Costa Rica Surf Report for October 31, 2003

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 215
October 31, 2003

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Top News --

November 7-9, the Dominican Republic is hosting a $5,000 contest as
part of the Latin American Surfing Association at Playa Carabete. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

November 13th is the next "Surfin the Black Hole" at Terraza del
Pacifico in Playa Hermosa. Check the site for more info.

Nov. 15 and 16 are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Negra. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups
and standings info. And Congratulations to Luis Vindas for winning
the Open and Jrs. divisionsat the 2nd contest held at Playa
Esterillos. Other winners were Ronnald Brown (Boys), Jairo Perez
(Grommets), Lisbeth Vindas (Women), and Edward Gerry (LB)

And if you happen to be at La Libertad, El Salvador, look for a
contest on Nov. 15-16 to benefit a local surfer community group.
Check www.puntamango.com for the details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Jaco and Tamarindo! Send me a note
if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - November 8th

High Tide -9.0 ft at 6:52 am
Low Tide - .29 ft. at 1:08 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The excellent SW swell pumps in 2-3 overhead surf all
weekend and stays strong until Tuesday afternoon, as it will drop
down to overhead. Wednesday will still see some overhead sets, but
less consistent and by Thursday it will be down to chest to head
high. Next Friday looks smaller, only chest high sets at the best
beachbreaks. Going into next weekend, it does not look good, only
chest high and waiting for some South swell that shows in about 11
days.

Caribbean - Swell from the ENE drifts in slowly for the weekend, not
pushing surf over waist high. The conditions do not improve until
next Wednesday afternoon, when some bigger chest high bumps will be
seen and by next Friday, a head high set or two will keep the locals
happy.

** Surf Reporters **

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
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Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
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Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
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Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
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Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
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Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
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Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
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Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

Wave heights and conditions: There's been a south swell running this
week which brought head high surf to Tamarindo. Capitan Suizo was
breaking nicely from waist to chest high over the weekend and the
south wind that chopped up the waves at other local breaks was off
shore there. The swell has dimisished, but waves still are shoulder
high near the rivermouth and morning winds are light off shore. Ha
habido un swell del sur en esta semana lo cual trajo a Tamarindo olas
de a la cabeza. El Capitan Suizo tenia bonitas olas de a la cintura
al pecho el fin de semana pasada y el viento del sur que distruia las
olas en otros puntos estabe off shore alli. El swell se va pasando,
pero las olas por la boca del rio estan todavia al hombro y el viento
de las manana es off shore.

What to expect this weekend: Another swell is rumored to be on the
way, so it should be a great weekend in Tamarindo. You can get in two
sessions with the early/late tides. Afternoons are variable--some are
rainy and on shore, but the pattern is starting to shift and allow
some pretty sunset sessions. Se rumora que viene otro swell, asi que
debe ser un buen fin de semana en Tamarindo. Puede surfear dos veces
por dia con las mareas temprano/tarde. Las tardes se varian--algunas
son lloviosas y on shore, pero el tiempo se va cambiando y aveces
permite sessiones bonitas al atardecer.

Best place to surf: I don't think you can go wrong. If it gets big,
the Suizo should be good--or just run for the closest wave. Creo que
no se puede equivocar. Si esta muy grande, el Suizo debe ser bueno--o
solamente corra para la ola mas cercana.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco -

Reporte de oleaje en roca bruja y ollies point- Roca bruja: las olas
estan divertidas entre 3 a 5 ft el factor viento en la mañana es
bueno, al medio dia cambia el viento y posibilidad de lluvia. Ollies
Point: las olas estan entre 3 a 4 ft muy divertido hay que tener
suerte con el viento.....Reporte de Carlos Barrera ROCA BRUJA SURF
OPERATION PLAYAS DEL COCO.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hey Guys , waves here in Jaco thurs. a.m. fun kindof closed out
glassy 3-5 ft faces with the bigger set . Lots of weather out there
and rain almost everynite to keep it interesting and you may have to
drive to find the right spot but HEY THERES ALWAYS WAVES ! Pura Vida
! Chuck ! HIC surfboards due to arrive next week so keep stopping by!
Actually let us know that you saw it at CR Surf and we will give you
a 10% cash discount at the shop !Thanks !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny/Slight Overcast. Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F
Direction & Height: SSW 4-6ft. Sea Surface: Glassy Wind: Light
Offshores 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 5:29AM Sunset: 5:16 PM High Tide: 07:32 PM
/ 8.31 ft. Low Tide: 01:08 PM / 0.29 Current Conditions: Happy
Halloween!!! It's a bit smaller today, after a week of Pumping Surf.
We had an another awesome, morning session on the West Reef! With
Surf Waay Overhead, East Bowl is barreling. We've had afternoon
Offshores making for Looong, Hollow Lefts off the West Peak. Look for
another tubular session this afternoon.

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

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