Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
1) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
4) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19 **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
12:53 p.m. @ 8.1 ft. – 247 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
6:32 a.m. @ .5 ft. – 15 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – I stick with my call last week "and by the weekend a stronger push from a larger NW swell (I'd go to Ollie's or Matapalo on the 22nd!)" North Nicoya is the spot this next week, from Negra north it should be offshore and perfect - easily overhead by MondayCaribbean – The "east-side" is a toss up this week. One day, it could be overhead, the next flat. I would hang out in Cahuita until something starts to show, and then to Salsa or Bonita.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
We just had a week of perfect small surf. Shoulder to head high with
offshore winds and mysto shape. The day before yesterday, the swell came up and was well overhead on the bigger sets, and was perfect with offshores all morning in 4-6 hour sessions due to the mellow tides. The swell is now dropping slightly, but maintaning perfect shape with light crowds.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With the good sand and offshores, expect good surf if there is a swell and the wind stays typically offshore in the afternoon.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the spots have been working except Tamarindo Rivermouth.
JACO & HERMOSA
(2) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
small (swell dropped off)1-3' ft, morning tend to be
glassy! with onshore / sideshore winds kicking around late morning!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
sunny, with small surf!! it's not looking to big!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Tulin is good early morning, until tides too high!! then try Jaco's beach break in the afternoon!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Randy Weir from Revelation Surfboards came by with a new batch of Ventura born and proven hot shapes ! Come on by and check em out ! Thanks Chuck !
(3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa -
We have small conditions along Hermosa beaches today.
We seem to be getting a building swell; but, we will see. The high tide is around noon time, Pura Vida!!! Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(4) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
TORNEO DE SURF PLAYITAS, 2000
18,19, 20 DE FEBRERO
PLAYITAS, MANUEL ANTONIO
5000 COLONES INSCRIPCION (YA ESTA ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCION)
ORGANIZADO POR ALACRAN SURF TOURS Y BURRO SURF SHOP
PARA MAS INFORMACION, LLAME AL 777-1721 o EMAIL al info@alacransurf.com o
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
(5) From David at Escuela D'Amore en Manuel Antonio -
1. ¿Cuál es el tamaño y la consistencia de las olas?
En playa Playitas las olas han sido muy buenas esta semana; han estado fuertes, tranquilas, limpias y consistentes, y con un tamaño aproximado de 5 pies en marea alta. Además, muchos surfeadores han estado asistiendo día tras día a esta playa para intentar hacer el famoso movimiento que ellos llaman tres, sesenta(360). En playa Espadilla la situación está muy parecida, con las diferencia de que, en este lugar, las olas son un poco más pequeñas (más o menos tres pies en marea alta) y que rompen tanto a la derecha como a la izquierda, pero en cuanto a las condiciones son las mismas que playa Playitas.
2. ¿Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?
Con respecto al tiempo, esperamos sol, sol y más sol; esto porque aquí en Manuel Antonio estamos viviendo un verano muy "Pura Vida"(muy bueno). Y con respecto a las olas, los surfeadores opinan que este fin de semana van a estar muy buenas.
3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de semana?
Creo que esta semana toda la atracción la va a tener playa Playitas,
porque se va a realizar un torneo de surf que comienza el jueves y
termina el domingo en ese lugar. Ustedes saben que un torneo siempre llama la atención de las personas, especialmente si es un torneo de surf.
4. ¿Hay noticias o eventos venideros?
Sí. Tal y como lo mencioné en la respuesta de la pregunta número tres, va a haber un torneo de surf en playa Playitas. Dicho torneo iniciará el jueves 17 y finalizará el domingo 20 de este mes. No se lo pierdan, o se van a arrepentir el resto de su vida.
Pura Vida!!
La Escuela D'Amore
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report for surf forecast. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 2nd Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
Hey, if you don't want to get this report anymore - just send me an email - Um-kay? G
Thursday, February 17, 2000
Thursday, February 10, 2000
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 10, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19
**High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)6:40 a.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja 12:41 p.m. @ .3 ft. – 9 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The WSW swell that was showing on this coast will diminish through the weekend, but you can enjoy the morning high tides and offshore winds with surf in the chest with overhead sets range. Then by next Wednesday see the first push from the SW swell and by the weekend a stronger push from a larger NW swell (I'd go to Ollie's or Matapalo on the 22nd!)
Caribbean – THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR TO SURF HERE! It is at least chest high everywhere and will continue for the week. Unfortunately, this could be it, as the swell drops here as quickly as it develops. Isla Uvita is the call this time.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Glassy conditions with a slight SW pushing in to T Bay.
Offshores are howling with 15-25 knots of wind. Should see more of the
same with a decrease in winds over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Offshores continuing, but slowing down a bit by Friday. A north west
moving down, but holding offshore. May see a slight wrap on Sat. Swell
from the WSW switching to stronger SW by Tuesday next week. Waves 3' to headhigh at most West and SW breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Langosta - early morning, good winds and glassy waves. Playa
Avellanes - offshore winds with 3'-5' surf. Witch's 3'-5' with some
heavy winds. Playa Grande - am surf with offshore conditions. PM surf
should glass off with 3'-5' surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
A sea of legends at VistaVillas - August 2000. Stay tuned for the surf and turf details......Pura Surfing
(2) From Amy at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
small but consistent all week, waist to shoulder high
yesterday and today, it came up. shoulder to overhead
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): more of the same. consistent and medium size.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
in front of the hotel and all the breaks up and down Grande
(3) From Steve at Hotel Tropicos Latino in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The NW swell, which brought us a week of peeling rights, has now turned square and grown to 5'+ on sets, walled out and a lot less user friendly. Some good ones among the close outs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Expect the swell to drop a little to create much better conditions for the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Incoming tide in the a.m. should be perfect for Playa Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco thurs. morning clean glassy @ 3-5 ft , bigger than the last couple days for sure! Seems to be a bit of 2 swells . Maybe the points for the next couple of days !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Just coming up so should have WAVES for the weekend !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
If the swell hold check the points if drops off a bit the beachbreaks
could be really good !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Randy Weir from Revelation Surfboards is here with a new batch of Ventura born and proven hot shapes ! Come on by and check em out ! Thanks Chuck !
