Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 195
May 23rd, 2003
Top News --
The next contest venue is this weekend's Quiksilver/Roxy Pro on May
22nd-25th at the Terraza del Pacifico. Surfrider volunteers will be
helping give out literature and post ashtrays on the beach at the
Hermosa contest!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
New Moon - May 30th
High Tide - 7.95 ft at 8:49 am
Low Tide - 1.76 ft. at 2:58 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - For the weekend, surf remains in the chest to head high
range, best early with the incoming tide. Same for Monday, but by
Tuesday afternoon expect to see some overhead sets push in and then
by Wednesday surf builds to overhead. Thursday will be the same with
some 2-3 overhead sets and Friday likewise. SSW backs off 2 feet
Saturday but more juice is on the way from the SW, keeping the surf
overhead through next weekend.
Caribbean - The right coast stays flat, knee high at best until next
Wednesday. Then waves pick up to waist-chest high for the afternoon
and another foot by Thursday. The surf lasts until next Sunday,
although inomnsistent on the sets.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
************
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carlos, head of Roca Bruja Boat Trips -
Witches R de 3 a 4 ft viento en la mañana offshore 12pm onshore.
Ollies P de 3 ft viento en la mañana offshore 12pm onshore esperamos
tener mejores condiciones para el sabado 24 mayo. Visite -
www.rocabruja.50g.com
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Partly Sunny,Air Temp: 90f. Water Temp: 87f, Wave
Height & Direction:S2-3ft.(back of the wave) Sea Surface:Glass. Wind:
South, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:19AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM High Tide: 08:49 AM / 7.95 ft Low Tide: 02:58 PM /
1.76 ft Current Conditions- Good Size, Clean Contest at Terrazzas Air
Show Starts Today,Pura Vida!
Costa Rica Extended Forecast: 2-3 feet for the rest of the week,
looks like good Air Show and Little Little Person Surf for the rest
of the week, Pura Vida!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & OSA
** From Steph at Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
4 foot, offshores in the morning, rivermouth has produced good
sandbars. So, good barrels on upcoming tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Normal Dominical conditions. Small, low
tide: rising to 4-6ft. hightide
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su
area: Dominical Rivermouth
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Quiksilver Pro
Competition at Hermosa Beach.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, May 16, 2003
Costa Rica Surf Report for May 16, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 194
May 16th, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
La fiesta de premiacion del CNS esta prevista para el dia Jueves 22
de Mayo a la 7.30pm Hotel Fuego Del Sol Playa Hermosa. Toda la prensa
va a estar presente. Se premiara a los tres primeros lugares de cada
categoria, y anunciaremos el equipo que nos representara en
Surafrica. Esperamos la presencia de todos!! (The CNS Awards Ceremony
will be Thursday, May 22nd, at Fuego del Sol at 7:30 p.m. in Hermosa.
1st - 3rd places will be awarded and the team travelling to South
Africa will be announced.) Check the website www.surfingcr.com for
news and signup info.
The next contest venues are the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro on May 22nd-25th
at the Terraza del Pacifico and May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican
Pro in Playa Venao - Panama. Surfrider volunteers will be helping
give out literature and post ashtrays on the beach at the Hermosa
contest!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Major tide changes a factor this weekend. With size running
1-2 overhead, Saturday and Sunday look good to hit point breaks on
the dropping tides. Monday will see 1-2 overhead surf, dropping a
foot by the afternoon and another Tuesday. Wednesday through Saturday
expect headhigh surf with an overhead set every 15 minutes. Best time
for a dawn patrol at a south facing beach. Next swell due in next
Tuesday morning from the SSW bringing 1-3 overhead surf until the
following weekend.
Caribbean - Waves dropping over the weekend from headhigh early
Saturday to waist to chest by Sunday afternoon. Continue to decrease
early in the week, to knee high by Wednesday and no relief until the
weekend. Next Sunday some ENE swell sweeps in from Cuba pushing surf
back to chest high.
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
Full Moon - May 15th
Low Tide - (-.45 ft. at 8:27 am
High Tide - 10.36 ft at 2:47 pm
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
****
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carlos, head of Roca Bruja Boat Trips -
Witches Rock de 4 a 5 ft el viento offshore / ollies P de 3 a 4 ft
viento offshore. Esperamos tengan buenas olas. reporte de Carlos
barrera de rocabruja boat trips cell 3819166 surf trip info: email
rocasurf@.... Local boat trip to witches and ollies.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Friday, May 16, 2003 7:00AM Local Climate: Partly Sunny, Air Temp:
90f. Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 4ft. Sets(back of
the wave) Sea Surface: little choppy. Wind: South, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:19AM Sunset: 5:52 PM High Tide: 03:35 PM / 10.44 ft Low Tide: 09:17
AM / -0.57 ft
Current Conditions - We have crazy tides and a building SW,Pura Vida!
Costa Rica Extended Forecast. We have a new southwest swell giving us
fun surf over 6 feet dying out after tomorrow get it while you can,
Pura Vida!!!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Nice call Greg! Headhigh super fun
peaky Jaco this afternoon ! No or light winds and hardly anybody
out ! Bien llamada Greg ! Temano de 3/5 pies y super vacilon ! Nadie
en el agua {casi}
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Kind of looks the same but improving
morning tides for sure!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: I guess Jaco for us working
guys and a bit of Hermosa maybe Sunday afternoon !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 194
May 16th, 2003
To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html
Top News --
La fiesta de premiacion del CNS esta prevista para el dia Jueves 22
de Mayo a la 7.30pm Hotel Fuego Del Sol Playa Hermosa. Toda la prensa
va a estar presente. Se premiara a los tres primeros lugares de cada
categoria, y anunciaremos el equipo que nos representara en
Surafrica. Esperamos la presencia de todos!! (The CNS Awards Ceremony
will be Thursday, May 22nd, at Fuego del Sol at 7:30 p.m. in Hermosa.
1st - 3rd places will be awarded and the team travelling to South
Africa will be announced.) Check the website www.surfingcr.com for
news and signup info.
The next contest venues are the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro on May 22nd-25th
at the Terraza del Pacifico and May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican
Pro in Playa Venao - Panama. Surfrider volunteers will be helping
give out literature and post ashtrays on the beach at the Hermosa
contest!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Major tide changes a factor this weekend. With size running
1-2 overhead, Saturday and Sunday look good to hit point breaks on
the dropping tides. Monday will see 1-2 overhead surf, dropping a
foot by the afternoon and another Tuesday. Wednesday through Saturday
expect headhigh surf with an overhead set every 15 minutes. Best time
for a dawn patrol at a south facing beach. Next swell due in next
Tuesday morning from the SSW bringing 1-3 overhead surf until the
following weekend.
