CR Surf Report for 6-16-08

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report ~ Volume 9, Issue 438 ~ June 16th, 2008


Contents

National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

For more, go to www.CRSURF.com

Featured Hotel - Blue Surf Sanctuary
in Santa Teresa

Blue Surf Sanctuary - Santa Teresa


PIC OF THE WEEK

Shark Mural in Playa de Coco
New mural at Rich Coast Divers in Playa de Coco
Painted by: Carlos Hiller to promote educating kids about how sharks need to be protected.

NATIONAL FORECAST
6/16-6/22

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

knee high

knee to waist

chest to head high

chest to head high

waist to chest

waist to chest


chest to head
North Pacific

1 foot overhead

overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

head high

head high

chest to head
South Pacific

1-2 feet overhead


1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

Overview - Caribbean Coast - The week starts small with knee to waist clean surf. Then on Wednesday the first sets of an East swell arrive,

Pacific Coast - Fun overhead surf all week, but nothing big coming. The SSW swell coming Wednesday has lost some steam, but still will push a foot overhead waves with a 15 second period. Low tide is in the morning, so check out the point breaks early to catch it offshore. Then there's a slow fade in size lasting through the weekend and into next week, with surf only head high to overhead and the next SSW swell not arriving until the following Friday (6/27).

To do your own forecast - use our links.

TIDES for 6/16/08
(add ~50 min. each day) Month View

Low Tide: 2.09 feet at 6:59 a.m.
High Tide: 8.22 feet at 1:18 p.m.

Full Moon - June 18th

General Travel & Tour Sponsors
Tico Travel

Surf Trips

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Mike Dolsey Designs

Wholesale surfboards and surfing accessories

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Island Hoppers TV

Bringing you the best surfing in da islands

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CR Travel Guide DVD

Vertical Pics production

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Lohelani Catamaran Tours

Pacific Boat Trips

714-957-8144

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Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica

The original C.R. guidebook for scoring surf

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TOP NEWS

TRAVEL - 6/15 - Spirit Air is offering trips from Ft. Lauderdale to San Jose for $89 each way plus taxes, and $129 each way from Orlando. These prices are good for Tuesday/Wednesday travel until November 20th. Go to www.spiritair.com to book your flight directly or contact us to help plan your entire trip. We can create fully customizable Surf Trips to meet every budget and skill level !!

6/13 - Even though the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation re-opened traffic on the southern Pan American Highway, the number of vehicles was much smaller than on any regular day, authorities report. The road is open only 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the highway police regulates tightly regarding speed, since many spots are muddy and skidding off the road is a permanent danger. In the meantime, repairs continue at the fastest rhythm possible, but the works won't be completed in less than six weeks, according to the engineers in charge. Traffic is also backing up at the bridges north and south of Parrita, along the coastal highway, so give yourself extra time for driving.

CONTESTS - Witch's Rock Surf Camp hosted a benefit for its sponsored surfer, Luis Castro, ranked ninth in Costa Rica, who is in need of knee surgery that will cost $3,500. The benefit raised some money, but not quite enough to cover the costs. For information on how to donate to help this young man, please e-mail Ellen Zoe or Marcela @ Witchsrocksurfcamp.com.

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.

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.

ENVIRONMENT - Disco night Friday 6/20 at the Voodoo Lounge in Tamarindo. The fundraiser is planned to help out the local Surfrider Foundation chapter. Check out their cool flyer.

SHOP - 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.

How about some summer reading for the kids?? Check out All the Way to the Ocean, a book that teaches kids not to litter, because eventually it will end up in the sea and hurt marine life.

For more top news stories, check here..

AREA REPORTS with SPONSORS

Roca Bruja Boat Tours


Playa del Coco

8381-9166
OR 2670-1869


rocasurf@...

Blue Trailz


Tamarindo


2653-0221


info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp


Tamarindo


888-318-SURF


reservations@...

Cafe Playa Negra


Playa Negra


2652-9351


cafeplayanegra@...

Cabinas Las Olas


Playa Avellanas


2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685


olassa@...

Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant


Playa Negra


2652-9158


infodonapaulina@...

A Surfer's Dream House


Playa Negra

239-263-8277


info@...

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (6/14)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The just overhead morning surf is a nice surprise for this time of the year. Lots of clean, good waves and light crowds. The tides are too low now for afternoon sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): These conditions will probably hold if the swell stays at this size.

** From Carlos at Costa Rica Aventuras (Boat trips to Witchs/Ollies) in Playa de Coco (6/14) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Witchs Rock: Las olas estan entre 4 a 5 feet con el factor viento onshore despues de medio dia. tide 12:05 / High / 8.1 feet. Ollies Point: Por la marea baja en la mañana esta perfecto con 4 a 5 feet no muy constante pero perfecto. 05:50 / Low / 7.1 feet

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Para el fin de semana estara entrando un swell bueno del sur y con respecto al tiempo vamos a tener poca lluvia.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Ollies Point por el tiempo en la marea y el swell que esta entrando.

** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (6/14)

Today back to Tamarindo, the conditions was small wave but good for longboard, a little onshore wind, sizes 2ft to 4ft, sunny day and good for take ten color, tomorrow is star a new swell and i hope the conditions making better see ya monday and have a good weeking..Pura Vida

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/13)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been in the fun range with head high sets and fair to good shape. Lots of sunshine in the mornings, clouding up in the afternoons with rain happening almost everyday. Water temp is 84 degrees. Look for the waves to stay head high to a couple feet over head on the sets. With low tide in the early mornings this week, check out Avellanas early and Negra as the tide moves in.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Newest batch of guest surfer photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Andrew at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (6/16) -

We've still got solid surf coming in today. Things are a little mixed up and swirly, but the right spot can get you a good one. Tide is a bit low, but that's also providing some barrel sections. The wind is dead calm as of report time. There are a handful of guys out already. Expect the surf to improve with a fuller tide. Erik will be back with you tomorrow. Until then, go grab your board and get some surf!!
Safari Surf School

Nosara

866-433-3355

info@...
Blue Surf Sanctuary

Santa Teresa

U.S. 805-443-5495 or 506-2640-1001

E-mail
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat

Santa Teresa

2640-0524

E-mail
Esencia Hotel & Villas

Santa Teresa

2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381

info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel

Mal Pais

2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319

info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel

Mal Pais

2640-0183

info@...
Ranchos Itauna

Mal Pais

2640-0095

peter@...

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (6/14) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high - fun waves. Good conditions when the wind isn't on it. Not much rain.
Kevin's Transfers

Jaco

2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218)

comeeds@...
Third World Surf

Jaco

2643-1497

thirdworldproductionscr@...
School of the World

Jaco

2643-2462

info@...
Hotel Poseidon

Jaco

888-643-1242 or 2643-1642

reservations@...
Cabinas Las Arenas

Playa Hermosa

2643-7018

E-mail
Hermosa Beach House

Playa Hermosa

2643-7178

info@...
The Backyard Hotel

Playa Hermosa

2643-7011

E-mail
Hotel Marea Brava

Playa Hermosa

1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043

E-mail
Walt Paraiso Hotel

Esterillos

2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069

waltparaiso@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort

Playa Bejuco

2778-8054

info@...

La Sirena Hotel

Quepos

1-800-493-8426

info@...
Nature Cabina

Hatillo

1-305-219-6637

qpb@...
Villas Rio Mar

Playa Dominical

2787-0052 fax 2787-0054

info@...
Hotel Diuwak

Dominical

2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089

info@...
Hotel Domilocos

Dominical

2787-0244

reservations@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp

Dominical

2787-0157 or 2825-1381

admin@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps

Dominical

1-800-765-0025

info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge

Dominicalito

2787-0025

info@...

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (6/15) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Very peaky waves making for good low tide surfing at Dominical. They are about head high with a bit of wind chopping it up.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Same expected throughout the week

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beaches at Playa Hermosa or Dominical
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge

Puerto Viejo

2750-0256

reservations@...

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