Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 418
January 27th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/27 - 2/3
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Caribbean
1-2 foot overhead
head to overhead
waist to chest
knee to waist
chest to head
1-2 foot overhead
chest to head
North Pacific
overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest high
chest high
chest high
South Pacific
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
head high
head high
chest to head
The Caribbean starts out big, then gets fickle by Monday afternoon and fades out completely by Tuesday. Wednesday is the waist high wait day, then Thurday a ESE swell appears with head high sets. Friday is back to well overhead, but it doesn't last past dusk, for the weekend doesn't bring more waves. For the Pacific side, a nice SW swell brings overhead surf for Monday, but by Tuesday gets inconsistent, and by Wednesday your wanting more. But no other major swell will arrive this weekend or early next week, leaving some weak chest to head high leftovers. (a foot smaller up north)
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/27/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: .77 feet at 6:27 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 12:49 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Papagayo Hotel Dumps Sewage Into Estuary... read more "We'd been smelling the sewage from the trucks all week. We had wondered where they'd been taking it," said Glenna Barnes, a Canadian who had spent the week at Hotel Allegro Papagayo. "We're never coming back."
Gilbert Brown and Laura Pecoraro win the Circuito Nacional de Surf's second contest in Playa Hermosa, from The Beach Times. To see the results, click here.
The third contest on the CNS tour will take place behind Witchs Rock Surf Camp on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
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.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/26) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The head high + surf here has great shape and all day off shores. The sand is not as good as it could be and the high tides are a little fat and throwing some bounce in it.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The potential for great surf increases as the high tide moves into mid-morning sessions and decreases in height.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pick your peak.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/26)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf here at Playa Negra has been in the really fun zone at head high plus with good shape. Offshore wind and sunny skies everyday. Water temp is 80 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. It will back off a little and then pick right back up the first part of this week to head high plus as a fresh SW swell moves into this part of the coast. More perfect beach weather in store for the foreseeable future.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra has been fun but a fair crowd out there. Try Playa Avellanas early for a session with less people and big time fun waves.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/26)
the surf is looking fun this morning, but it could have some more power... the form is good and sets are shoulder high. Magic is actually saying that a good direction 5ft swell is headed our way today, so you should start seeing that if you haven't already...
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-20-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 417
January 20th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/20 - 1/26
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Caribbean
overhead
1 foot overhead
head to overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
headhigh
overhead
North Pacific
overhead
head to overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
headhigh
headhigh
South Pacific
overhead
overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
1 foot overhead
The Caribbean coast is still firing, with ENE swell all week. On the Pacific, the SW swell fades on Monday and another WNW doesn't show again until Tuesday midday. That swell lasts a couple of days, dropping to head high to start the weekend. A new SSW shows up Sunday, pushing the south facing beachbreaks back up to overhead. The SSW swell pattern will continue all next week, keeping surf head high up north and overhead farther south.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/20/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: .77 feet at 6:27 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 12:49 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Gilbert Brown and Laura Pecoraro win the Circuito Nacional de Surf's second contest in Playa Hermosa, from The Beach Times. To see the results, click here.
The third contest on the CNS tour will take place behind Witchs Rock Surf Camp on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
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.
DAILY UPDATES
Nosara - SurfingNosara.com
Santa Teresa - SurFreak.com
Hermosa - Devad Productions
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/19) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A powerful, but only slightly overhead NW swell is pounding us. Friday there were very rideable, fairly smooth, rights and some lefts. You had to pick 'um. You can see the cross bump in the >waves from the northerly swell direction as the more direct off shores comb across the faces. Very light crowd as everybody is surfing the more perfect breaks for this swell direction.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Our end of the bay will get better as the swell diminishes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamarindo is the focus of this swell and is as good as it gets. Our guys who have been scooting over there on the service road are coming back with tall tales.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/20)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been in the headhigh to a couple feet over head range on the sets. Fair to good shape with the water temp at 80 degrees. Beautiful sunny skies with offshore wind in the mornings and some afternoons we are getting a nice sea breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves are getting smaller with chest to headhigh sets. Still great beach weather.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra is always the hot tip with a medium tide coming up. As the tide drops, check out Playa Avellanas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the new animated slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/20) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 4-6 ft with makeable rights and lefts with some close outs. Need to look for the shoulders especially during lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More waves in the 4-6 ft range with incoming tides cathing the bigger part of the swell. The mid morning session should be good.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Guiones has been working and I've heard Ostional and Marbella have been pumping but closing out a bit with the North swell.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/20)
It is looking real good this morning with solid overhead swell and finally some good looking winds and perfect tides for the morning session... It should only get better all morning!!! I will let the pics speak for themselves today... I am off to get some...
