CR Surf Report for 5-18-08

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report ~ Volume 9, Issue 434 ~ May 18th, 2008


Contents

National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

For more, go to www.CRSURF.com

Featured Hotel - Costa Paraiso Lodge, Dominicalito

Costa Paraiso Lodge


PIC OF THE WEEK

Natalie Bernold from Jaco

Natalie Bernold, leader of the Costa Rica Jr. National Surf Team
Shot taken by: Shifi

NATIONAL FORECAST
5/19-5/25

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

knee to waist

knee to waist

waist to chest

chest high

waist high

knee to waist


knee to waist
North Pacific

chest to head

chest high

chest high

head high

overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead
South Pacific

overhead

head high

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

Overview - Caribbean Coast - An ENE swell arrives Tuesday evening, pushing in surf chest high plus by Thursday, and fading slowly into the weekend.

Pacific Coast - The SSW swell dies off Monday, leaving smaller surf to start the week. By Wednesday the southern beaches get another bit of SSW swell, but only for two days, then fading while the Guanacaste Coast receives overhead surf from a tropical system off the coast. Prepare for winds and rain by the weekend.

To do your own forecast - use our links.

TIDES for 5/18/08
(add ~50 min. each day) Month View

Low Tide: 1.38 feet at 7:34 a.m.
High Tide: 8.54 feet at 1:50 p.m.

Full Moon - May 19th

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TOP NEWS

From - www.lasolashotel.com/soulstice.cfm - The Soulstice Open Expression Session is an annual surf contest created to bring the locals together in Playa Hermosa to develop programs that have a positive impact on the surf community. It takes place from June 21st to the 24th. Beach cleanup in Guacalillo on the 20th.

OK, so it's a skate contest - but a fun one in San Jose at the Metropolitano La Sabana. May 31st at 10 a.m. Check out their poster here, and the site - www.esgamesofskate.com

The first leg of the Corona Triple Crown Surf Series will take place in Dominical on June 21st and 22nd. CRSURF will help sponsor the event, and the competition expects to draw a lot of international competitors. Ask us about our special travel packages (airfare, hotel, 4wd rental) for this event.

José Ureña, President of the Federacion de Surf de Costa Rica (FSC), today announced the official selection of the Costa Rica National Junior Surf Team that will compete at the 2008 Quiksilver International Surfing Assocation (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC) that will take place in Hossegor-Capbreton-Seignosse, France from May 24 through June 1, 2008. Read more ..

From A.M. Costa Rica - Construction sites within the Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas are facing closure by the government's Tribunal Ambiental, but local real estate brokers say that the situation is not as clear-cut as the tribunal suggests. Read more..

From Greencoast.com: Op-ed piece explains recent community meeting in Puerto Viejo regarding the New World Eco-Marina.

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

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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@...
Cabinas Las Arenas (2643-7018) in Playa Hermosa - E-mail
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 (5/17)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The tides are moving into the afternoon now, and the liklihood of good surf is remote although everyone seems to be enjoying the Florida-like conditions anyway.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The head high swell has nice shape, but the light on shores are keeping us from having great surf in the early afternoon. Pray for rain.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pick a peak - the light crowds will probably continue.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (5/18)

The nice swells we've been having for so long are gone. Replaced by waist to chest high waves coming through every once in a while. These have been nice mornings for a mask and snorkel. Beautiful sunny skies in the mornings with those big puffy white clouds floating around up there. Light offshore wind in the mornings and blowing out onshore in the afternoons. Water temp is 84 degrees. Some rain in the late afternoons / evenings. Coming up, more of the same. Not much going on storm wise in the underworld last week so we are pretty much waveless for the next few days. A storm that went through the South Pacific a few days ago will bring some steep south swells into Central America but may be a bit too south for Playa Negra. It won't happen until next weekend anyways. So get out the longboards and lots of sunscreen. It's a long wait in between those waist high wonders. Get out there early and you'll solo. Check out some great pics daily at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (5/18) -

Good morning folks... I hope you guys are having a great weekend. Last night our crew headed to Chandi's new restaurant in Garza. Chandi used to run Il Basilico, which was shut down, but he has now moved his pizza oven down about 150meters south to another little bar. Garza is a great place to hang out on the beach and watch the sunset over Punta Guiones.

For surf today we are looking at a building swell that will peak this afternoon in the head high range. It is looking real fun on the beach... I was worried as it rained pretty good last night, but it cleaned up real quick. The winds are light offshore and we have a pushing low tide... those are some of my favorite conidtions... should be a little skate park out there today... keep an eye out for Lluigi and the boys doing some silly tricks.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (5/17) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Current swell brings some head high sets. Light winds throughout the day.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (5/17) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y cond iciones: Okay heres the scoop ! We have been off playing COWBOY in Arizona for the last week , thanks to "COWBOY''Terri Flemming for the great adventure including the 8 mile hike and trail ride into Fossil Creek and the adventure to Tonto Natural bridge along with the suggestion of Cowboy Club in Sedona for a great BUFFALO burger ! I couldn't believe how beautiful the South West was and how great the people were but yep no surf so I cant fill you in ! Next week we will keep you in the loop surf wise but if you want to go on "VACA" and do it somewhere new and exciting let us know and we will hook you up with Terri and Cowboy BILL and help you have great time too ! Thanks Terri it was great and we have some great photos too ! Pura Vida AMERICAN STYLE !

** From Steve at Jazzys River House in Dominical (5/17) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: saturday morning low tide. mostly blue skies, small waves and clean conditions. yesterday we had mild storm conditions with strong onshore winds most of the day - poor conditions. today looks promising...a nice longboard day like last wednesday and thursday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): back to summer weather with small but clean surf, somewhat peaky and overall quite mellow and fun.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: as small as it is Dominical would have to be the best bet.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Dominicals' lifeguard program is expanding and restructuring and looking forward to the arrival of our new lifeguard captain: Andrew Webster from Encinitas CA. Welcome aboard Andrew.

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