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. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!
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
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
1) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
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)
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
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
6) Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical
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 - April 4th, Full Moon - April 18th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes) 11:21 a.m. @ 7.9 ft. – 238 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja5:21 p.m. @ 1.1 ft. – 34 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – This is how is was forecasted last week, I do not have an update, but I stick to this - "Expect a large swell to hit in the next 9 days, a long shot but with possible 12-15 foot faces at Pavones - you need to start planning a trip NOW!!"
Caribbean – This weekend should be filled with rainy afternoons and fun surf in the chest to head high range. Use the link below to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
LOCAL WAVE HEIGHTS AND DIRECTION: Surf is small and clean in the a.m., dropping all week. This morning only waist to chest high in front.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Staking on tradition, easter week brings waves. You can also expect some crowds - especially at the Rancho and at Sta Teresa; for many people, the holidays start today.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND. The tide is right for Santa Teresa a.m.
(2) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
4-5 feet ,glassy ,just perfect in the morning between 6-9 am.,and the
afternoon if offshore is coming
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Same way ,posibility bigger
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Good conditions in guiones beach Nosara.In front of the palm tree.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Concert in Cafe de Paris the 20 of april, from 7 pm.
Free entrance ,just come and enjoy the night with us!!!!
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We are waiting for a south to hit sometime around Thursday that should bring us some solid swell through the weekend.Our south facing beaches should be real good this weekend so, check those left points. Then by Monday we should see another swell come from the west and it's back to Roca Loca for some west side rock Right now on Wed. we have south conditions at four feet and high tide around 9 AM. Tulin was really fun in the morning with overhead sets. Enjoy the Waves Pura Vida!!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
(4) From Aaron at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waist Waist and more Waist, early morning glass with afternoon chop
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The swell should start to increase a little, PRAY 4 SURF
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Try all of the beach breaks, and if the swell does hit, the points should be good.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Have fun and be safe for Semana Santa!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(5) From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: fuertes, agresivas, limpias consistentes, con dirección
derecha y un tamaño aproximado de 5 pies en marea alta.
Playa Espadilla: limpias, poco agresivas, fuertes, consistentes y con un tamaño aproximado 2,50 pies en marea alta.
2. ¿Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?
Para este próximo fin de semana esperamos buenas olas, esto porque hasta el momento las han habido y no creemos que el sábado y el domingo sean la ecepción(opinión de surfeadores). Con respecto al tiempo es muy difícil opinar, ya que en los últimos días ha estado lluviendo un poquito entre 5 y 6 P.M, y no sabemos si las lluvias van a continuar, o no.
3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este fin de semana?
Esta semana la popularidad la tiene playa Playitas; la mayoría de los
surfeadores han estado asistiendo a esta playa porque según dicen
ellos: - han habido buenas olas. Esto no quiere decir que en playa
Espadilla no han habido buenas olas, todo lo contrario han estado muy buenas, es solo que casi todos los surfeadores han asistido esta semana a la playa, prefieren las olas grandes.
4. ¿Hay noticias o eventos venideros?.
No, no hay noticias nuenas ,pero me gustaría informarles que ayer
selebramos en Costa Rica el día de Juan Santamaría. Y hubieron muchas fiestas en todo el país.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(6) From Chris & Tanya at www.DOMINICAL.net
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Mid - Hi Tide: SW Swell, Mid - Low Tide: Mostly closed out with occasional fast shoulders 6-8 ft faces, some good peaks. Early morning/afternoon clean and offshore, then mushy bumpy, glossing off in afternoon
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Weather seems to be wanting to turn stormy - still mostly sunny, but rainy season is near. A little push in swell adding a few more feet, 8-10ft faces. Mid-late morning best over next few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Dominical
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest this weekend (April 14 -15 -16), Registration at Thrusters on Friday Night, followed by Disco. $1000 prize, TV coverage, party, 5000 colones registration fees.
CARRIBEAN
(7) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Good 4ft waves at Salsa and beachbreak
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
It's been good for days and expect it to continue for a while yet
Thursday, April 13, 2000
Thursday, April 6, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for April 6, 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. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
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)
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
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
Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical
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 - April 4th, Full Moon - April 18th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
4:50 p.m. @ 10 ft. – 299 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
10:32 a.m. @ -.6 ft. – (-18) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Look to the South for new swells to come in this next week. SSW peaks will be continuing in the head high + range at incoming tides. LARGE tidal shifts this weekend (it could look small with the outgoing tide and perfect 3 hours later) Tuesday there will be a definite 1-2 foot increase in size. Expect a large swell to hit in the next 9 days, a long shot but with possible 12-15 foot faces at Pavones - you need to start planning a trip NOW!! See next week's report for an update.
Caribbean – This side is still hot - fun head high surf with offshore mornings and rainy afternoons. Surf should build to overhead at main beach and point breaks by Monday and continue through Friday. Use the link below to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
It's been from the SW with overhead conditions. Should stay in the 4'-6' foot range over the weekend. Offhshores, gusty at times. Dawn Patrol and sunset glassoff sessions coming in as of Friday. High tide coming in with new moon cycle, so more time in the water at high tide breaks.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Glassy, offshore winds and some barreling surf. Dropping a little in size, but holding around 4'-6'. Playa Grande firing at sunset session and Playa Avellanes working good on mid to low tide. Tamarindo rivermouth, good solid right with some headhigh sets coming in.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Have an Endless Summer experience over the weekend. Head high with some good wind conditions at Witch's and Oli's. Worth the trip out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
It's a week long bash here in Tamarindo.
