Sunday, August 3, 2008

CR Surf Report for 8-3-08- LAST ONE USING YAHOO GROUPS

Dear Subscriber, If your email was not disclosed in the Yahoo Groups list, please use this link to continue receiving the surf report. If you get TWO copies this week, DO NOT do anything. Next week you will receive only one edition. Thanks for your patience as we switch to our new mail delivery system. Feel free to send any comments, at anytime. ~ Greg Gordon



If you cannot view this message, click here for the HTML version.
Tree LogoCosta Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 445
August 3rd, 2008
** Now sent via CoolerEmail **


Contents

National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

For more, go to www.CRSURF.com

Hotel of the Week - Adventure Inn Hotel in Alajuela (close to the airport!!)

Adventure Inn Hotel in Alajuela


PIC OF THE WEEK

Santa Teresa tube
An Austrian surfer setting up to a sweet Santa Teresa tube.
By: Jesus Zabala (courtesy of Ranchos Itauna)

NATIONAL FORECAST
8/4 - 8/10

Lunes/
Monday

Martes/
Tuesday

Miercoles/
Wednesday

Jueves/
Thursday

Viernes/
Friday

Sabado/
Saturday

Domingo/
Sunday
Caribbean

knee high

knee high

knee high

waist to chest

head high to overhead

chest to head high


chest to head high
North Pacific

1 foot overhead

overhead

1 foot overhead

head high

chest to head high

head high

head high
South Pacific

1-2 feet overhead


1-2 feet overhead

1-2 feet overhead

1 foot overhead

overhead

overhead

1 foot overhead

Breakdown -

Caribbean Coast - Not much surf early in the week, but by Thursday a few rideable waves arrive from the ENE. It builds another foot Friday and stays fun through the weekend.

Pacific Coast - The SSW swell arriving today with a 14 second period, mixed in with some WSW swell, lasts through Wednesday, keeping the surf well overhead down south, and above head high farther north. By Thursday the surf drops down to head high to overhead and it stays smaller through Saturday evening. Next Sunday afternoon the first sets of a strong almost straight South swell arrives in the Osa and brings more overhead surf to the rest of the Pacific by next Monday.

The Long Shot - The next all South swell lasts until August 12, and then it's small after that for another 5-6+ days.

To do your own forecast - use our links.

TIDES for 8/3/08
(add ~50 min. each day) Month View

Low Tide: (-0.02) feet at 10:00 a.m.
High Tide: 9.69 feet at 4:11 p.m.

Full Moon - August 16th

General Travel & Tour Sponsors
Tico Travel

Surf Trips

1-800-493-8426

E-mail: info@...
Mike Dolsey Designs

Wholesale surfboards and surfing accessories

E-mail: mdolsey@...
Island Hoppers TV

Bringing you the best surfing in da islands

E-mail: info@...
CR Travel Guide DVD

Vertical Pics production

E-mail: info@...
Lohelani Catamaran Tours

Pacific Boat Trips

714-957-8144

E-mail: info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica

The original C.R. guidebook for scoring surf

E-mail: info@ surfingtravel.com

TOP NEWS

TRAVEL --> Bridge out between on the Inter-American highway, cutting off access to the Guanacaste region. Should be open by Tuesday, but for now there is only access through Fortuna and the Paquera ferry.

--> Carnival starts this week on the Caribbean coast port of Limon. August 8th starts it off with a calypso concert at the Black Star Line. August 23rd marks the finale with the big parade, dancing, and costume contests.

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

--> 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 PacĂ­fico on Playas del Coco. For more information on how to help or for tickets, email Carlos Hiller or call him at 2666-4878.

CONTESTS --> Billabong USA will sponsor the ISA World Games scheduled to be held in July 31st through August 8th 2009 in Costa Rica where 49 member countries will be invited to compete as national teams. Read more..

--> The next Puerto Viejo Open Pro surf tournament is set for THIS WEEKEND 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.

--> A Surf contest just for the Masters Division with CASH prizes will be held behind Terraza del Pacifico in Playa Hermosa on the weekend of August 30-31st. This event is for any surfer 35 or older. Sign up at the hotel the Friday night before the event, and there's also a night surfing contest open to all ages.

ENVIRONMENT --> The Marina in Puerto Viejo will NOT be built, due to the protests of community members and the group - www.salvemospuertoviejo.com. Read more..

--> You can help the Tamarindo chapter of the Surfrider Foundation with their 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 English 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 --> The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop and you don't even have to pay for standard shipping! 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


E-mail: rocasurf@...
CR Surf Adventures

Tamarindo

1-866-598-1380


E-mail: gary@...

Blue Trailz


Tamarindo


2653-0221


E-mail: info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp


Tamarindo


888-318-SURF


E-mail: reservations@...

