CR Surf Report for 1-15-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 317
January 15th , 2006

TOP NEWS

New Flights from San Jose to Bocas del Toro through Nature Air. Read
it in the Tico Times. By Katherine Stanley- Tico Times Staff -
kstanley@...

Dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!

TRAVEL SPECIALS

It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.

3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.

Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.

DAILY UPDATES

Diana at www.Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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 - On Monday, the fun head high sets dwindle down to chest
high along the southern coasts, while still arriving every half hour
up north. Tuesday is the same, and Wednesday the NW swell sets start
stacking up one foot overhead on the Guanacaste coast. Thursday
those overhead sets get more consistent and by Friday a 1-2 punch,
NW and SW combine to bring surf up to 1 to 2 feet overhead. Saturday
and Sunday stay 1-2 foot overhead all day.

Caribbean - ENE swell, chest to head high reaching it's peak Sunday
and starting to weaken by Monday afternoon. Tuesday stays chest high
from the NE, with one or two foot overhead sets coming from a long
range ground swell from the East. Those overhead waves become the
standard by Wednesday and by Thursday surf will be 1-2 foot overhead
with 3+ overhead sets - dangerous conditions on the beachbreaks.
Friday drops a foot but won't get less than overhead through the
weekend.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 1/15/06

Low Tide: .42 ft at 9:36 am
High Tide: 8.32 ft at 3:54 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

Full Moon - January 14th

** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497)in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais -
karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/14)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
With the high tides in the afternoon and a well shaped, just
overhead, swell, the wind has been the major factor in the quality
of the surf this week. Excellent sessions are being divined by savvy
surfers in between the swirling wind.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): By Sunday the daybreak window
begins to open and our morning off shore cycle begins again with
great promise.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The SWesterly swell hitting
for the last few days is focusing on the main break in front of the
hotel.

** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been in the chest to head high range all week.
Beautiful sunny offshore mornings with the wind switching to onshore
by noonish.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The next week should be about the
same with a nice bump from the southwest for Tuesday and Wednesday.
It's low tide middays this week so the earlier you hit it, the
better.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra should be the
spot early and then check out Avellanas Rivermouth for the low tide.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: 2006 is here.
Get your Costa Rica surfing calendar now. Check it out at:
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
The south swell is showing and it's head-high on set waves - lotsa
fun. Wind is going calm or offshore by around 3pm. Pura Vida from
Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/

** From John at Samara Surf School -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down a lot, there are some mini waves 3 to 4
foot waves coming in, good form. Off shore winds in the mornings,
then mostly choppy for the evening.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in. Hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot waves, nice form. For the weekend
we have 3 to 4 foot waves, soft peaks, great for beginner surfers.
Good time to practice up on your skills. Perfect conditions for
starting in the whitewater.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK! If you want to catch bigger waves take an adventure to Playa
Guiones and stop at "coconut harry's" surf shop! NEWS AND UPCOMING
EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell it's a great time
to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to volunteer at the
after school program through Intercultura language school. For
furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055. Bring your
Pura Vida!

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:15 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions: We have
some swell still left over firing off the reef. This week we should
see a repeat of last week, Good Luck to our National Team in Peru,
Pura Vida!

** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Finally! There are some good overhead waves at Dominical. They
appear to be a single event with very uniform and smooth shape.
Unfortunately, they are closing out at all but high tide at the main
Dominical beach. But, back to good news, the high tide is 5:00 so
you can get two sessions: the offshore mornings and the no wind
afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like more of the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Find a point break. I haven't
seen Punta Dominical but imagine there isn't enough swell to make it
work. Try Playa Hermosa or Uvita to the south.

CR Surf Report for 1-8-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 316
January 8th , 2006

TOP NEWS

Laura Pecoraro wins the women's division of the Copa Mango - Jaco.
Germain Medrano wins the open division and Jairo Perez wins Juniors.
See the stats on the CRSURF homepage.

Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!

TRAVEL SPECIALS

It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.

3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.

Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.

DAILY UPDATES

Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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 - The weekend's overhead surf quickly fades Monday morning,
leaving chest high remainders for Tuesday and not another bump up
until Wednesday evening. Thursday morning sees some head high relief
from SW, but it only lasts one day. By Friday it's down to chest
high and the dribble keeps coming in - chest with a rare head high
set for the weekend. The right coast looks more promising.