Caribbean - Waves dropping over the weekend from headhigh early
Saturday to waist to chest by Sunday afternoon. Continue to decrease
early in the week, to knee high by Wednesday and no relief until the
weekend. Next Sunday some ENE swell sweeps in from Cuba pushing surf
back to chest high.
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
Full Moon - May 15th
Low Tide - (-.45 ft. at 8:27 am
High Tide - 10.36 ft at 2:47 pm
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
****
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carlos, head of Roca Bruja Boat Trips -
Witches Rock de 4 a 5 ft el viento offshore / ollies P de 3 a 4 ft
viento offshore. Esperamos tengan buenas olas. reporte de Carlos
barrera de rocabruja boat trips cell 3819166 surf trip info: email
rocasurf@.... Local boat trip to witches and ollies.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Friday, May 16, 2003 7:00AM Local Climate: Partly Sunny, Air Temp:
90f. Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 4ft. Sets(back of
the wave) Sea Surface: little choppy. Wind: South, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:19AM Sunset: 5:52 PM High Tide: 03:35 PM / 10.44 ft Low Tide: 09:17
AM / -0.57 ft
Current Conditions - We have crazy tides and a building SW,Pura Vida!
Costa Rica Extended Forecast. We have a new southwest swell giving us
fun surf over 6 feet dying out after tomorrow get it while you can,
Pura Vida!!!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Nice call Greg! Headhigh super fun
peaky Jaco this afternoon ! No or light winds and hardly anybody
out ! Bien llamada Greg ! Temano de 3/5 pies y super vacilon ! Nadie
en el agua {casi}
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Kind of looks the same but improving
morning tides for sure!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: I guess Jaco for us working
guys and a bit of Hermosa maybe Sunday afternoon !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, May 9, 2003
Costa Rica Surf Report for May 9, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 193
May 9th, 2003
TOP NEWS
A huge fetch across the Southern Pacific will keep waves coming for
the next 2-3 weeks, book your ticket now!
Congratulations to Germain Medrano and Lisbeth Vindas, overall points
champions on the Costa Rica National Circuit. Check the website
www.surfingcr.com for news and signup info.
The next contest venues are the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro on May 22nd-25th
at the Terraza del Pacifico and May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican
Pro in Playa Venao - Panama.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - A great time to be here, the weekend will be 2 foot
overhead with bigger sets at the beach breaks and not back off until
Sunday evening. SSW backs down to headh high to overhead Monday
morning and then stays consistent and clean about head high to
Thursday. Then next Friday and Saturday see more SSW swell with waves
a foot overhead. A huge fetch across the Southern Pacific will keep
waves coming for the next 2-3 weeks, book your ticket.
Caribbean - Swell on the Caribbean is still coming in, with the
current ENE dying down from head high to waist high Monday morning.
Monday and Tuesday are as small, but another E swell piles in with
surf chest to head Wednesday afternoon and overhead Thursday. Friday
the swell cleans up and then drop back to waist to chest by Saturday.
I would take a visit to this very tropical island-vibe coast while
the breaks are empty!
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
Full Moon - May 15th
Low Tide - 2.05 ft. at 2:19 pm
High Tide - 7.09 ft at 8:20 am
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
info@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has been running overhead and reasonably consistent.
Thursday morning was off shore and excellent for this time of the
year. Lots of barrels and a few mackers. The crowds are light and
friendly.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): With the morning high tides, we are
hoping for at least glassy conditions to go with the>consistent swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: All the spots in the bay are
breaking with the size increasing as you move north away from
Tamarindo toward the hotel.
** From Carlos, head of Roca Bruja Boat Trips -
Este es el reporte de olas hoy en witches y ollies p, witches rock 5
a 7 ft. ollies point 4 a 7ft parese que esta cresiendo, el viento
offshore en la mañana en la tarde posibilidad de lluvia. ok esperamos
que tengan muy buenas olas...att: carlos barrera cell:3819166
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Here the swell has arrived,smaller than we thought,the direction is
not really good for us...The biggest set is overhead; We are waiting
for a change in direction of waves; I don't know where could be the
best place for this weekend,may be the point...helena,pedra mar y
roca mar if the sweel grow up!! Pura vvvida!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Partly Sunny, Air Temp: 82f. Water Temp: 87f, Wave
Height & Direction: SW 6-8ft. w/Plus Sets(back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Clean. Wind: Offshores, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:19AM Sunset: 5:52
PM High Tide: 08:20 AM / 7.09 ft Low Tide: 02:19 PM / 2.05 ft Current
Conditions- Biggest Swell So Far this year, Oh Yeah, it's going off.
Tides are for Tomorrow. Pura Vida! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. We
are at the start of a frothy Z Lander. It's Big and Supposed to be
that way through the weekend. Stay tuned, We'll update the extended
on Monday. Ride it Baby, Pura Vida!!!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Beautiful morning in Jaco today,
slick glass and waves of 3-5 ft faces , barrels and tapered shoulders
to be had by the whole crew of 5 out today at 6 till 8:30 or so .
Wind is on it now but the rains are here so maybe another glassy
afternoon today ,the last week has been super good to us with lots of
good clean peaky w/sw swell direction and good size , classic evening
on teusday with well overhead and clean peaks up and down the beach !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More fun surf with a few more guys and
gals out !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Meet me for the morning high
tide gentlemens surf hour from 6-8 am! Pura Vida and happy surfing !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & OSA
** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical-
Big and fun Go to pavones or mata palo!
** From Sean at Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
offshores until 8am then some crosswinds during the day.8-10 ft. sets
holding up at high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Rainy season has started so expect rain
at some time or another during the day. river mouth has blown out so
low tide sandbar shacks will be served @12:00. don't be late!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: La Punta has been hooking up
with some peelers into the bay and some juicy rights, but if this
swell continues, i would head to matapalo.cabo matapalo that is.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Had an
excellent tournament this past
month. Locals jose montoya and ronny obando placed in the top ten
along with Roberto "pina"sanchez. We have a new surf shop in
dominical. grassass was opened up last month by sean stubbs so come
visit the store on seasame street, downtown dominical. That's all
folks. tattoo sean
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 193
May 9th, 2003
TOP NEWS
A huge fetch across the Southern Pacific will keep waves coming for
the next 2-3 weeks, book your ticket now!
Congratulations to Germain Medrano and Lisbeth Vindas, overall points
champions on the Costa Rica National Circuit. Check the website
www.surfingcr.com for news and signup info.
The next contest venues are the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro on May 22nd-25th
at the Terraza del Pacifico and May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican
Pro in Playa Venao - Panama.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - A great time to be here, the weekend will be 2 foot
overhead with bigger sets at the beach breaks and not back off until
Sunday evening. SSW backs down to headh high to overhead Monday
morning and then stays consistent and clean about head high to
Thursday. Then next Friday and Saturday see more SSW swell with waves
a foot overhead. A huge fetch across the Southern Pacific will keep
waves coming for the next 2-3 weeks, book your ticket.