(5) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa -
It's absolutly going off here today!!!!! We just got what seems to be a medium to large southwest but it's got a weird mix in it. There are some six footers rolling in so, we are stoked. It's been flat for a few days and no one really was expecting to see much today. It's still glassy out there so, get out and get some. We have sunny skies so, get on the block. The water is calm there is only a light breeze coming from the south so, enjoy. We have our crew out back all morniing getting major barrels. Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Last weekend, the Alacran crew took a trip up to Esterillos and were blessed
with overhead + sets all morning...only ones in the water. Slight onshore
winds, however not really affecting the surf. Morning sessions at Playitas
and Bajos have been glassy and afternoon sessions this week have been fairly
choppy (a lot of backwash)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND
If things stay as they have been, we are expecting sunny skies with
scattered clouds in the early afternoon. With no swell showing, we are
expecting a slow weekend of surf around here (waist high +)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
The best place to go this weekend will be Playitas or Bajos at incoming tide
2 hrs before. For bigger waves, head to one of the more exposed beach
breaks in the nearby area (El Rey or Esterillos).
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
TORNEO DE SURF PLAYITAS, 2000
18,19, 20 DE FEBRERO
PLAYITAS, MANUEL ANTONIO
5000 COLONES INSCRIPCION (YA ESTA ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCION)
ORGANIZADO POR ALACRAN SURF TOURS Y BURRO SURF SHOP
PARA MAS INFORMACION, LLAME AL 777-1721 O EMAIL al info@alacransurf.com o
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
The contest in June is also set for June 23, 24, & 25th in front of Terraza and once again organized by Alacran Surf Tours and Hotel Terraza del Pacifico...SERIOS SURFERS..we have increased this year's total purse to
$20,000 making it one of the largest events in Central America's history. Check out the blurb on SURFERMAG.com...
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
(7) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3-5 ft at beachbreak, a bit mushy, best in the early morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
No rain for now, good sun today but that could change by Saturday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 2nd Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19
**High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)6:40 a.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja 12:41 p.m. @ .3 ft. – 9 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The WSW swell that was showing on this coast will diminish through the weekend, but you can enjoy the morning high tides and offshore winds with surf in the chest with overhead sets range. Then by next Wednesday see the first push from the SW swell and by the weekend a stronger push from a larger NW swell (I'd go to Ollie's or Matapalo on the 22nd!)
Caribbean – THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR TO SURF HERE! It is at least chest high everywhere and will continue for the week. Unfortunately, this could be it, as the swell drops here as quickly as it develops. Isla Uvita is the call this time.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Glassy conditions with a slight SW pushing in to T Bay.
Offshores are howling with 15-25 knots of wind. Should see more of the
same with a decrease in winds over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Offshores continuing, but slowing down a bit by Friday. A north west
moving down, but holding offshore. May see a slight wrap on Sat. Swell
from the WSW switching to stronger SW by Tuesday next week. Waves 3' to headhigh at most West and SW breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Langosta - early morning, good winds and glassy waves. Playa
Avellanes - offshore winds with 3'-5' surf. Witch's 3'-5' with some
heavy winds. Playa Grande - am surf with offshore conditions. PM surf
should glass off with 3'-5' surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
A sea of legends at VistaVillas - August 2000. Stay tuned for the surf and turf details......Pura Surfing
(2) From Amy at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
small but consistent all week, waist to shoulder high
yesterday and today, it came up. shoulder to overhead
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): more of the same. consistent and medium size.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
in front of the hotel and all the breaks up and down Grande
(3) From Steve at Hotel Tropicos Latino in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The NW swell, which brought us a week of peeling rights, has now turned square and grown to 5'+ on sets, walled out and a lot less user friendly. Some good ones among the close outs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Expect the swell to drop a little to create much better conditions for the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Incoming tide in the a.m. should be perfect for Playa Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco thurs. morning clean glassy @ 3-5 ft , bigger than the last couple days for sure! Seems to be a bit of 2 swells . Maybe the points for the next couple of days !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Just coming up so should have WAVES for the weekend !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
If the swell hold check the points if drops off a bit the beachbreaks
could be really good !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Randy Weir from Revelation Surfboards is here with a new batch of Ventura born and proven hot shapes ! Come on by and check em out ! Thanks Chuck !
(5) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa -
It's absolutly going off here today!!!!! We just got what seems to be a medium to large southwest but it's got a weird mix in it. There are some six footers rolling in so, we are stoked. It's been flat for a few days and no one really was expecting to see much today. It's still glassy out there so, get out and get some. We have sunny skies so, get on the block. The water is calm there is only a light breeze coming from the south so, enjoy. We have our crew out back all morniing getting major barrels. Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Last weekend, the Alacran crew took a trip up to Esterillos and were blessed
with overhead + sets all morning...only ones in the water. Slight onshore
winds, however not really affecting the surf. Morning sessions at Playitas
and Bajos have been glassy and afternoon sessions this week have been fairly
choppy (a lot of backwash)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND
If things stay as they have been, we are expecting sunny skies with
scattered clouds in the early afternoon. With no swell showing, we are
expecting a slow weekend of surf around here (waist high +)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
The best place to go this weekend will be Playitas or Bajos at incoming tide
2 hrs before. For bigger waves, head to one of the more exposed beach
breaks in the nearby area (El Rey or Esterillos).
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
TORNEO DE SURF PLAYITAS, 2000
18,19, 20 DE FEBRERO
PLAYITAS, MANUEL ANTONIO
5000 COLONES INSCRIPCION (YA ESTA ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCION)
ORGANIZADO POR ALACRAN SURF TOURS Y BURRO SURF SHOP
PARA MAS INFORMACION, LLAME AL 777-1721 O EMAIL al info@alacransurf.com o
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
The contest in June is also set for June 23, 24, & 25th in front of Terraza and once again organized by Alacran Surf Tours and Hotel Terraza del Pacifico...SERIOS SURFERS..we have increased this year's total purse to
$20,000 making it one of the largest events in Central America's history. Check out the blurb on SURFERMAG.com...
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
(7) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3-5 ft at beachbreak, a bit mushy, best in the early morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
No rain for now, good sun today but that could change by Saturday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 2nd Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
Thursday, February 3, 2000
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 3, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19 **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
3:19 p.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
8:23 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – A fairly strong NW is developing this weekend around El Salvador and should push nice surf to the West and NW facing beaches. It should amplify any remnants of a swell from Argentina, bring bigger afternoon conditions.