Caribbean - Great surf Monday, 2-3 foot overhead with bigger sets.
Lots of closeouts at the beachbreaks but the points look good.
Coming from the NNE, then switching Tuesday from the East. The swell
fades quickly Wednesday, down to a foot overhead. Thursday shows
headhigh with a few biggers sets with the same for Friday. Saturday
has more East swell on tap with more overhead sets.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 1/8/06

Low Tide: 1.20 ft at 3:27 pm
High Tide: 7.65 ft at 9:28 am
(add ~50 min. each day)

Full Moon - January 14th

** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497)in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais -
karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 1/6)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We have been enjoying a perrfect, slightly overhead, inconsistent
swell. It has a little better angle than last week and the off
shores have been holding for morning and evening sessions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks pretty good for the
morning session starting at daybreak as the tide moves away from the
afternoon go out.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: This swell is hitting the
whole bay. Just pick a spot with nobody out and enjoy.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The Christmas swell lasted into the beginning of this week, but now
has passed. Waves in Tamarindo are waist to chest high and the wind
is shifty--sometimes perfect, sometimes not. The extremely high
tides this week made it necessary to surf at mid and low tides. El
swell de navidad duro hasta esta semana pero ahora ya paso. Las olas
en Tamarindo son de la cintura de al pecho y el viento se cambia
mucho--aveces es perfecto, a veces no. Las mareas altisimas de esta
semana hizo que fuera necesesario surfear a las mareas bajas o
medias.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): This should be a grea t surf
weekend because the high tides are in the morning and the morning
wind is generally cooperative. There were some nice lefts in front
of the Diria this morning at high tide. Este debe ser un buen fin de
semana para surfear porque las mareas altas estan en la manana y en
la manana el viento esta bueno. Habia unas buenas izquierdas en
frente del Diria esta manana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Check the Diria at high tide,
Pico Grande at little lower tide and Langosta afterward. Busca en
frente del Diria a la marea alta, Pico Grande cuando se baja un poco
y Langosta despues.

** John Lyman Photos from Playa Negra at lymanphoto@... -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been knee to head high depending on the tide with
even the occasional just overhead set that catches everybody inside.
Some days it offshore all day some days onshore and even some
sprinkles this afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect clear sunny skies with
moderate offshores all day. This is January after all. The surf will
stay in the fun range with longboarders getting the goods.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas has been really
good at the rivermouth but don't tell anybody. High tides running
through midday this week means those beachbreaks and reefs that pull
in the west northwest swells. Langosta?
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surfing
calendars of Costa Rica for 2006. Check them out and order at
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -
Surf is building now - real fun chest-headhigh sets with occasional
overhead waves. We've got the high tide in the morning, so best
times are 6am - noon. Wind has been cooperating too. Pura Vida from
Coconut Harry http://www.coconutharrys.com/

** From John at Samara Surf School -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down a lot, there are some mini waves 2 to 3
foot waves coming in, good form. Off shore winds in the mornings,
then mostly choppy for the evening.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in. Hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot waves, nice form. For the weekend
we have 2 to 3 foot barreling waves, soft peaks, great for beginner
surfers. Good time to practice up on your skills. Perfect conditions
for starting in the whitewater. Choppy conditions with rain.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK! If you want to catch bigger waves take an adventure to Playa
Guiones and stop at "coconut harry's" surf shop!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell
it's a great time to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to
volunteer at the after school program through Intercultura language
school. For furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055.
Bring your Pura Vida!

** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is a bit bigger than the last few days and we had a couple of
headhigh ones our front this a.m. with super clean glassy
conditions , hope to see this swell rise a bit and it seems that if
you wait it out it could get pretty good ! High tides in A.M. and
the afternoon tide isnt bad either so lots of surf around ! Town is
going to be super busy today and all weekend so get a place to stay
go check out the competition at Hermosa and come by the shop and
check out our lines and such ! Thanks and Happy surfing ! Chuck and
the crew at W.O.W. SURF!

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft., Sea Surface: Glass, Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 5:36 PM, Current Conditions: All our
groms passed into today's final rounds. Rookie Micheal passed all
his heats. Team Manager Arturo is still in the Men's Open. Super
Coach and Top Tico Gilbert Brown is back from a knee injury looking
powerful to lead The Open Mens. Cali is still in the semis for
Groms, Boys and Juniors, Jason Torres who made the cover of the
National Paper this morning also advanced. Congratulations, Pura
Vida!

