Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 349
September 17th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Big 3-4 foot overhead surf from the SSW through Wednesday morning, a foot smaller from Nosara north. The surf drops two feet by through the day Wednesday, but more foot-overhead surf on tap Thursday , dropping a little more Friday. Saturday it drops down to headhigh, and the swell changes to more from the southwest. Nothing showing through next Tuesday afternoon, when a SW swell to provide overhead relief.
Caribbean - Fun chest high surf on Monday, but the sets disappear at sunset and by Tuesday the waves stay around waist high, with an hourly chest high set wave. Wednesday and Thursday stay at waist high, and then there's another drop Friday down to knee high going in to the weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/17/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 7.29 feet at 10:55 p.m.
Low Tide - 1.85 feet at 5:20 p.m.
New Moon - 9/22
TOP NEWS
Costa Rica Names NATIONAL SURFING TEAM to send to the 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games in Huntington Beach, CA, October 14-22, by Ellen Zoe Golden
Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. Letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.
Tuna farm idea aired at legislative committee - By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Latin American Tour will be stopping in Playa Hermosa on November 10-12th, with $15,000 in prizes.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There's a little lull in the swell this weekend but sets are still shoulder high at the high tide. Yesterday the wind blew off shore all day making it surfing possible from dawn till dusk! Today it's on shore and cloudy so we expect some rain by afternoon. The water is warm and clear. El swell se ha bajado un poco este fin de semana, pero los sets estan todavia de al hombro a la marea alta. Ayer el viento soplo off shore todo el dia y era posible surfear desde el amanacer hasta el atardecer! Hoy el viento esta on shore y esta nublado asi que esperamos lluvia en la tarde. El agua esta limpia y caliente.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): There will be waves all weekend, especially in the mornings. Even with the wind on shore there's enough swell that it holds up. Habra olas todo el fin de semana, especialmente en las mananas. Aun con el viento on shore hay suficiente swell para que sea buena.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo beach break is working nicely and the rivermouth is rolling some nice rights when the tide isn't too high. For bigger surf, hit Langosta. La playa en Tamarindo esta buena y la boca del rio tira unas buenas derechas cuando la marea no esta demasiada alta. Para olas mas grandes, vaya a Langosta.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It's been messy and oversize for most of the week until Friday when the off shores blew almost all day. It calmed down and smoothed out nicely at just overhead with some bombing sets. You still had to pick 'em and their was a slight lump here and there.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is remaining consistent. Since we are right on the edge of the off shores, it's hard to predict and up to the wind. The tides are perfect for morning surf and good conditions. Expect the Independence holiday crowd.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: This is a good size for the peaks around the hotel.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
How is life over there???? Well let me tell you what....here is life perfect, the paradise is helping a lot to make our life easy. This paradise and the swell for this week are working together for give us the week of the month. Perfect conditions, some clean 5/6 ft, long shoulders, off shore wind. Avellanas was perfect last two, Grande was holding the waves, nice barrels over there... really good. No rain the last three days...is just amaizing. Pura Vida, Ed
** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -
Local Climate: Nice, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South Southwest 4 to6ft., Sea Surface: Clean, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM, Current Conditions- The crowds have left for summer and has rewarded its workers with over a week of solid surf and empty line ups. We have had an awesome season here at The Ranch and wishing you have it as good as we do. See you in Huntington in October 14 through the 22nd for The Lost Energy Games, Pura Vida!
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Yesterday was head high and shrinking. This morning was shoulder high at best. But don't be discouraged, good stuff is coming our way soon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): By Sunday we should have fully double overhead sets coming in at the beach. The swell direction is almost due south and should make spectacular lefts.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Almost everywhere should be working well starting Sunday afternoon. The point should be going off as should be all the beaches from Ojochal to Puntarenas. I would guess the very best in the Dominical area will be the point but that is only if the beach is too big. With this swell direction, I'm pretty sure the beach will work. If surfing the beach, put in south of the cell tower. The current will be pushing north toward the river.
** From Marco at Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-5 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol y olas
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: beach break playa cocles
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Sunday, September 10, 2006
CR Surf Report for 9-10-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 348
September 10th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Two huge systems in the south Pacific will crank out plenty of overhead to 2 foot overhead waves all week on south facing beaches. Then Saturday calls for more frequent big sets, in the 2-3 foot overhead range with a 10 second period through next Tuesday. Point breaks and dawn patrols are the call to smooth out the chop.
Caribbean - Small surf Monday, knee to waist with a 10 second period and nothing bigger showing all week. Maybe a freak chest high set Thursday, but that's it, shorter period waves and no swell until at least next Sunday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/10/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - (-1.15) feet at 10:25 a.m.
High Tide - 9.99 feet at 4:37 p.m.
Full Moon - 9/7
TOP NEWS
Concerns Grow As Coast Crime Turns Violent - By Ralph Nicholson of The Beach Times
Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. A letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.
They'll Surf Against Tuna
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
** Those who opposed an undersea tuna farm in the Golfo Dulce plan a surf championship Saturday near the community of Pavones in southwest Costa Rica.
The environmental groups sponsoring the event oppose the project proposed by Granja Atunera de Golfito S.A. and have appealed permits to the Sala IV constitutional court.
The opponents object to the mess that would be created by raising yellowfin tuna in two-kilometer-long cages beneath the pristine gulf. **
The Latin American Tour will be stopping in Playa Hermosa on November 10-12th, with $15,000 in prizes.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 9/9 or posted)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: After three or four days of great mid day, head high, surf, the light afternoon on shores turned on us and blew out the perfect swell to make it barely rideable on Thursday and Friday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): High tide will start to work on Sunday at daybreak and could be good if the surface conditions continue to stay smooth and the swell doesn't jump too much more.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks all up and down the beach with the main peak just to the south of the hotel continueing to be the most consistent.
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been in the head high range all week. The weather is sunny in the mornings with clouds and some rain in the afternoons with fun evening glass offs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect more of the same as a steady stream of storms in the underworld the past week is sending us headhigh to overhead waves from a perfect direction for Playa Negra. That should stay with us for the next week. We are getting into the heavy part of the rainy season now so we may have a little more upper level moisture than we have been getting lately.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have high tides running through the mornings this upcoming week so Playa Negra will be the spot. The crowds are gone so plan on being lonely out there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out John Lyman Photos at http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
Some swell is here! Full moon today, windy and choppy conditions, but the waves are still pulling through. Best surf is during high tide, great learning conditions for beginners and families. New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children. Also: Festival de Sabores - Samara 2006 February 17 from 12-8pm An international flavor festival, food and wine tastings from all of the different cultures living in the community. Project Buena vista, goal is to raise $10,000 to help the local families, kids, schools and community.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-5 ft faces windy but still rideable, tides are kind of a drag but what are you gonna do ¿ GO SURFING ¡ Weather is fine and life is good so what are you gonna do ?GO SURFING ¡ Anyways be careful in your travels we get lots fo reports from all over C.R. of people getting things stolen out of their car, don't leave anything in your car its so easy to avoid being a victim ! Thanks! We have another contest coming in October 6th annual SURF and SPIKE contest it's a PRO-Am for beach volleyball and surfing, more info as I get it but its gonna be good the last few we did had upwards of 1000$ prize purse plus goodies and the waves should be good and the party is lots of fun too ! See Ya Then and check out www.costaricaexcursions.com for more info , thanks CHUCK and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Nathon at Nathon's Place in Jaco -
Area wave heights and conditions are 5-7 1/2 Ft. a bit rough, murky water with debris in the water with mainly closeouts from most of the beach with rights and lefts forming mainly in the rip current in Jaco'. Hermosa beach 5-10 Ft. waves, less murky but still dark from the sand, Very rough water, choppy also. I went out there the other day and spent like 10 - 15 min trying to get past the brake. It was pushing so hard that three full sets came through before I made it past the break again. There are some trees that washed up on shore so that only means there's still some debris out in the water. Along with both spots you will occasionally run into some jellyfish but it aint bad. Herradura Bay a la punta it's 5-9 Ft. waves all lefts with some close outs as usual and pretty non-murky waves.