Caribbean – The great surf hitting the Caribean coast has dropped some, but should resurface by next Wednesday. This will bring more overhead surf to the whole coast. Overall, February is the month for this coast.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: NW swell slowing making it in. 3'-5', with some overhead sets. Winds variable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Light swell push from the NW, with a chance of a changeout to SW by Monday. Winds variable with onshore/offshore flow.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Grab a fun board or a long board and catch some fun waves at Playa T-Bay. Witch's likes the NW push!!!!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Break T Bay - check it out in the Rolling Stone....
(2) From Martine at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: VERY GOOD CONDITIONS- 6 FEET AND 7 FEET FURTHER OUT. CHOPPY CURRENT FROM THE SIDE BUT VERY NICE WAVES.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): HOPEFULLY SAME FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: THE BEST PLACE TO SURF WILL BE GUIONES BEACH
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa - Monday 1/31/00
It's a great day in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. We have surf coming out of the south, four to six feet. Up to double overhead on the face of the waves at Tulin. Midday high tide going low through the afternnon. Killer surf outback all day long the winds are holding off so the water is calm. Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(4) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
The contest in February is set for Feb 18, 19 & 20 th in Playitas. We will be giving away some small cash prizes as well as other gifts from various local businesses...entry fees are 5000 colones and all entries must be in before Feb. 18th (or on that day)...
The contest in June is also set for June 23, 24, & 25th in front of Terraza and once again organized by Alacran Surf Tours and Hotel Terraza del Pacifico...SERIOS SURFERS..we have increased this year's total purse to $20,000 making it one of the largest events in Central America's history. Check out the blurb on SURFERMAG.com...
(5) From David at Escuela D’Amore in Manuel Antonio - 1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
- Playa Espadilla: suaves, tranquilas, limpias, consistentes y su tamaño ha estado entre 2,50 y 3,20 pies en marea alta.
- Playa Playitas: tranquilas, un poco fuertes, inconsistentes, limpias, de dirección tanto derecha como izquierda y su tamaño aproximado es de en marea alta.
2. ¿ Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de semana? El mejor lugar para surfear en el área de Manuel Antonio es sin duda alguna playa Playitas; esto por sus fuertes y grandes olas. Pero la mayoría de los surfeadores van a playa Espadilla, pero no presisamente por sus olas sino porque hay muchas personas observándolos realizar movimientos en sus tablas.
3. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas? Las opiniónes que dieron muchas personas con respecto a esta pregunta fué: estamos en verano por lo tanto tendremos mucho sol el próximo fin de semana. y con respecto a las olas, los surfeadores esperan que sean iguales de buenas como hasta hoy.
4. ¿ Hay noticias o eventos venideros? Sí, se nos acerca la fecha del festival que se realiza anualmente (Festival del Mar). En el próximo reporte les informaremos acerca de esto.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: II Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19 **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
3:19 p.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
8:23 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – A fairly strong NW is developing this weekend around El Salvador and should push nice surf to the West and NW facing beaches. It should amplify any remnants of a swell from Argentina, bring bigger afternoon conditions.
Caribbean – The great surf hitting the Caribean coast has dropped some, but should resurface by next Wednesday. This will bring more overhead surf to the whole coast. Overall, February is the month for this coast.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: NW swell slowing making it in. 3'-5', with some overhead sets. Winds variable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Light swell push from the NW, with a chance of a changeout to SW by Monday. Winds variable with onshore/offshore flow.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Grab a fun board or a long board and catch some fun waves at Playa T-Bay. Witch's likes the NW push!!!!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Break T Bay - check it out in the Rolling Stone....
(2) From Martine at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: VERY GOOD CONDITIONS- 6 FEET AND 7 FEET FURTHER OUT. CHOPPY CURRENT FROM THE SIDE BUT VERY NICE WAVES.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): HOPEFULLY SAME FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: THE BEST PLACE TO SURF WILL BE GUIONES BEACH
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa - Monday 1/31/00
It's a great day in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. We have surf coming out of the south, four to six feet. Up to double overhead on the face of the waves at Tulin. Midday high tide going low through the afternnon. Killer surf outback all day long the winds are holding off so the water is calm. Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(4) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
The contest in February is set for Feb 18, 19 & 20 th in Playitas. We will be giving away some small cash prizes as well as other gifts from various local businesses...entry fees are 5000 colones and all entries must be in before Feb. 18th (or on that day)...
The contest in June is also set for June 23, 24, & 25th in front of Terraza and once again organized by Alacran Surf Tours and Hotel Terraza del Pacifico...SERIOS SURFERS..we have increased this year's total purse to $20,000 making it one of the largest events in Central America's history. Check out the blurb on SURFERMAG.com...
(5) From David at Escuela D’Amore in Manuel Antonio - 1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
- Playa Espadilla: suaves, tranquilas, limpias, consistentes y su tamaño ha estado entre 2,50 y 3,20 pies en marea alta.
- Playa Playitas: tranquilas, un poco fuertes, inconsistentes, limpias, de dirección tanto derecha como izquierda y su tamaño aproximado es de en marea alta.
2. ¿ Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de semana? El mejor lugar para surfear en el área de Manuel Antonio es sin duda alguna playa Playitas; esto por sus fuertes y grandes olas. Pero la mayoría de los surfeadores van a playa Espadilla, pero no presisamente por sus olas sino porque hay muchas personas observándolos realizar movimientos en sus tablas.
3. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas? Las opiniónes que dieron muchas personas con respecto a esta pregunta fué: estamos en verano por lo tanto tendremos mucho sol el próximo fin de semana. y con respecto a las olas, los surfeadores esperan que sean iguales de buenas como hasta hoy.
4. ¿ Hay noticias o eventos venideros? Sí, se nos acerca la fecha del festival que se realiza anualmente (Festival del Mar). En el próximo reporte les informaremos acerca de esto.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: II Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
Friday, January 28, 2000
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for January 28, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) From Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominicalvidaverde@costarica.net
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical - hotelriolindo@costarica.net
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19 **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)8:17 a.m. @ 7.7 ft. – 235 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja2:17 p.m. @ 1.1 ft. – 34 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Dropping a little over the weekend, but perrrrfect mornings at beachbreaks. Get out early, and look for a surge in surf by next Friday from the South. Maybe south?