** From Brice at Land Assurance Tree Reforestation in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waist high with occasional head high waves coming in. No wind even
during the middle of the day is leaving the full day. High tide is
for long boarders and mid to low tide is not too small for short
boards.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like the waves will be
growing from waist high to shoulder high on average. But don't
expect overhead from the big sets.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire beach from the
river to Roca Verde will be ok, but most people are hanging out near
the river mouth.

CR Surf Report for 1-1-06

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 315
January 1st , 2006

TOP NEWS

Ocean census revealing many new species of life- By the A.M. Costa
Rica wire services - Scientists from around the globe are taking
stock of the world's oceans. The Census of Marine Life is a 10-year,
$1 billion effort to identify and catalog the underwater world. The
census — which began in 2000 — marks its midway point with colorful
discoveries worldwide.

Read these stories on the home page... Federico Pilurzo wins the
Trofeo Vista Villas held last weekend in Tamarindo. And.. Lisbeth
Vindas earns 4th in Latin America after 2005 ALAS tour.

Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -

1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Fun headhigh to overhead surf all week from a grinding NW
swell filtering down the Pacific Coast. Smaller at south facing and
sheltered spots. Get on it early nice offshores every morning. The
overhead sets disappear by Wednesday and by Thursday, it's back to
chest to head high consistent sets. On Friday, the second NW swell
files in, with a longrange WNW set to follow pushing surf up to a
foot overhead by Saturday.

Caribbean - Sunday's chest high waves picks up to head on Monday,
but only sticks around a day and leaves chest high leftover for
Wednesday. Then it's quiet for a couple of days, waist to chest high
and fun, then another head high day arrives Saturday.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 1/1/06

Low Tide: -0.40 ft at 9:30 am
High Tide: 9.10 ft at 3:49 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

Full Moon - January 14th

** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

** Sponsors **
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497)in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais -
karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/31)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
In spite of the consistent westerly head high swell this week, the
light wind has been switching on shore early since Wed. and turning
our break into Florida afternoon surf. It is still surfable since
the wind is light, but somewhat blown out for the afternoon higher
tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is here and I expect
the wind to cooperate more beginning on Sat. There will be a nice
possibility for evening glass off or slight off shores. The whole
world and their sisters are here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: We've been slipping down to
Tamarindo - 5 min. - on the service road and catching it early
there.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This seems like it can't be true, but the swell is still pumping out
there. The wind has been shifty and on-shore some afternoons this
week, but mornings have been off-shore consistantly and you can surf
at any tide. There are a lot of rips and swirly currents that
accompany these swells, so beware. Parece que no puede ser verdad,
pero el swell sigue. El viento se ha cambiado on-shore en la tarde
algunas dias esta semana, pero las mananas han sido off-shore y se
puede surfear a cualquier marea. Hay muchas corrientes fuertes con
tanto swell, asi que tenga precaucion.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasa r
este fin de semana (clima y olas): There's a lot of surf this
weekend and a lot of people to share it with. Hay muchas olas este
fin de semana y mucha gente con quien compartirlas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Grande is the spot
that's been throwing the most consistant, rideable wave in
Tamarindo. A lot of other places have been closed out due to the
size of the swell. Henrys works too but watch out for rocks. Pico
Grande es el punto que tira la ola mejor y que se cierre menos en
Tamarindo. Muchas otras partes de la playa se cierran por el tamano
del swell. Henrys tambien esta bueno pero ojo con las piedras.

** From John Lyman Photography, covering from Ollies to Ostianal -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves here at Playa Negra are in the headhigh with a few just
overhead sets. Beautiful sunny offshore mornings are on tap with
light onshores in the afternoons and those classic evening glassoffs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect the weather to be hot and
sunny with breezy offshores and headhigh waves. This week will be
less crowded here as the good folks from other parts of the country
go home.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Low tide runs though the
middle of the day this week but Playa Negra has been working pretty
good at low tide. Just a little rocky though.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Now is the
time to get your 2006 Costa Rica Surfing calendar. Go to
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html and check them out.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -

It's Coconut Harry here in Nosara (Playa Guiones). Some BIG waves
coming in - way overhead on the set waves and some power with them
as well - faster breaking waves showing. Wind has cooperated and not
much of a factor. Feliz Ano Nuevo! Coconut Harry
www.coconutharrys.com

