Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Next Circuito Nacional del Surf contest in Quepos - Feb. 23-24. Look at
www.surfcostarica.org for more information and rankings.
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.83 ft at 5:11 AM
Low Tide - (-1.09) ft at 11:19 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - This weekend, surf will be in the chest to head high range,
with a
few big sets rolling through, announcing swells arriving from the NW
and SW.
Those swell show with the incoming tide Monday morning, when surf grows
to a
foot overhead with a 13-14 second period. Tuesday and Wednesday expect
surf to
increase to 2+ overhead with a shorter 11 second period and lots of set
waves.
This should last into the weekend, but diminish back to head high by
next
Sunday. Dawn patrol at Negra sounds like a good plan.
Caribbean - Waves will be chest to head high for Saturday, with a short
8
second period. A new swell from the ENE files in head high + surf for
Sunday
afternoon and will stay in that range until next Tuesday. Lots of
showers
expected throughout the day.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3) (new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del
Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
6) Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0136) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0300 / FAX: 653-0600) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We had chest to head high waves today with bigger sets coming through
just
south of the main peak at Grande, where, unfortunately the crowd was
particularly diligent. The wind has been offshore all morning the last
two
days, with a switch to north or onshore by noon or one o'clock, ruining
the
surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope the wind doesn't continue it's latest trend of switching to
onshore
by noon, since high tide is around noon tomorrow and we're not complete
without
that outgoing tide session!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande or just to the south of the main peak.
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The south west swell was small here, about waist high at the beach
between the
lifeguard tower and the river mouth. A few nice waves rolled in at the
river
today at high tide, but lacking much push, they were very short rides.
Langosta
doesn't really do much on a south swell but the walk to Grande showed
some nice
little peaks. The wind has been hard and off shore except this
afternoon it
seems to have switched. El swell sur oeste fue pequeno aqui, a la
cintura en la
playa entre el torre de salvavidas y la boca del rio. Llegaron unas
olas
bonitas al rio hoy pero faltando fuerza, daban rides muy cortos.
Langosta no
hace nada con un swell del sur pero la caminata a Playa Grande muestra
unas
olas buenas.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
A lot of sun, a lot of wind and hopefully a few more waves in the next
several
days. Mucho sol, mucho viento y esperemos mas olas en estos dias que
vienen.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Probably more of the same: the beach north of the lifeguard tower, the
rivermouth and spots along the way to Grande are what's good when waves
come
from the south. Probablemente mas de lo mismo: la playa al norte del
torre de
salvavidas, la boca del rio y puntos por la caminata a Playa Grande son
los que
sirven cuando las
olas vienen del sur.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Tomorrow night at The Childrens' Park--Guanacaste String Festival. It's
a big
rock concert with all the bands in town, ending, rumor has it, with The
Leatherbacks. Manana por la noche en El Parque De Los Ninos--Guanacaste
String
Festival. Es un concierto grande con todos los bandas de rock en el
pueblo a
terminar, se dicen, con Los Leatherbacks.
3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
This last week we saw consistent shoulder-head high surf at Ollie's,
which has
been better all week with the predominant south swells. Yesterday (Fri
2-08)
saw an increase in the afternoon to head-high surf, with good offshore
winds
that weren't TOO hard.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
The surf is now officially up. Today (Friday) is head-high with
overhead sets
at Ollie's, head-high at the Rock. We should see more waves Saturday, a
slight
drop Sunday (but still really fun)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's- on the south swell, is all-time right now. Get on it.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC will be launching its own online surf shop later this month. Look
for
inexpensive surf supplies, leashes, rashguards, boardbags, ect. All
cheaper
than in the stores, EVEN AFTER SHIPPING. Also included will be WRSC
apparel,
shirts, hats, ect.
4) From Gregory at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
From three days the waves are small to inexistant here in Nosara.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
It can't be worse.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Every friday night at 7 pm at the Hotel Cafe de Paris GREEN ROOM
OUTDOOR CINEMA
FRIDAY NIGHT FILM
5) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves have been small and fun all week. Nothing over chest high though!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
A head high pulse will hit the area and good conditions will prevail.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
All south facing break will have fun surf!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida Tours announces the opening of Pura Vida Reality for the Gold
Coast
Area! We have over 500 listings for the entire Nicola Peninsula! We are
based
in Playa Grande where some great prices and opportunities abound!
Contact for
information or an appointment to see what's available for you!
JACO & HERMOSA
6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Bueno nada especial pero para la proxima fin de semana hay el ultimo
torneo de
serie 2001 en Terraza del pacifico ! Los premios son tablas de CARTON y
boogies
de ELEMONPHEE ! Patrocinado por La Chosita Del Surf , Carton surfboards
y
Terraza del Pacifico ! Estamos tratando a ver que puedamos ahacer para
el ano
2002 si tiene interes a ayudar el ano que viene me llama, por fava !
Chuck
643-1308 ! Gracias !
The last contest of 7 of Series 2001 GRAND FINAL ! Big prizes donated
by La
Chosita Del Surf , Carton Surfboards and Terraza Del Pacifico! Contest
will be
held at Terrazas ! We are trying to feel out our plans for 2002 and are
looking
for anyone that can help , Judges , Organization and sponsorship too !
I have a
few new sponsors lined up from both outside and inside of C.R. but we
really
need some professional, responsible help on a local side here so call
me at
643-1308 ! Thanks Chuck !
7) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are glassy, but still on the small side. Upper Hermosa is
about waist
to chest high. The earlier the better, because the tide is high around
10:00AM.
Esterillos has also been fun the last few mornings for the higher tide.
We are
looking forward to a fun size west swell for this weekend. Dennis
Christopher
and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call
Tobit
for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com.
Pick up useful techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique
yourself
on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf,
Really?"
Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the
Beach (Our
Office is literally a Stones throw from our Surf Break We can tell you
current
conditions and crowds by looking out the window). Real info provided by
Real
People, Here, not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's
what
happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else drives to. We are
Rancho
Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs http://ranchocoral.com.or
http://fuegodelsol.com
Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
8) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves looked mushy and chest to head high at high tide this morning
with a 8
mph onshore wind at 11 a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
This weekend expect early morning barrels at low tide with waves in the
head
high to 1 foot overhead range. Better next week, hoping for light winds
midday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Beach out front of Tortilla Flats for low tide hollowness.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in
February and
get a free week of board rentals. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com
for
details.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, February 8, 2002
Friday, February 1, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 1st , 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Gilbert Brown wins the contest in Puerto Viejo last weekend in 3 foot
overhead
stormy surf! Congratulations Gilbert!! Next contest in Quepos - Feb.
23-24
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.83 ft at 5:11 AM
Low Tide - (-1.09) ft at 11:19 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - By Saturday, surf should be consistent in the waist to chest
range,
with an occasional head high set rolling in every 15 minutes. The swell
appears
to be coming from the SW, and should increase in size by Sunday and
into next
week, with waves in the head high range, with foot overhead peaks at
the better
southern beachbreaks. High tides in the early a.m. make it great for a
2
session day. A larger short period swell forms offshore of southern
Nicarauga
and might give the northen Nicoya some nice waves for Monday.
Caribbean - The surf was ON for last weekend's contest, and it stays in
the
headhigh + range all weekend. Then on Monday it starts fading out, with
chest
to head high surf into the midweek and then dropping to waist to chest
high +
for Thursday and Friday.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3) (new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del
Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0136) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, small, and small again, all week long! The water's been
beautiful and
the offshores have been blowing consistently, but no swell to be seen!!