(2) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The SW swell has dropped over the last few days and there are fun waves at the beachbreaks, around head high on sets and lining up OK. Offshore winds in the morning keeping conditions clean late into the morning.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Wouldn't be suprised if there was another SW coming in now we are in April.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: The tides are set perfectly for a.m session at Santa Teresa, p.m. Playa Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
Monday 4-4 Hello, We have a good sized southwest coming in right now. We have surf in the 4-6 foot range at select spots. Our camp surfed Esterillos again this morning and Hermosa in the afternoon. There was surf at Roca Loca, but, it had a bit more south in it today making some sets close out a bit. Pura Vida!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco was 3-4ft and kind of fun definite onshore wind problem though ! Come on rainy season ! Big tides so some currents and a few bigger sets ,almost headhigh?
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Could get some rain, surf should be strange with the big tides over 10ft of change on Sat. Remember Jaco likes extreme tides and we have high in the a.m. and p.m. could be even better than Hermosa , you never know !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I probably will surf right here !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Contest in Panama , Billabong pro , the whole team from La Chosita Del Surf is ready and waiting ! Going to have a clearance sale over Semana Santa up to 25% off on some Items ! Probably will be closing the shop in May for reconstruction of a new building , same site just HUGE @ 2000 square feet with a/c and more surf equipment ! Erie is sending a big batch of boards for June and we will try to have the largest selection of NEW BOARDS in Costa Rica ! Thanks- Chuck, Luz, Alvaro, and the rest of the crew !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. ¿Cuál es el tamaño y la consistencia de las olas esta semana en Manuel Antonio?
En playa Playitas las olas han estado muy buenas esta semana; han estado midiendo un poco más de 5 pies en marea alta y sus condiciones han sido excelentes(fuertes, limpias, concistentes, un poco agresivas y con dirección derecha).
En playa Espadilla también están muy buena, solo que, un poco más pequeñas(cerca de tres pies en marea alta). Sus condiciones, no se porque, ha atraido a muchos surfeadores esta semana.
2. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?.
Las olas van a estar buenísimas este próximo fin de semana, esto es algo que aseguran los surfeadores y que nosotros esperamos que sea así. Con respecto al tiempo, es muy posible que haya mucho sol, lo creemos así, porque, hasta el momento lo hemos tenido.
3. ¿Cuál es le mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de semana?.
Con respecto a este tema le hice algunas preguntas a los surfeadores de Manuel Antonio y casi la mayoría contestaron que ambas playas están igual de populares esta semana. Solo que a playa Espadilla han estado llegando muchos principiantes tanto hombres como mujeres y la mayoría son extranjeros (turistas).
4. ¿ Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero?.
Sí, "la historia de tres estudiantes de la escuela".- El fin de semana pasado tres estudiantes de la escuela D'amore fueron a surfear a playa Playitas, y cuando lo estaban haciendo pudiero ver dos delfines que estaban nadando cerca de ellos y que estubieron jugando a su lado por mucho tiempo.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report above
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
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)
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
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
Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical
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 - April 4th, Full Moon - April 18th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
4:50 p.m. @ 10 ft. – 299 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
10:32 a.m. @ -.6 ft. – (-18) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Look to the South for new swells to come in this next week. SSW peaks will be continuing in the head high + range at incoming tides. LARGE tidal shifts this weekend (it could look small with the outgoing tide and perfect 3 hours later) Tuesday there will be a definite 1-2 foot increase in size. Expect a large swell to hit in the next 9 days, a long shot but with possible 12-15 foot faces at Pavones - you need to start planning a trip NOW!! See next week's report for an update.
Caribbean – This side is still hot - fun head high surf with offshore mornings and rainy afternoons. Surf should build to overhead at main beach and point breaks by Monday and continue through Friday. Use the link below to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
It's been from the SW with overhead conditions. Should stay in the 4'-6' foot range over the weekend. Offhshores, gusty at times. Dawn Patrol and sunset glassoff sessions coming in as of Friday. High tide coming in with new moon cycle, so more time in the water at high tide breaks.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Glassy, offshore winds and some barreling surf. Dropping a little in size, but holding around 4'-6'. Playa Grande firing at sunset session and Playa Avellanes working good on mid to low tide. Tamarindo rivermouth, good solid right with some headhigh sets coming in.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Have an Endless Summer experience over the weekend. Head high with some good wind conditions at Witch's and Oli's. Worth the trip out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
It's a week long bash here in Tamarindo.
(2) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The SW swell has dropped over the last few days and there are fun waves at the beachbreaks, around head high on sets and lining up OK. Offshore winds in the morning keeping conditions clean late into the morning.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: Wouldn't be suprised if there was another SW coming in now we are in April.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND: The tides are set perfectly for a.m session at Santa Teresa, p.m. Playa Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
Monday 4-4 Hello, We have a good sized southwest coming in right now. We have surf in the 4-6 foot range at select spots. Our camp surfed Esterillos again this morning and Hermosa in the afternoon. There was surf at Roca Loca, but, it had a bit more south in it today making some sets close out a bit. Pura Vida!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco was 3-4ft and kind of fun definite onshore wind problem though ! Come on rainy season ! Big tides so some currents and a few bigger sets ,almost headhigh?
