CR Surf Report for 7-27-08

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report ~ Volume 9, Issue 444 ~ July 27th, 2008


Contents

National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

For more, go to www.CRSURF.com

Hotel of the Week - Hotel La Felicidad in Esterillos Central

Hotel La Felicidad in Esterillos Central


PIC OF THE WEEK

Lorenzo getting shacked
Abraham Lorenzo Bird aka or Lorenzo from Jaco, pulling in. May he always R.I.P.
By: David McNeil

NATIONAL FORECAST
7/28-8/3

Lunes/
Monday

Martes/
Tuesday

Miercoles/
Wednesday

Jueves/
Thursday

Viernes/
Friday

Sabado/
Saturday

Domingo/
Sunday
Caribbean

chest high

waist high

waist to chest

chest to head

chest high

waist high


waist high
North Pacific

1 foot overhead

1-3 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

overhead

1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead
South Pacific

1-2 feet overhead


2-4 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

2-3 feet overhead

Breakdown -

Caribbean Coast - Storms in the Caribean continue to send down consistent waist high surf all week. By Friday a moving tropical system will push in some chest high plus sets by Thursday, lasting until the weekend.

Pacific Coast - More big waves expected this week, arriving Tuesday from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds. Expect surf 2-3 feet overhead with bigger sets on the incoming tides. It will drop the rest of the week only a little, down to overhead surf by Friday, particularly up on the Nicoya beaches. Then another round of SSW long period swell (17 secs) arrives Sunday morning, pushing surf back up to 2-4 feet overhead. Be careful of those riptides and check your leash before paddling out!

The Long Shot - Waves arrive from the WSW on August 5th in the 2-3 foot overhead range just as the last swell exits, so put away the longboards for the next two weeks.

To do your own forecast - use our links.

TIDES for 7/27/08
(add ~50 min. each day) Month View

High Tide: 8.65 feet at 9:13 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.3 feet at 3:34 p.m.

New Moon - August 1st

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Lohelani Catamaran Tours

Pacific Boat Trips

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Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica

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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.

--> Costa Rica celebrated the annexation of the province of Guanacaste last Friday. However, on MONDAY (7/28) the country will also be on holiday so banks, schools, and government facilities will be closed.

--> The Tamarindo Lifeguard Program so far is a 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 there was a Tamarindo Scavenger Hunt which took place at Hotel Pasatiempo that raised $1,300 for them. And the Surf Club Sports Bar in Langosta added another $780 by hosting Lifeguard Bingo.

--> Daniella Navarro, a 12 year old piano prodigy from Liberia, just returned from France after winning a international competition. She will be playing at a fundraiser on August 10th called "Piano and Painting Under the Stars" at the Club de Playa de Pacífico on Playas del Coco. For more information on how to help or for tickets, email Carlos Hiller or call him at 2666-4878.

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 the Cashew Hill Lodge.

--> 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.

--> Frederico Pilurzo from Playa Langosta competed in the Honda US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA. After winning his first heats, he did not make it past the round of 96. Julian Wilson from Australia won that heat with a 14.55 to Pilurzo's 10.3. He is still the only representative on the WQS from Central America.

ENVIRONMENT --> 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.

--> Next Surfrider Tamarindo meeting, 7 p.m. at the Surf Club in Playa Langosta. You can help the group with the education program, water quality work, and fundraising efforts. Email chairman Lock Cooper to join.

--> Read the letter I wrote to the Tico Times and A.M. Costa Rica regarding the unchecked development happening in Costa Rica. If you are concerned that they are polluting surfbreaks and destroying the coastal ecosystem, then you have to raise your voice! Contact me if you can help.

--> Here is a New Video in Spanish (with Engish subtitles) demonstrating the problem that communities have all over Costa Rica - the loss of water quality and quantity. It was made by CAVU, who did low aerial surveys 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 (7/26) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Perfect, just overhead, conditions should hold for a few more days with the wind off shore all day and the high tides occurring in the morning.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: This swell is coming straight in and is breaking from Tamarindo to the rock at the north end of the bay. Everyone is surfing in front of the hotel or in front of the cameras, but there is plenty of beach with peaks left over.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/26)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This week Playa Negra has seen some good surf. Well over head with good shape with an almost perfect swell direction for the reefs here. No wind in the mornings and light onshores in the afternoons. Late afternoon glassoffs. Mostly cloudy skies with some rain in the afternoons. Water temp is 84 degrees. Click Today's Surf to check out the Playa Negra surf today. The over head waves we've been having the last few days will be winding down as we move into the weekend. Sunday starts a whole new round of overhead to double over head SW swell staying with us through Tuesday. High tide runs through the late mornings this week so hit Playa Negra early and you'll score.

** From Eric at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (7/26) -

Surf this morning in Guiones is in the chest high range, but was looking kind of funky at the 6AM photo time... I am doing the report outside on my porch and it feels like the wind is switching offshore as I am typing.... It could improve quickly with a change of wind, which I think we are getting. It is strange to have real offshores this time of year, but it was offshore and glassy all day yesterday. I scored some really good waves with almost nobody out, lets hope that today repeats...

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 Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (7/26) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high, clean lines, have to work the tides.

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
New! -Hotel La Felicidad

Esterillos

2778-6824

reservation@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort

Playa Bejuco

2778-8054

info@...

** From Steve at Jazzys River House in Dominical (7/26) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: wednesday and thursday were classic Dominical peaks - well overhead, thick and fast, clean and mean. Too much fun to be legal. small crowd, grey skies, warm water, dolphins at the mouth, backside barrels for Andrew and Steve. Third time not a charm. Friday early, wrecked and surly. Drop in size, blown out and junky but cleaning up on the outgoing tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Building size we hope and expecting regular rains and heavy river flow with attendant peaks and rips.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical though good reports from Playa Hermosa (near Uvita) the past few days.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Dominical Lifeguard Fundraiser a big success! Last Friday night Taylor at Que Nivel hosted a welcoming party for new lifeguard Andrew Webster from Encinitas, CA. Over $6000 was raised, a fine nights work for a small community.

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@...
New! - Castillo de Pavones

Pavones

8396-6409

sales@...

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge

Puerto Viejo

2750-0256

reservations@...

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