CR Surf Report for 6-8-08

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report ~ Volume 9, Issue 437 ~ June 8th, 2008


Contents

National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

For more, go to www.CRSURF.com

Featured Hotel - Luz de Vida Resort
in Santa Teresa

Luz de Vida Resort


PIC OF THE WEEK

Frederico Pilurzo
Frederico Pilurzo - top C.A. surfer on the WQS
Shot taken by: Fabian Sanchez

NATIONAL FORECAST
6/9-6/15

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

waist to chest

knee to waist

knee high

knee to waist

waist high

waist high


waist to chest
North Pacific

1-3 feet overhead

2-4 feet overhead

1-3 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

1 foot overhead
South Pacific

1-3 feet overhead

2-4 feet overhead

1-3 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

Overview - Caribbean Coast - Some storms over the Caribbean Sea are pushing in a few wind waves all week, but no major swell is expected.

Pacific Coast - A SSW swell arrives Monday afternoon with the incoming tide push, bringing surf well overhead with a 14 second period for the next few days. It drops a foot on Thursday and another Friday, but still plenty of waves for the weekend with a longer 17 second period. Another SSW push is expected by next Wednesday (6/18)

To do your own forecast - use our links below.

TIDES for 6/8/08
(add ~50 min. each day) Month View

Low Tide: .47 feet at 12:15 p.m.
High Tide: 9.04 feet at 6:29 p.m.

Full Moon - June 18th

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TOP NEWS

TRAVEL - Interamerican Highway STILL closed in parts from San Jose to San Isidro due to mudslides and damaged roads. All travel must go through Jaco and Dominical to the Southern Zone. Traffic is backing up at the bridges north and south of Parrita so give yourself extra time for driving.

Tropical Storm Alma caused some major damage and flooding to communities on the Pacific Coast. Donations to help Red Cross Alma relief efforts can be deposited in Banco Nacional account 100100-7, Banco de Costa Rica account 176003-3 or Banco Popular account 5000-8. The organization is also seeking donations of food and cleaning supplies; for information, call 2233-7279 or 2280-6464.

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CONTESTS - COSTA RICANS finish 2nd best behind Peru for Latin American Surfers. Continued... All the action and heat sheets can be seen at - www.isaworldchamp.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 - The Ocotal Beach Resort will be having special events for World Oceans Day June 8th, including the showing of the movie Sharkwater. Read more...

New Book for Teens talks about saving turtles in Tamarindo - Turtle Feet, Surfer Beat is the story of Penelope who moves to Tamarindo with her parents for a month and learns about the peril of the leatherback turtle. The 86-page book written by Marina Kuperman is printed on recycled paper and has a journal in the back for a girl's own eco-adventure. Read more at - www.turtlefeetsurfersbeat.com.

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


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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


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** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (6/7)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Mostly sloppy waves, no crowds, take your chances.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): There are windows of glassy surf in the mornings and afternoons between rain storms. Don't fool around with the lightning.

** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (6/7)

For this afternoon the conditions was much better then this morning, Offshore wind, glassy, raining, more consisten wave and set 2ft to 4ft in Tamarindo, really good for all the surfers, I hope so, tomorrow making better conditions for surf in the morning, and see ya in the next report..Pura Vida

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/5)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have seen an increase in the surf over the last couple days. Head high on the sets with fair shape. The onshore flow continues. It's not too bad early but it gets to blowing pretty hard by 10:00. Water temp is 82 degrees. Partly cloudy skies in the mornings and raining in the afternoons. The waves will stay in the head high to a couple feet overhead range for the next week or so. The wind will tend to blow less in the upcoming week so the shape should get pretty good. The tide is low mid day and high tide will be coming up early through the next week. Check Playa Negra early for some fun ones with not too many people out there and then head to Playa Avellanas for the low tide sessions.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Photos of insects completely naked at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (6/8) -

We have a real swell in the water today, and it is just the beginning for us... The whole week is blowing up with 5 stars on Magic... so we are in for well overhead surf from here on out. Today is just the tip, and it is already a foot or two overhead and looking pretty fun! The wind is playing some tricks today, so I am not sure how long it will stay good, so the report is short as I am off to try to sneak in a few. Have a good Sunday and get ready for some sick shots this week...
Safari Surf School

Nosara

866-433-3355

info@...
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@...

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@...

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (6/7)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It appears to be growing out front , pretty westerly with some overhead closeouts and a decent one in between. Weather has been great and surface conditions are excellent as well. Have a some great boards arriving next week and a bunch of offprice stuff just right for surfschools or rental programs so e-mail us or call us at 2643-3760 and we will fill you in ! Thanks ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. Surf !
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 (6/8) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice head high waves with offshore winds in the morning. Peaky but a little stormy.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Similar conditions through Tuesday when we should be getting the beginning of a nice southern swell. Should pick up to well overhead with occasional double overhead sets by Wednesday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Right now either the beach at Dominical or Playa Hermosa. By Tuesday/Wednesday I imagine the point will be working if the conditions are not too stormy. Right now, it looks like the stormy conditions are past, but one never knows at this time of year.
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge

Puerto Viejo

2750-0256

reservations@...

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