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Could get some rain, surf should be strange with the big tides over 10ft of change on Sat. Remember Jaco likes extreme tides and we have high in the a.m. and p.m. could be even better than Hermosa , you never know !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I probably will surf right here !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Contest in Panama , Billabong pro , the whole team from La Chosita Del Surf is ready and waiting ! Going to have a clearance sale over Semana Santa up to 25% off on some Items ! Probably will be closing the shop in May for reconstruction of a new building , same site just HUGE @ 2000 square feet with a/c and more surf equipment ! Erie is sending a big batch of boards for June and we will try to have the largest selection of NEW BOARDS in Costa Rica ! Thanks- Chuck, Luz, Alvaro, and the rest of the crew !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1. ¿Cuál es el tamaño y la consistencia de las olas esta semana en Manuel Antonio?
En playa Playitas las olas han estado muy buenas esta semana; han estado midiendo un poco más de 5 pies en marea alta y sus condiciones han sido excelentes(fuertes, limpias, concistentes, un poco agresivas y con dirección derecha).
En playa Espadilla también están muy buena, solo que, un poco más pequeñas(cerca de tres pies en marea alta). Sus condiciones, no se porque, ha atraido a muchos surfeadores esta semana.
2. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?.
Las olas van a estar buenísimas este próximo fin de semana, esto es algo que aseguran los surfeadores y que nosotros esperamos que sea así. Con respecto al tiempo, es muy posible que haya mucho sol, lo creemos así, porque, hasta el momento lo hemos tenido.
3. ¿Cuál es le mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de semana?.
Con respecto a este tema le hice algunas preguntas a los surfeadores de Manuel Antonio y casi la mayoría contestaron que ambas playas están igual de populares esta semana. Solo que a playa Espadilla han estado llegando muchos principiantes tanto hombres como mujeres y la mayoría son extranjeros (turistas).
4. ¿ Hay alguna noticia o evento venidero?.
Sí, "la historia de tres estudiantes de la escuela".- El fin de semana pasado tres estudiantes de la escuela D'amore fueron a surfear a playa Playitas, y cuando lo estaban haciendo pudiero ver dos delfines que estaban nadando cerca de ellos y que estubieron jugando a su lado por mucho tiempo.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report above
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
Thursday, March 23, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for March 23, 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. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
4) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) 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
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical
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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:39 a.m. @ 8.7 ft. – 262 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
11:37 a.m. @ 0 ft. – 0 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Long period swells will continue to funnel in from the NW and SSW which will make large surf (1-3 foot overhead) through the weekend. Early morning high tides next week will make for glorious morning sessions at most all beachbreaks.
Caribbean – The swell from the East has disappeared leaving surf under chest high at most beaches. Nothing new expected to arrive by next Wednesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Early morning glassoff at dawn patrol, increase of wave height late Friday with a SW push 4'- 6'. Fun surf from Oli's Point to Playa Negra....Early morning glassy with choppy faces in the midday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Increase slightly of SW swell with offshores in the am and some onshore switch mid day. Possible glassoff at sunset.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Grande in the am, Playa Avellanes holding okay through low to midtide with some variable winds, Playa Negra headhigh am with onshore winds midday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Triple shot of music at VistaVillas Wed- Ladies night with free margies and Bob Benjamin. Jessie Bishop rocks out on Thurs and Island Dreamers Jazzy / Blues on Friday. Sunset music and Pizza.......Watch for the newest Surfin Corner with Surfpati, coming soon in the Tico Times.....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We've enjoyed overhead swell here now for weeks. For the last few days it has been running a few feet overhead and exceptionally clean. Yesterday it dropped a foot for an excellent daybreak session with light crowds - late onshores blew out the afternoon session which was stacking up to be a beauty.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With the tides high in both the morning and evening we are looking forward to great conditions. The swell has been typically consistent for March and the off shore winds are holding farely well, often all day long.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The waves in front of the hotel have been uncrowded and excellent from about half to three quarter tide.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Surf has continued consistent over the last week 2 -4' mainly SW but with enough angle for decent shape. This morning was head high and clean at Playa Carmen. Offshores are becoming more infrequent, though there was a good blow yesterday a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
NW swell??
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Tide is set almost perfect for double sessions at Playa Carmen.
(4) Martine at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
OVERHEAD SOMETIMES BIGGER IN THE HIGH TIDE, GLASSY IN THE MORNING
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
SAME WAY
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
CAMARONAL
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - 3-23, 2000 - Tulin River mouth is real good in the morning Kinda big. The tide is low at 12Pm tomorrow . Tides are running about 9ft. Good wind all day so, it was one of those days whew!!!! Pura Vida!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco - Thursday a.m. looks 2-4 ft but the tides are still large and dropping so could be a bit bigger in the p.m. wind onshore light but steady at 8:30 a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great tides for the area sat. and sun. 2 high tides means 2 fun surfs right out front , clouds are building daily in the mountains but chances of rain are not good !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I probably will surf right out front but the masses will do Playa Hermosa!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Alvaro Solano once again overall champ in the Ecuador - Galapagos events! Way to go !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see National Report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(7)From Sean at Montanas de Vida Verde in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Good head high to over head on sets. been low tides in the mornings but if you get up you may find some hidden barrels. Like always off shore in the morning and pretty mild wind all day. evening ses been good on up coming tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Looks like there should be something coming for the weekend, we´ll see
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa dominical is the place to be
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest in playa dominical, held by Thrusters. Also- Gino and jen were married at the beach of roca verde on Friday March 17th..Congrats!!!