** From Chuck at WOW Surf Shop in Playa Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Feliz Año Nuevo ! Happy New Year and Happy Surfing ! Waves are
coming up and I would expect that the north country is getting a
couple of clean little shacks too ! 3-5 ft faces out front at high
tide today and no wind for a while so what more can a guy ask for !
So are you are you hunting a board or a shop owner who needs quality
surf product and on time delivery ? Call me I got it , great boards
and accessories on the floor and new boards from 495$ ! Come on by
and see and yes still have a great stock of Channel Islands on hand
for the discerning rider ! Towns packed and super mellow with no
major problems theft wise or anything but be careful the creeps are
still out there!DONT DRINK AND DRIVE , designate a driver its better
that way ! Bless you and yours ! Chuck and the Crew at W.O.W. SURF!

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Winds: Offshore 0-5
MPH; Sunrise: 5:31 AM; Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Conditions- Happy
New Years! The last day of 2005 still has a small boost giving us
overhead, long, clean lines out on The West Reef. How perfect for
New Year's Eve...New moon, tides over 8 feet enjoy The Stars and
lights tonight, Thanks to All of You That made another great year
for us here at The Ranch, Pura Vida!

CR Surf Report for 12-25-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 314
December 25th, 2005

TOP NEWS

Read these stories on the CRSURF home page...
* Federico Pilurzo wins the Trofeo Vista Villas held last weekend in
Tamarindo.
* Lisbeth Vindas earns 4th in Latin America after 2005 ALAS tour.

Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!

TRAVEL SPECIALS

It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.

3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.

Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.

DAILY UPDATES

Diana at www.Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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 - The North swell that pounded California Wednesday takes
its sweet time getting to Guanacaste, with the first pulses felt on
Monday afternoon with some overhead sets. Then on Tuesday a
localized NE swell fills in with consistent head high waves, but
only lasts a day. By Thursday morning, the only overhead waves are
sets coming about every hour. Then on Friday afternoon, the NE swell
picks up to head high, and overhead for the weekend. Don't try to
surf south facing beaches.

Caribbean - Waves are chest high for the first night of Hanukah, and
stay that size on Monday due to a NNE swell pushing down from the
Yucatan. Waves drop by Tuesday afternoon to waist to chest and won't
get any bigger through Thursday. Friday and Saturday look to be more
waist high surf with few sets.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 12/25

High Tide: 6.72 ft at 9:40 am
Low Tide: 2.10 ft at 3:32 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)
New Moon - December 30th

** Surf Reporters **
John Lyman Photography- Tamarindo -lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497)in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais -
karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/24)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
As this small swell changed directions this week, it became more
difficult and closed out. The off shores have been consistent and
holding most of the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The size won't matter much out
front until the angle changes a little and it starts to "hook".
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The sand in the Tamarindo
Estero mouth is pulling some shape out of this swell and is about
the same size as here. Just drive a few minutes down the service
road to Villa Baula and you're there.

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This week we got a Christmas present from God--a nice westerly swell
which has waves rolling all over the place. The left in front of the
Diria this morning reminded me of my recent visit to Pavones; about
chest high and rolling forever. Pico Grande was throwing barrelles
all over the place, sometimes overhead. Off shore, of course. Esta
semana recibimos un regalo de navidad de parte de Dios--un buen
swell del oeste lo cual ha hecho olas en todas partes. La izquierda
en frente del Diria me hizo pensar en mi visita a Pavones; alto al
pecho y corriendo para siempre. Pico Grande estaba tirando tubos por
todas partes, a veces sobre la cabeza. El viento off-shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The high tide is in the morning
and we've got waves, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! La marea
esta alta en la manana y hay olas: Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano
Nuevo!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There's really no bad place
to surf right now. That doesn't happen every day in Tamarindo, so
get out there and enjoy it! No hay mal lugar para surfear ahorita.
Esto no pasa todos los dias en Tamarindo, asi que vaya a disfrutarlo!