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: IT HAS PICKED UP A LOT COMPARED TO THE LAST WEEK. tHOUGH THE SWELL SEEMS LIKE IT HAS A LOT OF WEST TO IT. GLASSY DURING THE MORNING AND SWITCHING LATER DURING THE DAY.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: THE BEACHBREAKS....JACO HAS BEEN GOING OFF LATELY. FUN AND CLASSIC JACO.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: WAVES COSTA RICA FEATURED ON CENTER FOLD ARTICLE ON LOCAL POPULAR MAGAZINE "EL CHUNCHE". FEATURING OUR INTERMEDIATE -ADVANCE ALL GIRLS SURF PROGRAM. CHECK IT OUT....ITS REALLY GOOD.
** From Marco at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Estan de 2 a 3 pies y estan subiendo; despejado durante las horas de la mañana.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Se mantiene el clima despejado en la mañana y lluvias por la tarde ; y las olas aumentaran por la luna llena este fin.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playitas e Isla Damas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales : Nosotros estamos fabricando algunas tablas de surf para la expo surf que se llevara acabo en Orlando Florida, en los proximos dias. Tambien se iniciaron las construcciones de la marina en Quepos.
Volume 8, Issue 348
September 10th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Two huge systems in the south Pacific will crank out plenty of overhead to 2 foot overhead waves all week on south facing beaches. Then Saturday calls for more frequent big sets, in the 2-3 foot overhead range with a 10 second period through next Tuesday. Point breaks and dawn patrols are the call to smooth out the chop.
Caribbean - Small surf Monday, knee to waist with a 10 second period and nothing bigger showing all week. Maybe a freak chest high set Thursday, but that's it, shorter period waves and no swell until at least next Sunday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/10/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - (-1.15) feet at 10:25 a.m.
High Tide - 9.99 feet at 4:37 p.m.
Full Moon - 9/7
TOP NEWS
Concerns Grow As Coast Crime Turns Violent - By Ralph Nicholson of The Beach Times
Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. A letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.
They'll Surf Against Tuna
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
** Those who opposed an undersea tuna farm in the Golfo Dulce plan a surf championship Saturday near the community of Pavones in southwest Costa Rica.
The environmental groups sponsoring the event oppose the project proposed by Granja Atunera de Golfito S.A. and have appealed permits to the Sala IV constitutional court.
The opponents object to the mess that would be created by raising yellowfin tuna in two-kilometer-long cages beneath the pristine gulf. **
The Latin American Tour will be stopping in Playa Hermosa on November 10-12th, with $15,000 in prizes.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 9/9 or posted)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: After three or four days of great mid day, head high, surf, the light afternoon on shores turned on us and blew out the perfect swell to make it barely rideable on Thursday and Friday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): High tide will start to work on Sunday at daybreak and could be good if the surface conditions continue to stay smooth and the swell doesn't jump too much more.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks all up and down the beach with the main peak just to the south of the hotel continueing to be the most consistent.
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been in the head high range all week. The weather is sunny in the mornings with clouds and some rain in the afternoons with fun evening glass offs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect more of the same as a steady stream of storms in the underworld the past week is sending us headhigh to overhead waves from a perfect direction for Playa Negra. That should stay with us for the next week. We are getting into the heavy part of the rainy season now so we may have a little more upper level moisture than we have been getting lately.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have high tides running through the mornings this upcoming week so Playa Negra will be the spot. The crowds are gone so plan on being lonely out there.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out John Lyman Photos at http://tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
Some swell is here! Full moon today, windy and choppy conditions, but the waves are still pulling through. Best surf is during high tide, great learning conditions for beginners and families. New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children. Also: Festival de Sabores - Samara 2006 February 17 from 12-8pm An international flavor festival, food and wine tastings from all of the different cultures living in the community. Project Buena vista, goal is to raise $10,000 to help the local families, kids, schools and community.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-5 ft faces windy but still rideable, tides are kind of a drag but what are you gonna do ¿ GO SURFING ¡ Weather is fine and life is good so what are you gonna do ?GO SURFING ¡ Anyways be careful in your travels we get lots fo reports from all over C.R. of people getting things stolen out of their car, don't leave anything in your car its so easy to avoid being a victim ! Thanks! We have another contest coming in October 6th annual SURF and SPIKE contest it's a PRO-Am for beach volleyball and surfing, more info as I get it but its gonna be good the last few we did had upwards of 1000$ prize purse plus goodies and the waves should be good and the party is lots of fun too ! See Ya Then and check out www.costaricaexcursions.com for more info , thanks CHUCK and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Nathon at Nathon's Place in Jaco -
Area wave heights and conditions are 5-7 1/2 Ft. a bit rough, murky water with debris in the water with mainly closeouts from most of the beach with rights and lefts forming mainly in the rip current in Jaco'. Hermosa beach 5-10 Ft. waves, less murky but still dark from the sand, Very rough water, choppy also. I went out there the other day and spent like 10 - 15 min trying to get past the brake. It was pushing so hard that three full sets came through before I made it past the break again. There are some trees that washed up on shore so that only means there's still some debris out in the water. Along with both spots you will occasionally run into some jellyfish but it aint bad. Herradura Bay a la punta it's 5-9 Ft. waves all lefts with some close outs as usual and pretty non-murky waves.
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: IT HAS PICKED UP A LOT COMPARED TO THE LAST WEEK. tHOUGH THE SWELL SEEMS LIKE IT HAS A LOT OF WEST TO IT. GLASSY DURING THE MORNING AND SWITCHING LATER DURING THE DAY.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: THE BEACHBREAKS....JACO HAS BEEN GOING OFF LATELY. FUN AND CLASSIC JACO.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: WAVES COSTA RICA FEATURED ON CENTER FOLD ARTICLE ON LOCAL POPULAR MAGAZINE "EL CHUNCHE". FEATURING OUR INTERMEDIATE -ADVANCE ALL GIRLS SURF PROGRAM. CHECK IT OUT....ITS REALLY GOOD.
** From Marco at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Estan de 2 a 3 pies y estan subiendo; despejado durante las horas de la mañana.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Se mantiene el clima despejado en la mañana y lluvias por la tarde ; y las olas aumentaran por la luna llena este fin.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playitas e Isla Damas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales : Nosotros estamos fabricando algunas tablas de surf para la expo surf que se llevara acabo en Orlando Florida, en los proximos dias. Tambien se iniciaron las construcciones de la marina en Quepos.
Sunday, September 3, 2006
CR Surf Report for 9-3-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 347
September 3rd, 2006
TOP NEWS
Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. Letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.
Surf boosts Tamarindo economy - from the La Nacion Weekly Update
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf is chest to head high Sunday, up to consistent head high on Monday, and a few sets a foot overhead on Tuesday in the southern zone. By the afternoon the SSW swell fills in the Nicoya peninsula with the same head high surf. On Wednesday the bulk of the waves arrive, overhead with a 2 foot overhead set every half hour, and the size stays the same through Friday. Saturday a few bigger pulses show from nearby tropical formations. Sunday the waves drop two feet to head high, but another SW arrives next Wednesday with big surf and long period swell.
Caribbean - Monday will have waves chest high with only the best spots showing a head high peak on the sets. Tuesday through Thursday has surf waist high with chest high sets once an hour. Friday the sets disappear, and by Saturday a waist high wave will have to do since nothing else is showing.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/3/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 7.31 feet at 10:11 a.m.
Low Tide - 2.03 feet at 4:34 p.m.