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/19)-
REA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves have been epic this week-Especially last 18 th
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Drop down just a little but nice not too windy middle of the day conditions, just good enough for the late surf sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Gully and Almendro
Volume 9, Issue 417
January 20th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/20 - 1/26
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Caribbean
overhead
1 foot overhead
head to overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
headhigh
overhead
North Pacific
overhead
head to overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
headhigh
headhigh
South Pacific
overhead
overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
1 foot overhead
The Caribbean coast is still firing, with ENE swell all week. On the Pacific, the SW swell fades on Monday and another WNW doesn't show again until Tuesday midday. That swell lasts a couple of days, dropping to head high to start the weekend. A new SSW shows up Sunday, pushing the south facing beachbreaks back up to overhead. The SSW swell pattern will continue all next week, keeping surf head high up north and overhead farther south.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/20/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: .77 feet at 6:27 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 12:49 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Gilbert Brown and Laura Pecoraro win the Circuito Nacional de Surf's second contest in Playa Hermosa, from The Beach Times. To see the results, click here.
The third contest on the CNS tour will take place behind Witchs Rock Surf Camp on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
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.
DAILY UPDATES
Nosara - SurfingNosara.com
Santa Teresa - SurFreak.com
Hermosa - Devad Productions
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/19) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A powerful, but only slightly overhead NW swell is pounding us. Friday there were very rideable, fairly smooth, rights and some lefts. You had to pick 'um. You can see the cross bump in the >waves from the northerly swell direction as the more direct off shores comb across the faces. Very light crowd as everybody is surfing the more perfect breaks for this swell direction.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Our end of the bay will get better as the swell diminishes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamarindo is the focus of this swell and is as good as it gets. Our guys who have been scooting over there on the service road are coming back with tall tales.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/20)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been in the headhigh to a couple feet over head range on the sets. Fair to good shape with the water temp at 80 degrees. Beautiful sunny skies with offshore wind in the mornings and some afternoons we are getting a nice sea breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves are getting smaller with chest to headhigh sets. Still great beach weather.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra is always the hot tip with a medium tide coming up. As the tide drops, check out Playa Avellanas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the new animated slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/20) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 4-6 ft with makeable rights and lefts with some close outs. Need to look for the shoulders especially during lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More waves in the 4-6 ft range with incoming tides cathing the bigger part of the swell. The mid morning session should be good.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Guiones has been working and I've heard Ostional and Marbella have been pumping but closing out a bit with the North swell.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/20)
It is looking real good this morning with solid overhead swell and finally some good looking winds and perfect tides for the morning session... It should only get better all morning!!! I will let the pics speak for themselves today... I am off to get some...
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/19)-
REA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves have been epic this week-Especially last 18 th
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Drop down just a little but nice not too windy middle of the day conditions, just good enough for the late surf sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Gully and Almendro
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-15-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 416
January 15th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/15 - 1/22
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Caribbean
chest to head
overhead
1 foot overhead
2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
overhead
North Pacific
head high
overhead
overhead
head high
head high
overhead
overhead
South Pacific
head to overhead
overhead
overhead
head high
1 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
Plenty of East swell hitting the Caribbean coast straight on through til midweek next week. On the Pacific, a WNW swell shows up Wednesday bringing up the headhigh+ set count, and a WSW swell arrives on Sunday to put the surf back overhead. Larger SW swells are starting to ply across the ocean, and will bring waves late next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide: 8.03 feet at 7:25 a.m.
Low Tide: .60 feet at 1:25 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Coca Cola signs up to sponsor the Circuito Nacional de Surf, from The Beach Times.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are enjoying head high, good waves every day now that our early morning high tides are kicking in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The morning conditions are perfect as long as there is some swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all up and down the bay - even in Tamarindo .
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/15)
The surf has been in waist high range for a while now. Sunny weather with offshores in the morings and some hard onshores in the afternoons. Water temp hovers at 80 degrees. Things will be changing for the better starting tomorrow as a new SW moves in with headhigh plus waves with a bit of NW added to the mix. The shape will be good to excellent. This swell should last at least a couple days before it starts to backslide. More swell on tap for this weekend. Alot of surfers around Playa Negra right now and with high tide in the morning you might want to check out Avellanas beachbreak or Marbella.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-4 ft clean in the morning, wind turning onshore in the afternoon. Fun waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nice weather, with chest high waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would stick with Guiones for the best waves.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/14)
Fun Head high surf, long wait, but its coming. Yeah!!! Calm before the storm day here in Nosara, as we have a good one headed our way late tonight... All of the forecasters are agreeing on this one, so I am hoping they are all correct. Good tides, good winds... sweet!!!
