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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 431
April 27th, 2008
Contents
National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts
For more, go to www.CRSURF.com
Featured Hotel - MAREA BRAVA
PIC OF THE WEEK
Fins out and eyeing that lip
Taken by: John Lyman
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/28 - 5/4
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
knee or less
knee or less
waist high
knee to waist
knee high
knee high
knee or less
North Pacific
chest to head high
head high
head high
overhead
2-3 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
South Pacific
head high
overhead
overhead
overhead
2-3 feet overhead
2-3 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
Overview -
Caribbean Coast - Non-existent waves for most of the week. Wednesday may see a few ENE waist high sets, but nothing past Thursday morning.
Pacific Coast - The chest to head high surf continues for the first part of the week. A SW swell with a 18 second period arrives Thursday in the Guanacaste region, and fills in the rest of the coast by Friday morning, pushing surf well overhead on the sets. This swell lasts through the weekend and fades next Monday, leaving only a short wait before another SSW swell arrives the following Thursday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com
TIDES for 4/27/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
High Tide: 6.98 feet at 7:23 a.m.
Low Tide: 2.07 feet at 1:16 p.m.
New Moon - May 5th
General Travel & Tour Sponsors
Tico Travel
Surf Trips
1-800-493-8426
info@...
Mike Dolsey Designs
Wholesale surfboards and surfing accessories
mdolsey@...
Island Hoppers TV
Bringing you the best surfing in da islands
info@...
CR Travel Guide DVD
Vertical Pics production
info@...
Lohelani Catamaran Tours
Pacific Boat Trips
714-957-8144
info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
Original C.R. guidebook for scoring surf
info@...
CR Surfing Guide
Lots of local knowledge
619-520-3545
gustavo@...
TOP NEWS
Gilbert Brown takes the crown in the last contest on the CNS in Playa Hermosa. Read more in spanish in La Nacion..
Thursday, May 1st is International Workers Day (Labor Day), so many governmental offices and businesses will be closed.
The road to Limón will be closed today as work crews continue paving on Route 32 between 9:00am and 3:00pm. The closure is from the toll station to río Sucio. The work on the road will continue until June as part of the Ministerio de Obras Publica y Transportes (MOPT) plans to make the road safer. Travelling to and from the Caribbean coast will mean detours on either the Turrialba-Siquirres or Vara Blanca-Sarapiquí routes. Travel to and from San José a Guápiles will mean a detour through Varo Blanco to the Río Frío, Sarapiquí exit.
International Surfing Artist Glenn Martin will be showing his oil paintings of local scenes at the Beach of Playa Hermosa Backyard Bar/Hotel , May 3-4, noon-evening. E-mail him for more information.
Tamarindo Restarts Lifeguard Program with help of business sponsors, from The Beach Times.
Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo.
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.
For more top news stories, check here..
AREA SPONSORS
Blue Trailz (2653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (2670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Cafe Playa Negra (2652-9351) in Playa Negra - cafeplayanegra@...
Cabinas Las Olas (2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (2652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Safari Surf School in Nosara - Toll Free 866-433-3355 - info@...
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 2640-0524 - E-mail
Esencia Hotel & Villas in Santa Teresa - 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (2640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Kevin's Transfers (2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
Third World Surf (2643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
School of the World (2643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 2643-1642) - reservations@...
Hermosa Beach House (2643-7178) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa (2643-7011) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043) - E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel - (2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069) in Esterillos - waltparaiso@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 2778-8054 - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Villas Rio Mar in Playa Dominical - (2787-0052 fax 2787-0054) - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 2787-0244 - reservations@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (2787-0157 or 2825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (2787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (2750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/26)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Offshore, head high, and morning tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Small good surf all morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: The focus of this swell is at the main peak just south of the hotel.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/26)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been in that fun zone chest to head high with good shape. Sunny and very hot these last few days with air temps hoving at 100 degrees and the water temp is 84 degrees. Light offshores continue in the mornings and onshore for the afternoons. That onshore wind dies about an hour before sunset and the waves have been fun for the evening glass off. The swell will pick up a bit in the next few days peaking on Monday with headhigh plus from the SW. It will back slide a bit for the middle of the week and then pick up significantly for the end of the week and the beginning of the month. The tides are perfect this upcoming week for the early morning session before the hoard gets out there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: See daily pics at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (4/26) -
We've got small surf here again today. This is about as small as we seem to ever see, but if you wait for the sets, there are some punchy little zippers. Pio got a couple of good ones while I was shooting and you can see from his pictures that you could get some speed if you did things right. The wind is light at report time and the tide is fairly full. We'll see what the wind does today. It shifted yesterday around 8am, but stayed light enough to not mess anything up until about 9:30. Another day another wave. Grab your board and go have fun.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
CR Surf Report for 4/20/08 (new layout!)
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 430
April 20th, 2008
Contents
Pic of the Week
National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts
go to www.CRSURF.com
PIC OF THE WEEK
Fins out and eyeing that lip
Taken by: John Lyman
Sponsors
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
info@...