(8) From Chris & Tanya at Dominical.net -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
6-8 ft faces, some good peaks, otherwise big shoulder rides. Early morning/afternoon clean and offshore, then mushy and bumpy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
A little push in swell adding a few more feet, 8-10ft faces, clear lovely weather
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Dominical
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest soon $1000 prize, TV coverage, party, watch this space!!!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
4) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) 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
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical
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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:39 a.m. @ 8.7 ft. – 262 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
11:37 a.m. @ 0 ft. – 0 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Long period swells will continue to funnel in from the NW and SSW which will make large surf (1-3 foot overhead) through the weekend. Early morning high tides next week will make for glorious morning sessions at most all beachbreaks.
Caribbean – The swell from the East has disappeared leaving surf under chest high at most beaches. Nothing new expected to arrive by next Wednesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Early morning glassoff at dawn patrol, increase of wave height late Friday with a SW push 4'- 6'. Fun surf from Oli's Point to Playa Negra....Early morning glassy with choppy faces in the midday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Increase slightly of SW swell with offshores in the am and some onshore switch mid day. Possible glassoff at sunset.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Grande in the am, Playa Avellanes holding okay through low to midtide with some variable winds, Playa Negra headhigh am with onshore winds midday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Triple shot of music at VistaVillas Wed- Ladies night with free margies and Bob Benjamin. Jessie Bishop rocks out on Thurs and Island Dreamers Jazzy / Blues on Friday. Sunset music and Pizza.......Watch for the newest Surfin Corner with Surfpati, coming soon in the Tico Times.....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We've enjoyed overhead swell here now for weeks. For the last few days it has been running a few feet overhead and exceptionally clean. Yesterday it dropped a foot for an excellent daybreak session with light crowds - late onshores blew out the afternoon session which was stacking up to be a beauty.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With the tides high in both the morning and evening we are looking forward to great conditions. The swell has been typically consistent for March and the off shore winds are holding farely well, often all day long.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The waves in front of the hotel have been uncrowded and excellent from about half to three quarter tide.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Surf has continued consistent over the last week 2 -4' mainly SW but with enough angle for decent shape. This morning was head high and clean at Playa Carmen. Offshores are becoming more infrequent, though there was a good blow yesterday a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
NW swell??
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Tide is set almost perfect for double sessions at Playa Carmen.
(4) Martine at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
OVERHEAD SOMETIMES BIGGER IN THE HIGH TIDE, GLASSY IN THE MORNING
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
SAME WAY
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
CAMARONAL
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - 3-23, 2000 - Tulin River mouth is real good in the morning Kinda big. The tide is low at 12Pm tomorrow . Tides are running about 9ft. Good wind all day so, it was one of those days whew!!!! Pura Vida!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco - Thursday a.m. looks 2-4 ft but the tides are still large and dropping so could be a bit bigger in the p.m. wind onshore light but steady at 8:30 a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great tides for the area sat. and sun. 2 high tides means 2 fun surfs right out front , clouds are building daily in the mountains but chances of rain are not good !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I probably will surf right out front but the masses will do Playa Hermosa!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Alvaro Solano once again overall champ in the Ecuador - Galapagos events! Way to go !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see National Report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(7)From Sean at Montanas de Vida Verde in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Good head high to over head on sets. been low tides in the mornings but if you get up you may find some hidden barrels. Like always off shore in the morning and pretty mild wind all day. evening ses been good on up coming tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Looks like there should be something coming for the weekend, we´ll see
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa dominical is the place to be
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest in playa dominical, held by Thrusters. Also- Gino and jen were married at the beach of roca verde on Friday March 17th..Congrats!!!
(8) From Chris & Tanya at Dominical.net -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
6-8 ft faces, some good peaks, otherwise big shoulder rides. Early morning/afternoon clean and offshore, then mushy and bumpy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
A little push in swell adding a few more feet, 8-10ft faces, clear lovely weather
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Dominical
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest soon $1000 prize, TV coverage, party, watch this space!!!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
Thursday, March 16, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for March 16, 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) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) 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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
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
4) 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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
12:40 a.m. @ 8 ft. – 244 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
6:18 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The present SW is dropping, and there is not much behind it until the 25th-26th, next weekend. First you will see growing surf from the SSW and then the NW swell pushes in close period sets. This will be BIG - at least double overhead at Dom., Hermosa, Negra, Nosara, Grande - luckily, the tides are not severe enough for there to be major flooding. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side still has not dropped below waist to chest. Expect a larger push from the east by next Wednesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell size slowing dropping with a SW pulse bringing in
3'-5' surf over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great weather, lite offshores and SW 3'- 5'. Chance of a slight pull from the west by Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Pick up a fun board or a long board and try the right at T Bay rivermouth. Playa Negra, holding up at shoulder high plus over the weekend.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
St. Pati's Day Party with the Leatherbacks, this Friday at Best Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas....Watch for the newest Surfin Corner with Surfpati, coming soon in the Tico Times.....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We have straight in swell running well overhead with some great waves and a lot of close outs and funky sections. It's been running for about a week now and is not showing signs of letting up. The wind has been off shore all day most days and in the morning for the rest. All the sand bars and Tamarindo Estero have had their moments and occassional epic conditions at different tides and swell shifts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): If the swell holds we'll be looking at Tamarindo in the morning and Playa Grande in the afternoon if the wind stays off shore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Morning surf in Tamarindo and afternoon at Playa Grande at Chicken Head Rock and in front of the hotel in the afternoon.