Full Moon - 9/7
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 9/2 or posted)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Unusually good for this time of the year, the evening and early morning glass offs are permitting some pretty good surf in the shoulder to head high range.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Should hold through the week end, but start to get sketchy into the week as the tides move into mid day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are working peaks all along the north end of the bay.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Tamarindo surf this weekend is waist high. Winds are off shore early in the morning, but turning around by 9 or 10. The water is very warm and still clean and clear. Las olas en Tamarindo este fin de semana estan de a la cintura. El viento es off shore temprano, pero se cambia generalmente entre las 9 y las 10. El agua esta todavia limpia y caliente.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We've been having some rainy afternoons, but that doesn't affect the surf because high tides are in the morning this weekend. Expect small surf all morning. Hemos tenido unas tardes lluviosas esta semana pero no afecta el surf porque las mareas altas estan en las mananas. Espere olas pequenas toda la manana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Pequeno has a nice small wave at high tide and the rivermouth has a little right. Pico Pequeno tiene una pequena ola bonita y la boca del rio esta haciendo una derecha.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Surfers.. This is Ed again telling you about our surfing for today... It's seem like everybody went out last night because Tamarindo was empty this morning, but that's ok waves were not that good today. On shore winds all morning. And the swell is not helping, for are waiting for this week, a swell is coming from the south, it seems to bring nice waves, let's see what happen. - Pura vida
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara), Well, what can I say - it's pretty weak here with waist and occasional bigger set waves - reminds me of a "good" day at Virginia Beach :) So, best times are around high tides which is in the mornings for the next several days - winds will be calm or light and there's enough water to "peak" the wave. Pura vida - Coconut Harry at www.coconutharrys.com
** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children. Also: Festival de Sabores - Samara 2006 February 17 from 12-8pm An international flavor festival, food and wine tastings from all of the different cultures living in the community. Project Buena vista, goal is to raise $10,000 to help the local families, kids, schools and community..
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small surf right now but pretty fun anyways . 3-4 ft faces and a bit larger at Hermosa but with the big tides Jaco is better shaped , did a session in Centro and it was okay quite clean anyways . Expect decent waves in the a.m. and afternoon if we get the rain we get the glass too !
Anybody want a Eric Arakawa custom shaped HIC , 700$ with custom charges and everything including f.c.s. and delivery here just in time for Christmas . He and I have a meeting in September and it's a great op to have him build a rocket for you and check out the site for some of his current shapes ,the newest hot stick isnt even on it it's the best beachbreak shape they make and its called the ELEMENT . I have 2 samples on the floor still but they are selling fast 4 arrived 2 weeks ago ! Also have some new C.I.s in TUFLITE that just arrived as well ! Come on by and check us out ! Thanks Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Nathon at Nathon's Place in Jaco -
Weather and wave forecast for the next week is Humid cool weather with 70% chance of rain. The wave swell is out and will be out for the next week till new Friday the waves will be aprox. 2 1/2 ft. - 4 1/2 ft. waves here in Jaco'. Hermosa will be aprox. one to two feet bigger on average. The skys will be mostly cloudy. We're in for a wave drought. Brought to you by Nathon's Surfer Hostel In Calle Central In Playa de Jaco'
** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -
Local Climate: Nice, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South Southwest 4ft., Sea Surface: Clean, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM, Current Condition: Not too much this weekend but really fun, long lines off the reef, Pura Vida!
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Dominical, being famous for its consistency, has been consistently small since last Sunday. That being said, its still kinda fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same with a possible bump on Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Anywhere from the river to Roca Verde.
** From Marco at Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-3 pies soleado
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): soleado y poca olas
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: cafe' viejo night lounge
Volume 8, Issue 347
September 3rd, 2006
TOP NEWS
Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. Letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.
Surf boosts Tamarindo economy - from the La Nacion Weekly Update
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf is chest to head high Sunday, up to consistent head high on Monday, and a few sets a foot overhead on Tuesday in the southern zone. By the afternoon the SSW swell fills in the Nicoya peninsula with the same head high surf. On Wednesday the bulk of the waves arrive, overhead with a 2 foot overhead set every half hour, and the size stays the same through Friday. Saturday a few bigger pulses show from nearby tropical formations. Sunday the waves drop two feet to head high, but another SW arrives next Wednesday with big surf and long period swell.
Caribbean - Monday will have waves chest high with only the best spots showing a head high peak on the sets. Tuesday through Thursday has surf waist high with chest high sets once an hour. Friday the sets disappear, and by Saturday a waist high wave will have to do since nothing else is showing.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/3/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 7.31 feet at 10:11 a.m.
Low Tide - 2.03 feet at 4:34 p.m.
Full Moon - 9/7
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 9/2 or posted)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Unusually good for this time of the year, the evening and early morning glass offs are permitting some pretty good surf in the shoulder to head high range.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Should hold through the week end, but start to get sketchy into the week as the tides move into mid day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are working peaks all along the north end of the bay.
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Tamarindo surf this weekend is waist high. Winds are off shore early in the morning, but turning around by 9 or 10. The water is very warm and still clean and clear. Las olas en Tamarindo este fin de semana estan de a la cintura. El viento es off shore temprano, pero se cambia generalmente entre las 9 y las 10. El agua esta todavia limpia y caliente.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We've been having some rainy afternoons, but that doesn't affect the surf because high tides are in the morning this weekend. Expect small surf all morning. Hemos tenido unas tardes lluviosas esta semana pero no afecta el surf porque las mareas altas estan en las mananas. Espere olas pequenas toda la manana.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Pequeno has a nice small wave at high tide and the rivermouth has a little right. Pico Pequeno tiene una pequena ola bonita y la boca del rio esta haciendo una derecha.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Surfers.. This is Ed again telling you about our surfing for today... It's seem like everybody went out last night because Tamarindo was empty this morning, but that's ok waves were not that good today. On shore winds all morning. And the swell is not helping, for are waiting for this week, a swell is coming from the south, it seems to bring nice waves, let's see what happen. - Pura vida
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara), Well, what can I say - it's pretty weak here with waist and occasional bigger set waves - reminds me of a "good" day at Virginia Beach :) So, best times are around high tides which is in the mornings for the next several days - winds will be calm or light and there's enough water to "peak" the wave. Pura vida - Coconut Harry at www.coconutharrys.com
** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children. Also: Festival de Sabores - Samara 2006 February 17 from 12-8pm An international flavor festival, food and wine tastings from all of the different cultures living in the community. Project Buena vista, goal is to raise $10,000 to help the local families, kids, schools and community..
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small surf right now but pretty fun anyways . 3-4 ft faces and a bit larger at Hermosa but with the big tides Jaco is better shaped , did a session in Centro and it was okay quite clean anyways . Expect decent waves in the a.m. and afternoon if we get the rain we get the glass too !
Anybody want a Eric Arakawa custom shaped HIC , 700$ with custom charges and everything including f.c.s. and delivery here just in time for Christmas . He and I have a meeting in September and it's a great op to have him build a rocket for you and check out the site for some of his current shapes ,the newest hot stick isnt even on it it's the best beachbreak shape they make and its called the ELEMENT . I have 2 samples on the floor still but they are selling fast 4 arrived 2 weeks ago ! Also have some new C.I.s in TUFLITE that just arrived as well ! Come on by and check us out ! Thanks Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Nathon at Nathon's Place in Jaco -
Weather and wave forecast for the next week is Humid cool weather with 70% chance of rain. The wave swell is out and will be out for the next week till new Friday the waves will be aprox. 2 1/2 ft. - 4 1/2 ft. waves here in Jaco'. Hermosa will be aprox. one to two feet bigger on average. The skys will be mostly cloudy. We're in for a wave drought. Brought to you by Nathon's Surfer Hostel In Calle Central In Playa de Jaco'
** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -
Local Climate: Nice, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South Southwest 4ft., Sea Surface: Clean, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM, Current Condition: Not too much this weekend but really fun, long lines off the reef, Pura Vida!
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Dominical, being famous for its consistency, has been consistently small since last Sunday. That being said, its still kinda fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same with a possible bump on Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Anywhere from the river to Roca Verde.
** From Marco at Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-3 pies soleado
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): soleado y poca olas
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: cafe' viejo night lounge
Saturday, August 26, 2006
CR Surf Report for 8-26-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 346
August 26th , 2006
TOP NEWS
Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. Letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.
Gilbert Brown and Germaine "Nino" Myrie from Waves Costa Rica have been called to participate on Huntington beach for the world surfing games to represent Costa Rica amongst other local surfers.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Overhead surf from the SW through Monday with a 14 second period, with a few 2 foot overhead sets hitting the Nicoya coast from the WNW from Hurricane Ileana on Tuesday. Wednesday the sets disappear and the waves drop to head high and by Thursday the head high surf only appears every 15 minutes. Friday through Sunday are small, only chest high with a random head high set, but on Monday morning the surf jacks up two feet from a south swell (smaller up north). First the sets are very infrequent, like every hour, but by next Tuesday it's solid 1-2 foot overhead. Stays consistent through all of next week from the SSW
Caribbean - Headhigh to overhead surf on Sunday from Tropical Storm Ernesto, but it fades fast throughout the day on Monday and by the evening is chest high on the sets. Tuesday it drops to waist high and stays in the waist high arena for the rest of the week and weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/26/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .66 feet at 10:26 a.m.