Caribbean - Swell on the Caribbean is still coming in, with the
current ENE dying down from head high to waist high Monday morning.
Monday and Tuesday are as small, but another E swell piles in with
surf chest to head Wednesday afternoon and overhead Thursday. Friday
the swell cleans up and then drop back to waist to chest by Saturday.
I would take a visit to this very tropical island-vibe coast while
the breaks are empty!
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
Full Moon - May 15th
Low Tide - 2.05 ft. at 2:19 pm
High Tide - 7.09 ft at 8:20 am
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
info@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has been running overhead and reasonably consistent.
Thursday morning was off shore and excellent for this time of the
year. Lots of barrels and a few mackers. The crowds are light and
friendly.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): With the morning high tides, we are
hoping for at least glassy conditions to go with the>consistent swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: All the spots in the bay are
breaking with the size increasing as you move north away from
Tamarindo toward the hotel.
** From Carlos, head of Roca Bruja Boat Trips -
Este es el reporte de olas hoy en witches y ollies p, witches rock 5
a 7 ft. ollies point 4 a 7ft parese que esta cresiendo, el viento
offshore en la mañana en la tarde posibilidad de lluvia. ok esperamos
que tengan muy buenas olas...att: carlos barrera cell:3819166
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Here the swell has arrived,smaller than we thought,the direction is
not really good for us...The biggest set is overhead; We are waiting
for a change in direction of waves; I don't know where could be the
best place for this weekend,may be the point...helena,pedra mar y
roca mar if the sweel grow up!! Pura vvvida!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Partly Sunny, Air Temp: 82f. Water Temp: 87f, Wave
Height & Direction: SW 6-8ft. w/Plus Sets(back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Clean. Wind: Offshores, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:19AM Sunset: 5:52
PM High Tide: 08:20 AM / 7.09 ft Low Tide: 02:19 PM / 2.05 ft Current
Conditions- Biggest Swell So Far this year, Oh Yeah, it's going off.
Tides are for Tomorrow. Pura Vida! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. We
are at the start of a frothy Z Lander. It's Big and Supposed to be
that way through the weekend. Stay tuned, We'll update the extended
on Monday. Ride it Baby, Pura Vida!!!!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Beautiful morning in Jaco today,
slick glass and waves of 3-5 ft faces , barrels and tapered shoulders
to be had by the whole crew of 5 out today at 6 till 8:30 or so .
Wind is on it now but the rains are here so maybe another glassy
afternoon today ,the last week has been super good to us with lots of
good clean peaky w/sw swell direction and good size , classic evening
on teusday with well overhead and clean peaks up and down the beach !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More fun surf with a few more guys and
gals out !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Meet me for the morning high
tide gentlemens surf hour from 6-8 am! Pura Vida and happy surfing !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & OSA
** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical-
Big and fun Go to pavones or mata palo!
** From Sean at Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
offshores until 8am then some crosswinds during the day.8-10 ft. sets
holding up at high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Rainy season has started so expect rain
at some time or another during the day. river mouth has blown out so
low tide sandbar shacks will be served @12:00. don't be late!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: La Punta has been hooking up
with some peelers into the bay and some juicy rights, but if this
swell continues, i would head to matapalo.cabo matapalo that is.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Had an
excellent tournament this past
month. Locals jose montoya and ronny obando placed in the top ten
along with Roberto "pina"sanchez. We have a new surf shop in
dominical. grassass was opened up last month by sean stubbs so come
visit the store on seasame street, downtown dominical. That's all
folks. tattoo sean
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, May 2, 2003
Costa Rica Surf Report for May 2nd, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 192
May 2nd, 2003
Top News --
Congratulations to Germain Medrano and Lisbeth Vindas, overall points
champions on the Costa Rica National Circuit. Check the website
www.surfingcr.com for news and signup info.
The next contest venues are the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro on May 22nd-25th
at the Terraza del Pacifico and May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican
Pro in Playa Venao - Panama.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
New Moon - May 1st
Low Tide - .74 ft. at 9:23 am
High Tide - 8.85 ft at 3:38 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - For this weekend, surf is chest to head high at at south
facing beaches, with a bigger set every 15 minutes. Years of
forecasting have shown that swells come in a few days after a new
moon. As so it is with the headhigh to overhead surf that will arrive
Monday afternoon and stay consistent through Thursday up north, while
dropping a foot farther south the same day. Then for Saturday, a
second SSW swell arrives with waves 2 foot overhead, bigger on the
sets. This swell stays strong through next Sunday, with another surge
of SW following that one.
Caribbean - A late season ENE swell is kicking up chest high surf for
the weekend, and will increase throughout next week as another E
system rushes to the coast, bringing waves head high with some
overhead sets up until next weekend.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
****
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thursday saw waves in the head high range at Grande, but with onshore
winds by mid-morning. Junky, but still some fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Maybe an hour or two at dawn before the
onshore winds. Also, watch for the passing rainstorm to switch the
wind around to offshore, however briefly.
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.
Negra has been breaking well recently, and you can catch it in the
morning hours.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The rains came to Tamarindo for real on Wednesday, and we are now
into our "winter" pattern of onshore winds during the day. The season
is off to a bang of a start, too--even the mornings have been
overcast and rainy. Waves are about waist to chest high on the sets,
but the shape isn't there right now due to the wind. Las lluvias
empezaron de verdad en Tamarindo el miercoles y tenemos la clima del
invierno con viento onshore durante el dia. El invierno empezo bravo
tambien--hasta las mananas han sido lloviosas y pesadas. Las olas
estan de la cintura del pecho en los sets, pero no tienen forma.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Pray for sunset sessions! The tide will be right for sunset waves,
but the conditions are unpredictable right now. We haven's seen the
rumored big swell. If it continues to miss us, waves will be waist to
chest and we'll just have to wait and see what the wind does. Ore por
sessiones al atardecer! La marea estara bien para olas al atardecer,
pero las condiciones no son muy predicibles ahora. No vimos el swell
grande de que se hablaba. Si sigue dejandonos, las olas estaran de la
cintura del hombro y tendremos que esperar a ver lo que haga el
viento.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo Rivermouth is
trying to form up a nice wave now. The Langosta or Avellanas
Rivermouths could be good sunset spots as the tide pulls back out. La
boca del rio en Tamarindo esta formando una buana ola en este moment.
La boca del rio o en Langosta o en Avellanas pueden ser buenos puntos
cuando la marea empieze a bajar.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surfin'Di
signing out here for a few months...heading north for the summer to a
windy land-locked city. Catch me some waves--I'll be back in October.
