CR Surf Report for 7-20-08

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report ~ Volume 9, Issue 443 ~ July 20th, 2008


Contents

National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

For more, go to www.CRSURF.com

Surf Shop of the Week - Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco

Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco


PIC OF THE WEEK

Mary Osborne - Pro Longboarder
Mary Osborne - hangin' five.. By: John Lyman



NATIONAL FORECAST
7/21-7/27

Lunes/
Monday

Martes/
Tuesday

Miercoles/
Wednesday

Jueves/
Thursday

Viernes/
Friday

Sabado/
Saturday

Domingo/
Sunday
Caribbean

waist to chest

chest to head

chest high

chest to head high

waist to chest

waist to chest


waist high
North Pacific

head high to overhead

head high

overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead
South Pacific

1-2 feet overhead


1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

2-3 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

Breakdown -

Caribbean Coast - A tropical formation headed over Jamaica will be sending a few pulses of swell down by Tuesday afternoon, topping at head high on a good set. Leftover waist to chest high surf is expected for the rest of the week. This may change if the storm increase in intensity or changes direction.

Pacific Coast - A very consistent week for surf, with waves at least head high everywhere all week. Best times to surf will be when the tide is coming in and during the middle of the week the swell will be more from the SW, with SSW sets arriving Thursday and peaking Friday at 3 feet overhead. The waves last all through the weekend, dropping only a foot Saturday and another Sunday.

The Long Shot - Still more South South West coming in all next weekend in the 1-2 foot overhead range (a foot smaller up north).

To do your own forecast - use our links.

TIDES for 7/21/08
(add ~50 min. each day) Month View

Low Tide: 1.08 feet at 10:10 a.m.
High Tide: 8.81 feet at 4:22 p.m.

New Moon - August 1st

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TOP NEWS

TRAVEL - American Airlines offering trips to Costa Rica for $240 RT from Miami and Fort Lauderdale on select dates in August - October. Lacsa flights as low as $189 in October. Contact us now to lock these in.

Cheryl and Ann McKillican announced that after four months, the Tamarindo Lifeguard Program is a wonderful success. The three guards are in the tower six days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last month, they rescued 20 people from the currents and assisted in numerous surf-related injuries. In addition, the Tamarindo Scavenger Hunt, which took place May 31 at Hotel Pasatiempo, raised $1,300, and the Lifeguard Bingo, hosted by Surf Club Sports Bar, added another $780 to the coffers.

CONTESTS - The next Puerto Viejo Open Pro surf tournament is set for Aug. 9 at 8 a.m. at the beach break in Playa Cocles. Mark it on your calendars, as these tournaments are always lots of fun. For entry information, contact Beto at 8885-9688, or email.

Former women's champ, Andrea Díaz of Waves Costa Rica recently opened a new office in Jacó, above Pollo Express and across from Century 21. Waves Costa Rica offers customized surf tours for surfers of all levels and is a Costa Rican tour company operated by local Ticos eager to share their knowledge of the country's bountiful surf spots and friendly culture. Last month, Waves Costa Rica Surf School, with Roxy and Quiksilver, launched June as international month of the environment, a campaign about the need to protect the Playa Hermosa-Punta Mala National Wildlife Refuge. The campaign includes the "Blue Book" with 10 tips on how to stop ocean pollution. Those who want to be part of the campaign are invited to stop by Andrea's new office for stickers and a copy of the book.

ENVIRONMENT -New Video - En Espanol (with Engish subtitles) Demonstrating the problem that communities all over Costa Rica - the loss of water quality and quantity. From CAVU, covering Uvita and the Osa Peninsula.

SHOP - FREE SHIPPING on all orders !! The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop. Find boardbags, books, backpacks, maps, and straps- all you need for your next trip.

Looking for 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@...
CR Surf Adventures

Tamarindo

1-866-598-1380


gary@...

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


info@...

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (7/20) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Conditions are very raw here now with this hefty swell and afternoon on-shores for the high tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell seems to be relaxing a little, and as the high tide moves into the morning, we're probably in for some decent surf.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It should be a little cleaner inside the bay near the Estuary mouth if it's too hairy out front.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/19)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Today the surf is double overhead on the sets with some sets even bigger. Check out the Today's Surf link to see how big it is. The swell is a little too south for Playa Negra so alot of the bigger set waves are closing out like it always does when the swell is too south. But you already knew that. Skies are pretty sunny in the mornings. Some mornings the wind is light offshore and some mornings it is onshore. It's that mixed up time of year when it is different everyday. We have rain almost every afternoon and evenings. Water temp is hovering at 84 degrees. Coming up we have more large waves on tap through this weekend and for the beginning of the week and then a slow fade until the end of this week when it picks back up to well overhead and stays that way through next weekend. We have high tide in the early mornings this week coming up so hit the dawn patrol at Playa Negra and you could score some waves you'll remember for the rest of you life.

** From Eric at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (7/20) -

Good morning folks... it is good to be back in Guiones this morning... San Jose is a necessary evil when you live here, and I just like getting back home. Today on the beach we are looking at head high to a bit overhead surf, with lots of punch. It is looking pretty fun at report time. I wasn't planning on surfing this morning, but will be making an appearance in a few minutes. The beach guard at the main peak has been wearing a Surfing Nosara t in the last week and folks are asking where they can buy them, so I am going to give him some today... They will be 18 bucks, we need 15, and we are hooking him up with 3 for helping out... so if you want some t's just go to the beach... E

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/19) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Well, finally we have some size, but I'm sorry to say it isn't what was predicted and there is alot of storm slop on top of the swell. I did get a couple of good drops today at the point, but the rides were very uneven and soft.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We should have a good swell for the next few days and are hoping for some relief from the wind.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach is totally closed out and ugly, the point is choppy, Playa Hermosa is sloppy, hmmm...

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Reports that the Dominical Lifeguards had a good fund-raiser yesterday. If you'd like to add to the safety of our beaches, please go to www.DominicalLifeguards.org and donate. Every little bit helps.

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

Santa Teresa

2640-0095

ranchositauna@...

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (7/19)

News and upcoming events (Noticias y eventos): Abraham Lorenzo Bird aka LO or Lorenzo, one of my best friends and life companions passed away this past Sunday of apparent "natural causes" he was 34 years young , fantastic human being ,surfer and waterman who helped so many people join us in our surfing lifestyle . We will miss him immensely and will hold a memorial service for him at the end of the street in front of Copacabana at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday (7/20) to coincide with the high tide . Anyone who wishes to join us in this farewell paddle out are welcome to ! Thanks !
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 Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/19) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Well, finally we have some size, but I'm sorry to say it isn't what was predicted and there is alot of storm slop on top of the swell. I did get a couple of good drops today at the point, but the rides were very uneven and soft.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We should have a good swell for the next few days and are hoping for some relief from the wind.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach is totally closed out and ugly, the point is choppy, Playa Hermosa is sloppy, hmmm...

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Reports that the Dominical Lifeguards had a good fund-raiser yesterday. If you'd like to add to the safety of our beaches, please go to www.DominicalLifeguards.org and donate. Every little bit helps.

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@...

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge

Puerto Viejo

2750-0256

reservations@...

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