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - It's going off at Esterillos today. Low tide was Roca Loca again.
More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see National Report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(4)From Sean at Montanas de Vida Verde in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell going out but still 6-8ft. faces. clean in the morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
about the same expected, nice weather
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa dominical is the one for now., unless you know
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
The church in dominical is having a gathering on the 17-19th of march on the soccer field in Dominical, games, food, music, and fun
Also- Gino and jen will be wed at the beach of roca verde on Friday March 17th..Congrats!!!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) 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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
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
4) 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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
12:40 a.m. @ 8 ft. – 244 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
6:18 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The present SW is dropping, and there is not much behind it until the 25th-26th, next weekend. First you will see growing surf from the SSW and then the NW swell pushes in close period sets. This will be BIG - at least double overhead at Dom., Hermosa, Negra, Nosara, Grande - luckily, the tides are not severe enough for there to be major flooding. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side still has not dropped below waist to chest. Expect a larger push from the east by next Wednesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell size slowing dropping with a SW pulse bringing in
3'-5' surf over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great weather, lite offshores and SW 3'- 5'. Chance of a slight pull from the west by Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Pick up a fun board or a long board and try the right at T Bay rivermouth. Playa Negra, holding up at shoulder high plus over the weekend.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
St. Pati's Day Party with the Leatherbacks, this Friday at Best Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas....Watch for the newest Surfin Corner with Surfpati, coming soon in the Tico Times.....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We have straight in swell running well overhead with some great waves and a lot of close outs and funky sections. It's been running for about a week now and is not showing signs of letting up. The wind has been off shore all day most days and in the morning for the rest. All the sand bars and Tamarindo Estero have had their moments and occassional epic conditions at different tides and swell shifts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): If the swell holds we'll be looking at Tamarindo in the morning and Playa Grande in the afternoon if the wind stays off shore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Morning surf in Tamarindo and afternoon at Playa Grande at Chicken Head Rock and in front of the hotel in the afternoon.
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - It's going off at Esterillos today. Low tide was Roca Loca again.
More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see National Report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(4)From Sean at Montanas de Vida Verde in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell going out but still 6-8ft. faces. clean in the morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
about the same expected, nice weather
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa dominical is the one for now., unless you know
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
The church in dominical is having a gathering on the 17-19th of march on the soccer field in Dominical, games, food, music, and fun
Also- Gino and jen will be wed at the beach of roca verde on Friday March 17th..Congrats!!!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
Thursday, March 9, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for March 9, 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. Check the new feature - THE TIME MACHINE - which shows a picture and the surf report from 1999 !!!!
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
4) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
7) 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
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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:36 a.m. @ 8.8 ft. – 268 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
11:36 a.m. @ (-.4) ft. – (-12) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Set your alarm clocks, the early morning seshes will be the best, with high tide on Tues. at 9 a.m. Expect continued SW swell for the next 3 days. Then there will be another bump from the NW, increasing the set wave count. Then another SW swell should arrive by next weekend. The surf should not drop below headhigh at any location. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side is still sporting some surf, mostly in the chest to head range. Puerto Vargas, Bonita, and Uvita will have 1-2 overhead sets all through the weekend until next Tuesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Headhigh(5-6) to double overhead(10-12)(Witch's on Thursday) should continue with a swell push from the southwest, switching to south late Friday. Offshore winds bringing in glassy, barreling surf....
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Weather a little cloudy, but offshore prevailing with some gusty burst.
Chance of onshore switch during the day. Surf Dawn Patrol and sunset sessions. Swell should be more out of the south making some good surf on south and southwest facing breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Try a boat trip to Ollie's, Sat or Sun. where the conditions should be
headhigh with offshore flow. Playa Langosta - headhigh early morning: Playa Grande - 4'-6' with a chance of sidewinds: Playa Negra - headhigh with possible variable winds during the day. Water temp is still cool (68 degrees at Witch's/Oli's)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
It's a March madness music event all month at Best Western Vista Villas- Tamarindo. Check out the new pizza and deli. St. Pati's day party with the Leatherbacks - Friday March 17th......
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
On Tuesday, a raw bumpy overhead SW swell arrived. Some well overhead waves, but very few clean ones. You had to pick them. The wind has been flukey, but offshore all day most days. With the March change of weather, we expect offshores in the morning and onshores in the afternoon becoming more prevalent. The South swells, which are beginning to arrive now, will mean consistent surf as long as the wind is offshore. Focus on morning surf here in Playa Grande and slipping down to Tamarindo Rivermouth when it's too big out front.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
High tide is moving into the morning sessions. We`ll be going out for dawn patrol. And on Wednesday, the swell settled a bit and was much cleaner in the morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
In front of Las Tortugas hotel until it closes out. Then we`ll head towards the Tamarindo end of the bay.