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell has dropped. Chest high at best.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (1/13)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waves but really nice shape in the mid-tide sessions. Too much rain is falling for this time of year, but the wind has been good to us.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend looks like it'll be the same, but we might get a bump on Tuesday or Wednesday for a few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Dominical or Playa Hermosa.
Volume 9, Issue 416
January 15th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/15 - 1/22
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Caribbean
chest to head
overhead
1 foot overhead
2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
overhead
North Pacific
head high
overhead
overhead
head high
head high
overhead
overhead
South Pacific
head to overhead
overhead
overhead
head high
1 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
Plenty of East swell hitting the Caribbean coast straight on through til midweek next week. On the Pacific, a WNW swell shows up Wednesday bringing up the headhigh+ set count, and a WSW swell arrives on Sunday to put the surf back overhead. Larger SW swells are starting to ply across the ocean, and will bring waves late next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide: 8.03 feet at 7:25 a.m.
Low Tide: .60 feet at 1:25 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Coca Cola signs up to sponsor the Circuito Nacional de Surf, from The Beach Times.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are enjoying head high, good waves every day now that our early morning high tides are kicking in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The morning conditions are perfect as long as there is some swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all up and down the bay - even in Tamarindo .
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/15)
The surf has been in waist high range for a while now. Sunny weather with offshores in the morings and some hard onshores in the afternoons. Water temp hovers at 80 degrees. Things will be changing for the better starting tomorrow as a new SW moves in with headhigh plus waves with a bit of NW added to the mix. The shape will be good to excellent. This swell should last at least a couple days before it starts to backslide. More swell on tap for this weekend. Alot of surfers around Playa Negra right now and with high tide in the morning you might want to check out Avellanas beachbreak or Marbella.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-4 ft clean in the morning, wind turning onshore in the afternoon. Fun waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nice weather, with chest high waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would stick with Guiones for the best waves.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/14)
Fun Head high surf, long wait, but its coming. Yeah!!! Calm before the storm day here in Nosara, as we have a good one headed our way late tonight... All of the forecasters are agreeing on this one, so I am hoping they are all correct. Good tides, good winds... sweet!!!
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell has dropped. Chest high at best.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (1/13)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waves but really nice shape in the mid-tide sessions. Too much rain is falling for this time of year, but the wind has been good to us.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend looks like it'll be the same, but we might get a bump on Tuesday or Wednesday for a few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Dominical or Playa Hermosa.
Monday, January 7, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-7-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 415
January 7th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/7 - 1/14
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1-2' overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest at best
waist high
knee high
knee high
North Pacific
chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist high
waist high
knee to waist
waist high
South Pacific
chest to head
chest high
chest high
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
The reefs to the east are breaking through Tuesday, but after that the country enters a dry spell with only a whisper of WNW swell to lap up on the Pacific Coast while the Caribbean becomes better for snorkeling than surfing. A bigger WNW swell takes its time arriving, only to send chest high surf by the 16th with a little help from a weak coinciding SW swell.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/7/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: 1.0 feet at 8:12 a.m.
High Tide: 7.6 feet at 2:30 p.m.
New Moon - January 8th
TOP NEWS
Lisbeth Vindas set to compete on the WQS, from The Beach Times.
Second contest on the CNS tour to take place behind the Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa - Jan. 12th and 13th. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Saturday is showing good size and form in the just overhead range. Even with the strong off shores which are diminishing now, the waves have been good all week,
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We will have reasonably good conditions for the afternoon high tides and small surf next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire bay is lighting up including the Tamarindo Estuary.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (1/7)
Its small, chest high at best, but its offshore. Longboarders and beginners are happy. I'm bored!
What else can I say? The swell reports don't show anything significant for a while. Hopefully, the storm forming off New Zealand will give us a pulse next week.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/6)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf at Playa Negra has been small for the last couple days. Waist to chest high with fair to good shape for how small it is. Great fun for a longboard. The wind has been pretty strong offshore all day with some really strong gusts. Sunny skies and the water temp is 78 degrees. Not much change coming in the next few days. Small waist high SW bumps will be the norm as there is not much happening in the storm centers to the north and south for us. A northwest swell is possible as the storm track in the North Pacific dips low enough to send some possible stuff our way by next weekend. We will keep you posted as the situation changes.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/7)
Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/5)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves. Best on the high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water. Lots of people in the line up at sunset. 'Tis the season. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st. .Happy New Year!