Me despido por unos meses! Me voy al norte para el invierno a una
cuidad vientosa y sin mar. Agarreme unas olas--regreso en octubre.
** From Denis at Tamarindo Adventure in Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hoy entro algo de mas tamaño, se ven lindo pero falta mucha fuerza.
Esta llegando entre 3 y 4 pies entre marea media a alta. Por ejemplo
en langosta mejoro mucho forma y tamaño, pero temprano cambio el
viento en onshore...
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Como diecen todos siempre: Tal vez entre un swell en estos
dias...Pero no se vea ningun cambio por los proximos 4 dias.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA
El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Por fin bajo
un poco la cantidad de la gente en el agua!! Hay que probar el sur,
Marbella, Negra, o con toda la flia a Avellanas. Tambien Grande esta
acceptabe, pero hay un seminario de Nixon, el otro dia habia como 50
personas ahi.....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: No muchas
novedades, despues unos dias de humedad y calor impresonante volvio
con una tormenta la "frescura" en la noche, ideal para salir...
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
here the waves are from 1 to 3 feet! This morning was good for
longboard in playa carmen is windy during the day,usually! pura
vida,marco
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp: 97f. Water Temp: 87f,
Wave Height & Direction: South 3-4ft. (back of the wave)
Sea Surface: Glassy. Wind: South, 0-8 mph Sunrise: 5:24AM Sunset:
5:50 PM High Tide: 03:38 PM / 8.85 ft
Low Tide: 09:23 AM / 0.74 ft Current Conditions: The waves came up a
bit today. It's clean with good barrels, High tide, West peak, PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast:
Today, we have it coming in four feet plus dropping a bit tomorrow
and Sunday, picking up Monday with more size than this last swell.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 192
May 2nd, 2003
Top News --
Congratulations to Germain Medrano and Lisbeth Vindas, overall points
champions on the Costa Rica National Circuit. Check the website
www.surfingcr.com for news and signup info.
The next contest venues are the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro on May 22nd-25th
at the Terraza del Pacifico and May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican
Pro in Playa Venao - Panama.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
New Moon - May 1st
Low Tide - .74 ft. at 9:23 am
High Tide - 8.85 ft at 3:38 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - For this weekend, surf is chest to head high at at south
facing beaches, with a bigger set every 15 minutes. Years of
forecasting have shown that swells come in a few days after a new
moon. As so it is with the headhigh to overhead surf that will arrive
Monday afternoon and stay consistent through Thursday up north, while
dropping a foot farther south the same day. Then for Saturday, a
second SSW swell arrives with waves 2 foot overhead, bigger on the
sets. This swell stays strong through next Sunday, with another surge
of SW following that one.
Caribbean - A late season ENE swell is kicking up chest high surf for
the weekend, and will increase throughout next week as another E
system rushes to the coast, bringing waves head high with some
overhead sets up until next weekend.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
****
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thursday saw waves in the head high range at Grande, but with onshore
winds by mid-morning. Junky, but still some fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Maybe an hour or two at dawn before the
onshore winds. Also, watch for the passing rainstorm to switch the
wind around to offshore, however briefly.
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.
Negra has been breaking well recently, and you can catch it in the
morning hours.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The rains came to Tamarindo for real on Wednesday, and we are now
into our "winter" pattern of onshore winds during the day. The season
is off to a bang of a start, too--even the mornings have been
overcast and rainy. Waves are about waist to chest high on the sets,
but the shape isn't there right now due to the wind. Las lluvias
empezaron de verdad en Tamarindo el miercoles y tenemos la clima del
invierno con viento onshore durante el dia. El invierno empezo bravo
tambien--hasta las mananas han sido lloviosas y pesadas. Las olas
estan de la cintura del pecho en los sets, pero no tienen forma.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Pray for sunset sessions! The tide will be right for sunset waves,
but the conditions are unpredictable right now. We haven's seen the
rumored big swell. If it continues to miss us, waves will be waist to
chest and we'll just have to wait and see what the wind does. Ore por
sessiones al atardecer! La marea estara bien para olas al atardecer,
pero las condiciones no son muy predicibles ahora. No vimos el swell
grande de que se hablaba. Si sigue dejandonos, las olas estaran de la
cintura del hombro y tendremos que esperar a ver lo que haga el
viento.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo Rivermouth is
trying to form up a nice wave now. The Langosta or Avellanas
Rivermouths could be good sunset spots as the tide pulls back out. La
boca del rio en Tamarindo esta formando una buana ola en este moment.
La boca del rio o en Langosta o en Avellanas pueden ser buenos puntos
cuando la marea empieze a bajar.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surfin'Di
signing out here for a few months...heading north for the summer to a
windy land-locked city. Catch me some waves--I'll be back in October.
Me despido por unos meses! Me voy al norte para el invierno a una
cuidad vientosa y sin mar. Agarreme unas olas--regreso en octubre.
** From Denis at Tamarindo Adventure in Tamarindo:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hoy entro algo de mas tamaño, se ven lindo pero falta mucha fuerza.
Esta llegando entre 3 y 4 pies entre marea media a alta. Por ejemplo
en langosta mejoro mucho forma y tamaño, pero temprano cambio el
viento en onshore...
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Como diecen todos siempre: Tal vez entre un swell en estos
dias...Pero no se vea ningun cambio por los proximos 4 dias.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA
El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Por fin bajo
un poco la cantidad de la gente en el agua!! Hay que probar el sur,
Marbella, Negra, o con toda la flia a Avellanas. Tambien Grande esta
acceptabe, pero hay un seminario de Nixon, el otro dia habia como 50
personas ahi.....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: No muchas
novedades, despues unos dias de humedad y calor impresonante volvio
con una tormenta la "frescura" en la noche, ideal para salir...
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
here the waves are from 1 to 3 feet! This morning was good for
longboard in playa carmen is windy during the day,usually! pura
vida,marco
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp: 97f. Water Temp: 87f,
Wave Height & Direction: South 3-4ft. (back of the wave)
Sea Surface: Glassy. Wind: South, 0-8 mph Sunrise: 5:24AM Sunset:
5:50 PM High Tide: 03:38 PM / 8.85 ft
Low Tide: 09:23 AM / 0.74 ft Current Conditions: The waves came up a
bit today. It's clean with good barrels, High tide, West peak, PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast:
Today, we have it coming in four feet plus dropping a bit tomorrow
and Sunday, picking up Monday with more size than this last swell.
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, April 18, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for April 25, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 191
April 25, 2003
Top News --
Congratulations to Germain Medrano and Lisbeth Vindas, overall points
champions on the Costa Rica National Circuit. Check the website
www.surfingcr.com for news and signup info.