Thursday afternoon and evening showed a bit of a bump in the water,
much
appreciated for wave-starved surfers.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope there's a good swell on the way, because the tides are right
for
double sessions, and the offshore winds are blowing consistently.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande will have waves if there's anything to be
had!!!!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We haven't really had any waves to speak of in Tamarindo this week--a
lot of
wind, but no waves. Pico Pequeno at high tide shows only the tiniest
wash of
whitewater. No hemos tenido olas de que hablar esta semana--mucho
viento, pero
pocas olas. Pico Pequeno muestra apenas un poquito de espuma a la marea
alta.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
According to predictions we may see it pick up a little on Sunday, but
it seems
like it will be a good weekend to do a little work around the house or
dust off
the running shoes. Segun los predicciones es posible que se mejore un
poquito
el domingo pero parece que sera un buen fin de semana para hacer unos
trabajos
en casa o sacudir los tenis de correr.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
At best we'll have small rideable surf near the river in the early
mornings
while the tide is high and the wind is calm. I predict a good weekend
for road
trips south! A lo mejor, tendremos olas surfeables cerca del rio en las
mananas mientras la marea este alta y el viento calmado. Yo espero un
buen fin
de semana para viajes al sur.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
New boards in our surf shop: 7'6"Corkey Carroll fun board and 6'1"
Ratboy short
board, both in tuff-lite! Gracias, Alejandro!
3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
This WEEK has been WEAK. Not much surf for a few days, waist-to-chest
high at
Ollies on the good sets, the same at Witch's Rock.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Finally today (Thursday 1-31) the surf picked up to shoulder high!
Friday-Sunday should be back to solid shoulder to head high, and with
these
offshore winds we're going to get some epic surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
The new swell that will start to fill in tomorrow and saturday is
south,
meaning Ollie's will of course rule. Witch's as well, in front of the
rivermouth/estuary seeing solid shoulder-head high rights and lefts.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has a large schoolbus that has been transformed into a motorhome,
and is
available for custom
group surf trips. Local and international groups can contact WRSC
through our
website, www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com or by calling our office in Costa
Rica at
011 506 670 1138.
JACO & HERMOSA
6) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are glassy again this morning, but not much swell is showing
at all.
Tulin or Bejuco will be showing the biggest waves today, around waist
to chest
high. Hopefully the wind will stay off of it. High tide this afternoon
is
around 5:00PM. Since the waves are flat and the moon is full, fishing
has been
on the menu. Good Luck. Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing
their
Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit for details and info 506
643 2078
or e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful
techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and improve
your
surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica
Live Info
Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a
Stones
throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds
by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People, Here, not,
there.
First in info, first in the water, that's what happens when you wake up
on the
beach everybody else drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to
Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
5) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's a repeat from last week - "Surf has been as small as waist high,
but fun
with consistent sets up to head high out in front. Great weather with
little
rain, and nice early offshore winds." Perfect sunsets!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Swell should fill in from the SW by Sunday, sending up some 1 foot
overhead
waves. Check it early since high tides are in the morning :)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Right out in between the white houses, or go find a secret spot!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in January
and get
free lunch every week. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details
on the
school.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Gilbert Brown wins the contest in Puerto Viejo last weekend in 3 foot
overhead
stormy surf! Congratulations Gilbert!! Next contest in Quepos - Feb.
23-24
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.83 ft at 5:11 AM
Low Tide - (-1.09) ft at 11:19 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - By Saturday, surf should be consistent in the waist to chest
range,
with an occasional head high set rolling in every 15 minutes. The swell
appears
to be coming from the SW, and should increase in size by Sunday and
into next
week, with waves in the head high range, with foot overhead peaks at
the better
southern beachbreaks. High tides in the early a.m. make it great for a
2
session day. A larger short period swell forms offshore of southern
Nicarauga
and might give the northen Nicoya some nice waves for Monday.
Caribbean - The surf was ON for last weekend's contest, and it stays in
the
headhigh + range all weekend. Then on Monday it starts fading out, with
chest
to head high surf into the midweek and then dropping to waist to chest
high +
for Thursday and Friday.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3) (new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del
Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0136) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, small, and small again, all week long! The water's been
beautiful and
the offshores have been blowing consistently, but no swell to be seen!!
Thursday afternoon and evening showed a bit of a bump in the water,
much
appreciated for wave-starved surfers.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope there's a good swell on the way, because the tides are right
for
double sessions, and the offshore winds are blowing consistently.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande will have waves if there's anything to be
had!!!!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We haven't really had any waves to speak of in Tamarindo this week--a
lot of
wind, but no waves. Pico Pequeno at high tide shows only the tiniest
wash of
whitewater. No hemos tenido olas de que hablar esta semana--mucho
viento, pero
pocas olas. Pico Pequeno muestra apenas un poquito de espuma a la marea
alta.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
According to predictions we may see it pick up a little on Sunday, but
it seems
like it will be a good weekend to do a little work around the house or
dust off
the running shoes. Segun los predicciones es posible que se mejore un
poquito
el domingo pero parece que sera un buen fin de semana para hacer unos
trabajos
en casa o sacudir los tenis de correr.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
At best we'll have small rideable surf near the river in the early
mornings
while the tide is high and the wind is calm. I predict a good weekend
for road
trips south! A lo mejor, tendremos olas surfeables cerca del rio en las
mananas mientras la marea este alta y el viento calmado. Yo espero un
buen fin
de semana para viajes al sur.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
New boards in our surf shop: 7'6"Corkey Carroll fun board and 6'1"
Ratboy short
board, both in tuff-lite! Gracias, Alejandro!
3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
This WEEK has been WEAK. Not much surf for a few days, waist-to-chest
high at
Ollies on the good sets, the same at Witch's Rock.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Finally today (Thursday 1-31) the surf picked up to shoulder high!
Friday-Sunday should be back to solid shoulder to head high, and with
these
offshore winds we're going to get some epic surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
The new swell that will start to fill in tomorrow and saturday is
south,
meaning Ollie's will of course rule. Witch's as well, in front of the
rivermouth/estuary seeing solid shoulder-head high rights and lefts.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has a large schoolbus that has been transformed into a motorhome,
and is
available for custom
group surf trips. Local and international groups can contact WRSC
through our
website, www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com or by calling our office in Costa
Rica at
011 506 670 1138.
JACO & HERMOSA
6) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are glassy again this morning, but not much swell is showing
at all.
Tulin or Bejuco will be showing the biggest waves today, around waist
to chest
high. Hopefully the wind will stay off of it. High tide this afternoon
is
around 5:00PM. Since the waves are flat and the moon is full, fishing
has been
on the menu. Good Luck. Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing
their
Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit for details and info 506
643 2078
or e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful
techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and improve
your
surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica
Live Info
Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a
Stones
throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds
by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People, Here, not,
there.
First in info, first in the water, that's what happens when you wake up
on the
beach everybody else drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to
Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
5) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's a repeat from last week - "Surf has been as small as waist high,
but fun
with consistent sets up to head high out in front. Great weather with
little
rain, and nice early offshore winds." Perfect sunsets!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Swell should fill in from the SW by Sunday, sending up some 1 foot
overhead
waves. Check it early since high tides are in the morning :)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Right out in between the white houses, or go find a secret spot!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in January
and get
free lunch every week. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details
on the
school.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Saturday, January 19, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for January 19th , 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Circuito National de Surf - Contest in Puerto Viejo POSTPONED until -
26th-27th
of Enero !!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.26 ft at 5:53 AM
Low Tide - .56 ft at 11:56 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - This week is consistent with surf chest high, with head high
sets. A
little bigger around Grande and Tulin, and smaller in T-Bay. High tide
in the
a.m. makes all the beach breaks look good 2 hours before to about 30
minutes
before peak high, when things mush out. The swell direction is a mixto,
nothing
big coming from either direction for another 10 days at least.
Caribbean - GO NOW !!!! Surf is overhead at Black Beach and Cocles,
with waves
3+ overhead at Salsa and la isla! Watch out for flooded roads. Swell
sticks
around all week, with more to come for next weekend's National Circuit
Contest.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3)(new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (395-7152) in Tamarindo and Playas del
Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves at Playa Grande have been great all week with overhead surf
and
offshore conditions. The swell dropped a bit for the Thursday evening
session,
but the offshore winds kept the barrels coming, with overhead waves
still
pushing through on the bigger sets.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Long morning sessions, as well as evening sessions, with the offshores
holding
throughout the day, if this past week has been any indication.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande, and points just to the north and south of the
main
peak, where you'll find the most sizable waves.