Caribbean – With a good fetch from the NE, expect the beaches of the Caribbean to be firing. It will hang around until Monday, and another looks like it's right on it's back. One word - Salsa
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Headhigh waves with glassy early morning conditions. Friday should be 3'-5' at most south facing breaks.... WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Weather, clear with offshore winds through the weekend. Sometimes gusty. SW swell holding through the weekend. A slight decrease on Friday and then picking up on Sunday. Wave height 3'-5', with some headhigh plus surf. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande - 4' to headhigh with offshore, glassy conditions. Lots of guys in the water. Playa Langosta 4'-5', offshores. Playa Avellanes 4' with a chance of onshore wind switch midday. Playa Negra3'-5' with offshores early then onshore flow midday. Longobarders...Oli's good conditions Sunday or Monday....... NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: It's SUPERBOWL MADNESS AT VISTA VILLAS TAMARINDO....MEXICAN FOOD/COLD BEER/BIG SCREEN TV/LIVE MUSIC AFTER THE GAME WITH THE LEATHERBACKS!!!!!HEAD UP TO T BAY FOR THE SUNDAY SURF AND TURF....(Football style)
(2) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: This week finally brought us some decent waves,SW swell grew to produce first overhead waves in weeks yesterday with great shape on Playa Carmen. today it's dropped a little to head high with the occasional 4 footer rolling through, still super clean and fun. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: More clean fun surf. What not to expect, I am afraid, are those tranquilo solo sessions of yore - we have had record crowds in the water the last few days: Spread out please!! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND. Mornings at Playa Carmen with the tide pushing in - Santa Teresa could be good in the afternoon. If winds stay like this you can surf almost all day anyway.
(3) From Martine at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 4-5 FEET, WINDY ON SHORE WIND, MUSHY. THE WATER IS A BIT WARMER THAN LAST WEEK. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PROBABLY SAME SIZE OF THE WAVE 4-5 FEET. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: OSTIONAL IS SUPPOSE TO BE VERY GOOD WHEN YOU HAVE THIS CONDITION IN NOSARA
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Jaco 3-5ft semi glassy, light sideoffshore wind and to straight on so a bit closed out . still its better than the last couple of weekends !!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Seems to be dropping off so I expect a bit smaller but still fun beachbreak surf for the weekend ! Weather has been nice , even if we still have been getting a bit of rain ! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Probably Hermosa and Jaco. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Most of the team from "LA CHOSITA " is in Limon for the contest hope they do well !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The annual Festival del Mar in Quepos is coming up, starting the week of the Feb. 15th. We will be hosting a local surf tournament on the 19th and 20th for those interested. Prizes (and perhaps money) will be awarded to the top finishers. More to come of that in the following weeks. . .
From David at Escuela D’Amore in Manuel Antonio - ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, por dicha si tenemos notícias nuevas para este reporte; y es que el próximo viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(5) From Sean at Montañas de Vida Verde in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 6-8 ft offshore til mid morning with some shoulders but more or less closed out. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Waves look like the same for the weekend and with nice weather. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Dominical and for the adventurer maybe time for a trip south. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: beautiful weather and some good waves
CARRIBEAN (C)
see National Report. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: II Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) From Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominicalvidaverde@costarica.net
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical - hotelriolindo@costarica.net
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19 **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)8:17 a.m. @ 7.7 ft. – 235 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja2:17 p.m. @ 1.1 ft. – 34 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Dropping a little over the weekend, but perrrrfect mornings at beachbreaks. Get out early, and look for a surge in surf by next Friday from the South. Maybe south?
Caribbean – With a good fetch from the NE, expect the beaches of the Caribbean to be firing. It will hang around until Monday, and another looks like it's right on it's back. One word - Salsa
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Headhigh waves with glassy early morning conditions. Friday should be 3'-5' at most south facing breaks.... WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Weather, clear with offshore winds through the weekend. Sometimes gusty. SW swell holding through the weekend. A slight decrease on Friday and then picking up on Sunday. Wave height 3'-5', with some headhigh plus surf. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande - 4' to headhigh with offshore, glassy conditions. Lots of guys in the water. Playa Langosta 4'-5', offshores. Playa Avellanes 4' with a chance of onshore wind switch midday. Playa Negra3'-5' with offshores early then onshore flow midday. Longobarders...Oli's good conditions Sunday or Monday....... NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: It's SUPERBOWL MADNESS AT VISTA VILLAS TAMARINDO....MEXICAN FOOD/COLD BEER/BIG SCREEN TV/LIVE MUSIC AFTER THE GAME WITH THE LEATHERBACKS!!!!!HEAD UP TO T BAY FOR THE SUNDAY SURF AND TURF....(Football style)
(2) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: This week finally brought us some decent waves,SW swell grew to produce first overhead waves in weeks yesterday with great shape on Playa Carmen. today it's dropped a little to head high with the occasional 4 footer rolling through, still super clean and fun. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: More clean fun surf. What not to expect, I am afraid, are those tranquilo solo sessions of yore - we have had record crowds in the water the last few days: Spread out please!! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND. Mornings at Playa Carmen with the tide pushing in - Santa Teresa could be good in the afternoon. If winds stay like this you can surf almost all day anyway.
(3) From Martine at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 4-5 FEET, WINDY ON SHORE WIND, MUSHY. THE WATER IS A BIT WARMER THAN LAST WEEK. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PROBABLY SAME SIZE OF THE WAVE 4-5 FEET. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: OSTIONAL IS SUPPOSE TO BE VERY GOOD WHEN YOU HAVE THIS CONDITION IN NOSARA
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Jaco 3-5ft semi glassy, light sideoffshore wind and to straight on so a bit closed out . still its better than the last couple of weekends !!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Seems to be dropping off so I expect a bit smaller but still fun beachbreak surf for the weekend ! Weather has been nice , even if we still have been getting a bit of rain ! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Probably Hermosa and Jaco. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Most of the team from "LA CHOSITA " is in Limon for the contest hope they do well !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The annual Festival del Mar in Quepos is coming up, starting the week of the Feb. 15th. We will be hosting a local surf tournament on the 19th and 20th for those interested. Prizes (and perhaps money) will be awarded to the top finishers. More to come of that in the following weeks. . .
From David at Escuela D’Amore in Manuel Antonio - ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, por dicha si tenemos notícias nuevas para este reporte; y es que el próximo viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(5) From Sean at Montañas de Vida Verde in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 6-8 ft offshore til mid morning with some shoulders but more or less closed out. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Waves look like the same for the weekend and with nice weather. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Dominical and for the adventurer maybe time for a trip south. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: beautiful weather and some good waves
CARRIBEAN (C)
see National Report. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: II Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
Friday, January 21, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for January 21, 2000
Brought to you each Friday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf
Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara - cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio -
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical -
vidaverde@costarica.net
7) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo -
atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** Full Moon January 20th with Lunar Eclipse **
VERY STRONG TIDES COMING THIS WEEKEND - Cuidado!