Hermosa Beach House
Playa Hermosa
2643-7178
E-mail
www.dolsey.com
WHOLESALE SURFBOARDS
Epoxy, poly, softtops
SURFBOARD MATERIALS
blanks, resin, cloth,fins,boxes
LEASHES, BOARDBAGS,
BODYBOARDS 38" - 46"
www.rashguards.com
Island Hoppers TV
Bringing you the best
surfing in da islands.
CR Travel Guide DVD
Only from Vertical Pics
E-mail
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat
in Santa Teresa
2640-0524
E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava
in Playa Hermosa
1-866-727-2577 or
in C.R. 2643-7043
E-mail
The Backyard Hotel
in Playa Hermosa
2643-7011
E-mail
The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Lohelani Catamaran Tours
714-957-8144 (U.S.)
Surf tours on the Pacific Coast
E-mail
Hotel Poseidon
Phone toll free: 888-643-1242
in Jaco.: 2643-1642
reservations@...
Safari Surf School
Nosara
info@...
Walt Paraiso Hotel
2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069
waltparaiso@...
Esencia Hotel & Villas
2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381
info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel
2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319
info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel
Ph/Fax: 2640-0183
info@...
Hotel Diuwak
2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089
info@...
Hotel Domilocos
2787-0244
reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort
2778-8054
info@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp
Group & Private Lessons
in Dominical
2787-0157 or
8825-1381
A Surfer's Dream
House in Playa Negra
info@...
Blue Trailz Surf Adventures
in Tamarindo (2653-0221)
info@...
Dona Paulina's
Restaurant and Cabinas
in Playa Negra (2652-9158)
infodonapaulina@...
CR Surfing Guide
619-520-3545
gustavo@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge
Ph/fax: 2750-0256
in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp
Ph: 2653-1262
reservations@
witchsrocksurfcamp.com
Third World Surf in Jaco
thirdworldproductionscr@... Phone: 643-1497
Ranchos Itauna
Ph/Fax: (506) 640 0095
ranchositauna@...
Nature Cabina for rent
near Dominical Beaches
qpb@...
La Sirena Hotel
Downtown Quepos
1-800-493-8426
info@...
Teen Spanish in Costa Rica
info@...
1-800-897-0025
in the U.S. and Canada
or (505) 897-7348
Cafe Playa Negra
Bed & Breakfast & Bistro
Tel/fax : (506) 652-9351
cafeplayanegra@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge
(787-0025) in Dominicalito
info@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp
(825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
Villas Rio Mar
(787-0052
fax 787-0054)
in Playa Dominical
info@...
School of the World in Jaco
Phone: 643-2462
info@...
Kevin's Transfers
(506) 643-2604 office
(712) 361 -9218 cel
comeeds@...
Cabinas Las Olas
(658-8315 Fax:
658-8331)
in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Surf Reporters
Hotel Las Tortugas (2653-0423)
in Playa Grande
E-mail
Walking On Water Surf Shop
in Jaco
Surf Report
2643-3844
E-mail
Hotel Buenisimo
in Santa Teresa
E-mail
2640-0694
John Lyman Photography
based near Tamarindo
E-mail
Land Assurance
in Dominical
E-mail
(787-0291)
Witchs Rock Surf Camp
in Tamarindo
1-888-318-SURF
local CR# 653-1262
E-mail
Coconut Harrys
in Playa Guiones
2682-0574
E-mail
Witchs Rock Surf Trips
Playa de Coco
(2670-1869)
E-mail
Hotel Totem
Playa Cocles
2750-0758
Fax: 750-0825
E-mail
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/14 - 4/20
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
overhead
waist to chest high
waist high
knee or less
knee high
knee or less
head to overhead
North Pacific
overhead
headhigh
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest high
overhead
overhead
South Pacific
1 foot overhead
overhead
head high
chest to head
chest to head
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
Overview - Caribbean Coast - Fading East swell leaves surfers dry by Tuesday, dropping down to waist high and smaller by Wednesday through the weekend.
Pacific Coast - Overhead surf from the SSW continues through Monday morning, but will drop slowly through the day and through Tuesday. Wednesday through Friday have minimal surf, but another SSW swell shows Saturday with more overhead waves. The next big SW swell arrives a week from Thursday (5/1).
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 4/20/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
FULL MOON TONIGHT!
Low Tide: .55 feet at 8:44 a.m.
High Tide: 8.91 feet at 2:59 p.m.
New Moon - May 5th
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.
International Surfing Artist Glenn Martin will be showing his oil paintings of local scenes, Jaco/Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica at the Quiksilver Award Event, Doce Lunas Hotel/Spa, April 25-26, Noon-Evening and at the Beach of Playa Hermosa Backyard Bar/Hotel , May 3-4, noon-evening. E-mail him for more information.
Tamarindo Restarts Lifeguard Program with help of business sponsors, from The Beach Times.
Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo.
Talamancan's BriBri Indians are wary of new marina possibilities in Puerto Viejo, from the Tico Times.
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.