The next contest venues are May 5th at the Terraza del Pacifico and
May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican Pro in Playa Venao - Panama.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
New Moon - May 1st
High Tide - 7.36 ft at 10:24 am
Low Tide - 1.87 ft. at 4:36 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The run of good swell may have ended for a bit, with surf
this weekend dropping to shoulder to headhigh range and a long wait
between sets. Monday through Wednesday stays steady with overhead
sets from the SW, while Thursday the surf will get up to head high in
the north Guanacaste region. There is a long range WSW swell coming
from east of New Zealand bringing 2 foot overhead surf by May 5th.
There will also be some south swell mixed in, delivering more
consistency.
Caribbean - This coast will be flat until Tuesday morning, then waves
will pick up to knee to waist from the ESE. Thursday the surf picks
up to deliver a few chest high sets, but won't hold through next
weekend. Bring your dive gear.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Diana Zimmerman Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Friday morning we woke to cloudy
skies and some light rain here in Playa Grande. The surf was onshore
and chest to very occassionally head high at the main peak. The water
is warm and beautiful but the onshores killed the conditions early
on. Thursday, it was light offshore until late morning and the surf
was clean and very fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather andwaves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): With the high tide moving towards noon,
it will be harder to catch a surf before the onshores kick in. It may
even be onshore early on. Try less exposed breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Perhaps Avellanas or Playa
Negra early in the morning, though that's a tricky call as the wind
could mess things up early on.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The beautiful swell we've had all week is passing. We had overhead
waves all over the place early in the week, but now most waves are in
the 4-5 foot range with only a few overheads left. The wind has been
amazingly cooperative, being light off shore in the morning and
staying that way until nearly noon. What more could we want? The
first rain of the season fell last night. El bello swell que tuvimos
toda la semana esta pasando. Tuvimos olas sobre la cabeza por todas
partes al principio de la semana pero ahora estan de 4 o 5 pies con
solamente algunas sobre la cabeza. El viento a sido muy amable,
amaneciendo off shore y quedandose asi hasta casi mediodia. Que mas
podemos querer? La primera lluvia cayo anoche.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving toward noon, so expect to get out there in
the morning for the best conditions. Hopefully the swell won't fade
out compeletely and the off-shores will continue to hold out as the
water level fills in. La marea alta esta haciendose hacia el
mediodia, asi que preparese irse a surfear en la manana para los
condiciones mejores. Esperemos que el swell no nos abondone por
completo y los off-shores continuaran mientras la marea suba.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: If the swell holds out, the
Tamarindo River mouth will still be a good place, but if it passes
and leaves us flat, Avellanas or Playa Grande would be my next
choice. Si el swell sigue llegando, la boca del rio en Tamarindo sera
un buen lugar, pero si se termina y nos deja sin olas, recomiendo
Avellanas o Playa Grande.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Las olas estuvieron muy grandes,double,triple overhead! It was
unusual,20 minuts glassy and calm,but when the set were coming..wow!
Ahora el tamano es entre tres y 5 pies en la manana no hay viento
hasta las 8 y 30,en la tarde despues de la 5, con el viento se pone
feo...el tiempo estubo variable hoy en el dia,parece que va
mejorando; vamos a tener olas pequenas de dos a 4 pies; quando es
asi' pequeno playa el carmen es el mejor lugar para surfiar! pura
vida!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Overcast/ Rain, Air Temp: 97f. Water Temp: 87f, Wave
Height & Direction: Solid SW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy. Wind: South, 0-8 mph Sunrise: 5:24AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High
Tide: 10:24 AM / 7.36 ft Low Tide: 04:36 PM / 1.87 ft Current
Conditions: We should see some morning sun, so....Look for a good
dawn patrol spot like Bejuco or Tulin and dial into some screaming
barrels. PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. Six Foot Sets
out of the South for the Next Week or, So, You love that!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves today Fri. a.m. were pretty fun at 3-4 ft with a bit bigger set
too , has dropped over the last few days ! We have plenty of weather
in the area so the waves are a bit peaky and somewhat stormy at times
as well , beach breaks are key and if the swell drops more the best
wave in the hood is definitely Hermosa and with the new direction its
been less closed out and the tree is starting to do its thing !!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 191
April 25, 2003
Top News --
Congratulations to Germain Medrano and Lisbeth Vindas, overall points
champions on the Costa Rica National Circuit. Check the website
www.surfingcr.com for news and signup info.
The next contest venues are May 5th at the Terraza del Pacifico and
May 16-18, the $10,000 OP Panamerican Pro in Playa Venao - Panama.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday
( add 50 min. each day after)
New Moon - May 1st
High Tide - 7.36 ft at 10:24 am
Low Tide - 1.87 ft. at 4:36 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The run of good swell may have ended for a bit, with surf
this weekend dropping to shoulder to headhigh range and a long wait
between sets. Monday through Wednesday stays steady with overhead
sets from the SW, while Thursday the surf will get up to head high in
the north Guanacaste region. There is a long range WSW swell coming
from east of New Zealand bringing 2 foot overhead surf by May 5th.
There will also be some south swell mixed in, delivering more
consistency.
Caribbean - This coast will be flat until Tuesday morning, then waves
will pick up to knee to waist from the ESE. Thursday the surf picks
up to deliver a few chest high sets, but won't hold through next
weekend. Bring your dive gear.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Diana Zimmerman Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Friday morning we woke to cloudy
skies and some light rain here in Playa Grande. The surf was onshore
and chest to very occassionally head high at the main peak. The water
is warm and beautiful but the onshores killed the conditions early
on. Thursday, it was light offshore until late morning and the surf
was clean and very fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather andwaves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): With the high tide moving towards noon,
it will be harder to catch a surf before the onshores kick in. It may
even be onshore early on. Try less exposed breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Perhaps Avellanas or Playa
Negra early in the morning, though that's a tricky call as the wind
could mess things up early on.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The beautiful swell we've had all week is passing. We had overhead
waves all over the place early in the week, but now most waves are in
the 4-5 foot range with only a few overheads left. The wind has been
amazingly cooperative, being light off shore in the morning and
staying that way until nearly noon. What more could we want? The
first rain of the season fell last night. El bello swell que tuvimos
toda la semana esta pasando. Tuvimos olas sobre la cabeza por todas
partes al principio de la semana pero ahora estan de 4 o 5 pies con
solamente algunas sobre la cabeza. El viento a sido muy amable,
amaneciendo off shore y quedandose asi hasta casi mediodia. Que mas
podemos querer? La primera lluvia cayo anoche.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving toward noon, so expect to get out there in
the morning for the best conditions. Hopefully the swell won't fade
out compeletely and the off-shores will continue to hold out as the
water level fills in. La marea alta esta haciendose hacia el
mediodia, asi que preparese irse a surfear en la manana para los
condiciones mejores. Esperemos que el swell no nos abondone por
completo y los off-shores continuaran mientras la marea suba.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: If the swell holds out, the
Tamarindo River mouth will still be a good place, but if it passes
and leaves us flat, Avellanas or Playa Grande would be my next
choice. Si el swell sigue llegando, la boca del rio en Tamarindo sera
un buen lugar, pero si se termina y nos deja sin olas, recomiendo
Avellanas o Playa Grande.