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves definitely picked up- unfortunately the wingd is picking up early and is staying onshore allday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will be fun, after such small conditions for a while now, so get your board and head out for some nice Hermosa juice.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best options are definitely the gully and terrazas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Contest CNS in front of Waves Costa Rica… stop by and say hi
Volume 9, Issue 415
January 7th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/7 - 1/14
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1-2' overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest at best
waist high
knee high
knee high
North Pacific
chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist high
waist high
knee to waist
waist high
South Pacific
chest to head
chest high
chest high
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
The reefs to the east are breaking through Tuesday, but after that the country enters a dry spell with only a whisper of WNW swell to lap up on the Pacific Coast while the Caribbean becomes better for snorkeling than surfing. A bigger WNW swell takes its time arriving, only to send chest high surf by the 16th with a little help from a weak coinciding SW swell.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/7/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: 1.0 feet at 8:12 a.m.
High Tide: 7.6 feet at 2:30 p.m.
New Moon - January 8th
TOP NEWS
Lisbeth Vindas set to compete on the WQS, from The Beach Times.
Second contest on the CNS tour to take place behind the Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa - Jan. 12th and 13th. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Saturday is showing good size and form in the just overhead range. Even with the strong off shores which are diminishing now, the waves have been good all week,
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We will have reasonably good conditions for the afternoon high tides and small surf next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire bay is lighting up including the Tamarindo Estuary.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (1/7)
Its small, chest high at best, but its offshore. Longboarders and beginners are happy. I'm bored!
What else can I say? The swell reports don't show anything significant for a while. Hopefully, the storm forming off New Zealand will give us a pulse next week.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/6)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf at Playa Negra has been small for the last couple days. Waist to chest high with fair to good shape for how small it is. Great fun for a longboard. The wind has been pretty strong offshore all day with some really strong gusts. Sunny skies and the water temp is 78 degrees. Not much change coming in the next few days. Small waist high SW bumps will be the norm as there is not much happening in the storm centers to the north and south for us. A northwest swell is possible as the storm track in the North Pacific dips low enough to send some possible stuff our way by next weekend. We will keep you posted as the situation changes.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/7)
Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/5)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves. Best on the high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water. Lots of people in the line up at sunset. 'Tis the season. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st. .Happy New Year!
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves definitely picked up- unfortunately the wingd is picking up early and is staying onshore allday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will be fun, after such small conditions for a while now, so get your board and head out for some nice Hermosa juice.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best options are definitely the gully and terrazas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Contest CNS in front of Waves Costa Rica… stop by and say hi
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-2-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 414
January 2nd, 2008
TOP NEWS
Tamarindo's chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, the international non-profit organization dedicated to water quality and ocean preservation, say their latest fundraiser was a success, despite receiving flak from a local group of surfers. Read more..
Puerto Viejo Residents protest marina built next to Salsa Brava - from www.amcostarica.com
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
NATIONAL FORECAST
12/31 - 1/6
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
head
head to overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
2 foot overhead
2-4' overhead
1-2' overhead
North Pacific
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest to head
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
head high to overhead
South Pacific
chest to head
chest to head
head high
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
1-2' overhead
overhead
If you land in San Jose this week, head EAST to the reefs on the Caribbean coast. It will be firing from the ENE and NNE by Saturday. To the west, the week starts slow and the swell fills in even slower from the Southwest. By Friday the head high waves provide temporary relief, but the weekend sets are inconsistent. You'll have to wait another week for a stronger Southwest to cross the Pacific.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 12/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: -.11 feet at 7:42 a.m.
High Tide: 8.67 feet at 1:39 p.m.
Full Moon - December 23rd
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1869) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/20) -
Where is this big swell everyone's been anticipating? I got all psyched up, waxed my board, set my alarm and woke up before the dawn, hoping to score some uncrowded waves on the perfect sandbar that has formed in front of the camp. But, much to my dismay, I was greeted with shoulder high waves (on the sets), when I was expecting consistent overhead barrels. Not that shoulder high waves aren't fun. Hell, I have some really good days of surfing in shoulder high waves, but its the expectation of late entry drops, tubing perfection, washing machine wipeouts, spaghetti arms and nasal drains that made me feel a bit jaded, when I realized that it wasn't going to happen. It took a few minutes of adjusting to this reality (one that is always present for the surfer) before I would allow myself to enjoy the gift that the ocean brought to my door this morning. But, damn it! Why did it have to blow out so soon?