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another great week of surf in Tamarindo. The weekend saw all breaks
except
Capitan Suizo overhead, diminishing a bit through the week but holding
steady.
The wind switched onshore on Monday, but other than that it's been a
beautiful
week. En el fin de semana todos los breaks menos el del Capitan Suizo
estaban
sobre la cabeza, disminuyendo por la semana pero manteniendose fijos.
El viento
cambio a onshore el lunes, pero mas eso ha sido una semana linda.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
We can expect favorable winds and gorgeous sunrise/sunset sessions,
probably
head to chest high. Podemos experar vientos favorables y sessiones
lindos del
amanecer y atardecer, probablemente de la cabeza al pecho.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
You pretty much can't go wrong at this point, just watch out for new
rocks
because the swell have taken off with a good portion of our sand! Casi
no te
puedes equivocarte ahora, pero ojo a las piedras nuevas porque el swell
se nos
llevo buena cantidad de arena!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales:
RA Surfshop manager Suzanne gets back from the Florida Surf Expo this
week with
lots of new goodies for the surfshop! Suzanne, la gerenta del RA
Surfshop
regresa esta semana del Surf Expo en Florida con muchas cosas nuevas
para el
surfshop!
3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Well as everyone knows, the NW swell picked up Fri afternoon and
Saturday,
making epic surf at the rock.
Sailboats was best with two to three foot overhead sets, peaky and
offshore.
Really good barrels, but you all figured that already, it is WITCH'S
ROCK.
Swell has slowly dropped off to shoulder-head high sets as of today
(Wed.,7
pm).
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Surf should stay in the shoulder-high range through the weekend, maybe
some
bigger sets if we're lucky. Our next swell is going to be a South this
time,
the charts are seeming to tell us Mon-Tue of next week. Thats when you
want to
be at OLLIES...
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock will be best in the area, as usual. In front of the sunken
sailboat will be slightly bigger with the fading NW swell.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS -
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco are currently accepting
applications
for assistant surf camp
managers. Email witchsrock@hotmail.com and tell us why you think you
are best
for the job. -JOE
4) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves have been great all week!
Overhead and
offshore at all spots with North facing breaks well overhead!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Expect more of the same this weekend! North-South mixes with overhead
sets and
look for all spots to be good as long as the wind holds!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
All spots!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida Tours is now Pura Vida Tours and Realty! Opening Playa
Grande's first
real estate office! Contact for some great local deals on your spot in
paradise!
5) From Gregory at Hotel Cafe de Paris:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Metro y medio dos metros.Muy buenas conditiones mas que todo que la
mareas
estan en el mejor momento para el off shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Debe seguir igual estos proximos dias
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Como siempre al frente de la palmera en playa guiones.
JACO & HERMOSA
6) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are smaller today, but fun looking with a light offshore
wind.
Esterillos could have a fun wave early in the morning for the higher
tide. High
tide is around 8:00AM. It hasn´t been raining too much, so the water is
really
clear. Good luck and see you in the water. Dennis Christopher and Tobit
McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit for details
and
info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up
useful
techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video
and
improve your surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and
Costa
Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office
is
literally a Stones throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current
conditions
and crowds by looking out the window). Real info provided by Real
People, Here,
not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's what happens when
you
wake up on the beach everybody else drives to. We are Rancho Coral,
Catering to
Surfer's Needs http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
7) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The NW swell that brought 3 foot overhead surf on Sunday and Monday has
slowly
died out, back to waist to chest with head high+ sets and great form at
sunrise
and sunset. Speaking of, the sunsets have been amazing the last 4 days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Not much swell this weekend or early next week, but the tides are at
the right
time for sunrise and senset sessions. It has even been fun around late
morning
with no wind, and a lower tide hollow ride.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
In front of Restuarant Cocoas or Hermosita an hour before or after high
tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in January
and get
free lunch every week. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details
on the
school.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Circuito National de Surf - Contest in Puerto Viejo POSTPONED until -
26th-27th
of Enero !!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.26 ft at 5:53 AM
Low Tide - .56 ft at 11:56 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - This week is consistent with surf chest high, with head high
sets. A
little bigger around Grande and Tulin, and smaller in T-Bay. High tide
in the
a.m. makes all the beach breaks look good 2 hours before to about 30
minutes
before peak high, when things mush out. The swell direction is a mixto,
nothing
big coming from either direction for another 10 days at least.
Caribbean - GO NOW !!!! Surf is overhead at Black Beach and Cocles,
with waves
3+ overhead at Salsa and la isla! Watch out for flooded roads. Swell
sticks
around all week, with more to come for next weekend's National Circuit
Contest.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3)(new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (395-7152) in Tamarindo and Playas del
Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves at Playa Grande have been great all week with overhead surf
and
offshore conditions. The swell dropped a bit for the Thursday evening
session,
but the offshore winds kept the barrels coming, with overhead waves
still
pushing through on the bigger sets.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Long morning sessions, as well as evening sessions, with the offshores
holding
throughout the day, if this past week has been any indication.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande, and points just to the north and south of the
main
peak, where you'll find the most sizable waves.
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another great week of surf in Tamarindo. The weekend saw all breaks
except
Capitan Suizo overhead, diminishing a bit through the week but holding
steady.
The wind switched onshore on Monday, but other than that it's been a
beautiful
week. En el fin de semana todos los breaks menos el del Capitan Suizo
estaban
sobre la cabeza, disminuyendo por la semana pero manteniendose fijos.
El viento
cambio a onshore el lunes, pero mas eso ha sido una semana linda.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
We can expect favorable winds and gorgeous sunrise/sunset sessions,
probably
head to chest high. Podemos experar vientos favorables y sessiones
lindos del
amanecer y atardecer, probablemente de la cabeza al pecho.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
You pretty much can't go wrong at this point, just watch out for new
rocks
because the swell have taken off with a good portion of our sand! Casi
no te
puedes equivocarte ahora, pero ojo a las piedras nuevas porque el swell
se nos
llevo buena cantidad de arena!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales:
RA Surfshop manager Suzanne gets back from the Florida Surf Expo this
week with
lots of new goodies for the surfshop! Suzanne, la gerenta del RA
Surfshop
regresa esta semana del Surf Expo en Florida con muchas cosas nuevas
para el
surfshop!
3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Well as everyone knows, the NW swell picked up Fri afternoon and
Saturday,
making epic surf at the rock.
Sailboats was best with two to three foot overhead sets, peaky and
offshore.
Really good barrels, but you all figured that already, it is WITCH'S
ROCK.
Swell has slowly dropped off to shoulder-head high sets as of today
(Wed.,7
pm).
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Surf should stay in the shoulder-high range through the weekend, maybe
some
bigger sets if we're lucky. Our next swell is going to be a South this
time,
the charts are seeming to tell us Mon-Tue of next week. Thats when you
want to
be at OLLIES...
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock will be best in the area, as usual. In front of the sunken
sailboat will be slightly bigger with the fading NW swell.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS -
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco are currently accepting
applications
for assistant surf camp
managers. Email witchsrock@hotmail.com and tell us why you think you
are best
for the job. -JOE
4) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves have been great all week!
Overhead and
offshore at all spots with North facing breaks well overhead!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Expect more of the same this weekend! North-South mixes with overhead
sets and
look for all spots to be good as long as the wind holds!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
All spots!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida Tours is now Pura Vida Tours and Realty! Opening Playa
Grande's first
real estate office! Contact for some great local deals on your spot in
paradise!
5) From Gregory at Hotel Cafe de Paris:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Metro y medio dos metros.Muy buenas conditiones mas que todo que la
mareas
estan en el mejor momento para el off shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Debe seguir igual estos proximos dias
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Como siempre al frente de la palmera en playa guiones.