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -
Las olas estuvieron muy grandes,double,triple overhead! It was
unusual,20 minuts glassy and calm,but when the set were coming..wow!
Ahora el tamano es entre tres y 5 pies en la manana no hay viento
hasta las 8 y 30,en la tarde despues de la 5, con el viento se pone
feo...el tiempo estubo variable hoy en el dia,parece que va
mejorando; vamos a tener olas pequenas de dos a 4 pies; quando es
asi' pequeno playa el carmen es el mejor lugar para surfiar! pura
vida!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Overcast/ Rain, Air Temp: 97f. Water Temp: 87f, Wave
Height & Direction: Solid SW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy. Wind: South, 0-8 mph Sunrise: 5:24AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High
Tide: 10:24 AM / 7.36 ft Low Tide: 04:36 PM / 1.87 ft Current
Conditions: We should see some morning sun, so....Look for a good
dawn patrol spot like Bejuco or Tulin and dial into some screaming
barrels. PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. Six Foot Sets
out of the South for the Next Week or, So, You love that!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves today Fri. a.m. were pretty fun at 3-4 ft with a bit bigger set
too , has dropped over the last few days ! We have plenty of weather
in the area so the waves are a bit peaky and somewhat stormy at times
as well , beach breaks are key and if the swell drops more the best
wave in the hood is definitely Hermosa and with the new direction its
been less closed out and the tree is starting to do its thing !!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for April 18, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 190
April 18, 2003
Top News --
Congratulations to Germain Medrano for winning both the open and
Junior divisions at the final contest of the C.R> National Circuit in
Dominical on April 12th-13th! Also felicidades to Killian Raust for
winning the boys division and Lisbeth Vindas for the Women's. For the
year, Medrano takes 1st prize, with Gilbert Brown a close second and
Alvaro Solano and Diego Naranjo rounding out the top four. Check the
website www.surfingcr.com for points leaders and signup info.
The next BIG event is the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro - May 22 to 25th at
Terraza del Pacifico in Playa Hermosa. Check
www.terrazadelpacifico.com for more info.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)
Full Moon - was April 16th
Low Tide -1.09 ft. at 9:40 am
High Tide: 10.51 ft. at 3:58 pm
Pacific - For the weekend, expect surf in the headhigh to 1 foot
overhead range for the south facing beaches. Will drop a foot on
Sunday afternoon, and then Monday another SW swell files in with some
2-3 foot overhead sets until Wednesday p.m. It diminishes down to
head high for next weekend, but lots of juice and consistency for
everyone.
Caribbean - The right coast is wrong for surfing this week, but great
for snorkeling or scuba. Maybe some knee to waist high mushers by
next Wednesday but don't expect anything better.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Diana Zimmerman Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We continue to have an ideal swell in the just overhead range,
however the onshores during the afternoon high tides have been
blowing it out these last few days. Thursday's dawn patrol was fun
for an hour and totally neglected by the hoards of Easter vacation
surfers standing by.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The dawn patrol window will expand each
day and should bring us descent conditions for the first part of the
week after all the revelers have left.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - The southern direction
of swells we are getting now are hitting the northern end of the bay
near the hotel. Chicken head rock has been receiving some notoriety.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The change of seasons is upon us and the winds have been switching
around crazily all week--sometime on-shore all day, sometimes off-
shore all day, sometimes one and then the other. Surf is waist to
shoulder high, bigger when the wind turns on-shore. Watch out for the
extra-high and low tides this weekend. The Semana Santa crowds are
here and the beach is about crammed to capacity. El cambio de las
estaciones esta aque y los vientos se han cambiado como locos toda la
semana--a veces on-shore todo el dia, a veces off-shore todo el dia,
a veces uno y despues el otro. Las olas estan de a la cintura al
hombro, mas grande cuando el viento esta on-shore. Cuidado de las
mareas super altas y bajas este fin de semana. Los cientos de
personas de Semana Santa estan aqui y la playa esta llena hasta su
capacidad.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The waves will be here, it's the wind and it's changes that we will
wait to find out about. It's scalding hot and honestly the beach is
too full of people to be worthwile trying to surf much this weekend.
Las olas estan aqui, el el viento y sus cambios que estamos
esperando. Esta calientisimo y de verdad la playa esta demasiada
llena de gente para surfear mucho 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: If you know any secret spots,
lie about where you're going and go there! All the places people know
about are crammed with families on Semana Santa holidays and you
don't want to run over anybody's children or grandmother! Si conoces
algun lugar secreto, mienta sobre donde vas y vaya para alla. Todos
los lugares conocidos estan llenisimos con familias de vacaciones
para Semana Santa y no quieres chocar con los hijos o la abuelita de
nadie!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f. with Haze Water Temp: 87f, Wave
Height & Direction: SSW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy. Wind: South, 0-8 mph Sunrise: 5:28AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High
Tide: 04:45 PM / 10.38 ft Low Tide: 10:26 AM / -1.01 ft Current
Conditions: It's still 4 to 6 Feet. Look for an Un real High Tide
session starting at 1PM in the East Bowl then, developing thereafter
way out on the West Reef, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast.
We have it dropping after today but, not much as we head into The
Weekend!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 190
April 18, 2003
Top News --
Congratulations to Germain Medrano for winning both the open and
Junior divisions at the final contest of the C.R> National Circuit in
Dominical on April 12th-13th! Also felicidades to Killian Raust for
winning the boys division and Lisbeth Vindas for the Women's. For the
year, Medrano takes 1st prize, with Gilbert Brown a close second and
Alvaro Solano and Diego Naranjo rounding out the top four. Check the
website www.surfingcr.com for points leaders and signup info.
The next BIG event is the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro - May 22 to 25th at
Terraza del Pacifico in Playa Hermosa. Check
www.terrazadelpacifico.com for more info.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)
Full Moon - was April 16th
Low Tide -1.09 ft. at 9:40 am
High Tide: 10.51 ft. at 3:58 pm
Pacific - For the weekend, expect surf in the headhigh to 1 foot
overhead range for the south facing beaches. Will drop a foot on
Sunday afternoon, and then Monday another SW swell files in with some
2-3 foot overhead sets until Wednesday p.m. It diminishes down to
head high for next weekend, but lots of juice and consistency for
everyone.