Cafe Playa Negra


Playa Negra


2652-9351


E-mail: cafeplayanegra@...

Cabinas Las Olas


Playa Avellanas


2658-8315 Fax: 2222-8685


E-mail: olassa@...

Playa Negra Pablos Cabinas


Playa Negra


2652-9158


E-mail: info@...

A Surfer's Dream House


Playa Negra

239-263-8277


E-mail: info@...

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/2) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: With the high tides moving into the afternoon, the nice, just oversurf , surf is getting blown out early, creating small windows for excellent surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The chance for afternoon surf depends on the rain glassoffs and presence of lightning. The swell has been mostly clean and the on shores have been light. Very few people are going home as the wind comes on shore.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Even Tamarindo has been pretty good, so just pick a spot.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (7/31)

There hasn't been much of a change with the conditions since the last update. The surf has been waist to chest high at best, but really without much power. There have been some bigger sets that have been mostly closed out, but some corners to be surfed (lefts mostly) going into the Tamarindo Rivermouth.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/2)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been on the small side with waist high waves with fair shape. Partly cloudy skies in the mornings and rain in the afternoons. Water temp is 83 degrees. Coming up will be an increase in the swells from the South. It's a little too south for Negra but Playa Avellanas will get it good. Head high with two to three foot over head on the sets. Because of it's steep south direction, alot of sets will be closed out. High tide is running through the very early mornings for the next few days so Negra should be the call very early and then head to Avellanas as the tide drops.

** From Eric at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (8/2) -

Well, good morning from Guiones. We really are at about as small as we can get today. The good news is, it's still waist high on the sets. A few folks are already out there very early to take advantage of zero wind. Last night we had a small push that was somewhat fun, so on and off today there should be periods of surf coming in. We're hoping for a new bump in swell around Tuesday or Wednesday, but it's hard to say how big it will be. Grab you long board or fish and get some surf. Andrew, out.

Safari Surf School

Nosara

866-433-3355

E-mail: info@...
Blue Surf Sanctuary

Santa Teresa

U.S. 805-443-5495 or 506-2640-1001

E-mail: bluesurfsanctuary@...
Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat

Santa Teresa

2640-0524

E-mail: horizon.cr@...
Esencia Hotel & Villas

Santa Teresa

2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381

E-mail: info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel

Mal Pais

2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319

E-mail: info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel

Mal Pais

2640-0183

E-mail: info@...
Ranchos Itauna

Santa Teresa

2640-0095

E-mail: ranchositauna@...

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (8/2) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: All beach breaks are sloppy and closed out today. Late afternoon thunderstorms

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same this weekend - new swell expected Monday - head high or better - and most beaches will have good conditions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Mal Pais reefs may catch some of the south swell. After Monday or Tuesday, Playa Carmen should be good for all levels.

Kevin's Transfers

Jaco

2643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218)

E-mail: comeeds@...
Third World Surf

Jaco

2643-1497

E-mail: thirdworldproductionscr@...
School of the World

Jaco

2643-2462

E-mail: info@...
Hotel Poseidon

Jaco

888-643-1242 or 2643-1642

E-mail: reservations@...
Cabinas Las Arenas

Playa Hermosa

2643-7018

E-mail: info@...
Hermosa Beach House

Playa Hermosa

2643-7178

E-mail: info@...
The Backyard Hotel

Playa Hermosa

2643-7011

E-mail: reservations@...
New! - Hotel Fuego del Sol

Playa Hermosa

1-800-850-4532 or C.R. 2643-7171

E-mail: info@...
Hotel Marea Brava

Playa Hermosa

1-866-727-2577 or C.R. 2643-7043

E-mail: reservations@...
New! -Hotel La Felicidad

Esterillos

2778-6824

E-mail: reservation@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort

Playa Bejuco

2778-8054

E-mail: info@...

La Sirena Hotel

Quepos

1-800-493-8426

E-mail: info@...
Nature Cabina

Hatillo

1-305-219-6637

E-mail: qpb@...
Villas Rio Mar

Playa Dominical

2787-0052 fax 2787-0054

E-mail: info@...
Hotel Diuwak

Dominical

2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089

E-mail: info@...
Hotel Domilocos

Dominical

2787-0244

E-mail: reservations@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp

Dominical

2787-0157 or 2825-1381

E-mail: admin@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps

Dominical

1-800-765-0025

E-mail: info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge

Dominicalito

2787-0025

E-mail: info@...
New! - Castillo de Pavones

Pavones

8396-6409

E-mail: sales@...

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge

Puerto Viejo

2750-0256

E-mail: reservations@...

This message is being sent to you as a complimentary subscription to the Costa Rica Surf Report.