JACO & HERMOSA
6) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are smaller today, but fun looking with a light offshore
wind.
Esterillos could have a fun wave early in the morning for the higher
tide. High
tide is around 8:00AM. It hasn´t been raining too much, so the water is
really
clear. Good luck and see you in the water. Dennis Christopher and Tobit
McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit for details
and
info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up
useful
techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video
and
improve your surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and
Costa
Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office
is
literally a Stones throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current
conditions
and crowds by looking out the window). Real info provided by Real
People, Here,
not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's what happens when
you
wake up on the beach everybody else drives to. We are Rancho Coral,
Catering to
Surfer's Needs http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
7) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The NW swell that brought 3 foot overhead surf on Sunday and Monday has
slowly
died out, back to waist to chest with head high+ sets and great form at
sunrise
and sunset. Speaking of, the sunsets have been amazing the last 4 days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Not much swell this weekend or early next week, but the tides are at
the right
time for sunrise and senset sessions. It has even been fun around late
morning
with no wind, and a lower tide hollow ride.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
In front of Restuarant Cocoas or Hermosita an hour before or after high
tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in January
and get
free lunch every week. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details
on the
school.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, January 11, 2002
Costa Rica Surf Report for January 11th , 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Circuito National de Surf - Contest in Puerto Viejo - 19th-20th of
Enero !!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .72 ft at 7:09 AM
High Tide - 7.85 ft at 1:25 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - NW swell direction is still sending chest high surf to the
main
beachbreaks. It will stay like this until Sunday, when it gets about a
foot
bigger with a period of 13-14 seconds. By Monday expect sets in the
foot
overhead range with a 11-12 second period. Tuesday it will drop back a
foot but
the sets come in more frequently, and by Wed. p.m. a SSW swell pushes
up sets
that fill in the gaps and set up some nice peaky surf and a two session
day
with high tides in the a.m. and p.m.
Caribbean - Swell is hitting head high to overhead sets with some
bigger bombs
dropping around hot spots like Salsa and Isla Uvita. Waves should drop
by
Sunday back to chest high and stay fun like that until Tuesday when it
picks up
another foot again. So basically great surf all week.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3)(new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (395-7152) in Playa Grande
witchsrock@hotmail.com
4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell that brought Playa Grande beautiful chest to head high waves
for most
of the week finally gasped it's last breath today. The wind is now
officially
offshore and here to stay, the swell was clean all week, but today was
TINY!
The sand is right, and let's just hope another swell rolls in because
everything is working!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The wind is cooperating, the sand bars are primed, so if there's a
decent swell
it should be a great weekend!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Playa Grande as well as peaks to the north and south
of the
main peak. The Christmas crowd has dissipated, so if the swell's up
there
should be plenty of waves for all! Check the rivermouth at low
tide, incoming and head for Grande as for the high tide push!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It appears that summer is here for real now, the off-shores having
unleashed
this past weekend and continuing day and night. We've had really nice
surf in
Tamarindo this week--something for everyone: nice 3-4 foot in front of
the
hotel, 4-5 at Pico Pequeno and Langosta. A very nice right is still
working at
Henry's Point but study the rocks at low tide first! Parece que el
verano ha
llegado de verdad con los vientos off-shore
arrancando el fin de semana pasada y siguiendo dia y noche. Hemos
tenido olas
bonitas en Tamarindo esta
semana--algo para todos: bonitas olas de 3-4 pies en frente del hotel,
4-5 a
Pico Pequeno y Langosta. Hay
todavia una derecha linda en Henry's Point pero estudie las piedras a
la marea
baja primero!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Expect hard off-shore wind and cooler water. The swell seems to be
dropping, so
the surf will be small this weekend. Espere vientos fuertes off-shore y
agua
mas fria. El swell esta bajando, asi que el surf sera pequena este fin
de
semana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The rivermouth is teasing us with an occasional wave, so keep an eye on
it.
Catch Henry's Point while you can or go to Langosta in the morning. La
boca del
rio esta de coqueta con una ola ocasional, asi que pongle ojo. Vaya a
Henry's
Point mientra este bueno y a Langosta en las manana.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surf lessons available from the Corkey Carroll Surf School here at the
Vista
Villas Hotel. 24-hour board rental included. Se ofrecen lecciones de
surf de la
escula de Corkey Carroll aqui en el Hotel Vista Villas. Incluye el
alquiler de una tabla por 24 horas.
3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Currently Witch's isn't doing too much, staying in about the waist to
chest
high area. Last Saturday's NW swell never really materialized, and this
week
we're still waiting...Lately we have been seeing some REALLY strong
offshore
winds which are making it difficult to get in the waves. If the surf
picks up,
conditions are perfect- its just that right now its not big enough for
how
windy it is.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
From what the charts are saying, tomorrow (fri jan.11) should start to
build a
nice WNW swell towards the shoulder/head high range by late afternoon,
which
will definately be nice. Looks like Saturday will be the best, at about
head
high. Some creeper sets coming through a little overhead if we're
lucky...Sunday will see the start of a new SW swell the same direction
as our
EPIC OLLIES SWELL from last month. The sand bar is just right, Sunday
could see
all-time surf if the swell materializes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock is the best call. Ollie's on Sunday if this south ever
shows up.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
You can now buy your own Witch's Rock Surf Camp official t-shirt at
both WRSC
locations. If you don't live in Costa Rica, and would like to have one
mailed
to you, email WRSC at witchsrock@hotmail.com for info.
4) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais):
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
First significant W swell of the summer with classic conditions at the
beachbreaks from mon to Wed. Swell has dropped back into shoulder to
head high
range this morning with the occasional set still lurking around.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Swell should continue to drop over the next couple of days but may feel
the
effects of another before the weekend is out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Sta Teresa a.m., Carmen p.m..
5) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves have been fun in the chest to head high range all week!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Look out for a big bomb swell hitting this weekend from the NW.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Tamarindo looks to get a direct hit from this north! All the jetties
and river
mouth will be firing!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
I just got back from Nicaragua yesterday and scored Popollo chest to
overhead!
Super fun spot, but bring
a book cause there isn't much going on. It's like a time warp to the
50's.
JACO & HERMOSA
6) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are still showing size, but there are not as many sets,
today.
Esterillos should be really clean this morning for the in-coming tide.
Then
later, for dead high tide (1:10PM), Hermosa will not be closing out so
bad Jaco
is a good call as well, and there are still overhead sets with very
light wind.
The waves will be fun again for the in-coming tide this afternoon.
Dennis
Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer Surf
Clinics, so,
call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the latest
equipment,
boards and critique yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy
our Live
"How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a
Real
Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones throw from
our Surf
Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds by looking out the
window).
Real info provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info,
first in
the water, that's what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody
else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
7) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This morning it is smaller, with waist high surf with an occasional
chest to
head sneaker close out at the beach break.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Swell looks to be coming from the W, with some head high surf around
high tide.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Between the lifeguard stand and the old spanish school.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in January
and get
free lunch every week. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details
on the
school.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Circuito National de Surf - Contest in Puerto Viejo - 19th-20th of
Enero !!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .72 ft at 7:09 AM
High Tide - 7.85 ft at 1:25 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - NW swell direction is still sending chest high surf to the
main
beachbreaks. It will stay like this until Sunday, when it gets about a
foot
bigger with a period of 13-14 seconds. By Monday expect sets in the
foot
overhead range with a 11-12 second period. Tuesday it will drop back a
foot but
the sets come in more frequently, and by Wed. p.m. a SSW swell pushes
up sets
that fill in the gaps and set up some nice peaky surf and a two session
day
with high tides in the a.m. and p.m.