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/19)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Some double overhead sets are mixing with the well overhead consistent surf. Surprisingly the wind is holding in the afternoon for the high tides which are high enough to throw backwash into the high tide surge excitement. The water has been a little nippy but is warming up now as the wind backs off.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): If it doesn't get any bigger and the wind holds for the afternoon high tides, the surf should continue to be excellent until the high tides shift to the morning window in a few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Pick your peak.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Solid swell over 2-3 ft overhead. The outgoing low tide conditions in the morning are causing some big close outs. Waves improved as the tide came in until the wind turned onshore. Hoping for a glass off evening session.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): More big waves and hopefully better shape for Sunday morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: It might pay to drive to some other spots, Garza, Pelada, Rivermouth... Good luck!!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (4/19) -
Andrew here for your early Saturday morning report from Guiones. The swell really filled in last night and everyone's waiting to see what the higher tide will bring. We're approaching dead low as of photo time and you've gotta be really picky and find the right shoulder. There is a small crew outside snagging some good ones. Sets are almost double overhead. Could be a really good day to travel to some of the bigger wave spots. The wind is light, so I don't expect it to stay offshore all morning today like it's been doing this week. Grab your bigger board and go get some!!
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (4/19) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Hey its here, some great surf in the neighborhood ! Up to 3 ft over head and light winds with no rain just like you would want April to be ! Congrats to Jose Calderon on his new sponsorship with Split he will be going on to represent Costa Rica in France in June and will be sure to do great next weekend at Terrazas ! Nice job and looks like Split will also pickup one of BlowFish Surfshop riders from Dominical "ROBERTO" ! Nice work guys! Just go surfing! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF!
** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/19)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: well overhead set waves/clean all day
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): clear, blue sky morning (sat) - more of the same...
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: dominical, unless the swell builds fast then maybe the point.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high...maybe a few inches over...but somehow the point is crowded and the beach empty...???
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Same for a few days. Many different events from different directions making for peaks here and there.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: The beach at Dominical is my bet but everyone else seems to be picking other locations.
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 430
April 20th, 2008
Contents
Pic of the Week
National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts
go to www.CRSURF.com
PIC OF THE WEEK
Fins out and eyeing that lip
Taken by: John Lyman
Sponsors
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
info@...
Hermosa Beach House
Playa Hermosa
2643-7178
www.dolsey.com
WHOLESALE SURFBOARDS
Epoxy, poly, softtops
SURFBOARD MATERIALS
blanks, resin, cloth,fins,boxes
LEASHES, BOARDBAGS,
BODYBOARDS 38" - 46"
www.rashguards.com
Island Hoppers TV
Bringing you the best
surfing in da islands.
CR Travel Guide DVD
Only from Vertical Pics
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat
in Santa Teresa
2640-0524
Hotel Marea Brava
in Playa Hermosa
1-866-727-2577 or
in C.R. 2643-7043
The Backyard Hotel
in Playa Hermosa
2643-7011
The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Lohelani Catamaran Tours
714-957-8144 (U.S.)
Surf tours on the Pacific Coast
Hotel Poseidon
Phone toll free: 888-643-1242
in Jaco.: 2643-1642
reservations@...
Safari Surf School
Nosara
info@...
Walt Paraiso Hotel
2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069
waltparaiso@...
Esencia Hotel & Villas
2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381
info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel
2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319
info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel
Ph/Fax: 2640-0183
info@...
Hotel Diuwak
2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089
info@...
Hotel Domilocos
2787-0244
reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort
2778-8054
info@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp
Group & Private Lessons
in Dominical
2787-0157 or
8825-1381
A Surfer's Dream
House in Playa Negra
info@...
Blue Trailz Surf Adventures
in Tamarindo (2653-0221)
info@...
Dona Paulina's
Restaurant and Cabinas
in Playa Negra (2652-9158)
infodonapaulina@...
CR Surfing Guide
619-520-3545
gustavo@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge
Ph/fax: 2750-0256
in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp
Ph: 2653-1262
reservations@
witchsrocksurfcamp.com
Third World Surf in Jaco
thirdworldproductionscr@... Phone: 643-1497
Ranchos Itauna
Ph/Fax: (506) 640 0095
ranchositauna@...
Nature Cabina for rent
near Dominical Beaches
qpb@...
La Sirena Hotel
Downtown Quepos
1-800-493-8426
info@...
Teen Spanish in Costa Rica
info@...
1-800-897-0025
in the U.S. and Canada
or (505) 897-7348
Cafe Playa Negra
Bed & Breakfast & Bistro
Tel/fax : (506) 652-9351
cafeplayanegra@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge
(787-0025) in Dominicalito
info@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp
(825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
Villas Rio Mar
(787-0052
fax 787-0054)
in Playa Dominical
info@...
School of the World in Jaco
Phone: 643-2462
info@...
Kevin's Transfers
(506) 643-2604 office
(712) 361 -9218 cel
comeeds@...