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
2:04 p.m. @ 8.9 ft. - 271 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
8:39 a.m. @ -.7 ft. - (-21) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A little sign of relief with a large low down by Chile pushing up some surf by Monday. Otherwise, a slight SW push with surf not getting overhead except on the sets. Strongs tides this weekend make "2 until dark" sessions a lot of fun!!
Caribbean - This weekend, expect there to be nice surf in the morning with afternoon rain from the tails of a couple of big lows that went off the US east coast. Now is the time to sit at Puerto Viejo and wait for the swell to come. GO!! Call Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. for conditions at Salsa Brava and check in Cabinas Casa Verde in Puerto Viejo (tell em Greg sent ya)
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Winds are gone down making for some glassy waves, shoulder high to headhigh at SW breaks. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Offshore winds to continue through the weekend. Waves SW shoulder high to headhigh + on SW breaks. New sw swell pulling in late Sat. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Negra has headhigh + surf. Playa Avellanes coming in with shoulderhigh plus surf, midday with offshore winds. Boat trip to Oli's? Sat or Sunday....Playa Grande, 4'-6' on some sets. Sidewinds bringing in some closeout sets. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Total Eclipse Thursday night...Big Superbowl Party, Tamarindo-Vista Villas.....The Rock & roll of the Leatherbacks!!!!!Join in for the fun..
From Louis at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande -
(2) From Martine at Cafe de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3-4 FEET SMALL, OFFSHORE WIND, MUsHY. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
NOT REALLY MUCH SWELL SO I GUESS THE SAME THINK FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: OSTIONAL IS ALWAYS BIGGER WHEN NOSARA IS SMALL. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: TRY THE FAMOUS MOUSSE THE CHOCOLATE AT THE CAFE DE PARIS
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Same diet of fun chest high surf. waves were lining up well in front of the hotel this evening, v. clean. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: More of the same with only beachbreaks working. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: Sta Teresa a.m, Playa Carmen p.m.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Here in Jaco, waves aint lookin so good ! Small clean and barely ridable @ 1-3 ft , good thing I have plenty of other things to do!!!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Many prayer sessions for a swell increase. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: HOW DO I ANSWER THIS ONE ?! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Possible contest at Terrazas ! Swell permitting it could be good !
From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The surf has been fairly glassy lately, although that is most likely due to the lack of waves. I would hate to even to try to measure the front of the waves as I would have to exagerate to get a positive number! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With reports of a southwest swell over the weekend, we are expecting waist to chest high waves in the area over the weekend. The swell is showing signs of picking up this morning....The weather has been fairly rainy lately. Mornings have been generally cloudy with the clouds breaking by mid-morning and staying clear most of the day with possible late afternoon showers. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: For the best surf this weekend, check out Playitas and Bajos at the north end of the beach. For the real adventurer, you can check out Playa El Rey just south of Manuel Antonio...however, this break can get closed out with the presence of a swell. Head to Playitas a couple of hours before high tide and a couple after. Bajos tends to get crowded with lots of spongers so beware! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours and Burro Surf Shop are organizing the Torneo de Surf Playitas 2000 on Feb 18,19 & 20. We will be giving away cash prizes, clothing and other gifts. Entry fees will be 5000 colones and entries are open....For more info or to sign up, call Alacran Surf Tours office at 777-1721. Updated 1-20!! "After checking out the surf personally this afternoon, things are not looking good. Although the wavefax is predicting a SW swell, you would not know it from looking out here."
From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio - ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, este viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(6) From Sean and Jimmy at Vida Verde Land Management - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 3-6 foot faces with early glassy sessions with no one out but us and a few turistas. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Come check out music by the river at Jazzy´s river house every wed.and sat. evening. Located just behind gingo mikes in Dominical. Stop by and see whats happening with Vida Verde Land management and sales located in front of Thrusters. Check out seth for all you glass works- glass blowing- pipes,jewelery, vases and candle holders, or create your own
CARRIBEAN (C)
(7) AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: THIS MORNING EVERYTHING WAS A RELIABLE, SMOOTH 3-4 FT AT BEACHBREAK, NOW AT 5:30 WE HAVE A STRONG BREEZE BLOWING AND DARK SKIES AGAIN OVER THE SEA
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf
Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara - cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio -
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical -
vidaverde@costarica.net
7) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo -
atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** Full Moon January 20th with Lunar Eclipse **
VERY STRONG TIDES COMING THIS WEEKEND - Cuidado!
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
2:04 p.m. @ 8.9 ft. - 271 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
8:39 a.m. @ -.7 ft. - (-21) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - A little sign of relief with a large low down by Chile pushing up some surf by Monday. Otherwise, a slight SW push with surf not getting overhead except on the sets. Strongs tides this weekend make "2 until dark" sessions a lot of fun!!
Caribbean - This weekend, expect there to be nice surf in the morning with afternoon rain from the tails of a couple of big lows that went off the US east coast. Now is the time to sit at Puerto Viejo and wait for the swell to come. GO!! Call Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. for conditions at Salsa Brava and check in Cabinas Casa Verde in Puerto Viejo (tell em Greg sent ya)
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Winds are gone down making for some glassy waves, shoulder high to headhigh at SW breaks. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Offshore winds to continue through the weekend. Waves SW shoulder high to headhigh + on SW breaks. New sw swell pulling in late Sat. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Negra has headhigh + surf. Playa Avellanes coming in with shoulderhigh plus surf, midday with offshore winds. Boat trip to Oli's? Sat or Sunday....Playa Grande, 4'-6' on some sets. Sidewinds bringing in some closeout sets. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Total Eclipse Thursday night...Big Superbowl Party, Tamarindo-Vista Villas.....The Rock & roll of the Leatherbacks!!!!!Join in for the fun..
From Louis at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande -
(2) From Martine at Cafe de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3-4 FEET SMALL, OFFSHORE WIND, MUsHY. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
NOT REALLY MUCH SWELL SO I GUESS THE SAME THINK FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: OSTIONAL IS ALWAYS BIGGER WHEN NOSARA IS SMALL. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: TRY THE FAMOUS MOUSSE THE CHOCOLATE AT THE CAFE DE PARIS
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Same diet of fun chest high surf. waves were lining up well in front of the hotel this evening, v. clean. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: More of the same with only beachbreaks working. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: Sta Teresa a.m, Playa Carmen p.m.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Here in Jaco, waves aint lookin so good ! Small clean and barely ridable @ 1-3 ft , good thing I have plenty of other things to do!!!!! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Many prayer sessions for a swell increase. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: HOW DO I ANSWER THIS ONE ?! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Possible contest at Terrazas ! Swell permitting it could be good !