Caribbean - Swell is hitting head high to overhead sets with some
bigger bombs
dropping around hot spots like Salsa and Isla Uvita. Waves should drop
by
Sunday back to chest high and stay fun like that until Tuesday when it
picks up
another foot again. So basically great surf all week.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3)(new) Witches Rock Surf Camp (395-7152) in Playa Grande
witchsrock@hotmail.com
4) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell that brought Playa Grande beautiful chest to head high waves
for most
of the week finally gasped it's last breath today. The wind is now
officially
offshore and here to stay, the swell was clean all week, but today was
TINY!
The sand is right, and let's just hope another swell rolls in because
everything is working!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The wind is cooperating, the sand bars are primed, so if there's a
decent swell
it should be a great weekend!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Playa Grande as well as peaks to the north and south
of the
main peak. The Christmas crowd has dissipated, so if the swell's up
there
should be plenty of waves for all! Check the rivermouth at low
tide, incoming and head for Grande as for the high tide push!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It appears that summer is here for real now, the off-shores having
unleashed
this past weekend and continuing day and night. We've had really nice
surf in
Tamarindo this week--something for everyone: nice 3-4 foot in front of
the
hotel, 4-5 at Pico Pequeno and Langosta. A very nice right is still
working at
Henry's Point but study the rocks at low tide first! Parece que el
verano ha
llegado de verdad con los vientos off-shore
arrancando el fin de semana pasada y siguiendo dia y noche. Hemos
tenido olas
bonitas en Tamarindo esta
semana--algo para todos: bonitas olas de 3-4 pies en frente del hotel,
4-5 a
Pico Pequeno y Langosta. Hay
todavia una derecha linda en Henry's Point pero estudie las piedras a
la marea
baja primero!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Expect hard off-shore wind and cooler water. The swell seems to be
dropping, so
the surf will be small this weekend. Espere vientos fuertes off-shore y
agua
mas fria. El swell esta bajando, asi que el surf sera pequena este fin
de
semana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The rivermouth is teasing us with an occasional wave, so keep an eye on
it.
Catch Henry's Point while you can or go to Langosta in the morning. La
boca del
rio esta de coqueta con una ola ocasional, asi que pongle ojo. Vaya a
Henry's
Point mientra este bueno y a Langosta en las manana.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surf lessons available from the Corkey Carroll Surf School here at the
Vista
Villas Hotel. 24-hour board rental included. Se ofrecen lecciones de
surf de la
escula de Corkey Carroll aqui en el Hotel Vista Villas. Incluye el
alquiler de una tabla por 24 horas.
3) From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp out of Playa del Coco and
Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Currently Witch's isn't doing too much, staying in about the waist to
chest
high area. Last Saturday's NW swell never really materialized, and this
week
we're still waiting...Lately we have been seeing some REALLY strong
offshore
winds which are making it difficult to get in the waves. If the surf
picks up,
conditions are perfect- its just that right now its not big enough for
how
windy it is.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
From what the charts are saying, tomorrow (fri jan.11) should start to
build a
nice WNW swell towards the shoulder/head high range by late afternoon,
which
will definately be nice. Looks like Saturday will be the best, at about
head
high. Some creeper sets coming through a little overhead if we're
lucky...Sunday will see the start of a new SW swell the same direction
as our
EPIC OLLIES SWELL from last month. The sand bar is just right, Sunday
could see
all-time surf if the swell materializes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock is the best call. Ollie's on Sunday if this south ever
shows up.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
You can now buy your own Witch's Rock Surf Camp official t-shirt at
both WRSC
locations. If you don't live in Costa Rica, and would like to have one
mailed
to you, email WRSC at witchsrock@hotmail.com for info.
4) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais):
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
First significant W swell of the summer with classic conditions at the
beachbreaks from mon to Wed. Swell has dropped back into shoulder to
head high
range this morning with the occasional set still lurking around.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Swell should continue to drop over the next couple of days but may feel
the
effects of another before the weekend is out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Sta Teresa a.m., Carmen p.m..
5) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves have been fun in the chest to head high range all week!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Look out for a big bomb swell hitting this weekend from the NW.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Tamarindo looks to get a direct hit from this north! All the jetties
and river
mouth will be firing!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
I just got back from Nicaragua yesterday and scored Popollo chest to
overhead!
Super fun spot, but bring
a book cause there isn't much going on. It's like a time warp to the
50's.
JACO & HERMOSA
6) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are still showing size, but there are not as many sets,
today.
Esterillos should be really clean this morning for the in-coming tide.
Then
later, for dead high tide (1:10PM), Hermosa will not be closing out so
bad Jaco
is a good call as well, and there are still overhead sets with very
light wind.
The waves will be fun again for the in-coming tide this afternoon.
Dennis
Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer Surf
Clinics, so,
call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the latest
equipment,
boards and critique yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy
our Live
"How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a
Real
Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones throw from
our Surf
Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds by looking out the
window).
Real info provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info,
first in
the water, that's what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody
else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui
Loa,
Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
7) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This morning it is smaller, with waist high surf with an occasional
chest to
head sneaker close out at the beach break.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Swell looks to be coming from the W, with some head high surf around
high tide.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Between the lifeguard stand and the old spanish school.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish classes (and mention CRSURF) in January
and get
free lunch every week. Visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details
on the
school.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Saturday, December 29, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for December 29, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 4, Issue 129
December 29th , 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Happy New Year! Feliz Ano Nuevo!
THANK YOU goes out to those who helped get the Dominical Lifeguard
Program off
the ground. Now four paid guards watch over beachgoers for the entire
high
season. Thanks especially to Zayde, Mike at Roca Verde, Matt H., and
Rosanna!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.64 ft at 1:21 PM
Low Tide - .96 ft at 7:04 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The first major NW swell will be arriving just in time. Surf
will be
in the 1-2 foot overhead range for beachbreaks, with a 12 second period
by
Monday and it will get even better after Jan. 1st, with the period
lengthening
to 14 seconds. Prepare to share, all beaches are full of surfers and
turistas
for the holidays. Expect the size to remain in the 1 foot+ overhead
range until
the next report. Best day - December 31st - sunset session. Long range
- NW
swell continues, S swell arrives in 13 days.
Caribbean - Right coasts heats up with a ENE swell pushing in chest
high surf
with a 7 second period Saturday afternoon and increasing to overhead
surf at
the main beachbreaks Sunday. The size keeps up until Tuesday. By
Wednesday surf
drops back to waist to chest high, and remains in that range until the
weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (Welcome back!!)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Today saw chest to head high waves and a calm to slightly offshore wind
at
Playa Grande. An hour or so after
high tide saw some nice waves with the crowd dissipating a bit. The
Christmas
crowds are definitely in full effect, but at Grande you can always find
either
a brief window or a relatively unmolested peak, if you're diligent.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
With high tide moving further and further into the afternoon, we'll be
at the
mercy of the wind. The weather is typical for this particular time of
year with
the sky crying for baby Jesus, as the local expression go. So we're
left with
lots of clowds, some sprinkles, and a fickle wind. But this time of
year, it
can always all come together for a great session, so stay on it!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Grande will have some decent size waves, similar to what we've had all
week,
with chest to head high, to maybe a bit overhead on the sets. Pray for
the
right wind and a partied-out crowd!!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've seen typical Tamarindo 3-4 foot waves this week between Pico
Pequeno and
the rivermouth. Langosta is breaking on the outside in the mornings,
but
somewhat sluggishly. Unseasonable on-shore winds accompany these cloudy
days
and have blown out our midday high tides. Hemos visto olas tipicas de
Tamarindo
de 3-4 pies en esta semana entre Pico Pequeno y la boca del rio. Playa
Langosta
esta quebrando afuera en las mananas pero con poca fuerza. Vientos
on-shore
acompanan estos dias nublados incomunes de esta temporada y nos han
aplastado
las mareas altas de mediodia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
If and when the predicted swell arrives, we should see the surf grow a
few
feet, but the main variable right now is whether or not we get our
summer winds
back for the weekend. Si o cuando llega el swell pronosticado, debemos
ver
crecer unos pies las olas, pero en este momento el variable mayor es si
regresaran los vientos de verano a tiempo para el fin de semana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Look for low or mid tide breaks where you can surf in the morning
before it
gets blown out. Langosta rivermouth or beach break will probably be the
best
rides in town. Busque lugares que trabajan a marea baja o media marea
donde
puede surfear en la manana antes de que empiece el viento. La boca del
rio de
Langosta o el beach break de Langosta probablemente seran los mejores
rides en
esta parte.