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
GOOD CONDITIONS IN THE MORNING 5 FEET WITH SOME BIG SETS MORE THAN OVERHEAD.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
SAME WAY
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
IN FRONT OF THE PALM TREE IN PLAYA GUIONES
(4) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
2 - 4' of swell, SW with something else mixed in to make for good peaks on the overhead sets. Clean in the morning with evening glass offs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND.
Looks like more of the same - SW swells should increase in size and frequency now that March is here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND.
High tide is moving into the morning so Playa Carmen will be the place. Check the points if it gets big.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Here's the scoop on Jaco ! 4-6 ft some with shape most without ! Evening glass off but the big ones are 300 yds long and breaking all at once !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
We have had size all week , got a couple of dawn sessions at Roca Loca with just 2 friends out this week , I expect it to hold up size wise but who knows @ the shape ! Weather has been WEIRD < rain, cloudy strange for sure!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Who Knows but possible Escondida and plenty of big beach break !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Alvaro is in the Galapagos , hope he is doing well !
(6) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four feet. The tide is at around six today in the afternoon. The water temp is about 85 f. so, go for a swim any ways. Tides are running about 9.5 ft today. More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio –
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Monday conditions were ideal in Playitas. Glassy conditions with waves ranging from 4-7'...Teusday the size diminished a little still with glassy conditions in the afternoon with nice offshore breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With signs of the swell diminishing, expect for the size to drop off over the weekend in the 4' range...weather has been a little cloudy lately with possible afternoon showers, creating a nice offshore breeze.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
For the best surf, get to Playitas or Bajos 2 hours before high tide and then move on to Playitas as the tide moves out. Also, if you are looking for some more challenging waves, check out some of the more exposed beaches to the north or south of Quepos.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
4) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
7) 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
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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:36 a.m. @ 8.8 ft. – 268 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
11:36 a.m. @ (-.4) ft. – (-12) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Set your alarm clocks, the early morning seshes will be the best, with high tide on Tues. at 9 a.m. Expect continued SW swell for the next 3 days. Then there will be another bump from the NW, increasing the set wave count. Then another SW swell should arrive by next weekend. The surf should not drop below headhigh at any location. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side is still sporting some surf, mostly in the chest to head range. Puerto Vargas, Bonita, and Uvita will have 1-2 overhead sets all through the weekend until next Tuesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Headhigh(5-6) to double overhead(10-12)(Witch's on Thursday) should continue with a swell push from the southwest, switching to south late Friday. Offshore winds bringing in glassy, barreling surf....
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Weather a little cloudy, but offshore prevailing with some gusty burst.
Chance of onshore switch during the day. Surf Dawn Patrol and sunset sessions. Swell should be more out of the south making some good surf on south and southwest facing breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Try a boat trip to Ollie's, Sat or Sun. where the conditions should be
headhigh with offshore flow. Playa Langosta - headhigh early morning: Playa Grande - 4'-6' with a chance of sidewinds: Playa Negra - headhigh with possible variable winds during the day. Water temp is still cool (68 degrees at Witch's/Oli's)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
It's a March madness music event all month at Best Western Vista Villas- Tamarindo. Check out the new pizza and deli. St. Pati's day party with the Leatherbacks - Friday March 17th......
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
On Tuesday, a raw bumpy overhead SW swell arrived. Some well overhead waves, but very few clean ones. You had to pick them. The wind has been flukey, but offshore all day most days. With the March change of weather, we expect offshores in the morning and onshores in the afternoon becoming more prevalent. The South swells, which are beginning to arrive now, will mean consistent surf as long as the wind is offshore. Focus on morning surf here in Playa Grande and slipping down to Tamarindo Rivermouth when it's too big out front.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
High tide is moving into the morning sessions. We`ll be going out for dawn patrol. And on Wednesday, the swell settled a bit and was much cleaner in the morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
In front of Las Tortugas hotel until it closes out. Then we`ll head towards the Tamarindo end of the bay.
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
GOOD CONDITIONS IN THE MORNING 5 FEET WITH SOME BIG SETS MORE THAN OVERHEAD.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
SAME WAY
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
IN FRONT OF THE PALM TREE IN PLAYA GUIONES
(4) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
2 - 4' of swell, SW with something else mixed in to make for good peaks on the overhead sets. Clean in the morning with evening glass offs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND.
Looks like more of the same - SW swells should increase in size and frequency now that March is here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND.
High tide is moving into the morning so Playa Carmen will be the place. Check the points if it gets big.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Here's the scoop on Jaco ! 4-6 ft some with shape most without ! Evening glass off but the big ones are 300 yds long and breaking all at once !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
We have had size all week , got a couple of dawn sessions at Roca Loca with just 2 friends out this week , I expect it to hold up size wise but who knows @ the shape ! Weather has been WEIRD < rain, cloudy strange for sure!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Who Knows but possible Escondida and plenty of big beach break !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Alvaro is in the Galapagos , hope he is doing well !