** From John Lyman Photography, covering from Ollies to Ostianal -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
T'was the day before Christmas and all along the shore, the ocean
was sleeping, you could almost hear it snore. The dudes were all
bumming and the chicks would all giggle, there aren't any waves, not
even a ripple.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The prognosticators say good
northwest on Monday, if you're lucky enough to be at Avellanas, that
will be your fun day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The tide will be coming up
all morning all week, that's when the northwest will be hitting it's
peak, try the Avellanas rivermouth or maybe Little 8, drive in
through Pinilla, tell them you know Chris Kringle at the gate.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: So as I tell
you about calendars at the
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html web site, I say
cowabunga to all and to all a good night.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -

Feliz Navidad from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! Surf is small here, but a
lot of fun with morning, offshore winds and chest/head-high set
waves. It's getting a little more crowded with holiday 'turistas'
but there's plenty of waves for everyone - 'disfrute'! Propero Año
Nuevo, Coconut Harry, www.coconutharrys.com

CR Surf Report for 12-18-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 313
December 18th, 2005

TOP NEWS

New Immigration Laws set for 2006- read about it in the Tico Times
online.

Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
12/17-18 - Tamarindo - Trofeo Vista Villas (this weekend!)
1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!

TRAVEL SPECIALS

It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.

3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.

Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.

DAILY UPDATES

Diana at Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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 - Sunday's chest to head high surf dioesn't stick around
long, dropping to chest high at best on Monday and down to waist to
chest by Tuesday evening. The rest of the week looks grim, waist
high at most spots, with the peak peaks and north Guanacaste coast
getting it a foot bigger. No relief until Christmas eve, straight
from the north pole, a NW swell pushing in chest to head high surf
up in the Nicoya Sunday morning and filling in farther south by the
afternoon. That swell picks up a foot on Monday, but dies off next
Tuesday down to chest high.

Caribbean - Overhead with a few foot overhead sets remain for
Sunday, with the rest of the week looking to drop a bit each day.
Monday down to head high with still a few bigger sets coming in.
Tuesday, those sets disappear, and by Wednesday down to chest high,
but still a lot of fun from the East swell sticking around in the
Caribbean. As another NE'er goes off the U.S. coast, surf will
continue to fill in for the weekend.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 12/18

Low Tide: .28 ft at 10:33 am
High Tide: 8.41 ft at 4:53 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

New Moon - December 30th

** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) in Manuel Antononio
info@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) reservations@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497)in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais -
karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/17)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Although the offshores have been holding all day long, the wind came
on shore on Friday afternoon just as a perfect Playa Grande size
(overhead) swell reached the right tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The daybreak tidal window begins
on Sat. and
starts off our morning surf cycle with an afternoon double session a
still a possibility for most of the week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up
with a dozen
or so possibilities. Take it where you find it and avoid the crowds.

** From John Lyman Photography, covering from Ollies to Ostianal -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
At least it isn't completely flat. There have been waist to chest
high waves at Playa Negra with a few head high sneeker sets. The
light offshores kick in around 8:00am and then turning onshore by
around noon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf should stay about the
same with a few southwest pulses moving through all week with a weak
northwest ground swell combining for some fun chest high waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have a full moon high tide
in the mornings all week so Playa Negra could be the hot spot. Check
it out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is still
time to get your 2006 Costa Rica Surfing Calendars before Christmas.
Also available are The Waves Of Costa Rica and The Sunsets Of Costa
Rica. Order all 3 now and we'll pay the shipping. To check them out
and order yours before Christmas, go to
http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -

Head-high set waves - good shape - fun sessions.

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down, but there are still some bigger waves
rolling in, 4 feet waves, good form. Off shore winds, before the
rain storms, but mostly choppy conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): A swell is expected to be coming
in with the full moon being today, hopefully bringing 6 to 7 foot
waves, nice form. For the weekend we have 3 to 4 foot waves, soft
peaks, great for intermediate surfers. Good time to practice up on
your skills. Perfect conditions for beginners for whitewater. Choppy
conditions with rain.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell
it's a great time to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to
volunteer at the after school program through Intercultura language
school. For furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055.
Bring your Pura Vida!

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf out front is and has been but will change , windy and shoulder
high , clean mornings and better tides this week with boht a.m. and
p.m. tides , weather is beautiful and we are getting busy , plenty
of boards in stcok so dont worry about the CLARK disaster for a
while , new C.I. boards in next week and we have new boards starting
at 450$ and of course they are all quality boards as well ! Come on
by and check us out ! Holiday tips , be nice to your neighbors ,
pickup your trash and a bit of they guys next door too , this just
makes a better place to live out of this world ! Oh surf hard and
share a wave or 2 with someone who doesnt surf as well ! Bless you
and yours , Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. surf !

** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos Oeste -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 2-3ft., Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: Offshore 0-5
MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM,Sunset: 5:36 PM, Current Conditions: We have a
swell fading after today but good, clean, fun lines today here at
The Ranch. Our Team is in Tamarindo for the second event of this
season's National Circuit. Great show to all those who passed into
tomorrow' s rounds, good luck in the finals, Pura Vida!

CR Surf Report for 12-11-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 312
December 11th, 2005

TOP NEWS

Corcovado Park closed - read about it in the Tico Times online.

Here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
12/17-18 - Tamarindo - Trofeo Vista Villas (this weekend!)
1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Order your 2006 Waves of Costa Rica Calendar. Makes a great
holiday/birthday present!

TRAVEL SPECIALS

It's time to start planning for the 2006 Rabbit Kekai contest, June
15th to 30th. Go to www.4surfing.org for more info.
3 night - 2 day, all-inclusive surf trip on the central Pacific.
Only $250! Contact Rodolfo at turdosmil@.... To see the
rooms, visit www.cerrolodge.net.
Seven Day Yoga Retreat at the Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge in Puerto
Viejo - only $1299.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - More small surf - waist to chest high in most spots with a
few head high sets a day coming to 'country' spots. Then on Thursday
evening, the first overhead sets from a NW swell pile in every half
hour. Friday and Saturday next week has 'relief' swell, head high
and fun.

Caribbean - Saturday and Sunday sees a solid 1-3 foot overhead swell
with many double overhead sets filling in the best spots. By Monday,
the size drops throughout the day and by dark it's back to head
high, with a 1/2 hour overhead set. Tuesday and Wednesday will
continue with chest high surf, two feet bigger at the best reefs.
And by Wednesday it's back up to head high and looking bigger for
next weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 12/11

High Tide: 7.67 ft at 11:07 am
Low Tide: 1.27 ft at 5:06 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

Full Moon - December 15th

** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) in Manuel Antononio
info@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) reservations@...
Coconut Harrys in Nosara www.coconutharrys.com
Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande surfegg@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos wearesurfing@...

** Sponsors **
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497)in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Tres Monos Lodge (640-0090, 825-1381) in Mal Pais -
karla_malpais@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@...
Villa of The Rock (653-0498) in Playa Grande villaroca@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) info@...
Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...
Wayra Spanish School (653-0359) in Tamarindo info@spanish-
wayra.co.cr
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito -
info@...
Casa del Noche - House for Rent in Playa Guiones -
gcarabelli@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642)
reservations@...
Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/10)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
If you wait long enough, a perfect waist high set wave comes through
to break the monotony of the knee high snappers. Crystal clear water
and no crowds to match the small surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Perfect tides and conditions if
the swell
decides to spike a little bit. Playa Grande sticks out in the ocean
further than any other Costa Rican surf spot, so don't be surprised
if we suck in a little extra swell and it picks up here for an hour
or two.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There's no real focus, so
bring the kids
and beginners and pick a spot.

** From Joe's blog at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

We should get some waves by tomorrow, the wind is perfect offshore.
Supposedly the surf school trip is getting great waves right now,
and the surf tour this morning went to Nosara and had really nice
waves as well. Here in Tamarindo its looking really nice, just
really small. I haven't surfed much with my foot being injured, but
I think I'm ready to give it a go again. I think I may be a bit
lazy, as even from the skybox I can see waves off towards Playa
Grande. Besides that, things in town are pretty mellow. The true
high season looks to kick off in a week or two, and when that
happens there will be tons of people here up into September once
again. Holly and I are stoked to be back and hanging out with our
family and friends once again.

** From John Lyman Photography, covering from Ollies to Ostianal -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Flat Flat Flat!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to pick up. It can't
get any smaller.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Break out the snorkel,
skimboard or vollyball net.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: While it's
flat,flat,flat you should do your Christmas shopping. A great gift
is The 2006 Surfing Costa Rica Photo Calendars. Also available are
the Waves Of Costa Rica and The Sunsets Of Costa Rica. 13 months of
the best of the Costa Rica surfing experience. To check them out and
order yours before Christmas, go to
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** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -

Well, not much to report in the way of surf - kinda small -
occasional bigger sets come through. Low tides are pretty much
worthless. Mid mornings are best - wind has been offshore most of
the day.