Caribbean - The right coast is wrong for surfing this week, but great
for snorkeling or scuba. Maybe some knee to waist high mushers by
next Wednesday but don't expect anything better.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
info@...
Diana Zimmerman Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
** Sponsors **
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
Century 21 (787-0138 / fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We continue to have an ideal swell in the just overhead range,
however the onshores during the afternoon high tides have been
blowing it out these last few days. Thursday's dawn patrol was fun
for an hour and totally neglected by the hoards of Easter vacation
surfers standing by.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The dawn patrol window will expand each
day and should bring us descent conditions for the first part of the
week after all the revelers have left.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - The southern direction
of swells we are getting now are hitting the northern end of the bay
near the hotel. Chicken head rock has been receiving some notoriety.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The change of seasons is upon us and the winds have been switching
around crazily all week--sometime on-shore all day, sometimes off-
shore all day, sometimes one and then the other. Surf is waist to
shoulder high, bigger when the wind turns on-shore. Watch out for the
extra-high and low tides this weekend. The Semana Santa crowds are
here and the beach is about crammed to capacity. El cambio de las
estaciones esta aque y los vientos se han cambiado como locos toda la
semana--a veces on-shore todo el dia, a veces off-shore todo el dia,
a veces uno y despues el otro. Las olas estan de a la cintura al
hombro, mas grande cuando el viento esta on-shore. Cuidado de las
mareas super altas y bajas este fin de semana. Los cientos de
personas de Semana Santa estan aqui y la playa esta llena hasta su
capacidad.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The waves will be here, it's the wind and it's changes that we will
wait to find out about. It's scalding hot and honestly the beach is
too full of people to be worthwile trying to surf much this weekend.
Las olas estan aqui, el el viento y sus cambios que estamos
esperando. Esta calientisimo y de verdad la playa esta demasiada
llena de gente para surfear mucho 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: If you know any secret spots,
lie about where you're going and go there! All the places people know
about are crammed with families on Semana Santa holidays and you
don't want to run over anybody's children or grandmother! Si conoces
algun lugar secreto, mienta sobre donde vas y vaya para alla. Todos
los lugares conocidos estan llenisimos con familias de vacaciones
para Semana Santa y no quieres chocar con los hijos o la abuelita de
nadie!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f. with Haze Water Temp: 87f, Wave
Height & Direction: SSW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy. Wind: South, 0-8 mph Sunrise: 5:28AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High
Tide: 04:45 PM / 10.38 ft Low Tide: 10:26 AM / -1.01 ft Current
Conditions: It's still 4 to 6 Feet. Look for an Un real High Tide
session starting at 1PM in the East Bowl then, developing thereafter
way out on the West Reef, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast.
We have it dropping after today but, not much as we head into The
Weekend!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, April 4, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for April 4, 2003
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 188
April 4, 2003
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.
The last Costa Rica National Circuit contest will be in Dominical on
April 19th-20th. Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Full Moon - April 16th
High Tide - 8.84 ft. at 4:43 PM
Low Tide - 1.69 ft. at 10:27 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf still head high to overhead and will descrease
slightly over the weekend. On Monday, another SW swell arrives to
push in surf overhead to 2 foot overhead at best spots in all parts
of the country. Drops a foot on Tuesday and two more Wednesday,
leaving only a few head high sets until next weekend. The next macker
arrives April 16th, with the full moon and 11 foot tidal swings.
Caribbean - Surf is waist high with a few nicer sets maybe once an
hour. Will pick up Sunday and one might catch an overhead set every
15 minutes by Monday morning. Will stay good until Wednesday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423)
in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
reservations@...
Diana Zimmerman
Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062
in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308,
fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078
in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143)
in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005,
fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Adventure Education Center (787-0023)
in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya aecdominical@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087
fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052
fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064)
Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036
fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057)
in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
BIG SURF, BIG OFF SHORES. It is somewhat raw and squared off, with an
occassional beauty for the patient.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
We are hoping that it will drop down to a more manageable size and
clean up. The tides are excellent for the up coming week and will set
the stage for possible great surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Although the experienced, and pro surfers, are killing it out front,
we have been slipping down to the Tamarindo Estero for medium to high
tide for a more organized situation.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Incredible off-shore winds like we usually see only in January and
February blew in on Monday, the same day as we began to see signs of
the swell. Finally, the wind is calming to a managable pace and we
still have lots of south swell. Waves are head high and over all
throughout Tamarindo and Langosta. Vientos off-shore increibles como
los que tenemos normalmente en enero o febrero empezaron el lunes, el
mismo dia que empezamos a ver senas del swell. Por fin el viento se
esta calmando a una velocidad decente y todavia tenemos bastante
swell del sur. Las olas estan de a la cabeza y mas en todo Tamarindo
y Langosta.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
We should have good waves at least going into the weekend, expecially
in the morning when we can generally count on the wind to be
friendly. Even as the swell passes, we should have 4-5 foot surf for
a few days. Debemos tener buenas olas por lo menos al comienzo del
fin de semana, especialmente en la manana cuando podemos contar con
vientos agradables. Aun cuando vaya pasando el swell, debemos tener
olas de 4 0 5 pies por unos dias.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
You can't go wrong. Any place in the bay is great, but watch for
currents, especially on the outgoing tide! No te puedes equivocar.
Cualquier lugar en la bahia esta buena, pero ojo con los corrientes,
especialmente cuando la marea se esta bajando!
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
In case you hadn't heard, the NW coast has been SLAMMED with the
biggest swell this year to date. Wave faces maxed out at 18-20ft at
Witch's Rock on Tuesday April 2nd, now it has dropped to 10-14ft face
waves with nice offshores. No, you probably wouldn't have been
surfing Witch's this week, Ollie's yes, Witch's insane.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
As this swell subsides, a new one starts to build Sunday/Monday with
double overhead + potential. I am so freaking glad the south swell
season is back...
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's and Ollie's, with your spring suit as the offshores have just
made it freezing (upper 60s)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
Tamarindo lifeguards no longer have any financial support and are
forced to quit! Wouldn't it be nice if many of the local Tamarindo
businesses would kick in to help support our lifeguards (as they save
tourists' lives, which equals more tourists alive and supporting your
businesses) In an attempt to stop this, WRSC is offering to pay IN
FULL FOR ALL LIFEGUARDS TO WORK TAMARINDO BEACH. If any other
businesseswant to join, please do. If not, well, I guess you can do
this too.
