CR Surf Report for 7-6-08

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report ~ Volume 9, Issue 441 ~ July 6th, 2008


Contents

National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

For more, go to www.CRSURF.com

New Sponsor - CR Surf Adventures

CR Surf Adventures - Tamarindo and Nosara


PIC OF THE WEEK

Nino en el tubo...
Germain "Nino" Myrie in the tube, Playa Hermosa
photo by ~ David McNeil

NATIONAL FORECAST
7/7-7/13

Lunes/
Monday

Martes/
Tuesday

Miercoles/
Wednesday

Jueves/
Thursday

Viernes/
Friday

Sabado/
Saturday

Domingo/
Sunday
Caribbean

waist to chest

chest to head

chest high

waist high

knee to waist

chest high


head high
North Pacific

overhead

overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

head high

head high
South Pacific

1 foot overhead


1 foot overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

head high

Breakdown -

Caribbean Coast - As all eye are tracking Bertha, other tropical systems are forming around the Yucatan peninsula. Expect these storm to chop up the surf, but give it a little size all week. Most waves are in the waist to chest range, but a few bigger sets pop up every hour. Another East swell shows up next Sunday with more consistent head high surf.

Pacific Coast - Fun head high to overhead surf is the forecast, and there will be some dreamy sessions early morning with the tide filling in. Get up early to catch the swell from the SW Monday and Tuesday, and then see a shift to more of a South swell Wednesday and Thursday. The waves drop down a foot Friday and the weekend call is for leftovers.

The Long Shot - Next swell after this is a week from Thursday (7/17)

To do your own forecast - use our links.

TIDES for 7/6/08
(add ~50 min. each day) Month View

Low Tide: .03 feet at 11:06 a.m.
High Tide: 9.60 feet at 5:18 p.m.

Full Moon - July 18th

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TOP NEWS

TRAVEL - 6-25 - The Soulstice Pro was a big success. Great waves and turnout for the event. Read more..

CONTESTS - July 5th-6th is the Eternal Crown Surf Contest hosted by the Christian Surfers group in Jaco. This is now a full blown, 2-day event with categories for Juniors, Open, Women, Boogie Boards, and Expression Sessions. For more information, email them at cscrjaco@....

ENVIRONMENT - Corporate giant Wal-Mart, owners of Costa Rican supermarket chains Más x
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AREA REPORTS with SPONSORS

Roca Bruja Boat Tours


Playa del Coco

8381-9166
OR 2670-1869


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CR Surf Adventures

Tamarindo

1-866-598-1380


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Blue Trailz


Tamarindo


2653-0221


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Witchs Rock Surf Camp


Tamarindo


888-318-SURF


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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


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Playa Negra

239-263-8277


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** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (7/5) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell has been consistent for weeks and is head high now with glassy sessions in the morning and afternoon. The traditional "Indian Summer" off-shores have not consistently shown up this year but the clean swells and still conditions have generated some great surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The tides are ideal for morning and afternoon sessions. The afternoon sessions are packed so bring your party attitude. Don't take any chances with the lightning.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are at least a dozen peaks working all the way to the big rock at the north end of the bay where the backwash has less effect at high tide.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (7/5)

Hi, this is Joe with the Saturday afternoon surf report: If you're in town you're stoked because the waves are really fun. There was a new moon or a full moon, yesterday I think, as the high tide is really high. The waves in front of the camp are great for longboarding, there are really fun rights and lefts in the waist to chest high range. The wind today was kindof choppy but it has glassed off nicely, not too crowded at all.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/5)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waist to chest high with fair shape. Lots of onshore wind. Periodic rain. Water temp is 82 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. Lots of unsettled weather just offshore and could bring a bunch of bad weather to our parts. The surf picks back up toward the middle of the upcoming week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Fun for longboards at Playa Negra and Playa Avellanas.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: John Lyman Photos-- www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Andrew at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (7/6) -

I have been locked in my office working on the new site for last week, and I think we are going to able to go live at some point this week!!! I am pretty pumped about it... be aware that the old forum is going away and that you will need to grab a new username and password with the new site... they are all up for grabs so get yours early... With the new site you will be able to comment on the surf report and give feedback on the restaurants and hotels... I am hoping that you will take some time to help out and give good feedback, which will allow it to be a collective opinion instead of just mine... As for surf today, it is looking really fun in the head high range with some sweet little sections to do all sorts of tricks on. It isn't super clean, but the form is good and the lines are good, so who cares... just fun surf... And I see a hurricane may be headed towards FL, I know all our boys are stoked back there... I hope you score sweet surf and then it turns and goes out to sea... I don't want to see Jim Cantore in St. Aug... Have a good one... E.
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

ranchositauna@...

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (7/5) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Sets head high or better - good conditions when you work around the rain. Some sun every day - some rain every day or night.

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 - (7/5)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Okay its only 2-4 ft but still quite fun with the afternoon rains arriving right on time . Christain Surfers are throwing a contest out front and enjoying the nice surf conditions ! Hope you all enjoyed your 4th ! PURA VIDA ! 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 (6/28) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest to head high with good long runs for Dominical. The red tide is still smelling things up a bit, but it is mostly gone now. Medium mid-day wind but good in the morning and evening.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): A little swell is coming that should push the waves to head high with overhead sets over the weekend. Monday and Tuesday look a little less defined.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Anywhere along the beach at Dominical or Hermosa.

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge

Puerto Viejo

2750-0256

reservations@...

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