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
No screaming waves this week. Sad to say there's a pool outside.
during mid tides some white water rolls in, good for beginners and
boogie boarders.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather is beautiful and it's
a great time to visit the calm samara beach. Hopefully the full moon
will bring some waves to surf. In the mornings there are great off
shore winds, not much to surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Come surfing with us in front
of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico. No crowds, less shore break.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: With no swell
it's a great time to support our local turtle sanctuary and great to
volunteer at the after school program through Intercultura language
school. For furthur information on either contact Jesse's 656-0055.
Bring your Pura Vida!

** From Andrea at WAVESCR.com Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, I have been watching Hermosa all week and doesnt look like it
want´s to pick up. But can definitely say : Summer is here!
Beautiful blue waters and cool offshore winds during the morning
sessions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Not too much waves...head a
little south in Hermosa..¨"Corners" and probably Esterillos during
the lower tide.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Corners...low tide as well as
Tulin, Esterillos or head out to Bejuco.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Waves Costa
Ricas´Surf coach "Gilbert Brown" and Andrea Diaz, have been
trainning the little groms from the area, introducing them to yoga,
and better their competitive techniques and after a long , hard
working morning we serve them "Gallo Pinto and huevos"...look out
for Cali de Esterillos...He will be turning heads not far from
now.... Waves Costa Rica welcomes everyone to stop by and say hi, or
check out the future surf stars, ripping those waves! Thanks to all
of those who believe in us: Banana Wax, Quiksilver, and Bevy Media
Corp!, oh and Vida Asana Yoga Studio!!!!!!!

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Boy O BOY ! Its small after one of the best seasons or almost all
year in a long time its gone flat! Tiny clean conditions are here !
Fun longboard waves but even better on true LOG , I have been out on
a new 10'2" SOUTHPOINT and grabbing all the waist high sets that
roll thru , the worst part about this lack of swell is its not much
better anywhere else ! News is we have plenty of nice new boards in
stock and if you want a nice board you bettewr grab one NOW , after
over 50 years of making the best high quality surfboard blanks in
the world GRUBBY CLARK is done , closed doors out of business ,
extinct etc. No more new stock with these blanks and the big guys
are freakin ! Little board manufacturers are closing all over the
U.S. for lack of materials and those that have materials are going
to be the lucky ones , my sources say we are on hold for new product
until at least March or April as we start getting blanks out of
Australia [next best blank manufacturer ] . Hows that for a bummer !
Anyways if you have been dreaming of a new Channel Islands , Erie or
Matt Kechele surfboard grab one now because what is here is from the
industries best raw materials and will never be again ! I hope that
all the midsize and small manufacturers weather thru this okay and
we are hoping and praying for them and their families ! Chuck and
the CREW at W.O.W. SURF WHERE "SURFING IS WALKING ON WATER"

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The main swell is as small as it gets at Domincal. Really nice for
long boarders and beginners. Every once in a while a shoulder to
head high
wave pulls through if you have the patience to wait.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): LOLA shows no change until
Tuesday and I never believe the forecast that is out that far.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Internet..

CR Surf Report for 12-6-05

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 311
December 6th, 2005

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The small surf continues all week, waist to chest high -
fun for longboarding with the dropping tides. The 'toes on the nose'
surf does not pick up until next Wed., with a far reaching SW swell
pushing it up to head high. Then next Thursday a NW swell shoots a
few overhead sets every half hour, and that swell keeps it head high
through next weekend.

Caribbean - The first strong East swell winds up in the Caribbean
Sea, growing from waist high surf on Monday to headhigh on
Wednesday. It hits fully on Thursday, with surf 1-2 foot overhead
but drops down a foot Friday. Saturday and Sunday will have more 1-2
foot overhead waves.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

TIDES for 12/5

Low Tide: -.19 ft at 11:17 am
High Tide: 8.89 ft at 5:38 pm
(add ~50 min. each day)

New Moon - December 1st

TOP NEWS

Puntarenas-Paquera will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Visit
www.insidecostarica.com for the story. Also on the news website - "
Punta Islita Hotel, in Nandayure, Guanacaste, was chosen Costa
Rica's Leading Hotel in the 12th edition of the World Travel Award,
in which travel agents and customers from 200 countries voted this
year. Islita also won the Social Responsibility Award from Small
Luxury Hotels of the World."

18-year-old Isaac Vega from Tamarindo claimed 1 st place Open in the
Pinilla Classic of the 2005-06 Circuito Nacional de Surf (CNS).
Jaco's Jason Torres, who returned to the water after a year away
from competition, surfed away with 1 st place Juniors, Playa
Esterillo Danny Bishko won for Boy's, and Esterillos brother team of
Carlos and Alberto Munoz took t he Grommet and Mini-Grommet crowns,
respectively, in this past weekend's 5-star point-valued contest
that took place Saturday and Sunday under beautiful skies in the
Little Hawaii area of Avellanas on the North side of the estuary.