Cabinas Las Olas
(658-8315 Fax:
658-8331)
in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Surf Reporters
Hotel Las Tortugas (2653-0423)
in Playa Grande
Walking On Water Surf Shop
in Jaco
Surf Report
2643-3844
Hotel Buenisimo
in Santa Teresa
2640-0694
John Lyman Photography
based near Tamarindo
Land Assurance
in Dominical
(787-0291)
Witchs Rock Surf Camp
in Tamarindo
1-888-318-SURF
local CR# 653-1262
Coconut Harrys
in Playa Guiones
2682-0574
Witchs Rock Surf Trips
Playa de Coco
(2670-1869)
Hotel Totem
Playa Cocles
2750-0758
Fax: 750-0825
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/14 - 4/20
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
overhead
waist to chest high
waist high
knee or less
knee high
knee or less
head to overhead
North Pacific
overhead
headhigh
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest high
overhead
overhead
South Pacific
1 foot overhead
overhead
head high
chest to head
chest to head
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
Overview - Caribbean Coast - Fading East swell leaves surfers dry by Tuesday, dropping down to waist high and smaller by Wednesday through the weekend.
Pacific Coast - Overhead surf from the SSW continues through Monday morning, but will drop slowly through the day and through Tuesday. Wednesday through Friday have minimal surf, but another SSW swell shows Saturday with more overhead waves. The next big SW swell arrives a week from Thursday (5/1).
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 4/20/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
FULL MOON TONIGHT!
Low Tide: .55 feet at 8:44 a.m.
High Tide: 8.91 feet at 2:59 p.m.
New Moon - May 5th
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.
International Surfing Artist Glenn Martin will be showing his oil paintings of local scenes, Jaco/Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica at the Quiksilver Award Event, Doce Lunas Hotel/Spa, April 25-26, Noon-Evening and at the Beach of Playa Hermosa Backyard Bar/Hotel , May 3-4, noon-evening. E-mail him for more information.
Tamarindo Restarts Lifeguard Program with help of business sponsors, from The Beach Times.
Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo.
Talamancan's BriBri Indians are wary of new marina possibilities in Puerto Viejo, from the Tico Times.
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.
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/19)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Some double overhead sets are mixing with the well overhead consistent surf. Surprisingly the wind is holding in the afternoon for the high tides which are high enough to throw backwash into the high tide surge excitement. The water has been a little nippy but is warming up now as the wind backs off.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): If it doesn't get any bigger and the wind holds for the afternoon high tides, the surf should continue to be excellent until the high tides shift to the morning window in a few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Pick your peak.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Solid swell over 2-3 ft overhead. The outgoing low tide conditions in the morning are causing some big close outs. Waves improved as the tide came in until the wind turned onshore. Hoping for a glass off evening session.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): More big waves and hopefully better shape for Sunday morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: It might pay to drive to some other spots, Garza, Pelada, Rivermouth... Good luck!!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (4/19) -
Andrew here for your early Saturday morning report from Guiones. The swell really filled in last night and everyone's waiting to see what the higher tide will bring. We're approaching dead low as of photo time and you've gotta be really picky and find the right shoulder. There is a small crew outside snagging some good ones. Sets are almost double overhead. Could be a really good day to travel to some of the bigger wave spots. The wind is light, so I don't expect it to stay offshore all morning today like it's been doing this week. Grab your bigger board and go get some!!
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (4/19) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Hey its here, some great surf in the neighborhood ! Up to 3 ft over head and light winds with no rain just like you would want April to be ! Congrats to Jose Calderon on his new sponsorship with Split he will be going on to represent Costa Rica in France in June and will be sure to do great next weekend at Terrazas ! Nice job and looks like Split will also pickup one of BlowFish Surfshop riders from Dominical "ROBERTO" ! Nice work guys! Just go surfing! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF!
** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/19)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: well overhead set waves/clean all day
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): clear, blue sky morning (sat) - more of the same...
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: dominical, unless the swell builds fast then maybe the point.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high...maybe a few inches over...but somehow the point is crowded and the beach empty...???
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Same for a few days. Many different events from different directions making for peaks here and there.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: The beach at Dominical is my bet but everyone else seems to be picking other locations.
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
CR Surf Report for 4-13-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 429
April 13th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/14 - 4/20 | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun |
Caribbean | chest high | waist high | waist high | knee to waist high | waist to chest | chest to head | head to overhead |
North Pacific | head high | chest to head | waist to chest | waist to chest | chest high | chest to head | chest to head |
South Pacific | 1 foot overhead | overhead | head high | chest to head | chest to head | overhead | overhead |
Overview - Dropping ESE swell from chest high to waist high by Tuesday. Stays the same all week, with a rare chest high set. A bigger East swell looks to push in some head high surf by Sunday. The SW swell fades out to start the week, from overhead down to chest high by Wednesday. It's a wave drought until the weekend, when a minor SSW swell brings some head high sets, a foot bigger at the better beachbreaks. To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html | |||||||
TIDES for 4/13/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
High Tide: 7.62 feet at 8:40 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.40 feet at 2:44 p.m.
Full Moon - April 20th
TOP NEWS
Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo.