3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Mal Pais -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Surf finally appeared this morning after a lousy month. Swell has been
building
this a.m. and it is 4' on sets SW and super clean at 1 p.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Hope that this swell continues to push in, though it is not expected to
get
much bigger.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Beachbreaks, Sta Teresa in the morning, Carmen in the afternoon if it
stays
glassy.
JACO & HERMOSA
4) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
12/26 - The waves have come up out of The Northwest. There is some
south in it
as well. High tide was around 12:00PM. Bejuco (past Esterillos) is
starting to
see the arrival of a Northwest with some south mixed in. It seems to be
a great
direction for us here in Esterillos. Heremosa seems to have sets in the
head
high range.Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless
Summer
Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or
e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the latest
equipment,
boards and critique yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy
our Live
"How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a
Real
Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones throw from
our Surf
Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds by looking out the
window).
Real info provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info,
first in
the water, that's what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody
else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Happy Holidays! Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom,
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa, Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
5) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Afternoon showers have cooled off the morning heat. Waves are in
breaking waist
to chest, with a head high + set coming every 10 minutes. Offshores
early.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
This weekend waves hope to be head high with sets one to two feet
overhead.
Midmorning sessions will be fun, check out some points early. Expect a
lil
crowd.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
I would find a quieter beach with smaller, but cleaner surf. Look for a
new
spot that receives a NW swell good.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
3 New Year's Parties - Thrusters, Roca Verde, or Finca Ipe (with 6
British DJ's
lasting three days) Next Surfrider Meeting Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Sign up
with A.E.C.
for spanish classes in December and get free lunch every week. Mention
CRSURF.com and visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 4, Issue 129
December 29th , 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Happy New Year! Feliz Ano Nuevo!
THANK YOU goes out to those who helped get the Dominical Lifeguard
Program off
the ground. Now four paid guards watch over beachgoers for the entire
high
season. Thanks especially to Zayde, Mike at Roca Verde, Matt H., and
Rosanna!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to environmental
websites to
put on their own - www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to
info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.64 ft at 1:21 PM
Low Tide - .96 ft at 7:04 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The first major NW swell will be arriving just in time. Surf
will be
in the 1-2 foot overhead range for beachbreaks, with a 12 second period
by
Monday and it will get even better after Jan. 1st, with the period
lengthening
to 14 seconds. Prepare to share, all beaches are full of surfers and
turistas
for the holidays. Expect the size to remain in the 1 foot+ overhead
range until
the next report. Best day - December 31st - sunset session. Long range
- NW
swell continues, S swell arrives in 13 days.
Caribbean - Right coasts heats up with a ENE swell pushing in chest
high surf
with a 7 second period Saturday afternoon and increasing to overhead
surf at
the main beachbreaks Sunday. The size keeps up until Tuesday. By
Wednesday surf
drops back to waist to chest high, and remains in that range until the
weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
3) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (Welcome back!!)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Today saw chest to head high waves and a calm to slightly offshore wind
at
Playa Grande. An hour or so after
high tide saw some nice waves with the crowd dissipating a bit. The
Christmas
crowds are definitely in full effect, but at Grande you can always find
either
a brief window or a relatively unmolested peak, if you're diligent.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
With high tide moving further and further into the afternoon, we'll be
at the
mercy of the wind. The weather is typical for this particular time of
year with
the sky crying for baby Jesus, as the local expression go. So we're
left with
lots of clowds, some sprinkles, and a fickle wind. But this time of
year, it
can always all come together for a great session, so stay on it!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Grande will have some decent size waves, similar to what we've had all
week,
with chest to head high, to maybe a bit overhead on the sets. Pray for
the
right wind and a partied-out crowd!!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've seen typical Tamarindo 3-4 foot waves this week between Pico
Pequeno and
the rivermouth. Langosta is breaking on the outside in the mornings,
but
somewhat sluggishly. Unseasonable on-shore winds accompany these cloudy
days
and have blown out our midday high tides. Hemos visto olas tipicas de
Tamarindo
de 3-4 pies en esta semana entre Pico Pequeno y la boca del rio. Playa
Langosta
esta quebrando afuera en las mananas pero con poca fuerza. Vientos
on-shore
acompanan estos dias nublados incomunes de esta temporada y nos han
aplastado
las mareas altas de mediodia.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
If and when the predicted swell arrives, we should see the surf grow a
few
feet, but the main variable right now is whether or not we get our
summer winds
back for the weekend. Si o cuando llega el swell pronosticado, debemos
ver
crecer unos pies las olas, pero en este momento el variable mayor es si
regresaran los vientos de verano a tiempo para el fin de semana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Look for low or mid tide breaks where you can surf in the morning
before it
gets blown out. Langosta rivermouth or beach break will probably be the
best
rides in town. Busque lugares que trabajan a marea baja o media marea
donde
puede surfear en la manana antes de que empiece el viento. La boca del
rio de
Langosta o el beach break de Langosta probablemente seran los mejores
rides en
esta parte.
3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Mal Pais -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Surf finally appeared this morning after a lousy month. Swell has been
building
this a.m. and it is 4' on sets SW and super clean at 1 p.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Hope that this swell continues to push in, though it is not expected to
get
much bigger.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Beachbreaks, Sta Teresa in the morning, Carmen in the afternoon if it
stays
glassy.
JACO & HERMOSA
4) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
12/26 - The waves have come up out of The Northwest. There is some
south in it
as well. High tide was around 12:00PM. Bejuco (past Esterillos) is
starting to
see the arrival of a Northwest with some south mixed in. It seems to be
a great
direction for us here in Esterillos. Heremosa seems to have sets in the
head
high range.Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless
Summer
Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or
e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the latest
equipment,
boards and critique yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy
our Live
"How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a
Real
Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones throw from
our Surf
Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds by looking out the
window).
Real info provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info,
first in
the water, that's what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody
else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
Happy Holidays! Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo Arrigato, Shalom,
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa, Banzai, Peace and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
5) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Afternoon showers have cooled off the morning heat. Waves are in
breaking waist
to chest, with a head high + set coming every 10 minutes. Offshores
early.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
This weekend waves hope to be head high with sets one to two feet
overhead.
Midmorning sessions will be fun, check out some points early. Expect a
lil
crowd.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
I would find a quieter beach with smaller, but cleaner surf. Look for a
new
spot that receives a NW swell good.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
3 New Year's Parties - Thrusters, Roca Verde, or Finca Ipe (with 6
British DJ's
lasting three days) Next Surfrider Meeting Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Sign up
with A.E.C.
for spanish classes in December and get free lunch every week. Mention
CRSURF.com and visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for details.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, December 21, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for December 21, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 4, Issue 129
December 21st, 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to
environmental websites to put on their own -
www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.75 ft at 7:05 AM
Low Tide - 1.20 ft at 1:12 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Nice weekend with morning high tides and surf in
the waist to chest high range at southern beachbreaks with
a few bigger sets. Period of 9 to 10 seconds. On the
Nicoya, waist high with an chest high set every 10 minutes.
It is expected to get smaller at the beginning of Christmas
week, time to dust off those longboards! West swell filling
in by Thursday with surf back up to chest high with a
occasional head high + set and a 12 seond period. Possible
New Years' NWer on the horizon. Stay in Cali!