(6) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four feet. The tide is at around six today in the afternoon. The water temp is about 85 f. so, go for a swim any ways. Tides are running about 9.5 ft today. More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio –
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Monday conditions were ideal in Playitas. Glassy conditions with waves ranging from 4-7'...Teusday the size diminished a little still with glassy conditions in the afternoon with nice offshore breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With signs of the swell diminishing, expect for the size to drop off over the weekend in the 4' range...weather has been a little cloudy lately with possible afternoon showers, creating a nice offshore breeze.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
For the best surf, get to Playitas or Bajos 2 hours before high tide and then move on to Playitas as the tide moves out. Also, if you are looking for some more challenging waves, check out some of the more exposed beaches to the north or south of Quepos.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
Thursday, March 2, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for March 2, 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) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) 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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
3) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
5) 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
6) 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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
1:29 p.m. @ 7.3 ft. – 223 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
7:09 a.m. @ 1.3 ft. – 40 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The NW swell has passed, but traces are still felt coming from a WSW direction. A new SW swell should be arriving in 5-6 days, bringing surf up again to the 7 + ft. range.
Caribbean – This side is still getting good head high+ surf which should continue until next Monday. Expect it to drop then for a couple of days before the next system. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Surf 4'-6' at most sw facing breaks. Gusty offshore winds. Midday surf continues until May 5th.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Increase with a direction switch to West / Southwest swell coming in by Sat. Weather, warm with water temps running around 70 degrees. Surf should be at shoulderhigh to headhigh this weekend. Offshore conditions, sometimes gusty. Watch out for the sea lice!!!!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Negra still showing some sets at headhigh, but it's walling up and
gusty offshores at times. Playa Grande is crowded, with 4'-6', with a little confusion in the swell direction. Sidewinds coming in early afternoon. Witch's Rock should pickup and may be worth the boat trip Sat. or Sun. Stay on south and southwest facing breaks for the best surf. It's high tide midday, so no dawn patrol or sunset glassoffs for a few days......
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Break Vista Villas - a week of fun and festivities. Stay tuned...
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3 to 4 with overhead sets, good shape, offshore winds all day long.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
More of the same
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the points are working
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
4-5 feet glassy in the morning,no wind , no swell
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
same certainly with off shore in the morning
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Ostional a bit bigger
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Concert in Cafe de Paris Friday night. Free entrance. Everybody is welcome!!!
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four to six feet on Hermosa beaches. The tide is at around noon today. Congratulations to our team which took home most of the $5000 at the contest last weekend. More Pictures of the contest with our team below at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(6) From Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical -
The waves have been good, 5 to 8 feet with some barrels in the morning. Wind offshore most days and really clean water. Come to Paco's Pool Bar for the best fruit drinks and sunsets!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) 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
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
3) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
5) 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
6) 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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
1:29 p.m. @ 7.3 ft. – 223 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
7:09 a.m. @ 1.3 ft. – 40 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The NW swell has passed, but traces are still felt coming from a WSW direction. A new SW swell should be arriving in 5-6 days, bringing surf up again to the 7 + ft. range.
Caribbean – This side is still getting good head high+ surf which should continue until next Monday. Expect it to drop then for a couple of days before the next system. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Surf 4'-6' at most sw facing breaks. Gusty offshore winds. Midday surf continues until May 5th.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Increase with a direction switch to West / Southwest swell coming in by Sat. Weather, warm with water temps running around 70 degrees. Surf should be at shoulderhigh to headhigh this weekend. Offshore conditions, sometimes gusty. Watch out for the sea lice!!!!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Negra still showing some sets at headhigh, but it's walling up and
gusty offshores at times. Playa Grande is crowded, with 4'-6', with a little confusion in the swell direction. Sidewinds coming in early afternoon. Witch's Rock should pickup and may be worth the boat trip Sat. or Sun. Stay on south and southwest facing breaks for the best surf. It's high tide midday, so no dawn patrol or sunset glassoffs for a few days......
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Break Vista Villas - a week of fun and festivities. Stay tuned...
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3 to 4 with overhead sets, good shape, offshore winds all day long.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
More of the same
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the points are working
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
4-5 feet glassy in the morning,no wind , no swell
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
same certainly with off shore in the morning
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Ostional a bit bigger
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Concert in Cafe de Paris Friday night. Free entrance. Everybody is welcome!!!
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four to six feet on Hermosa beaches. The tide is at around noon today. Congratulations to our team which took home most of the $5000 at the contest last weekend. More Pictures of the contest with our team below at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(6) From Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical -
The waves have been good, 5 to 8 feet with some barrels in the morning. Wind offshore most days and really clean water. Come to Paco's Pool Bar for the best fruit drinks and sunsets!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
Thursday, February 24, 2000
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 24, 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) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
4) Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
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
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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
6:51 a.m. @ 8.2 ft. – 250 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
12:51 p.m. @ .4 ft. – 12 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The large swell from the Northwest should drop off a little throughout the weekend, but still provide overhead surf until Tuesday. Morning high tides make it a perfect morning offshore surf session. Smaller conditions (chest to overhead) will prevail from Thursday until the following weekend. Go to the Caribbean!Caribbean – This weekend expect rising surf: from chest high on Saturday to 2-3 feet overhead at Isla Uvita by Tuesday afternoon. Of course - Salsa or Bonita will have powerful surf as well.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Waves 4'- 7' at most breaks all weekend. Glassy conditions am and sunset surf sessions. Playa Negra walling up at double overhead.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Waves continue to roll in with a mix of WSW swell. Offshores, cranking midday, but glassy conditions dawn patrol and sunset. Swell to start breaking off a little by Sunday. Lots of pacific wave movement coming up next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Grande - Dawn Patrol - headhigh and glassy.