From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The surf has been fairly glassy lately, although that is most likely due to the lack of waves. I would hate to even to try to measure the front of the waves as I would have to exagerate to get a positive number! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With reports of a southwest swell over the weekend, we are expecting waist to chest high waves in the area over the weekend. The swell is showing signs of picking up this morning....The weather has been fairly rainy lately. Mornings have been generally cloudy with the clouds breaking by mid-morning and staying clear most of the day with possible late afternoon showers. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: For the best surf this weekend, check out Playitas and Bajos at the north end of the beach. For the real adventurer, you can check out Playa El Rey just south of Manuel Antonio...however, this break can get closed out with the presence of a swell. Head to Playitas a couple of hours before high tide and a couple after. Bajos tends to get crowded with lots of spongers so beware! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Alacran Surf Tours and Burro Surf Shop are organizing the Torneo de Surf Playitas 2000 on Feb 18,19 & 20. We will be giving away cash prizes, clothing and other gifts. Entry fees will be 5000 colones and entries are open....For more info or to sign up, call Alacran Surf Tours office at 777-1721. Updated 1-20!! "After checking out the surf personally this afternoon, things are not looking good. Although the wavefax is predicting a SW swell, you would not know it from looking out here."
From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio - ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, este viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(6) From Sean and Jimmy at Vida Verde Land Management - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 3-6 foot faces with early glassy sessions with no one out but us and a few turistas. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Come check out music by the river at Jazzy´s river house every wed.and sat. evening. Located just behind gingo mikes in Dominical. Stop by and see whats happening with Vida Verde Land management and sales located in front of Thrusters. Check out seth for all you glass works- glass blowing- pipes,jewelery, vases and candle holders, or create your own
CARRIBEAN (C)
(7) AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: THIS MORNING EVERYTHING WAS A RELIABLE, SMOOTH 3-4 FT AT BEACHBREAK, NOW AT 5:30 WE HAVE A STRONG BREEZE BLOWING AND DARK SKIES AGAIN OVER THE SEA
Friday, January 14, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for January 14, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara -cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical - vidaverde@costarica.net
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** New Moon January 6th, Full Moon January 20th **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
7:54 a.m. @ 7.7 ft. - 235 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
1:55 p.m. @ 1 ft. - 30 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - The swell will continue to be smaller and from the SSW, maybe a little juice showing Sunday through Tuesday. But morning high tides make it fun early. HARD offshores will hit the Pacific by next Tuesday for all day glass sessions.
Caribbean - Expect wind swell to start arriving Sunday and continue with overhead surf through next Thursday. Call Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. for conditions at Salsa Brava and check in Cabinas Casa Verde in Puerto Viejo (tell em Greg sent ya)
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Late Friday shoulderhigh surf should be coming in at WSW breaks. Conditions - wind - offshore with sometimes heavy gusts blowing back the surf. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): A slight increase of WSW swell bringing in by Sat some headhigh surf. Heavy offshore winds, should break off a little over the weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande is picking up the slight swell push and the conditions are good. Play Avellannes may pick up Sat for "Dawn Patrol" NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: New custom design Robert August rental boards soon to be available at the Surfpati Connection in Tamarindo....
(2) From Louis at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande - The surf has been small for the last few days. On Weds it picked up a little to waist to shoulder high and the wind stayed off shore all day. The tides this week are in the morning and the sandbars are in good shape should the swell pick up. Keep an eye on the bar in front of the hotel unless it gets big.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: A slight SW pulse earlier in the week gave us a couple of days of fun head high surf. This has now disappeared, the surf dropping to waist high dribblers by yesterday evening. At least it's clean. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: It doesn't get much smaller than this here - so I would expect a little more swell for the w/e. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA: Playa Carmen, a.m., on the incoming tide is the best bet. Teresa's for the p.m. glass off.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: Surf today thurs.
knee high - botttom of your baggies , super glassy light offshore and soon
to disappear with the high tide ! Dont see much coming for the weekend
either ! Frank Mora is trying to do a contest in Jaco this weekend but "la
chosita del surf " team wont be there ! Dont go , no waves , NO SOUL ! plan
for the contest at Terrazas the 22nd instead ! Back those that truly back
the surfers of costa rica , let the rest fall off the wayside ! Watch for
the upcoming association of amateur surfing incentral pacific , news @ the
terraza contest ! SEE YA Chuck
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - There is a small SW swell with 2-3' (backs) surf along Playa Hermosa. The best bet is the Tulin rivermouth (where it is a foot or two bigger)
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The annual Festival del Mar in Quepos is coming up, starting the week of the Feb. 15th. We will be hosting a local surf tournament on the 19th and 20th for those interested. Prizes (and perhaps money) will be awarded to the top finishers. More to come of that in the following weeks. . .
From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio - ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, este viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(6) From Sean and Jimmy at Vida Verde Land Management - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 4-6ft glassy WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Waves - guess about the same thru the weekend; Weather - looks like we are coming out of the rain so expect that warm sun BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: since it kind of small the best place will most likely be the most exposed dominical and playa hermosa to the south, Jaco - hermosa NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Come check out music by the river at Jazzy´s river house every wed.and sat. evening. Located just behind gingo mikes in Dominical. Stop by and see whats happening with Vida Verde Land management and sales located in front of Thrusters. Check out seth for all you glass works- glass blowing- pipes,jewelery, vases and candle holders, or create your own
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara -cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
From David at Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio - damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical - vidaverde@costarica.net
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) - Mareas
** New Moon January 6th, Full Moon January 20th **
High tide (Friday) - Marea alta (viernes)
7:54 a.m. @ 7.7 ft. - 235 cm.
Low tide - Marea baja
1:55 p.m. @ 1 ft. - 30 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific - The swell will continue to be smaller and from the SSW, maybe a little juice showing Sunday through Tuesday. But morning high tides make it fun early. HARD offshores will hit the Pacific by next Tuesday for all day glass sessions.
