CR Surf Report for 3-23-08

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 426
March 23rd, 2008

NATIONAL FORECAST
3/24 - 3/30

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

chest high

waist high

chest to head high

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead
North Pacific

overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

2-4 feet overhead

2-3 feet overhead
South Pacific

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

2-3 feet overhead

3-4 feet overhead

3-4 feet overhead

There is a TWO WEEK WINDOW for surf on the Pacific Coast. Waves will be at least overhead, and will jump up a foot on Tuesday. By Friday waves will be at 2 foot overhead on most sets with a 15 second period and the weekend has surf even bigger. It doesn't drop until April 8th. Pick your point breaks and get up early to avoid the winds/crowds. On the Caribean, small East swell picks up over the week to head high by Thursday. More overhead ENE waves showing for the weekend.

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

TIDES for 3/23/08 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: (-0.08) feet at 9:49 a.m.
High Tide: 9.20 feet at 4:06 p.m.

Full Moon - March 21st

TOP NEWS

Tamarindo gets lifeuards in time for Semana Santa, thanks to local donations. Read more from AM Costa Rica ...

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 recycle
tamarindo@...

Luis Vindas wins the 5th contest of the FSC tour, held in Playa Carmen. Gilbert Brown takes the FCS crown in Open for the year. Read more ...

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.

** 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 (3/22)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This swell has been running head high to overhead. Although a little inconsistent, the shape has been excellent with great off shores in the afternoon for high tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): As high tide moves into the late afternoon, the wind becomes the major issue for these consistent swell conditions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all up and down the beach with the main peak particularly zooish for Easter weekend.

** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (3/22) -

Today was really small and onshore conditions, the sizes 2ft to 3ft, really bad day today I hope tomorrow the conditions look better and see ya monday, had a good weekend..Pura Vida

** From Carlos at Costa Rica Aventuras in Playa de Coco (3/19) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Witchs Rock: las condiciones de olas estan entre 3 a 4 feet con buen viento, el swell esta creciendo... Ollies Point: Olas divertidas aunque un poco pequeñas y el viento esta perfecto...

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Bueno ya para el miercoles entra swell y esperamos tener buenas olas este fin de semana..

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Entre los mejores lugares para surfear este fin de semana estan: GUIONES, MARBELLA, LAVERINTO, LA ISLA Y OLLIES POINT, ROCA BRUJA ES MALA IDEA PORQUE HAY MUCHA GENTE ACAMPANDO...

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (3/22)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been great. Head high with good shape. Sunny skies and terrific beach weather. Ocean temp is 80 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Chest to head high until mid week and then a good SW moves in with head high plus sets. Offshore wind in the morning and onshore sea breeze in the later afternoon.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have a very low low tide running through the mid mornings this week. Check out Playa Negra for dawn patrol then head to Avellanas for the low tide barrels at the rivermouth.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Naked dancing girls on the beach at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (3/22) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-5 ft offshore wind and low tide in the morning have provided fast hollow waves.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell looks like it will continue through the weekend. Early morning should be good when the tide is not too low. Don´t wait for an incoming tide because there is a good chance you´ll miss the wind.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Guiones is really good with lefts and rights. It´always a good idea to check Ostional or Marbella if your looking for something different.

** From Matt at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (3/22)

Fun sized surf today with good shape. Marq was out there trying out a new board today. Why you might ask???? Well, Magic has some 5 star days on the forecast. That's right. Wed, Thurs and Fri are 6.5, 6, and 6 foot, respectively with a 16 second period from a favorable direction. Let's hope they are right because lets face it, head high waves are getting a bit hackneyed at this point. Don't get me wrong, these waves are tons of fun, we all love to surf them but its nice to get the adrenaline pumping every now and again. Besides, the wipeout photos are WAY better when its pumping, and who doesn't like a good wipeout shot. Check out the shot of Marq and Big Daddy sharing a wave. The poor guy on the longboard paddling back out became a speed bump for a brief moment.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (3/22) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high, good conditions in the morning. Windy mush in the afternoon.

** 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 !