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/2)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Playa Negra is starting off the new year with fun waves and great beach weather. Head high sets with offshores in the mornings under sunny skies. Water temp is 83 degrees. The surf will stay in the chest to head high range for the next few days as a series of small SW swells come through to keep things in the fun zone. And the great thing is you'll have lots of friends out there to have fun with. High tide is running through the mornings this week. Check out Playa Negra early and beat the crowd.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/2)
Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (12/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves. Best on the high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water. Lots of people in the line up at sunset. 'Tis the season.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st.Happy New Year!
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (12/30) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waist to chest high perfect waves and great tides , there has been a head high critter once an hour from the Southwest so maybe there is something new on the way for the NEW YEAR . Town is packed and been pretty nice with some definite improvement in the Creep Population , less than we had last year and with more tourists , maybe we are making some effect just by not letting them work their trade in front of our homes and business ? I caught another idiot stealing some stuff from a tourists car on Thursday and Lorenzo and I scared him to the pleading ,shaking, "please don't hit me "point and this guy was downtown yesterday and saw my car and he hid behind a parked car ! It does work , you don't have to hurt them just make it hard for them to do their crap ! Watch out for your friends and clients , help somebody out who needs it more than you do and have a wonderful prosperous and wavefilled Happy New Year ! Pura Vida, Chuck and the Crew at W.O.W. Surf ! !
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:5 -7 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): lluvias y ola
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:Salsa Brava, playa
Volume 9, Issue 414
January 2nd, 2008
TOP NEWS
Tamarindo's chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, the international non-profit organization dedicated to water quality and ocean preservation, say their latest fundraiser was a success, despite receiving flak from a local group of surfers. Read more..
Puerto Viejo Residents protest marina built next to Salsa Brava - from www.amcostarica.com
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
NATIONAL FORECAST
12/31 - 1/6
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
head
head to overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
2 foot overhead
2-4' overhead
1-2' overhead
North Pacific
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest to head
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
head high to overhead
South Pacific
chest to head
chest to head
head high
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
1-2' overhead
overhead
If you land in San Jose this week, head EAST to the reefs on the Caribbean coast. It will be firing from the ENE and NNE by Saturday. To the west, the week starts slow and the swell fills in even slower from the Southwest. By Friday the head high waves provide temporary relief, but the weekend sets are inconsistent. You'll have to wait another week for a stronger Southwest to cross the Pacific.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 12/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: -.11 feet at 7:42 a.m.
High Tide: 8.67 feet at 1:39 p.m.
Full Moon - December 23rd
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1869) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/20) -
Where is this big swell everyone's been anticipating? I got all psyched up, waxed my board, set my alarm and woke up before the dawn, hoping to score some uncrowded waves on the perfect sandbar that has formed in front of the camp. But, much to my dismay, I was greeted with shoulder high waves (on the sets), when I was expecting consistent overhead barrels. Not that shoulder high waves aren't fun. Hell, I have some really good days of surfing in shoulder high waves, but its the expectation of late entry drops, tubing perfection, washing machine wipeouts, spaghetti arms and nasal drains that made me feel a bit jaded, when I realized that it wasn't going to happen. It took a few minutes of adjusting to this reality (one that is always present for the surfer) before I would allow myself to enjoy the gift that the ocean brought to my door this morning. But, damn it! Why did it have to blow out so soon?
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/2)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Playa Negra is starting off the new year with fun waves and great beach weather. Head high sets with offshores in the mornings under sunny skies. Water temp is 83 degrees. The surf will stay in the chest to head high range for the next few days as a series of small SW swells come through to keep things in the fun zone. And the great thing is you'll have lots of friends out there to have fun with. High tide is running through the mornings this week. Check out Playa Negra early and beat the crowd.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/2)
Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (12/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves. Best on the high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water. Lots of people in the line up at sunset. 'Tis the season.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st.Happy New Year!
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (12/30) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waist to chest high perfect waves and great tides , there has been a head high critter once an hour from the Southwest so maybe there is something new on the way for the NEW YEAR . Town is packed and been pretty nice with some definite improvement in the Creep Population , less than we had last year and with more tourists , maybe we are making some effect just by not letting them work their trade in front of our homes and business ? I caught another idiot stealing some stuff from a tourists car on Thursday and Lorenzo and I scared him to the pleading ,shaking, "please don't hit me "point and this guy was downtown yesterday and saw my car and he hid behind a parked car ! It does work , you don't have to hurt them just make it hard for them to do their crap ! Watch out for your friends and clients , help somebody out who needs it more than you do and have a wonderful prosperous and wavefilled Happy New Year ! Pura Vida, Chuck and the Crew at W.O.W. Surf ! !
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:5 -7 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): lluvias y ola
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:Salsa Brava, playa
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