Caribbean - East swell continues to push in chest to head
high + surf for the weekend. Waves die down a foot by
Monday, and the surge is gone by Tuesday afternoon with a
very short period. Nothing else expected until the weekend
when it returns to chest high conditions.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
2) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) (new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande
(Welcome back!!)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
This week saw great waves, with a nice size swell and
offshore conditions. The swell dropped quite a bit by
Thursday, but there were still some overhead sets for the
morning session. The waves were chest high for the Thursday
evening session, with the occasional head high wave, with
offshore winds picking up the last two hours before dark
making for nice shape.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Plenty of offshores and long morning sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Playa Grande, as well as the peaks to the
north and south of the main peak.
2) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves have been chest to head high all week and fun!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks to drop to knee to chest with good
offshores!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Everywhere will be fun.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida surf camp is in effect! Come by the Pura Vida
Cafe in Grande next to the New Playa Grande Inn (old Rancho
Diablo) that is opening this weekend for the season. Check
out the sports bar and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year!
3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Swell has dropped over the last couple of days to shoulder
high. Conditions are clean, as you would expect - though we
got onshores a little earlier than usual this morning.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
A swell forming off SW Mexico may or may not push in to
Central America. If the former happens there should be
classic W swell conditions. There will also be crowds as
the christmas holidays start on Saturday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Carmen with the morning high tide.
JACO & HERMOSA
3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are still on the small side around Upper Hermosa
(waist to chest high). Further down the beach , around
Corners and Tulin, it´s bigger (maybe head high sets). High
tide this morning is around 8:00AM. Bejuco (past
Esterillos) would also be a good spot to find a head high
wave, also. Good luck. Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit
for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and
improve your surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf,
Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real
Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones
throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current
conditions and crowds by looking out the window). Real info
provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info,
first in the water, that's what happens when you wake up on
the beach everybody else drives to. We are Rancho Coral,
Catering to Surfer's Needs http://ranchocoral.com.or
http://fuegodelsol.com
Happy Holidays! Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo
Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui Loa, Banzai, Peace
and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
4) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Right now it is about waist to chest high with great form
at sunrise and from 4:30 p.m. to dark. Great weather, it's
summertime!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend the surf will stay small for the weekend and
next week. No relief in sight yet.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
Beach out front.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Big NEW YEAR's BASH at Finca Ipe! 72 hours of partying,
nonstop. Next Surfrider Meeting Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Mention
CRSURF.com and visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for
details on how to get FREE board rental while you are
taking spanish classes.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 4, Issue 129
December 21st, 2001
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to
environmental websites to put on their own -
www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.75 ft at 7:05 AM
Low Tide - 1.20 ft at 1:12 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Nice weekend with morning high tides and surf in
the waist to chest high range at southern beachbreaks with
a few bigger sets. Period of 9 to 10 seconds. On the
Nicoya, waist high with an chest high set every 10 minutes.
It is expected to get smaller at the beginning of Christmas
week, time to dust off those longboards! West swell filling
in by Thursday with surf back up to chest high with a
occasional head high + set and a 12 seond period. Possible
New Years' NWer on the horizon. Stay in Cali!
Caribbean - East swell continues to push in chest to head
high + surf for the weekend. Waves die down a foot by
Monday, and the surge is gone by Tuesday afternoon with a
very short period. Nothing else expected until the weekend
when it returns to chest high conditions.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
2) Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) (new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande
(Welcome back!!)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
This week saw great waves, with a nice size swell and
offshore conditions. The swell dropped quite a bit by
Thursday, but there were still some overhead sets for the
morning session. The waves were chest high for the Thursday
evening session, with the occasional head high wave, with
offshore winds picking up the last two hours before dark
making for nice shape.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Plenty of offshores and long morning sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Playa Grande, as well as the peaks to the
north and south of the main peak.
2) From John at Pura Vida Surf Camp in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves have been chest to head high all week and fun!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks to drop to knee to chest with good
offshores!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Everywhere will be fun.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida surf camp is in effect! Come by the Pura Vida
Cafe in Grande next to the New Playa Grande Inn (old Rancho
Diablo) that is opening this weekend for the season. Check
out the sports bar and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year!
3) From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Swell has dropped over the last couple of days to shoulder
high. Conditions are clean, as you would expect - though we
got onshores a little earlier than usual this morning.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
A swell forming off SW Mexico may or may not push in to
Central America. If the former happens there should be
classic W swell conditions. There will also be crowds as
the christmas holidays start on Saturday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Carmen with the morning high tide.
JACO & HERMOSA
3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are still on the small side around Upper Hermosa
(waist to chest high). Further down the beach , around
Corners and Tulin, it´s bigger (maybe head high sets). High
tide this morning is around 8:00AM. Bejuco (past
Esterillos) would also be a good spot to find a head high
wave, also. Good luck. Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics, so, call Tobit
for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and
improve your surfing. Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf,
Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real
Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones
throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current
conditions and crowds by looking out the window). Real info
provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info,
first in the water, that's what happens when you wake up on
the beach everybody else drives to. We are Rancho Coral,
Catering to Surfer's Needs http://ranchocoral.com.or
http://fuegodelsol.com
Happy Holidays! Peace To All, Gracias, Thanks, Domo
Arrigato, Shalom, Aloha, Mahalo Nui Loa, Banzai, Peace
and......PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
4) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Right now it is about waist to chest high with great form
at sunrise and from 4:30 p.m. to dark. Great weather, it's
summertime!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend the surf will stay small for the weekend and
next week. No relief in sight yet.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
Beach out front.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Big NEW YEAR's BASH at Finca Ipe! 72 hours of partying,
nonstop. Next Surfrider Meeting Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Mention
CRSURF.com and visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for
details on how to get FREE board rental while you are
taking spanish classes.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Thursday, December 6, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for December 6, 2001
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 4, Issue 128
December 6th , 2001
(sorry, no report for next week)
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
THIS WEEKEND !! The next National Circuit (CSNC) Torneo
will be held in Playa Tamarindo, December 15th and 16th.
SAME dates, Central Pacific Circuit Finals in Playa
Hermosa!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to
environmental websites to put on their own -
www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.42 ft at 7:26 AM
Low Tide - 0.58 ft at 1:36 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Nice weekend with mid morning high tides and surf
in the head high range at southern beachbreaks. On the
Nicoya, waist to chest high with an occasional bigger set.
Summer offshore winds are here, and the next swell will
glance off the Guanacaste breaks, pushing them up to head
high + with a 13 second period on Tuesday. It doesn't last
and the whole coast mellows out to chest high fun surf
until the weekend.
Caribbean - Swell from the NE drops off for the weekend,
down to chest high by Sunday and stays that way until
Tuesday when it drops another foot. Beautiful weather and
blue water make for a great session.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande
(Welcome back!!)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The last few days have been chest high with fair conditions
and the offshores blowing consistently all day. Yesterday
and this morning saw the weakest swell of the week with
head high waves at best at the main peak of Grande with
smaller waves to the north and south. This morning was
small, with the main peak of Grande the
only spot up and down the beach offering the occasional
decent wave. The tides have been offering double sessions,
with early morning and afternoon go-outs. This afternoon's
session saw perhaps the first signs of a new swell; the
waves were solid head high on the sets, and the shape was
excellent, hollow and peeling, with the offshores blowing
with particular force at dusk. The crowd was obnoxious,
however.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The word on the
street is that a new SW swell is arriving and we've seen
it's first impressions this evening. If so, then this
weekend should be great, with a decent swell and plenty of
offshores, as well as propitious tides for two lengthy
doublesessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
The main peak at Grande and the next peak to the north have
been catching this week's swell the best, and it looks like
more of the same for the weekend. Beware of the wolf pack,
however!!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
No sign of the much-talked-about swell. The winds have been
a bit shifty, but mostly off-shore on waves an average of
waist high. Langosta broke a bit bigger as always. Really
high high tides made the estuaries a hefty paddle. Ni senas
del swell de lo que tannto hablaron. Los vientos han girado
un poco pero eran por la mayor parte off-shore con olas con
tamano medio de la cintura. Langosta estuvo un poco mas
grande como siempre. Mareas altas muy altas dieron
corrientes fuertes a los esteros.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend I expect Tamarindo to continue with small
waves and favorable winds. Este fin de semana espero que
Tamarindo seguira con olas pequenas y vientos favorables.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
This weekend would be a great time to surf Playa Grande,
Langosta at sunrise on the incoming tide, points on either
end of Avellanas or anywhere that has a fun little break on
a small swell. Este fin de semana sera una oportunidad
linda de surfear en Playa Grande, Langosta al amancer con
la marea entrante, los puntos a los dos lados de Avellanas
o cualquier lugar que tenga una ola bonita con un swell
pequena.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
A bake sale has joined the vegetable guy every Thursday
morning at the Tamarindo resort. Proceeds go to the Oneida
Alegra Childrens' Park. Una venta de panes y queques se
encuentra cada jueves por la manana con el verdulero en el
Tamarindo Resort. Las ganancias son para el Parque de Los
Ninos Oneida Alegra.