Luis Vindas wins the CNS contest in Dominical. Lisbeth wins the Women's category and Carlos Munoz takes Jrs. Read the whole story here...
The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.
Don't forget April 19-20th, Duran Duran, Incubus, Smashing Pumpkins, Seal, and Enrique Iglesias (really!) will be in concert in San Jose for the Imperial Festival. Tickets are from $20-60, and can be purchased at www.specialticket.net.
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@wavescr.com
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Walking on Water Surf Shop (643-3844) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Walking on Water Surf Shop (643-3844) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - reservations@witchsrocksurfcamp.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
SurfingNosara.com
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Hermosa Beach House (2643-7178) in Playa Hermosa - info@hbhcr.com
Mike Dolsey Designs - Wholesale surfboards and surfing accessories
Island Hoppers TV - Bringing you the best surfing in da islands - info@islandhopperstv.com
CR Travel Guide DVD, Only from Vertical Pics - info@verticalpics.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (2787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costa-paraiso.com
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 2640-0524 - E-mail
Hermosa Beach House (2643-7178) in Playa Hermosa - info@hbhcr.com
Mike Dolsey Designs - Wholesale surfboards and surfing accessories
Island Hoppers TV - Bringing you the best surfing in da islands - info@islandhopperstv.com
CR Travel Guide DVD, Only from Vertical Pics - info@verticalpics.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (2787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costa-paraiso.com
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 2640-0524 - E-mail
The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa (2643-7011) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043) - E-mail
Lohelani Catamaran Tours - 714-957-8144 - E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel - 2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069 - waltparaiso@racsa.co.cr
Safari Surf School in Nosara - Toll Free 866-433-3355 - info@safarisurfschool.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica - www.surfingtravel.com
Esencia Hotel & Villas in Santa Teresa - 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 - info@esenciahotel.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica - www.surfingtravel.com
Esencia Hotel & Villas in Santa Teresa - 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 - info@esenciahotel.com
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319 - info@luzdevida-resort.com
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 - info@vistadeolas.com
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 - info@diuwak.com
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 2787-0244 - reservations@domilocos.com
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 2778-8054 - info@delfinbeachfront.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (2652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
Green Iguana Surf Camp (2787-0157 or 2825-1381) in Dominical - admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 2643-1642) - reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (2750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (2652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (2643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja BoatTours (2670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (2643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (2640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 - info@vistadeolas.com
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 - info@diuwak.com
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 2787-0244 - reservations@domilocos.com
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 2778-8054 - info@delfinbeachfront.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (2652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
Green Iguana Surf Camp (2787-0157 or 2825-1381) in Dominical - admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 2643-1642) - reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (2750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (2652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (2643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja BoatTours (2670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (2643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (2640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (2653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar in Playa Dominical - (2787-0052 fax 2787-0054) - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
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AREA REPORTS
Blue Trailz (2653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar in Playa Dominical - (2787-0052 fax 2787-0054) - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/13)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Yesterday (Sat. ) was alittle too big and raw but everything now is lining up for some great surf with the morning high tides and offshores.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Perfect conditions
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: This swell is hitting everywhere.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/13)
Surf is looking super fun this morning in the waist to chest high range with some larger sets.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (4/12) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell hit Friday aternoon. Overhead, consistent, clean waves. Long rides. Light rain in the evening.
** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/12)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: bright blue skies early, high clouds filling in. Less than head high waves this morning conditions clean and uncrowded. Best local spot: Dominical. Early rainy season return: light rain last three afternoons. Baru River flowing high and muddy.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A bad back and a lot of work has kept me from doing any surfing over the small days of last week. Today, the swell arrived and it looks nice at the beach; I'll be out tomorrow. The point doesn't seem to be very large even though the swell shows it should be but I'll have to pick between the point or the beach for tomorrow.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The swell will peak tonight (Saturday) and go down during the week. Should be big enough to have good fun through Wednesday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Either the point or the beach. We'll see tomorrow.
CR Surf Report for 4-13-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 429
April 13th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/14 - 4/20
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
chest high
waist high
waist high
knee to waist high
waist to chest
chest to head
head to overhead
North Pacific
head high
chest to head
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest high
chest to head
chest to head
South Pacific
1 foot overhead
overhead
head high
chest to head
chest to head
overhead
overhead
Overview - Dropping ESE swell from chest high to waist high by Tuesday. Stays the same all week, with a rare chest high set. A bigger East swell looks to push in some head high surf by Sunday.
The SW swell fades out to start the week, from overhead down to chest high by Wednesday. It's a wave drought until the weekend, when a minor SSW swell brings some head high sets, a foot bigger at the better beachbreaks.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 4/13/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
High Tide: 7.62 feet at 8:40 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.40 feet at 2:44 p.m.
Full Moon - April 20th
TOP NEWS
Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo.
Luis Vindas wins the CNS contest in Dominical. Lisbeth wins the Women's category and Carlos Munoz takes Jrs. Read the whole story here...
The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.