High Tide - 8.61 feet at 4:36 p.m.
New Moon - 8/23
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/25 or posted)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This swell replaced the beautiful off shore surf at the beginning of the week. The heavy North angle and lumpy nafure did not make it ideal for our end of the bay. Friday actually had strong on shores at mid day, and then it rained. It felt like the beginning of the rainy season.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The day break and afternoon high tides should bring decent surf with glassey wind conditions. The swell needs to drop a hair to make it more manageable - which it seems to be doing.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: A short drive (3 min.) puts you at the Tamarindo Estero mouth during in coming tide which should be pretty good if we get an afternoon glass off.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Thursday, August 24, 2006 - SURFERS.....I want you to sit first and then you can read. Read first and then dream about being here. We woke up this morning for surf what we call GOOD WAVES. The swell just came in today and we already start having fun is 7/8 ft waves, nice barrels, long shoulders. In my case I got one of the biggest waves of the day and I'm still having pictures in my mind about it and that was 4 hours ago. Everywhere is woking with this swell, Playa Grande, Avellanas, Negra is huge....so go and take notes about all this swell and make sure that you're here next time. High tide is beetwen 2 and 3. The swell is here for like 3 days more. Pura Vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The last couple days have seen that southwest ground swell with Negra hitting double overhead on the boil rock with good shape. Overcast and offshore in the mornings and rainy in the afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): If you can hit it early, it will be very good. The swell will be losing it punch as the week wears on. The rainy season weather will continue with some wet afternoons. You'll also notice alot less people in the lineup as summer is coming to an end in the States.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's high tide running through the early mornings this week. With that in mind check out Negra in the mornings and then Avellanas for the second session.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: John Lyman Photos at Playa Negra every morning. Shooting to improve the world we live in. http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
With the bigger swell, we've got a faster "close out" around low tide, so keep that tide chart handy and look for mid to high tide sessions as best. Rain squalls can make it "clean" or "bump" it up - we're in the rainy season now. Pura vida - Coconut Harry
** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
Rain is hitting the beautiful Samara beach this week, but looks like the swell is up. So bring your boards and come surfing. Good surf times are early mornings and mid day to late afternoons. Windy and choppy but some nice form. New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children. Also: Festival de Sabores - Samara 2006 February 17 from 12-8pm An international flavor festival, food and wine tastings from all of the different cultures living in the community. Project Buena vista, goal is to raise $10,000 to help the local families, kids, schools and community..
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves Fri. Afternoon were 4-7 ft and windy choppy heavy etc. and pretty much closed out, if you wanted to bad enough you could find a couple but after 30 minutes I called it quits ! Hope yesterdays weather gets out of the way for some cleaning up over the weekend ! The half hour sets are plenty big and yesterdays shape wasn't too bad so the possibilities are endless ! We are going to have a rainy season closeout sale in the big shop next weekend , some boards at 100$ off regular price and lots of good deals on name brand clothes too ! Surf Expos right around the corner and need to spend some $ on new and exciting things so its out with the old and in with the new !!! Check it out ! Thanks Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !!!!
** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -
Thursday, August 24. Local Climate: Rainy, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South Southwest 4ft., Sea Surface: Slight Bump from big tides, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM. Current Conditions: We have some late week swell that should rebuild toward the end of the weekend, Pura Vida!
Volume 8, Issue 346
August 26th , 2006
TOP NEWS
Help save the Golfo Dulce from a giant Tuna Farm approved to be built near Punta Banco. Letter from Tiskita Foundation asks for assistance.
Gilbert Brown and Germaine "Nino" Myrie from Waves Costa Rica have been called to participate on Huntington beach for the world surfing games to represent Costa Rica amongst other local surfers.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Overhead surf from the SW through Monday with a 14 second period, with a few 2 foot overhead sets hitting the Nicoya coast from the WNW from Hurricane Ileana on Tuesday. Wednesday the sets disappear and the waves drop to head high and by Thursday the head high surf only appears every 15 minutes. Friday through Sunday are small, only chest high with a random head high set, but on Monday morning the surf jacks up two feet from a south swell (smaller up north). First the sets are very infrequent, like every hour, but by next Tuesday it's solid 1-2 foot overhead. Stays consistent through all of next week from the SSW
Caribbean - Headhigh to overhead surf on Sunday from Tropical Storm Ernesto, but it fades fast throughout the day on Monday and by the evening is chest high on the sets. Tuesday it drops to waist high and stays in the waist high arena for the rest of the week and weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/26/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .66 feet at 10:26 a.m.
High Tide - 8.61 feet at 4:36 p.m.
New Moon - 8/23
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/25 or posted)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This swell replaced the beautiful off shore surf at the beginning of the week. The heavy North angle and lumpy nafure did not make it ideal for our end of the bay. Friday actually had strong on shores at mid day, and then it rained. It felt like the beginning of the rainy season.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The day break and afternoon high tides should bring decent surf with glassey wind conditions. The swell needs to drop a hair to make it more manageable - which it seems to be doing.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: A short drive (3 min.) puts you at the Tamarindo Estero mouth during in coming tide which should be pretty good if we get an afternoon glass off.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Thursday, August 24, 2006 - SURFERS.....I want you to sit first and then you can read. Read first and then dream about being here. We woke up this morning for surf what we call GOOD WAVES. The swell just came in today and we already start having fun is 7/8 ft waves, nice barrels, long shoulders. In my case I got one of the biggest waves of the day and I'm still having pictures in my mind about it and that was 4 hours ago. Everywhere is woking with this swell, Playa Grande, Avellanas, Negra is huge....so go and take notes about all this swell and make sure that you're here next time. High tide is beetwen 2 and 3. The swell is here for like 3 days more. Pura Vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The last couple days have seen that southwest ground swell with Negra hitting double overhead on the boil rock with good shape. Overcast and offshore in the mornings and rainy in the afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): If you can hit it early, it will be very good. The swell will be losing it punch as the week wears on. The rainy season weather will continue with some wet afternoons. You'll also notice alot less people in the lineup as summer is coming to an end in the States.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's high tide running through the early mornings this week. With that in mind check out Negra in the mornings and then Avellanas for the second session.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: John Lyman Photos at Playa Negra every morning. Shooting to improve the world we live in. http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
With the bigger swell, we've got a faster "close out" around low tide, so keep that tide chart handy and look for mid to high tide sessions as best. Rain squalls can make it "clean" or "bump" it up - we're in the rainy season now. Pura vida - Coconut Harry
** From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
Rain is hitting the beautiful Samara beach this week, but looks like the swell is up. So bring your boards and come surfing. Good surf times are early mornings and mid day to late afternoons. Windy and choppy but some nice form. New and upcoming events: Samara is starting a recycle program now, benefitting the beach and the local school children. Also: Festival de Sabores - Samara 2006 February 17 from 12-8pm An international flavor festival, food and wine tastings from all of the different cultures living in the community. Project Buena vista, goal is to raise $10,000 to help the local families, kids, schools and community..
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves Fri. Afternoon were 4-7 ft and windy choppy heavy etc. and pretty much closed out, if you wanted to bad enough you could find a couple but after 30 minutes I called it quits ! Hope yesterdays weather gets out of the way for some cleaning up over the weekend ! The half hour sets are plenty big and yesterdays shape wasn't too bad so the possibilities are endless ! We are going to have a rainy season closeout sale in the big shop next weekend , some boards at 100$ off regular price and lots of good deals on name brand clothes too ! Surf Expos right around the corner and need to spend some $ on new and exciting things so its out with the old and in with the new !!! Check it out ! Thanks Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !!!!
** From Rancho Coral in Esterillos -
Thursday, August 24. Local Climate: Rainy, Air Temp: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South Southwest 4ft., Sea Surface: Slight Bump from big tides, Winds: South 3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 6:16 PM. Current Conditions: We have some late week swell that should rebuild toward the end of the weekend, Pura Vida!