And here are the rest of the dates for the Circuito Nacional de Surf
tour -
12/17-18 - Tamarindo - Trofeo Vista Villas
1/ 7-8 - Jacó - Copa Mango
2/ 11-12 - Dominical - Copa Mango
3/4-5 - Nosara - Copa Mango
4/7-8 - Playa Hermosa Gran Final

Diego Naranjo and Lisbeth Vindas have put together a site focusing
on the talented surfers in Cosat Rica - Check
www.costaricansurfers.com for nice photo galleries and their surf
lessons in Jaco

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DAILY UPDATES

Diana at www.Puramar.com posts a surf journal from Tamarindo.

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to stay.

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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 12/3)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Exactly as predicted, the slightly weird Westerly swell hit on
Thurs. Fun, head high and off shore, surf in spite of the annoying
ripple. Light crowds - very little Tamarindo spill over due to the
nasty road conditions and some swell getting in inside the bay.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): If the wind doesn't swing to a
slightly less northerly direction, the cross chop will continue to
blemish otherwise excellent head high sets.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus areas are markedly
skewed with the most consistent peak on Thurs. just north of Las
Tortugas Hotel and the smoother waves at the north end of Playa
Grande arouind Chicken Head Rock. Dual sessiones will begin on Sun.
with the daybreak go out.

** From Travis's blog at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

Waist high waves and off shore breezes today made for the long
boarders smile and the short boarders yawn. The current SW swell is
definitely waning and is expected to continue to do so.
Hopefully, there is something on the horizon. Right now, it doesn't
look like much... At least it isn't raining! Pura Vida, Travis Call -
Positive Vibe Technician
- WRSC

** From John Lyman at Pablos Picasso in Playa Negra -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been on the small side the past few days. Waist to
chest high with head high sets coming every once in a while.
Absolutely gorgeous mornings with offshore wind and super low tides.
Great for tide pooling.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf here at Playa Negra will
be best on the incoming tides. This week will see high tides in the
early morning so dawn patrol for small perfect longboard waves.
Where are the crowds? Must be in Tamarindo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra in front of the
hotel on the higher tides and maybe Avellanas Rivermouth on the
lower tides if there is enough swell. Should be at least chest high.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Now available!
2006 Costa Rica Surfing Calendars. Also available, The Waves Of
Costa Rica and Sunsets Of Costa Rica. Check them out and order yours
before the Christmas rush.
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** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Playa Nosara -

Surf is about head-high here with a mix of both NW and SW waves, so
a bit inconsistent at times. Best times are mid to rising high and
NOT around the low tides. Check out the new DVD on Pavones:
http://www.junglejuicefilm.com/

** From Samara Surf School on the Nicoya Peninsula -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has backed down. The small 4 foot waves rolling in, soft
peaks, good form. Best conditions are right after high tide, the
waves clean up a bit and aren't as full. Easier to catch. Choppy and
windy with the rain. Occasional off shore winds, for perfect wave
conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell expected to hold over
the weekend, but will back down to the normal 4 to 5 foot waves
during high tides, and nice whitewater during low tides. Lots of
waves to catch, good inside and outside break., Some chop but nice
and glassy after the rainstorms.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best surfing spot in
Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico hotel. No
crowds or localism, with a nice clean perfect wave. LONG RIDES THIS
WEEK!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The conditions
in Samara are bigger now, great for intermediate and advanced
surfers, so all surfers can come enjoy Samara.!! Also if you've
always wanted to learn surfing come on down or over! Always great
whitewater for beginner lessons! Pura Vida

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos - (11/29)

Local Climate: Drizzle/Partly Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 85F,
Direction & Height: South 4-6ft., Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: Offshore
0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM, Sunset: 5:36 PM; Current Condition:
Congratulations to our Groms for winning their divisions and Cali
second in Juniors. We have a boost today giving us surf up to six
feet. It's going off at Rancho Coral today, Pura Vida!

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Shoulder high waves coming mixed from the south and straight in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like what little we have
will be shrinking to nothing. I've rarely seen such calm from LOLA.
Get your long boards ready.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Looks like it would be best
to go to Tahiti.