Playa Langosta - am - 4' + all most sets.
Playa Negra - walling out with some double overhead sets.
Witch's Rock - 6' and clean with occassional gusty offshore winds. (Water temperature a cool 63 degrees at Oli's and Witch's)....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wingnut, Robert August and Mark Martinson surfing, golfing and drinking around Tamarindo all weekend.....Look for them at the Best Western Tamarindo VistaVillas.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The waves have been well overhead with off shores all day for almost a week now. Some set waves have been in the double overhead range. The shape has generally been fair to excellent at medium to three/quarter tides with all the peaks working and Chicken Head Rock coming on at high tide. Due to the constant off shores the water is now cold and a spring suit is not out of place.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The wind seems to be holding and with the high tides moving into the morning for the weekend, conditions are excellant for more of the same excellent surf we've been having. Bring a wet suit - vest or spring especially for Witches or Ollies.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the breaks are working with Chicken Head as good as it gets at high tide. Tamarindo River mouth is worth checking at incoming. Avoid Witches and Ollies while the wind is howling.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa (near Mal Pais):
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
The NW swell - which has brought us the best waves of the year, 12' faces, barrels, long walls etc.- has now started to drop a bit. However sets this morning were still well overhead and coming in at short intervals. Conditions have been superclean with afternoon offshores.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Would expect the swell to continue to drop slowly - there should still be head high surf and expect the perfect winds to continue.
BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND:
Playa Carmen has been epic on this swell - with the high tide moving into the morning, it should be the best spot at the weekend.
(4) From Kristian at Witches Rock - (Sunday - Feb. 20th)
The water was about 70 degrees. The winds are off shore at both points but very strong, for the waves. The waves were between 2ft to 3ft at potrero with sets of 4 waves every 15 minutes. At witch´s the waves was the same but the sets took forever, and the water there was much colder. Not a cloud in the sky.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about Six feet on Hermosa beaches. Low tide is at around noon today. The tide has mellowed out and it looks like another great day in Costa Rica. More Pictures of the beaches with our crew at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@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
4) Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
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
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 - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
6:51 a.m. @ 8.2 ft. – 250 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
12:51 p.m. @ .4 ft. – 12 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The large swell from the Northwest should drop off a little throughout the weekend, but still provide overhead surf until Tuesday. Morning high tides make it a perfect morning offshore surf session. Smaller conditions (chest to overhead) will prevail from Thursday until the following weekend. Go to the Caribbean!Caribbean – This weekend expect rising surf: from chest high on Saturday to 2-3 feet overhead at Isla Uvita by Tuesday afternoon. Of course - Salsa or Bonita will have powerful surf as well.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Waves 4'- 7' at most breaks all weekend. Glassy conditions am and sunset surf sessions. Playa Negra walling up at double overhead.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Waves continue to roll in with a mix of WSW swell. Offshores, cranking midday, but glassy conditions dawn patrol and sunset. Swell to start breaking off a little by Sunday. Lots of pacific wave movement coming up next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Grande - Dawn Patrol - headhigh and glassy.
Playa Langosta - am - 4' + all most sets.
Playa Negra - walling out with some double overhead sets.
Witch's Rock - 6' and clean with occassional gusty offshore winds. (Water temperature a cool 63 degrees at Oli's and Witch's)....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wingnut, Robert August and Mark Martinson surfing, golfing and drinking around Tamarindo all weekend.....Look for them at the Best Western Tamarindo VistaVillas.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The waves have been well overhead with off shores all day for almost a week now. Some set waves have been in the double overhead range. The shape has generally been fair to excellent at medium to three/quarter tides with all the peaks working and Chicken Head Rock coming on at high tide. Due to the constant off shores the water is now cold and a spring suit is not out of place.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The wind seems to be holding and with the high tides moving into the morning for the weekend, conditions are excellant for more of the same excellent surf we've been having. Bring a wet suit - vest or spring especially for Witches or Ollies.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the breaks are working with Chicken Head as good as it gets at high tide. Tamarindo River mouth is worth checking at incoming. Avoid Witches and Ollies while the wind is howling.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa (near Mal Pais):
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
The NW swell - which has brought us the best waves of the year, 12' faces, barrels, long walls etc.- has now started to drop a bit. However sets this morning were still well overhead and coming in at short intervals. Conditions have been superclean with afternoon offshores.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Would expect the swell to continue to drop slowly - there should still be head high surf and expect the perfect winds to continue.
BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND:
Playa Carmen has been epic on this swell - with the high tide moving into the morning, it should be the best spot at the weekend.
(4) From Kristian at Witches Rock - (Sunday - Feb. 20th)
The water was about 70 degrees. The winds are off shore at both points but very strong, for the waves. The waves were between 2ft to 3ft at potrero with sets of 4 waves every 15 minutes. At witch´s the waves was the same but the sets took forever, and the water there was much colder. Not a cloud in the sky.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about Six feet on Hermosa beaches. Low tide is at around noon today. The tide has mellowed out and it looks like another great day in Costa Rica. More Pictures of the beaches with our crew at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
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