JACO & HERMOSA
3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are holding steady at chest to head high in upper
hermosa. It´s still coming out of the south and Bejuco and
Tulin probably have some overhead high sets on the
in-coming tides. High tide this morning is around 6:40AM,
and low at around 12:40PM. Hopefully the wind doesn´t come
on it this afternoon, so it will be fun through late
morning. The surf camp crew has been catching fun waves all
over and looking forward to the latest pulse due this
weekend. Our in house pros are Dennis Christopher and Tobit
McLean. They are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics
so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail
him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful
techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique
yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy the Live
Cam and our new Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and
Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the
Beach (Our Office is Literally a Stones Throw from Our Surf
Break We can tell you current Conditions and crowds by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People,
Here, not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's
what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
4) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Right now it is about waist to head high with great form at
sunrise and from 4:30 p.m. to dark. Winds have stayed light
or offshore most of the day and no rain since Tuesday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend the surf will stay in the chest to head high
range. Great morning sessions to be had.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
The beachbreak out front. Beware of the rips with the
outgoing tide. Five local girls were rescued this morning
by surfers who saw them getting sucked out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
New Moon Party at Paco's next weekend! Next Surfrider
Meeting Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish
classes in December and get free lunch every week. Mention
CRSURF.com and visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for
details.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 4, Issue 128
December 6th , 2001
(sorry, no report for next week)
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
THIS WEEKEND !! The next National Circuit (CSNC) Torneo
will be held in Playa Tamarindo, December 15th and 16th.
SAME dates, Central Pacific Circuit Finals in Playa
Hermosa!
Costa Rica SURFRIDER chapter wants data and links to
environmental websites to put on their own -
www.surfridercostarica.org . Send them to info@crsurf.com
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.42 ft at 7:26 AM
Low Tide - 0.58 ft at 1:36 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Nice weekend with mid morning high tides and surf
in the head high range at southern beachbreaks. On the
Nicoya, waist to chest high with an occasional bigger set.
Summer offshore winds are here, and the next swell will
glance off the Guanacaste breaks, pushing them up to head
high + with a 13 second period on Tuesday. It doesn't last
and the whole coast mellows out to chest high fun surf
until the weekend.
Caribbean - Swell from the NE drops off for the weekend,
down to chest high by Sunday and stays that way until
Tuesday when it drops another foot. Beautiful weather and
blue water make for a great session.
SPONSORS by Area
1) Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
2) Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
surfnbat@tamarindovistavillas.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new) Pura Vida Surf Camp and Tours (653-0835) in Playa
Grande
costax@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr
Green Iguana Surf Camp in Playa Dominical
admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Ciber Cafe (750-0067) in Puerto Viejo
cibcaf@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Jim Lynsky at Dos Hermanos/Roca Verde (787-0036) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or info@dhrrealty.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
(new sponsor) Gold Coast Realty (654-4919) in Playa
Flamingo
http://www.realestatecr.com or demyen@racsa.co.cr
Century 21 Realty (653-0360 fax 653-0361) in Tamarindo
http://www.century21tamarindo.com or
realestate@century21tamarindo.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Property Sales and Management (787-0116) in
Dominical
email: vidaverde@dominicalhomes.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
1) From Carrie at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande
(Welcome back!!)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The last few days have been chest high with fair conditions
and the offshores blowing consistently all day. Yesterday
and this morning saw the weakest swell of the week with
head high waves at best at the main peak of Grande with
smaller waves to the north and south. This morning was
small, with the main peak of Grande the
only spot up and down the beach offering the occasional
decent wave. The tides have been offering double sessions,
with early morning and afternoon go-outs. This afternoon's
session saw perhaps the first signs of a new swell; the
waves were solid head high on the sets, and the shape was
excellent, hollow and peeling, with the offshores blowing
with particular force at dusk. The crowd was obnoxious,
however.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The word on the
street is that a new SW swell is arriving and we've seen
it's first impressions this evening. If so, then this
weekend should be great, with a decent swell and plenty of
offshores, as well as propitious tides for two lengthy
doublesessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
The main peak at Grande and the next peak to the north have
been catching this week's swell the best, and it looks like
more of the same for the weekend. Beware of the wolf pack,
however!!
2) From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
No sign of the much-talked-about swell. The winds have been
a bit shifty, but mostly off-shore on waves an average of
waist high. Langosta broke a bit bigger as always. Really
high high tides made the estuaries a hefty paddle. Ni senas
del swell de lo que tannto hablaron. Los vientos han girado
un poco pero eran por la mayor parte off-shore con olas con
tamano medio de la cintura. Langosta estuvo un poco mas
grande como siempre. Mareas altas muy altas dieron
corrientes fuertes a los esteros.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend I expect Tamarindo to continue with small
waves and favorable winds. Este fin de semana espero que
Tamarindo seguira con olas pequenas y vientos favorables.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
This weekend would be a great time to surf Playa Grande,
Langosta at sunrise on the incoming tide, points on either
end of Avellanas or anywhere that has a fun little break on
a small swell. Este fin de semana sera una oportunidad
linda de surfear en Playa Grande, Langosta al amancer con
la marea entrante, los puntos a los dos lados de Avellanas
o cualquier lugar que tenga una ola bonita con un swell
pequena.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
A bake sale has joined the vegetable guy every Thursday
morning at the Tamarindo resort. Proceeds go to the Oneida
Alegra Childrens' Park. Una venta de panes y queques se
encuentra cada jueves por la manana con el verdulero en el
Tamarindo Resort. Las ganancias son para el Parque de Los
Ninos Oneida Alegra.
JACO & HERMOSA
3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
The waves are holding steady at chest to head high in upper
hermosa. It´s still coming out of the south and Bejuco and
Tulin probably have some overhead high sets on the
in-coming tides. High tide this morning is around 6:40AM,
and low at around 12:40PM. Hopefully the wind doesn´t come
on it this afternoon, so it will be fun through late
morning. The surf camp crew has been catching fun waves all
over and looking forward to the latest pulse due this
weekend. Our in house pros are Dennis Christopher and Tobit
McLean. They are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics
so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail
him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. Pick up useful
techniques, the latest equipment, boards and critique
yourself on video and improve your surfing. Enjoy the Live
Cam and our new Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and
Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the
Beach (Our Office is Literally a Stones Throw from Our Surf
Break We can tell you current Conditions and crowds by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People,
Here, not, there. First in info, first in the water, that's
what happens when you wake up on the beach everybody else
drives to. We are Rancho Coral, Catering to Surfer's Needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
4) From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Right now it is about waist to head high with great form at
sunrise and from 4:30 p.m. to dark. Winds have stayed light
or offshore most of the day and no rain since Tuesday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend the surf will stay in the chest to head high
range. Great morning sessions to be had.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:
The beachbreak out front. Beware of the rips with the
outgoing tide. Five local girls were rescued this morning
by surfers who saw them getting sucked out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
New Moon Party at Paco's next weekend! Next Surfrider
Meeting Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Sign up with A.E.C. for spanish
classes in December and get free lunch every week. Mention
CRSURF.com and visit www.adventurespanishschool.com for
details.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
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