International Surfing Artist Glenn Martin will be showing his oil paintings of local scenes, Jaco/Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica at the Quiksilver Award Event, Doce Lunas Hotel/Spa, April 25-26, Noon-Evening and at the Beach of Playa Hermosa Backyard Bar/Hotel , May 3-4, noon-evening. E-mail him for more information.
Don't forget April 19-20th, Duran Duran, Incubus, Smashing Pumpkins, Seal, and Enrique Iglesias (really!) will be in concert in San Jose for the Imperial Festival. Tickets are from $20-60, and can be purchased at www.specialticket.net.
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 - reservations@...
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 **
Hermosa Beach House (2643-7178) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Mike Dolsey Designs - Wholesale surfboards and surfing accessories
Island Hoppers TV - Bringing you the best surfing in da islands - info@...
CR Travel Guide DVD, Only from Vertical Pics - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (2787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 2640-0524 - E-mail
The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa (2643-7011) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043) - E-mail
Lohelani Catamaran Tours - 714-957-8144 - E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel - 2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069 - 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 - 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 2787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 2778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (2652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (2787-0157 or 2825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 2643-1642) - reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (2750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (2652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (2643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (2670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (2643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (2640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (2653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar in Playa Dominical - (2787-0052 fax 2787-0054) - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/13)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Yesterday (Sat. ) was alittle too big and raw but everything now is lining up for some great surf with the morning high tides and offshores.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Perfect conditions
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: This swell is hitting everywhere.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/13)
Surf is looking super fun this morning in the waist to chest high range with some larger sets.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (4/12) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell hit Friday aternoon. Overhead, consistent, clean waves. Long rides. Light rain in the evening.
** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/12)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: bright blue skies early, high clouds filling in. Less than head high waves this morning conditions clean and uncrowded. Best local spot: Dominical. Early rainy season return: light rain last three afternoons. Baru River flowing high and muddy.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A bad back and a lot of work has kept me from doing any surfing over the small days of last week. Today, the swell arrived and it looks nice at the beach; I'll be out tomorrow. The point doesn't seem to be very large even though the swell shows it should be but I'll have to pick between the point or the beach for tomorrow.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The swell will peak tonight (Saturday) and go down during the week. Should be big enough to have good fun through Wednesday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Either the point or the beach. We'll see tomorrow.
Volume 9, Issue 429
April 13th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/14 - 4/20
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
chest high
waist high
waist high
knee to waist high
waist to chest
chest to head
head to overhead
North Pacific
head high
chest to head
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest high
chest to head
chest to head
South Pacific
1 foot overhead
overhead
head high
chest to head
chest to head
overhead
overhead
Overview - Dropping ESE swell from chest high to waist high by Tuesday. Stays the same all week, with a rare chest high set. A bigger East swell looks to push in some head high surf by Sunday.
The SW swell fades out to start the week, from overhead down to chest high by Wednesday. It's a wave drought until the weekend, when a minor SSW swell brings some head high sets, a foot bigger at the better beachbreaks.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 4/13/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
High Tide: 7.62 feet at 8:40 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.40 feet at 2:44 p.m.
Full Moon - April 20th
TOP NEWS
Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo.
Luis Vindas wins the CNS contest in Dominical. Lisbeth wins the Women's category and Carlos Munoz takes Jrs. Read the whole story here...
The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.
International Surfing Artist Glenn Martin will be showing his oil paintings of local scenes, Jaco/Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica at the Quiksilver Award Event, Doce Lunas Hotel/Spa, April 25-26, Noon-Evening and at the Beach of Playa Hermosa Backyard Bar/Hotel , May 3-4, noon-evening. E-mail him for more information.
Don't forget April 19-20th, Duran Duran, Incubus, Smashing Pumpkins, Seal, and Enrique Iglesias (really!) will be in concert in San Jose for the Imperial Festival. Tickets are from $20-60, and can be purchased at www.specialticket.net.
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 - reservations@...
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 **
Hermosa Beach House (2643-7178) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Mike Dolsey Designs - Wholesale surfboards and surfing accessories
Island Hoppers TV - Bringing you the best surfing in da islands - info@...
CR Travel Guide DVD, Only from Vertical Pics - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (2787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 2640-0524 - E-mail
The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa (2643-7011) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043) - E-mail
Lohelani Catamaran Tours - 714-957-8144 - E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel - 2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069 - 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 - 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 2787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 2778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (2652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (2787-0157 or 2825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 2643-1642) - reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (2750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (2652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (2643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (2670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (2643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (2640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (2653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar in Playa Dominical - (2787-0052 fax 2787-0054) - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/13)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Yesterday (Sat. ) was alittle too big and raw but everything now is lining up for some great surf with the morning high tides and offshores.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Perfect conditions
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: This swell is hitting everywhere.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/13)
Surf is looking super fun this morning in the waist to chest high range with some larger sets.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (4/12) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell hit Friday aternoon. Overhead, consistent, clean waves. Long rides. Light rain in the evening.
** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/12)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: bright blue skies early, high clouds filling in. Less than head high waves this morning conditions clean and uncrowded. Best local spot: Dominical. Early rainy season return: light rain last three afternoons. Baru River flowing high and muddy.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical - (4/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A bad back and a lot of work has kept me from doing any surfing over the small days of last week. Today, the swell arrived and it looks nice at the beach; I'll be out tomorrow. The point doesn't seem to be very large even though the swell shows it should be but I'll have to pick between the point or the beach for tomorrow.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The swell will peak tonight (Saturday) and go down during the week. Should be big enough to have good fun through Wednesday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Either the point or the beach. We'll see tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
CR Surf Report for 4/8/08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 428
April 8th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/9 - 4/15
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
Caribbean
chest to head high
chest high
waist high
knee to waist high
knee to waist
knee to waist
waist to chest
North Pacific
chest to head
chest to head
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1 foot overhead
South Pacific
overhead
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
2-3 feet overhead
3-4 foot overhead
2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
Overview - The Caribbean is hitting the end of it's surf season with fun chest high waves dropping down to knee high by Saturday. No swell is seen until next weekend.
The Nicoya Peninsula has seen some perfect smaller surf and will have more chest to head surf until Friday morning, when a SSW arrives with overhead waves. The swell mixes with another from the WNW to push in sets 1-2 foot overhead for the weekend. Farther south the left points will be firing through next Tuesday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 4/8/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
Low Tide: (-.83) feet at 10:04 a.m.
High Tide: 10.19 feet at 4:23 p.m.
Full Moon - April 20th
TOP NEWS
Luis Vindas wins the CNS contest in Dominical. Lisbeth wins the Women's category and Carlos Munoz takes Jrs. Read the whole story here...
The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.
Delta now offers direct flights from New York to Liberia. This adds to their other routes from Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Don't forget April 19-20th, Duran Duran, Incubus, Smashing Pumpkins, Seal, and Enrique Iglesias (really!) will be in concert in San Jose for the Imperial Festival. Tickets are from $20-60, and can be purchased at www.specialticket.net.
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 - reservations@...
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 **
Island Hoppers TV - Bringing you the best surfing in da islands - info@...
CR Travel Guide DVD, Only from Vertical Pics - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (2787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 2640-0524 - E-mail
The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa (2643-7011) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043) - E-mail
Lohelani Catamaran Tours - 714-957-8144 - E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel - 2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069 - 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 - 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 2787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 2778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (2652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (2787-0157 or 2825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 2643-1642) - reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (2750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (2652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (2643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (2670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (2643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (2640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (2653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar in Playa Dominical - (2787-0052 fax 2787-0054) - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell is holding, but the high tides have moved into the afternoon and the early onshore wind has been blowing it out.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Evening glass offs are possible.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Check the main peak first.
** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (4/2) -
Today the waves look great in the morning, offshore wind and sizes 3ft to 5ft really good for all the surfer but in the afternon the wind change to chopped and onshore conditions..
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/5)
Playa Negra has been in the head high range with fair to good shape. Low tide in the mornings has made the place tube city with lots of ins and outs. Light offshore wind early but coming onshore by about 9:00 the last few mornings. More perfect beach weather and 81 degrees for the ocean. We have smaller surf on tap for the next few days. Waist to head high as small pulses of SW move through our little corner of paradise. By mid week coming up we will see more long period swells out of the SW with at least head high surf and probably bigger on the sets. Start looking for rain clouds in the afternoons as the rainy season gets closer.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Naked dancing girls on the beach at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/7)
Surf is looking super fun this morning in the waist to chest high range with
some larger sets.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (4/5) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Good swell direction - clean head high surf most of the day. Weather is beautiful
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (4/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice clean waves and the tides are getting better ! Just checked Oeste and it was waist to chest and so glassy and tide high dropping and just the lowtide lounge peak with one guy out ! Hermosa was a bit bumpy but Jaco was clean if a bit dumpy ! Just got the new WEBBER SLX boards in and they are so hot ! Also received a batch of new Channel Islands in directly from Santa Barbara ! Here in our Surfer owned and operated SURF SHOP have no fear ! We only carry the real thing and only quality product yeah we know you can find a big label board at way too good to be true pricing well think about maybe it is too good to be true ! If its real its going to cost a bit but those that know and surf well will be able to tell the difference , it takes a long time to build up a reputation as a top notch board manufacturer and NOONE just gives that up to someone else . It takes time and dedication to be one of the best in the world and that's why they [the best] Channel Islands and Eric Arakawa choose us to handle their boards at our store along with a select couple of new ethical INDEPENDENT SURF SHOP AFFILIATES and yes you can check it out at their sites ands see whats really going on ! DON'T GET TAKEN BY UNETHICAL LABEL STICKING SURFBOARD MANUFACTURERS ! If you want a local hand shape see Carton from Carton surfboards he has the ba--s to build his own boards and does a great job at it and doesn't have to BURN anyone else to sell his boards and doesn't cut corners to produce some low quality boards to sell to the unknowing ! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR y LO BARATO SALE CARO ! Support only real surfshops with real surfboards and real product who also support SURFING ! Thanks ! Oh and congratulations to Lupe Gallucio on her new sponsorship with Rip Curl and Dragon , she will be a nice addition to the RC crew along with Mattias Braun who just did a fantastic job in Panama ! PURA VIDA ! Chuck and the CREW at WOW SURF !