Caribbean - Expect wind swell to start arriving Sunday and continue with overhead surf through next Thursday. Call Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. for conditions at Salsa Brava and check in Cabinas Casa Verde in Puerto Viejo (tell em Greg sent ya)
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Late Friday shoulderhigh surf should be coming in at WSW breaks. Conditions - wind - offshore with sometimes heavy gusts blowing back the surf. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): A slight increase of WSW swell bringing in by Sat some headhigh surf. Heavy offshore winds, should break off a little over the weekend. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Grande is picking up the slight swell push and the conditions are good. Play Avellannes may pick up Sat for "Dawn Patrol" NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: New custom design Robert August rental boards soon to be available at the Surfpati Connection in Tamarindo....
(2) From Louis at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande - The surf has been small for the last few days. On Weds it picked up a little to waist to shoulder high and the wind stayed off shore all day. The tides this week are in the morning and the sandbars are in good shape should the swell pick up. Keep an eye on the bar in front of the hotel unless it gets big.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: A slight SW pulse earlier in the week gave us a couple of days of fun head high surf. This has now disappeared, the surf dropping to waist high dribblers by yesterday evening. At least it's clean. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: It doesn't get much smaller than this here - so I would expect a little more swell for the w/e. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA: Playa Carmen, a.m., on the incoming tide is the best bet. Teresa's for the p.m. glass off.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: Surf today thurs.
knee high - botttom of your baggies , super glassy light offshore and soon
to disappear with the high tide ! Dont see much coming for the weekend
either ! Frank Mora is trying to do a contest in Jaco this weekend but "la
chosita del surf " team wont be there ! Dont go , no waves , NO SOUL ! plan
for the contest at Terrazas the 22nd instead ! Back those that truly back
the surfers of costa rica , let the rest fall off the wayside ! Watch for
the upcoming association of amateur surfing incentral pacific , news @ the
terraza contest ! SEE YA Chuck
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - There is a small SW swell with 2-3' (backs) surf along Playa Hermosa. The best bet is the Tulin rivermouth (where it is a foot or two bigger)
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio - NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The annual Festival del Mar in Quepos is coming up, starting the week of the Feb. 15th. We will be hosting a local surf tournament on the 19th and 20th for those interested. Prizes (and perhaps money) will be awarded to the top finishers. More to come of that in the following weeks. . .
From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio - ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, este viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(6) From Sean and Jimmy at Vida Verde Land Management - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: 4-6ft glassy WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Waves - guess about the same thru the weekend; Weather - looks like we are coming out of the rain so expect that warm sun BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: since it kind of small the best place will most likely be the most exposed dominical and playa hermosa to the south, Jaco - hermosa NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Come check out music by the river at Jazzy´s river house every wed.and sat. evening. Located just behind gingo mikes in Dominical. Stop by and see whats happening with Vida Verde Land management and sales located in front of Thrusters. Check out seth for all you glass works- glass blowing- pipes,jewelery, vases and candle holders, or create your own
CARRIBEAN (C)
see national report
Friday, January 7, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for January 7, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
1) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara -cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@costarica.net
8) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon January 6th, Full Moon January 20th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
3:42 p.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
9:24 a.m. @ .4 ft. – 12 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – A far reaching SSW west will bring overhead surf to S and SW facing beaches for the weekend afternoon sessions. Look for great morning conditions next Tuesday – Thursday.
Caribbean – Nothing powerful hitting the points and beaches now, but watch NE’ers going off the U.S. coast and new storms in the Bay of Campeche to bring surf.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Loius at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We've been enjoying a strong southwest swell for about a week now. It has been slowly fading out for about three days and today dropped to the shoulder to head high range. The form throughout the entire swell has been exceptional with the last three days in the misto category. Today the off shores blew all day. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The wind should hold through the weekend with the tides moving to the late afternoon and early morning. With a swell, conditions are perfect for good surf. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the points are working if it has the size. Stick close to the hotel if the swell stays small. Tamarindo river mouth has been sketchy with the sand in the northern part of the river mouth facilitating some surfing at outgoing tide.
(2) From Martine at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa Guiones, 4-5 feet, small glassy and offshores. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Windy and probably off shores until the end of the week. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Guiones and Ostional. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: We have few marriages on the beach this week.
From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Surf small and clean ranging from waist to head high. Plenty of offshore with afternoon sessions possible most days. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: More clean fun surf - hope that it picks up a bit. BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND: Santa Teresa has been working best and should continue to do so, evening sessions at high tide at Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Just got out of the water, it was a fun 2-3 ft glassy and fair form, not to crowded but expect the crowd to grow as the weekend comes! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PEOPLE , SURF, plenty of parties ! Jaco rocks on the weekends! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Unless something changes , for those looking for small clean waves that we will have, want something bigger go to Hermosa ! My guess is 3-4ft for Sat. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Terraza Del Pacifico contest Jan. 22-24th, be ready- the team from "LA CHOSITA DEL SURF" will be there to give a challenge to those who want it!! Thanks
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Last Thursday we had a swell come in with some nice overhead to double overhead sets coming in down in Playitas and Bajos. By Sunday it was completely dead with waist high waves at best. This trend continued through the week, with some head high sets. Heavy onshore winds haven't helped, but the winds did shift a couple of times in the late afternoon. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): This weekend we are expecting conditions to worsen, with waist high sets hopefully coming in. The weather on the other hand has been incredible with sun, sun and more sun! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The best bet is going to be Playa el Rey on the incoming low tide and Playitas a couple of hours before and after the high tide. Perhaps Boca Damas will receive some head high surf, but I imagine most sets will be closing out. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The annual Festival del Mar in Quepos is coming up, starting the week of the Feb. 15th. We will be hosting a local surf tournament on the 19th and 20th for those interested. Prizes (and perhaps money) will be awarded to the top finishers. More to come of that in the following weeks. . .