Sunday, August 20, 2006
CR Surf Report for 8-20-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 345
August 20th , 2006
TOP NEWS
Federico Pilurzo Defeats World-Class U.S. Open Champion Rob Machado at the Sooruz Lacanau Pro at France's 6-star contest - by Ellen Zoe Golden. Read More ...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp offers 50% off hotel for parts of September and October. Also looking for a marketing guru to hire. Visit www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for details.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Chest high to start the week, with headhigh sets appearing only at the best sandbars.. Wednesday a few overhead freak sets appear, one an hour. Stay away from the points until Thursday, when the SW swell fills in the coast with surf 1-2 foot overhead and a 17 second period. Drops back to overhead by Friday evening and down to headhigh Saturday with a shorter 13 second period. Stays chest to head into next week, with nothing coming until the following weekend from the SSW.
Caribbean - Check the surf each day, but you'll only find waves over waist high on Tuesday and Wednesday when a weak ground swell from the ENE brings some chest high relief with a few head high sets. After that, back to small - knee to waist high and clean conditions. *This can change with tropical storm formations
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/20/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 2.25 feet at 6:00 a.m.
High Tide - 7.82 feet at 12:19 p.m. New Moon - 8/23
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/19)
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Tamarindo conditions right now are perfect for learning to surf. Wave height is around waist high and the water is clear and warm. Winds are often off-shore. Las olas en Tamarindo estan perfectas para aprender a surfear. Tiene tamano de a la cintura y el agua es clara y calida. Los vientos estan a veces off shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): No changes are predicted throughout the week as far as wave size. Expext small surf in the middle of the day and a beautiful beach for walking or running in the mornings and evenings. No se pronistican cambios para el fin de semana. Habra olas pequenas en el dia y una playa limpia para caminar o correr en la manana o al atardecer.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande and Avellanas have better size right now. Playa Grande y Avellanas tienen olas de mejor tamano.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have been enjoying great, overhead, morning surf all week. Today, Friday, it dropped to head high on the sets and the off shores backed off for some excellent glassey surf. The wind gently switched to on shore near the end of a marathon five hour session.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's all about the off shores which don't look that promising, and with Tamarindo almost flat, the whole world will be here riding tricky, but hopefully, glassey surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peaks around the hotel are more consistent right now. Chicken head rock at the north end of the beach has been good with the flatter sand and no backwash.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
No waves at all, no swell at all and no wind at all. Tide is pretty late so didn't help today, we went out for a bit in the morning with our long board just for fun, to touch some water, but not because was the best. Our guests and guides were looking for waves around the coast but didn't wet too good. Negra was the best for them today, 3/4 ft waves, but usually it's bigger. Let's see for tomoorow. Pura Vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf the past few days has been on the small to very small side. The weather has been the usual mix of sunshine with offshores in the morning with clouds and a bit of rain in the afternoon. Fun late afternoon sessions for the longboarders.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks to be small until midweek when they say a southwest groundswell will make it's way to the Gold Coast. Expect one of those tropical waves to dump some rain the first part of the week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's low tide early this upcoming week so Avellanas in the morning and maybe Negra in the afternoons. Bring your noserider.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
John shoots and scores - . http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
The waves showed up this morning (Thursday) around headhigh on sets and were good all day. Look for the best time on Friday morning from 7:00am until the wind kills it or you run out of gas. Sunny mornings and cloudy afternoons - chance of rain everyday. Pura velveeda - Coconut Harry
** From Sean at the Samara Surf School -
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Rainy season special on board rentals--- $5 an hour, $15 for half day, or $20 for the full day.
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Epic winter time Hermosa, glassy fun a frames this week.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): ´a little more rain.Gray skies gray waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Beachbreaks....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Gilbert Brown and Germaine "Nino" Myrie from Waves Costa Rica have been called to participate on Huntington beach for the world surfing games to represent Costa Rica amongst other local hot surfers from the area.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surfs pretty fun right now ¡ Morning glass at Hermosa overhead sets with good form and winds holding off with the clouds . Hardly any rain and the weekend looks nice to me both surf and weather wise so come on down ! Not too much in the way of crowds so who not ? Go to www.costaricaltd.com to see Shifis shots too ! New Merricks arrived Fri. including a batch of A6s which are the cross between Flyer and Mx kind of . Could be the right board for our conditions on a regular basis ! Come on by and see em , Thanks Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Nathon at Nathon's Place in Jaco -
Wave heights and conditions for Jaco'. 1 - 3 Ft. waves at high and low tide. This weekend is expected to suck as well with approximately the same predictions. The best Area to surf in our area is Playa Hermosa wich is bringing 4 - 5 1/2 Ft. waves at low and high tide. It is more consistent at low tide and less consistent at high tide the water is also like soft and mushy at high tide. What's new - Nathon's Surfer Hostel in Jaco' is that we built a new grinding rail for the youth of Jaco' to skate for free.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Small waves coming in from the deep south. This makes the beach have a really good left but the waves a just a bit too small. Much better at lower tides (but not dead low).
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): More of the same. Maybe even smaller, but LOLA is hopping around every day changing what it says will happen from the day before. Usually, this LOLA behavior doesn't reflect what we see at the beach. Instead, we just get great little waves that are relatively consistent.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Anywhere from the river mouth to Roca Verde. If you get too close to the river mouth, even in these small waves, you can get stuck in a hole and find it shallow and difficult to get to the outside. If this happens, just paddle south from the river for about 50 meters and then head back out again.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-: A local surf competition Saturday.
Volume 8, Issue 345
August 20th , 2006
TOP NEWS
Federico Pilurzo Defeats World-Class U.S. Open Champion Rob Machado at the Sooruz Lacanau Pro at France's 6-star contest - by Ellen Zoe Golden. Read More ...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp offers 50% off hotel for parts of September and October. Also looking for a marketing guru to hire. Visit www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for details.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Chest high to start the week, with headhigh sets appearing only at the best sandbars.. Wednesday a few overhead freak sets appear, one an hour. Stay away from the points until Thursday, when the SW swell fills in the coast with surf 1-2 foot overhead and a 17 second period. Drops back to overhead by Friday evening and down to headhigh Saturday with a shorter 13 second period. Stays chest to head into next week, with nothing coming until the following weekend from the SSW.
Caribbean - Check the surf each day, but you'll only find waves over waist high on Tuesday and Wednesday when a weak ground swell from the ENE brings some chest high relief with a few head high sets. After that, back to small - knee to waist high and clean conditions. *This can change with tropical storm formations
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/20/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 2.25 feet at 6:00 a.m.
High Tide - 7.82 feet at 12:19 p.m. New Moon - 8/23
** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Nosara - coconutharrys@...
Wavescr.com (643-7025) in Hermosa - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Nathon's Place (355-4359) in Jaco - NathonsPlace@...
** Sponsors **
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -pablospicassohotel@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/19)
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Tamarindo conditions right now are perfect for learning to surf. Wave height is around waist high and the water is clear and warm. Winds are often off-shore. Las olas en Tamarindo estan perfectas para aprender a surfear. Tiene tamano de a la cintura y el agua es clara y calida. Los vientos estan a veces off shore.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): No changes are predicted throughout the week as far as wave size. Expext small surf in the middle of the day and a beautiful beach for walking or running in the mornings and evenings. No se pronistican cambios para el fin de semana. Habra olas pequenas en el dia y una playa limpia para caminar o correr en la manana o al atardecer.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande and Avellanas have better size right now. Playa Grande y Avellanas tienen olas de mejor tamano.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have been enjoying great, overhead, morning surf all week. Today, Friday, it dropped to head high on the sets and the off shores backed off for some excellent glassey surf. The wind gently switched to on shore near the end of a marathon five hour session.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's all about the off shores which don't look that promising, and with Tamarindo almost flat, the whole world will be here riding tricky, but hopefully, glassey surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peaks around the hotel are more consistent right now. Chicken head rock at the north end of the beach has been good with the flatter sand and no backwash.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
No waves at all, no swell at all and no wind at all. Tide is pretty late so didn't help today, we went out for a bit in the morning with our long board just for fun, to touch some water, but not because was the best. Our guests and guides were looking for waves around the coast but didn't wet too good. Negra was the best for them today, 3/4 ft waves, but usually it's bigger. Let's see for tomoorow. Pura Vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf the past few days has been on the small to very small side. The weather has been the usual mix of sunshine with offshores in the morning with clouds and a bit of rain in the afternoon. Fun late afternoon sessions for the longboarders.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks to be small until midweek when they say a southwest groundswell will make it's way to the Gold Coast. Expect one of those tropical waves to dump some rain the first part of the week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's low tide early this upcoming week so Avellanas in the morning and maybe Negra in the afternoons. Bring your noserider.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
John shoots and scores - . http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
The waves showed up this morning (Thursday) around headhigh on sets and were good all day. Look for the best time on Friday morning from 7:00am until the wind kills it or you run out of gas. Sunny mornings and cloudy afternoons - chance of rain everyday. Pura velveeda - Coconut Harry
** From Sean at the Samara Surf School -
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Rainy season special on board rentals--- $5 an hour, $15 for half day, or $20 for the full day.
