weakens down to overhead. It gets smaller for the weekend, but prepare for another SW to arrive by next Tuesday with surf a foot overhead.

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

TIDES for 3/2/08 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 6.03 feet at 10:38 a.m.
High Tide: 2.71 feet at 4:24 p.m.

New Moon - March 7th
** 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 **
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 (3/1)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Although the wind conditions and tides have been ideal, this hefty swell (double overhead set waves) has been raw and tricky. Even ducking down into the bay toward the Tamarindo Estuary didn't iron out all the double ups and close outs.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Friday showed some promise as the swell smoothed out and dropped just a bit. Hopefully Sat. will be clean enough to make the overhead and a half sets feel predictable.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The back side of this swell may produce a mysto session, but new raw swell will spoil our chance at some big, really good, surf if it arrives before Sun.

** From Carlos at Costa Rica Adventures in Playa de Coco (3/2) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: witchs rock: Muy bueno entre 6 a 8 feet con offshore todo el dia en ocaciones el viento es muy fuerte pero perfecto, en lo que a respecta el agua esta bien fria es mejor no olvidar su neopreno. ollies point: 4 a 5 feet con iguales condiciones de viento y agua bien fria pero perfecto en forma de la ola con sus buenos tubitos apenas para la foto.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): El swell se va mantener estos dias parece y el agua igual de fria en witchs rock y ollies point ya que esta temperatura del agua es normal en estos meses por la influencia de los vientos del norte.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: El mejor punto para surfear esta semana son OLLIES POINT, LABERINTO Y MARBELLA

.. 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 James at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (2/29) -

The swell has dropped a couple of feet from yesterday (6-8 foot faces) but the wind is still howling off shore. I did not get my lazy self into the water today even after yesterdays success but our guys went to Avellanas this morning and blew up.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (3/1)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been good with way overhead sets with good shape. The offshore wind has been howling. Hot and sunny skies. Water temp is in the mid 70s.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will stay in the overhead range for the next few days. The strong offshore wind should back down a bunch by midweek. Lot's of sunshine.

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 the mornings this week. Get out there early and score great waves with only a handful of friends. Bring your springsuit.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (3/1) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Solid 6-8 ft, Off shore winds until 11 a.m. and some glass off at sunset. Best waves in a long time.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The forecast is for continued surf through out the weekend and more swell on the way for early next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones has been firing. I have not heard about Ostional or other spots. It's been too good in our backyard here to try anything else.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (3/1)

I played hookie this morning and got about 3 hours in the water... but didn't shoot. The surf was pretty good with overhead waves coming through... It was somewhat closed out, but when you found a good one it was super good. I had a big ol' right open up for me for a rare almost standing tubo, and it gave me a few more turns after after the green room.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (3/1) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Consistent waves 4 to 6 foot - occasional 1 ft overhead sneaker sets. Great shape - some offshore winds in the morning and late afternoon. Sunny and hot

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expecting more of the same.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: All beach breaks firing.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (3/1) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves are about 4-6 ft faces out front but we are blocked from most of this swell so I can imagine what a couple of my favorite places are like ! If you are out at Estirillos Oeste today enjoy the moments because I am recovering from "rotator cuff" surgery and am not out there enjoying this nice clean lined up just right swell but will be ready for May! Got the new White Dove and Proton models along with some pods and biscuits too by Channel Islands so come on by and check out whats hot in the U.S. and now here! Quads are everywhere and they are working insane for those adventurous enough to try them out! If you are heading to Puerto Viejo stop in at "ËL CHANTE" surfshop and see Sergio, he's up to date with good boards and other surfing needs ! PURA VIDA and HAPPY SURFING !

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (3/1) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:

Waves have been constant 4+ feet, nice perfect glassy morning conditions. On the other hand the sunset surf session have been a little windy but a little more easy not as heavy as the morning sessions. Yesterday morning at the Almendro waves where at least double + overhead- makeable perfect heavy barrels where you can literally watch the pit spit…. A lot of broken boards and leashes….

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell will hold for the weekend getting a little bigger towards the beginning of the next week.

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

The beach breaks are still holding so I would recommend almendro & gullys just look out for the croc. Or the drive to barranca might be worth it.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
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