(6) From David at Escuela D’Amore in Manuel Antonio - 1. ¿Cuánto miden las olas y cómo son sus condiciones? En playa Playitas las olas han estado midiendo entre 4y5,30 pies en marea alta; sus condiciones son muy buenas,suaves, tranquilas y consistentes. En playa Espadilla la situación ha estado similar, con la diferensia de que en esta playa las olas han estado midiendo aproximadamente 2o3 pies en marea alta. De por mas les cuento que en este momento tenemos muchos turistas por aquí y la mayoría van a la playa todos los días, así que por esta situación la playa esta llena todos los días. No se lo pierdan!. 2. ¿Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas? Esta fue la pregunta que le hice a algunas personas en la playa esta mañana, a la cual cási la mayoría contestaron positivamente, diciendo que este próximo fin de semana habra mucho sol tanto por la mañana como por la tarde. Con respecto a las olas contestaron que es muy posible que la marea continúe igual; y si la marea continúa igual también las olas continuaran iguales. 3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de semana? Bueno, si ustedes lo que quieren es olas grandes y fuertes, pero pocas personas obsertbandolos, el lugar más adecuado es playa Playitas; recuerden que esta playa tiene las olas más grandes de todo Manuel Antonio. Pero si ustedes lo que quieren es olas no muy grandes y muchas personas viendolos realizar asañas con su tabla de surf el lugar adecuado es playa Espadilla; a esta playa asisten la mayoría de las personas, para bañarse y conseguir un bonito bronseado, espesialmente en este tiempo. 4. ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, por dicha si tenemos notícias nuevas para este reporte; y es que el próximo viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(7) From Rio Lindo Hotel - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Surf has been good a couple of hours before high tide with waves in the head high range with some 2’ + overhead sets. It’s coming in from the SW, but looks like the swell might be dropping. The sunsets have continued to be amazing for the evening surf sessions. Pura vida !
CARRIBEAN (C)
(8) From Mel Baker of A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Beach break- 2ft., Salsa- flat, Intermitant rain showers
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
1) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
2) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara -cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa (643-3737)
cybersurfer@fuegodelsol.com
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) From David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@costarica.net
8) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon January 6th, Full Moon January 20th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
3:42 p.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
9:24 a.m. @ .4 ft. – 12 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – A far reaching SSW west will bring overhead surf to S and SW facing beaches for the weekend afternoon sessions. Look for great morning conditions next Tuesday – Thursday.
Caribbean – Nothing powerful hitting the points and beaches now, but watch NE’ers going off the U.S. coast and new storms in the Bay of Campeche to bring surf.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Loius at Las Tortugas at Playa Grande - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We've been enjoying a strong southwest swell for about a week now. It has been slowly fading out for about three days and today dropped to the shoulder to head high range. The form throughout the entire swell has been exceptional with the last three days in the misto category. Today the off shores blew all day. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The wind should hold through the weekend with the tides moving to the late afternoon and early morning. With a swell, conditions are perfect for good surf. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the points are working if it has the size. Stick close to the hotel if the swell stays small. Tamarindo river mouth has been sketchy with the sand in the northern part of the river mouth facilitating some surfing at outgoing tide.
(2) From Martine at Hotel Café de Paris in Nosara - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Playa Guiones, 4-5 feet, small glassy and offshores. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Windy and probably off shores until the end of the week. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Playa Guiones and Ostional. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: We have few marriages on the beach this week.
From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa - LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS: Surf small and clean ranging from waist to head high. Plenty of offshore with afternoon sessions possible most days. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: More clean fun surf - hope that it picks up a bit. BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND: Santa Teresa has been working best and should continue to do so, evening sessions at high tide at Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA (JH)
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco: AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Just got out of the water, it was a fun 2-3 ft glassy and fair form, not to crowded but expect the crowd to grow as the weekend comes! WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): PEOPLE , SURF, plenty of parties ! Jaco rocks on the weekends! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Unless something changes , for those looking for small clean waves that we will have, want something bigger go to Hermosa ! My guess is 3-4ft for Sat. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Terraza Del Pacifico contest Jan. 22-24th, be ready- the team from "LA CHOSITA DEL SURF" will be there to give a challenge to those who want it!! Thanks
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO (QMA)
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Last Thursday we had a swell come in with some nice overhead to double overhead sets coming in down in Playitas and Bajos. By Sunday it was completely dead with waist high waves at best. This trend continued through the week, with some head high sets. Heavy onshore winds haven't helped, but the winds did shift a couple of times in the late afternoon. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): This weekend we are expecting conditions to worsen, with waist high sets hopefully coming in. The weather on the other hand has been incredible with sun, sun and more sun! BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The best bet is going to be Playa el Rey on the incoming low tide and Playitas a couple of hours before and after the high tide. Perhaps Boca Damas will receive some head high surf, but I imagine most sets will be closing out. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: The annual Festival del Mar in Quepos is coming up, starting the week of the Feb. 15th. We will be hosting a local surf tournament on the 19th and 20th for those interested. Prizes (and perhaps money) will be awarded to the top finishers. More to come of that in the following weeks. . .
(6) From David at Escuela D’Amore in Manuel Antonio - 1. ¿Cuánto miden las olas y cómo son sus condiciones? En playa Playitas las olas han estado midiendo entre 4y5,30 pies en marea alta; sus condiciones son muy buenas,suaves, tranquilas y consistentes. En playa Espadilla la situación ha estado similar, con la diferensia de que en esta playa las olas han estado midiendo aproximadamente 2o3 pies en marea alta. De por mas les cuento que en este momento tenemos muchos turistas por aquí y la mayoría van a la playa todos los días, así que por esta situación la playa esta llena todos los días. No se lo pierdan!. 2. ¿Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas? Esta fue la pregunta que le hice a algunas personas en la playa esta mañana, a la cual cási la mayoría contestaron positivamente, diciendo que este próximo fin de semana habra mucho sol tanto por la mañana como por la tarde. Con respecto a las olas contestaron que es muy posible que la marea continúe igual; y si la marea continúa igual también las olas continuaran iguales. 3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de semana? Bueno, si ustedes lo que quieren es olas grandes y fuertes, pero pocas personas obsertbandolos, el lugar más adecuado es playa Playitas; recuerden que esta playa tiene las olas más grandes de todo Manuel Antonio. Pero si ustedes lo que quieren es olas no muy grandes y muchas personas viendolos realizar asañas con su tabla de surf el lugar adecuado es playa Espadilla; a esta playa asisten la mayoría de las personas, para bañarse y conseguir un bonito bronseado, espesialmente en este tiempo. 4. ¿Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero ? Si, por dicha si tenemos notícias nuevas para este reporte; y es que el próximo viernes comienza una super bonita fiesta en Quepos, en donde habra comidas típicas, juegos mecanicos, monta de toros, etc. Los esperamos!.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC (D)
(7) From Rio Lindo Hotel - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Surf has been good a couple of hours before high tide with waves in the head high range with some 2’ + overhead sets. It’s coming in from the SW, but looks like the swell might be dropping. The sunsets have continued to be amazing for the evening surf sessions. Pura vida !
CARRIBEAN (C)
(8) From Mel Baker of A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Beach break- 2ft., Salsa- flat, Intermitant rain showers
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