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Epic winter time Hermosa, glassy fun a frames this week.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): ´a little more rain.Gray skies gray waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Beachbreaks....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Gilbert Brown and Germaine "Nino" Myrie from Waves Costa Rica have been called to participate on Huntington beach for the world surfing games to represent Costa Rica amongst other local hot surfers from the area.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surfs pretty fun right now ¡ Morning glass at Hermosa overhead sets with good form and winds holding off with the clouds . Hardly any rain and the weekend looks nice to me both surf and weather wise so come on down ! Not too much in the way of crowds so who not ? Go to www.costaricaltd.com to see Shifis shots too ! New Merricks arrived Fri. including a batch of A6s which are the cross between Flyer and Mx kind of . Could be the right board for our conditions on a regular basis ! Come on by and see em , Thanks Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Nathon at Nathon's Place in Jaco -
Wave heights and conditions for Jaco'. 1 - 3 Ft. waves at high and low tide. This weekend is expected to suck as well with approximately the same predictions. The best Area to surf in our area is Playa Hermosa wich is bringing 4 - 5 1/2 Ft. waves at low and high tide. It is more consistent at low tide and less consistent at high tide the water is also like soft and mushy at high tide. What's new - Nathon's Surfer Hostel in Jaco' is that we built a new grinding rail for the youth of Jaco' to skate for free.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Small waves coming in from the deep south. This makes the beach have a really good left but the waves a just a bit too small. Much better at lower tides (but not dead low).
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): More of the same. Maybe even smaller, but LOLA is hopping around every day changing what it says will happen from the day before. Usually, this LOLA behavior doesn't reflect what we see at the beach. Instead, we just get great little waves that are relatively consistent.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Anywhere from the river mouth to Roca Verde. If you get too close to the river mouth, even in these small waves, you can get stuck in a hole and find it shallow and difficult to get to the outside. If this happens, just paddle south from the river for about 50 meters and then head back out again.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-: A local surf competition Saturday.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
CR Surf Report for 8-13-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 344
August 13th , 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Small chest to head high waves for most of the coast on Monday and Tuesday. The first overhead sets arrive Wednesday afternoon and get to a foot overhead by Thursday. It's not a big SSW swell, but fun overhead surf will stick around Friday and Saturday. By Sunday it's gone, back to chest high, and you'll have to wait until next Thursday morning for a powerful swell to arrive from the Southwest.
Caribbean - Surf on Monday is chest to head high with overhead sets arriving every 15 minutes from the East. Swell builds Tuesday up to 1-2 foot overhead, but gets a little inconsistent Wednesday with 2 foot overhead only on the sets. Thursday drops quickly down to chest high by noon and Friday and Saturday look small, only waist high with a chest high peak at the primo spots. No more swell through next Sunday evening.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/13/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - (-.57) feet at 11:35 a.m.
High Tide - 9.65 feet at 5:47 p.m. New Moon - 8/23
TOP NEWS
1,558 U.S. passports had been stolen in Costa Rica last year - Read why in La Nacion
Witchs Rock Surf Camp offers 50% off hotel for parts of September and October. Visit www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for details.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
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
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
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@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
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 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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/12)
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Tamarindo surf is small right now and predicted to be that way into next week. Waves are waist high as the tide comes in. Winds have been on shore most of the day with some afternoon rains, but less than expected for August. Las olas en Tamarindo son pequenas y estaran asi durante el fin de semana. El tamano es de a la cintura cuando sube la marea. El viento ha sido on shore todo el dia con un poco de lluvia en las tardes, pero no tanto para que sea agosto.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend we expect beautiful mornings for a beach walk at low tide and small surf for your longboard in the afternoon. Este fin de semana esperamos lindas mananas para caminar en la playa a la marea baja y olas pequenas en la tarde para su longboard.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, Playa Langosta. If you're in Tamarindo, Pico Pequeno has a little wave at high tide and the beach break as well. Playa Grande o Playa Langosta. Si estas en Tamarindo, Pico Pequeno tiene una ola pequena a la marea alta y la playa principal tambien.
** Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The week started off with amazing off shore, overhead surf and has now dropped down to glassy and shoulder high. The backwash at high
tides is adding considerable bounce.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Daybreak sessions are possible for the outgoing tide now and should be fun for several hours with the small swell. Every day has the potential to be a little better as the moon loses strength and the high tide approaches daybreak.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peaks around the hotel are the most consistent.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Hey....surfers. A small saturday surf. We woke up with on shore winds and we surf all morning with this wind. Some sets were about 3/4 ft, but not really consistent. Incoming tide was the best time for surf in the afternoon. Lots of rain and some lighting help a lot to make everything clean. Swell is going down for the next 2 days. Pura Vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been unusually small the last few days. It should pick up a bit the first of the week and a bit more by mid week. The weather has been great. Sunny and offshore in the mornings and not much rain in the afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect small waist high waves with some head high waves by mid week. We should be getting back into the seasonal rain in the afternoons after this great dry spell we've been having.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The surf is really small. Sleep in.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Come to Playa Negra and check out The Surfing Wall Of Fame at The Cafe Playa Negra. http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
Looks like chest-to-headhigh on the set waves for next couple of days. Best time to surf will be around the high tide, so PRINT OFF that CRSurf.com tide chart :) Green Season SALE at Coconut Harry's Surf Shop - bikinis just $25 ! "SURF - EAT - SLEEP - REPEAT" - www.coconutharrys.com
** From Sean at the Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Only around waist high, but glassy with slight offshore wind. Extremely high tide from the full moon a couple days ago, deffinately slowing down most the breaks. Surf a couple hours before or after high tide. Better for the begginers towards low tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell should be building up over the weekend and peaking on Sunday. Winds should remain light to moderate, turning offshore when storms come from the mountains. Still dealing with a very high tide throughout the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best spot in Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico Hotel. No localism or crowds. Waves may not be as big as other cities, but mellow and safe beach break, with extremely easy access. Perfect for surfers of all levels.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Rainy season special on board rentals--- $5 an hour, $15 for half day, or $20 for the full day.
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waist to shoulder high glassy by the mornings.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Hear there is a swell coming in on Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beachbreaks... If it picks up you know where to head...the pointies.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Friends welcomed to join us at our "Mars light" Parrty at Waves Costa Rica surfcamp quarters in Hermosa... To witness this one in a life time phenomenon....closest time Mars is to earth in the last 5000 years. Start at 10 pm. this May 27th. .BYOB
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves Saturday were 3 ft faces quite sloppy and from about 3 diferent directions as well ¡ Still fun but less than optimum conditions for sure . Weather is a go with clean sunny mornings and rainy afternoons , should get better for the afternoon today as well.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Probably more of the same with a chance of increase in size as well , great tides so heres hoping ¡
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Jaco in the morning is probably the best and then Hermosa after breakfast on the dropping tide¡
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Well we have some great package deals going right now on some of our new boards . New B-BONG and Rip Curl just came in with the balance of the SUMMER U.S. lines . Surf Expo is just around the corner and I have already been informed of a change in our status here in C.R. with www.surfindustries.com and our new distributorship and licensing . Shop owners should check out the site and and the board lines including Al Merricks new ANACAPA line and then get in touch with me for dealership availabilities and information . Jacos great, the rains are here and the waves are super fun so come on in visit us and go for a paddle ! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Tule at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Mar y sombra un pie muy pequeñas,
Playitas de 2 a 3 pies, Lugares con olas mas grandes Isla Damas y playa el Rey de 5 a 6.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): El clima soleado , las olas se mantienen en condiciones pequeñas y por la tarde el mar va a estar glass.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Isla Damas y Playa el Rey
** From Marco at Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: 4 - 6 pies norte - est swell
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol, ola
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Salsa Brava, beach break Cocles.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: lounge night cafe' viejo Puerto Viejo
Volume 8, Issue 344
August 13th , 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Small chest to head high waves for most of the coast on Monday and Tuesday. The first overhead sets arrive Wednesday afternoon and get to a foot overhead by Thursday. It's not a big SSW swell, but fun overhead surf will stick around Friday and Saturday. By Sunday it's gone, back to chest high, and you'll have to wait until next Thursday morning for a powerful swell to arrive from the Southwest.