PS- greg, our photographer shot this one tuesday. a little closed on
this set, definitely shows up aaron chang you think? This was triple
overhead, thats probably why.joe
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais)
Entro' la swell! Es grande y parece que tenga que crecer...El viento
es tambien muy fuerte,offshore todo el dia. El lugar mejor para
surfiar,roca mar en santa tersa,toda la manana. Ahora me voy a
chequear pedra mar en mal pais!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Thursday, April 3, 2003 6:25AM Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp:
91f.with Shade, 103f. with Sun Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy. Wind:
West, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:43AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High Tide: 04:10 PM /
8.92 ft Low Tide: 09:54 AM / 0.20 ft Current Conditions The East Bowl
is on Fire!!!! We got the Video to prove it (not just fake photos) We
checked Hermosa and it sucked. We're glad to be back at Secrets
surfing solid sixers, we will be back at the Ranch for High Tide and
real waves, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. We should see
a solid 6-8 feet with 10 foot plus sets in those exposed spots It
Fades out by Friday. Get your plane ticket a reserve a spot today!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Still pretty big in Jaco today and of course closed out , reports
flooding in of waves everywhere and some talk of a few double
overhead sets at Tulin !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell drops a bit and maybe even gets back to beachbreak for the
masses.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Maybe right out front with the early a.m. hightide .
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Nite contest at Terraza tonite , new Merricks and T+C arrived last
Friday , the new 2003 K-BOARD is unreal. Also a fresh batch of
Bodyboards with a new BZ KM program in the batch!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Volume 6, Issue 188
April 4, 2003
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.
The last Costa Rica National Circuit contest will be in Dominical on
April 19th-20th. Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info.
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.
Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Full Moon - April 16th
High Tide - 8.84 ft. at 4:43 PM
Low Tide - 1.69 ft. at 10:27 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf still head high to overhead and will descrease
slightly over the weekend. On Monday, another SW swell arrives to
push in surf overhead to 2 foot overhead at best spots in all parts
of the country. Drops a foot on Tuesday and two more Wednesday,
leaving only a few head high sets until next weekend. The next macker
arrives April 16th, with the full moon and 11 foot tidal swings.
Caribbean - Surf is waist high with a few nicer sets maybe once an
hour. Will pick up Sunday and one might catch an overhead set every
15 minutes by Monday morning. Will stay good until Wednesday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423)
in Playa Grande
surfegg@...
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
reservations@...
Diana Zimmerman
Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062
in Santa Teresa
troplat@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308,
fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078
in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143)
in Manuel Antonio
damore@...
South Coast Realty (787-0005,
fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...
Adventure Education Center (787-0023)
in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya aecdominical@...
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087
fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052
fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Third World Productions (643-1064)
Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...
Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036
fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips
(1-800-493-8426)
info@...
Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...
Hotel Cariblue (750-0057)
in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
BIG SURF, BIG OFF SHORES. It is somewhat raw and squared off, with an
occassional beauty for the patient.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
We are hoping that it will drop down to a more manageable size and
clean up. The tides are excellent for the up coming week and will set
the stage for possible great surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Although the experienced, and pro surfers, are killing it out front,
we have been slipping down to the Tamarindo Estero for medium to high
tide for a more organized situation.
** From Diana, the best surf maestra in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Incredible off-shore winds like we usually see only in January and
February blew in on Monday, the same day as we began to see signs of
the swell. Finally, the wind is calming to a managable pace and we
still have lots of south swell. Waves are head high and over all
throughout Tamarindo and Langosta. Vientos off-shore increibles como
los que tenemos normalmente en enero o febrero empezaron el lunes, el
mismo dia que empezamos a ver senas del swell. Por fin el viento se
esta calmando a una velocidad decente y todavia tenemos bastante
swell del sur. Las olas estan de a la cabeza y mas en todo Tamarindo
y Langosta.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
We should have good waves at least going into the weekend, expecially
in the morning when we can generally count on the wind to be
friendly. Even as the swell passes, we should have 4-5 foot surf for
a few days. Debemos tener buenas olas por lo menos al comienzo del
fin de semana, especialmente en la manana cuando podemos contar con
vientos agradables. Aun cuando vaya pasando el swell, debemos tener
olas de 4 0 5 pies por unos dias.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
You can't go wrong. Any place in the bay is great, but watch for
currents, especially on the outgoing tide! No te puedes equivocar.
Cualquier lugar en la bahia esta buena, pero ojo con los corrientes,
especialmente cuando la marea se esta bajando!
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
In case you hadn't heard, the NW coast has been SLAMMED with the
biggest swell this year to date. Wave faces maxed out at 18-20ft at
Witch's Rock on Tuesday April 2nd, now it has dropped to 10-14ft face
waves with nice offshores. No, you probably wouldn't have been
surfing Witch's this week, Ollie's yes, Witch's insane.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
As this swell subsides, a new one starts to build Sunday/Monday with
double overhead + potential. I am so freaking glad the south swell
season is back...
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's and Ollie's, with your spring suit as the offshores have just
made it freezing (upper 60s)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
Tamarindo lifeguards no longer have any financial support and are
forced to quit! Wouldn't it be nice if many of the local Tamarindo
businesses would kick in to help support our lifeguards (as they save
tourists' lives, which equals more tourists alive and supporting your
businesses) In an attempt to stop this, WRSC is offering to pay IN
FULL FOR ALL LIFEGUARDS TO WORK TAMARINDO BEACH. If any other
businesseswant to join, please do. If not, well, I guess you can do
this too.
PS- greg, our photographer shot this one tuesday. a little closed on
this set, definitely shows up aaron chang you think? This was triple
overhead, thats probably why.joe
** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais)
Entro' la swell! Es grande y parece que tenga que crecer...El viento
es tambien muy fuerte,offshore todo el dia. El lugar mejor para
surfiar,roca mar en santa tersa,toda la manana. Ahora me voy a
chequear pedra mar en mal pais!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Thursday, April 3, 2003 6:25AM Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp:
91f.with Shade, 103f. with Sun Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy. Wind:
West, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:43AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High Tide: 04:10 PM /
8.92 ft Low Tide: 09:54 AM / 0.20 ft Current Conditions The East Bowl
is on Fire!!!! We got the Video to prove it (not just fake photos) We
checked Hermosa and it sucked. We're glad to be back at Secrets
surfing solid sixers, we will be back at the Ranch for High Tide and
real waves, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. We should see
a solid 6-8 feet with 10 foot plus sets in those exposed spots It
Fades out by Friday. Get your plane ticket a reserve a spot today!
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Still pretty big in Jaco today and of course closed out , reports
flooding in of waves everywhere and some talk of a few double
overhead sets at Tulin !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell drops a bit and maybe even gets back to beachbreak for the
masses.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Maybe right out front with the early a.m. hightide .
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Nite contest at Terraza tonite , new Merricks and T+C arrived last
Friday , the new 2003 K-BOARD is unreal. Also a fresh batch of
Bodyboards with a new BZ KM program in the batch!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
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