Volume 9, Issue 428
April 8th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
4/9 - 4/15
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
Caribbean
chest to head high
chest high
waist high
knee to waist high
knee to waist
knee to waist
waist to chest
North Pacific
chest to head
chest to head
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1 foot overhead
South Pacific
overhead
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
2-3 feet overhead
3-4 foot overhead
2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
Overview - The Caribbean is hitting the end of it's surf season with fun chest high waves dropping down to knee high by Saturday. No swell is seen until next weekend.
The Nicoya Peninsula has seen some perfect smaller surf and will have more chest to head surf until Friday morning, when a SSW arrives with overhead waves. The swell mixes with another from the WNW to push in sets 1-2 foot overhead for the weekend. Farther south the left points will be firing through next Tuesday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 4/8/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month
Low Tide: (-.83) feet at 10:04 a.m.
High Tide: 10.19 feet at 4:23 p.m.
Full Moon - April 20th
TOP NEWS
Luis Vindas wins the CNS contest in Dominical. Lisbeth wins the Women's category and Carlos Munoz takes Jrs. Read the whole story here...
The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.
Delta now offers direct flights from New York to Liberia. This adds to their other routes from Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Don't forget April 19-20th, Duran Duran, Incubus, Smashing Pumpkins, Seal, and Enrique Iglesias (really!) will be in concert in San Jose for the Imperial Festival. Tickets are from $20-60, and can be purchased at www.specialticket.net.
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 - reservations@...
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 **
Island Hoppers TV - Bringing you the best surfing in da islands - info@...
CR Travel Guide DVD, Only from Vertical Pics - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (2787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa - 2640-0524 - E-mail
The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa (2643-7011) - E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa (1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043) - E-mail
Lohelani Catamaran Tours - 714-957-8144 - E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel - 2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069 - 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 - 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 2787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 2778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (2652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (2787-0157 or 2825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 2643-1642) - reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (2750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (2652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (2643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (2670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (2643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (2640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (2653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar in Playa Dominical - (2787-0052 fax 2787-0054) - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell is holding, but the high tides have moved into the afternoon and the early onshore wind has been blowing it out.
WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Evening glass offs are possible.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Check the main peak first.
** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (4/2) -
Today the waves look great in the morning, offshore wind and sizes 3ft to 5ft really good for all the surfer but in the afternon the wind change to chopped and onshore conditions..
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/5)
Playa Negra has been in the head high range with fair to good shape. Low tide in the mornings has made the place tube city with lots of ins and outs. Light offshore wind early but coming onshore by about 9:00 the last few mornings. More perfect beach weather and 81 degrees for the ocean. We have smaller surf on tap for the next few days. Waist to head high as small pulses of SW move through our little corner of paradise. By mid week coming up we will see more long period swells out of the SW with at least head high surf and probably bigger on the sets. Start looking for rain clouds in the afternoons as the rainy season gets closer.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Naked dancing girls on the beach at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/7)
Surf is looking super fun this morning in the waist to chest high range with
some larger sets.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (4/5) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Good swell direction - clean head high surf most of the day. Weather is beautiful
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (4/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice clean waves and the tides are getting better ! Just checked Oeste and it was waist to chest and so glassy and tide high dropping and just the lowtide lounge peak with one guy out ! Hermosa was a bit bumpy but Jaco was clean if a bit dumpy ! Just got the new WEBBER SLX boards in and they are so hot ! Also received a batch of new Channel Islands in directly from Santa Barbara ! Here in our Surfer owned and operated SURF SHOP have no fear ! We only carry the real thing and only quality product yeah we know you can find a big label board at way too good to be true pricing well think about maybe it is too good to be true ! If its real its going to cost a bit but those that know and surf well will be able to tell the difference , it takes a long time to build up a reputation as a top notch board manufacturer and NOONE just gives that up to someone else . It takes time and dedication to be one of the best in the world and that's why they [the best] Channel Islands and Eric Arakawa choose us to handle their boards at our store along with a select couple of new ethical INDEPENDENT SURF SHOP AFFILIATES and yes you can check it out at their sites ands see whats really going on ! DON'T GET TAKEN BY UNETHICAL LABEL STICKING SURFBOARD MANUFACTURERS ! If you want a local hand shape see Carton from Carton surfboards he has the ba--s to build his own boards and does a great job at it and doesn't have to BURN anyone else to sell his boards and doesn't cut corners to produce some low quality boards to sell to the unknowing ! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR y LO BARATO SALE CARO ! Support only real surfshops with real surfboards and real product who also support SURFING ! Thanks ! Oh and congratulations to Lupe Gallucio on her new sponsorship with Rip Curl and Dragon , she will be a nice addition to the RC crew along with Mattias Braun who just did a fantastic job in Panama ! PURA VIDA ! Chuck and the CREW at WOW SURF !
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