Caribbean - Surf on Monday is chest to head high with overhead sets arriving every 15 minutes from the East. Swell builds Tuesday up to 1-2 foot overhead, but gets a little inconsistent Wednesday with 2 foot overhead only on the sets. Thursday drops quickly down to chest high by noon and Friday and Saturday look small, only waist high with a chest high peak at the primo spots. No more swell through next Sunday evening.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/13/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - (-.57) feet at 11:35 a.m.
High Tide - 9.65 feet at 5:47 p.m. New Moon - 8/23
TOP NEWS
1,558 U.S. passports had been stolen in Costa Rica last year - Read why in La Nacion
Witchs Rock Surf Camp offers 50% off hotel for parts of September and October. Visit www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for details.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
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
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
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@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
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 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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/12)
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Tamarindo surf is small right now and predicted to be that way into next week. Waves are waist high as the tide comes in. Winds have been on shore most of the day with some afternoon rains, but less than expected for August. Las olas en Tamarindo son pequenas y estaran asi durante el fin de semana. El tamano es de a la cintura cuando sube la marea. El viento ha sido on shore todo el dia con un poco de lluvia en las tardes, pero no tanto para que sea agosto.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend we expect beautiful mornings for a beach walk at low tide and small surf for your longboard in the afternoon. Este fin de semana esperamos lindas mananas para caminar en la playa a la marea baja y olas pequenas en la tarde para su longboard.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, Playa Langosta. If you're in Tamarindo, Pico Pequeno has a little wave at high tide and the beach break as well. Playa Grande o Playa Langosta. Si estas en Tamarindo, Pico Pequeno tiene una ola pequena a la marea alta y la playa principal tambien.
** Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The week started off with amazing off shore, overhead surf and has now dropped down to glassy and shoulder high. The backwash at high
tides is adding considerable bounce.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Daybreak sessions are possible for the outgoing tide now and should be fun for several hours with the small swell. Every day has the potential to be a little better as the moon loses strength and the high tide approaches daybreak.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peaks around the hotel are the most consistent.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Hey....surfers. A small saturday surf. We woke up with on shore winds and we surf all morning with this wind. Some sets were about 3/4 ft, but not really consistent. Incoming tide was the best time for surf in the afternoon. Lots of rain and some lighting help a lot to make everything clean. Swell is going down for the next 2 days. Pura Vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been unusually small the last few days. It should pick up a bit the first of the week and a bit more by mid week. The weather has been great. Sunny and offshore in the mornings and not much rain in the afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect small waist high waves with some head high waves by mid week. We should be getting back into the seasonal rain in the afternoons after this great dry spell we've been having.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The surf is really small. Sleep in.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Come to Playa Negra and check out The Surfing Wall Of Fame at The Cafe Playa Negra. http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
Looks like chest-to-headhigh on the set waves for next couple of days. Best time to surf will be around the high tide, so PRINT OFF that CRSurf.com tide chart :) Green Season SALE at Coconut Harry's Surf Shop - bikinis just $25 ! "SURF - EAT - SLEEP - REPEAT" - www.coconutharrys.com
** From Sean at the Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Only around waist high, but glassy with slight offshore wind. Extremely high tide from the full moon a couple days ago, deffinately slowing down most the breaks. Surf a couple hours before or after high tide. Better for the begginers towards low tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell should be building up over the weekend and peaking on Sunday. Winds should remain light to moderate, turning offshore when storms come from the mountains. Still dealing with a very high tide throughout the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best spot in Samara is right in front of the Las Brisas Del Pacifico Hotel. No localism or crowds. Waves may not be as big as other cities, but mellow and safe beach break, with extremely easy access. Perfect for surfers of all levels.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Rainy season special on board rentals--- $5 an hour, $15 for half day, or $20 for the full day.
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waist to shoulder high glassy by the mornings.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Hear there is a swell coming in on Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beachbreaks... If it picks up you know where to head...the pointies.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Friends welcomed to join us at our "Mars light" Parrty at Waves Costa Rica surfcamp quarters in Hermosa... To witness this one in a life time phenomenon....closest time Mars is to earth in the last 5000 years. Start at 10 pm. this May 27th. .BYOB
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves Saturday were 3 ft faces quite sloppy and from about 3 diferent directions as well ¡ Still fun but less than optimum conditions for sure . Weather is a go with clean sunny mornings and rainy afternoons , should get better for the afternoon today as well.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Probably more of the same with a chance of increase in size as well , great tides so heres hoping ¡
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Jaco in the morning is probably the best and then Hermosa after breakfast on the dropping tide¡
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Well we have some great package deals going right now on some of our new boards . New B-BONG and Rip Curl just came in with the balance of the SUMMER U.S. lines . Surf Expo is just around the corner and I have already been informed of a change in our status here in C.R. with www.surfindustries.com and our new distributorship and licensing . Shop owners should check out the site and and the board lines including Al Merricks new ANACAPA line and then get in touch with me for dealership availabilities and information . Jacos great, the rains are here and the waves are super fun so come on in visit us and go for a paddle ! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Tule at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Mar y sombra un pie muy pequeñas,
Playitas de 2 a 3 pies, Lugares con olas mas grandes Isla Damas y playa el Rey de 5 a 6.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): El clima soleado , las olas se mantienen en condiciones pequeñas y por la tarde el mar va a estar glass.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Isla Damas y Playa el Rey
** From Marco at Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: 4 - 6 pies norte - est swell
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): sol, ola
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Salsa Brava, beach break Cocles.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: lounge night cafe' viejo Puerto Viejo
Sunday, August 6, 2006
CR Surf Report for 8-6-06
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 343
August 6th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves 2-3 foot overhead at dawn, dropping to 1-2 foot by the evening. Down to 1 foot overhead on Tuesday and only headhigh to overhead Wednesday. Headhigh for the rest of the week and through the weekend with 1 foot overhead sets every 30 minutes. The next swell shows from South next Tuesday, with surf a foot overhead and growing through midweek.
Caribbean - Make sure you're up early Monday, since the East swell will be packing an overhead punch all day, with a bigger set every forty minutes. Tuesday it drops back to chest high and by Wednesday down to waist to chest. Thursday through
Saturday will be continued waist to chest with a smattering of head high peaks, especially on Wednesday. The tropical seas are hot, calling for formation of storms and wind swell at the beginning of next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 7/31/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 7.86 feet at 11:49 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.63 feet at 6:12 p.m. Full Moon - 8/9
TOP NEWS
Century 21 Charity Surf Classic raises $30,000 for local Surfrider group, lifeguards, and the Bandera Azul. Click for the details
Frederico Pilurzo steps up in the WQS Read More in CRSURF news... and visit www.surfingcr.net for more info.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
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
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
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@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
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 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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/5)
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There's a south swell going off right now, closing out the beach break in Tamarindo and breaking both ways at Pico Pequeno. The beach break is head high and the reef is breaking over head a high tide. Winds are on shore but the reef is holding it fine. This week has been fairly dry with only one or two rain showers in the nights. Hay un gran swell del sur ahorita que tiene cerrada la playa en Tamarindo y rompe a Pico Pequeno a la derecha y a la izquierda. Las olas en la playa son de a la cabeza y el arrecife es mas grande. El viento es on shore pero el arrecife todavia quiebra bien. En esta semana hubo poca lluvia con solo uno o dos aguaceros en las noches.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend everybody is going to paddle hard! Get out there early and hope for good winds--there are enough waves for everybody. Este fin de semana todo el mundo va a remar fuerte! Vaya temprano para los mejores vientos--hay olas suficiente para todos.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves everywhere, but Pico Pequeno is the best place in the bay for big surf right now. For nice smaller surf, head to Capitan Suizo. Hay olas en todas partes, pero Pico Pequeno es el mejor lugar para olas de tamano. Para olas mas pequenas, busca el Capitan Suizo.
** Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This large, almost double overhead, swell has been messy all week with mostly calm wind. There were a few good sessions here and there.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The tides are perfect and the wind is trying to come off shore in the mornimg which could result in some excellent surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: If it's too big out front, duck down in the bay on the service road to the breaks around the Tamarindo Estuary.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Ok my amigos- We woke up this morning to go down south, to our secret spot and the waves had good size, but because of the situacion with the storm in the Caribean side we didn't have off shore winds. We had closing outs, around 5/6 ft, heavy and short shoulders.
Pura vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf is good size with some real mackers every 15 minutes or so. Sunny glassy mornings and cloudy slightly onshore afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect the waves to stay in the double overhead range at Playa Negra for the next 3 or 4 days as southwest swells are stacked up well into the middle of the week. More good size waves are on tap for next weekend as well.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra on the incoming tides and Playa Avellanas as the tide goes out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: John Lyman Photos at Playa Negra
http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
Still some size but dropping off a little now - wind has been a bit uncooperative lately, but high tides are in the morning, so we should get the best conditions early all weekend and into next week.
Coconut Harry - "SURF - EAT - SLEEP - REPEAT"
* From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waist to chest high, glassy with offshore wind at times, breaking faster than previous swells. As usual perfect whitewater and begginer waves towards low tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell will hopefully pick up this weekend and begin to back off through the first half of next week, glassy in the mornings.
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, breaks a little faster and further from shore. A bit sectiony, but nice workable waves.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
Saw a young guy from San Jose moderate ability with a few years surfing and he just got the shack of his life on the new FLYER II he bought last week , I think it was almost as good for me when he said Mae CHUCK ,GRACIAS! for helping him pick out the right board as what HE felt when he came out of the barrel ! Anyways there is something to say about Channel Islands manufacturing and that is they are the best ! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Tule at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell is coming in so waves are great for surfing!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Weather is beautiful, summer days, perfect waves, the sea seems glazed.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best places to surf is all around, but we recommend playitas, frente de mar y sombra y la boca, olas mas pequeñas pero olas mas perfectas.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves have grown but they are hitting the beach kinda square and hard. The sets are all overhead with some being almost double. I put in at the river mouth today and was almost to the cell tower by the time I made it to the outside. The low to no wind makes it inviting to step into this mess. I recommend other destinations (see below).
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): A tiny bit bigger but probably not too much badder on the way. The weather has been excellent!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is surfable, but it involves a lot of work to keep from being swept south. If you are going to surf the beach, I would put in as far north toward the river as possible and keep a constant light paddle going north. I haven't been to the point yet, but it usually doesn't work to well when the waves are coming from the west. However, I would bet it is better than the beach. You may also try Hermosa or further south.
** From Marco at Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-3 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): lluvia y poca olas
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: beach break
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: cafe' viejo lounge night
Volume 8, Issue 343
August 6th, 2006
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves 2-3 foot overhead at dawn, dropping to 1-2 foot by the evening. Down to 1 foot overhead on Tuesday and only headhigh to overhead Wednesday. Headhigh for the rest of the week and through the weekend with 1 foot overhead sets every 30 minutes. The next swell shows from South next Tuesday, with surf a foot overhead and growing through midweek.
Caribbean - Make sure you're up early Monday, since the East swell will be packing an overhead punch all day, with a bigger set every forty minutes. Tuesday it drops back to chest high and by Wednesday down to waist to chest. Thursday through
Saturday will be continued waist to chest with a smattering of head high peaks, especially on Wednesday. The tropical seas are hot, calling for formation of storms and wind swell at the beginning of next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 7/31/06 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 7.86 feet at 11:49 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.63 feet at 6:12 p.m. Full Moon - 8/9
TOP NEWS
Century 21 Charity Surf Classic raises $30,000 for local Surfrider group, lifeguards, and the Bandera Azul. Click for the details
Frederico Pilurzo steps up in the WQS Read More in CRSURF news... and visit www.surfingcr.net for more info.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Father/Son and Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) - info@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
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
Witchs Rock Surf Trips (670-1020) in Playa de Coco - rocasurf@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos - wearesurfing@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - 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@...
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@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
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 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@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (658-8351) - cafeplayanegra@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS (sent in on 8/5)
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There's a south swell going off right now, closing out the beach break in Tamarindo and breaking both ways at Pico Pequeno. The beach break is head high and the reef is breaking over head a high tide. Winds are on shore but the reef is holding it fine. This week has been fairly dry with only one or two rain showers in the nights. Hay un gran swell del sur ahorita que tiene cerrada la playa en Tamarindo y rompe a Pico Pequeno a la derecha y a la izquierda. Las olas en la playa son de a la cabeza y el arrecife es mas grande. El viento es on shore pero el arrecife todavia quiebra bien. En esta semana hubo poca lluvia con solo uno o dos aguaceros en las noches.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend everybody is going to paddle hard! Get out there early and hope for good winds--there are enough waves for everybody. Este fin de semana todo el mundo va a remar fuerte! Vaya temprano para los mejores vientos--hay olas suficiente para todos.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves everywhere, but Pico Pequeno is the best place in the bay for big surf right now. For nice smaller surf, head to Capitan Suizo. Hay olas en todas partes, pero Pico Pequeno es el mejor lugar para olas de tamano. Para olas mas pequenas, busca el Capitan Suizo.
** Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This large, almost double overhead, swell has been messy all week with mostly calm wind. There were a few good sessions here and there.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The tides are perfect and the wind is trying to come off shore in the mornimg which could result in some excellent surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: If it's too big out front, duck down in the bay on the service road to the breaks around the Tamarindo Estuary.
** From Ed at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Ok my amigos- We woke up this morning to go down south, to our secret spot and the waves had good size, but because of the situacion with the storm in the Caribean side we didn't have off shore winds. We had closing outs, around 5/6 ft, heavy and short shoulders.
Pura vida - Ed
** From John at Lyman Photos in Playa Negra/Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf is good size with some real mackers every 15 minutes or so. Sunny glassy mornings and cloudy slightly onshore afternoons.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect the waves to stay in the double overhead range at Playa Negra for the next 3 or 4 days as southwest swells are stacked up well into the middle of the week. More good size waves are on tap for next weekend as well.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra on the incoming tides and Playa Avellanas as the tide goes out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: John Lyman Photos at Playa Negra
http://www.tamarindobeach.net/photos_lyman/index.html
** From Harry at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones:
Still some size but dropping off a little now - wind has been a bit uncooperative lately, but high tides are in the morning, so we should get the best conditions early all weekend and into next week.
Coconut Harry - "SURF - EAT - SLEEP - REPEAT"
* From Jesse at the Samara Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waist to chest high, glassy with offshore wind at times, breaking faster than previous swells. As usual perfect whitewater and begginer waves towards low tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell will hopefully pick up this weekend and begin to back off through the first half of next week, glassy in the mornings.
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, breaks a little faster and further from shore. A bit sectiony, but nice workable waves.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
Saw a young guy from San Jose moderate ability with a few years surfing and he just got the shack of his life on the new FLYER II he bought last week , I think it was almost as good for me when he said Mae CHUCK ,GRACIAS! for helping him pick out the right board as what HE felt when he came out of the barrel ! Anyways there is something to say about Channel Islands manufacturing and that is they are the best ! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Tule at Manuel Antonio Surf School -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell is coming in so waves are great for surfing!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Weather is beautiful, summer days, perfect waves, the sea seems glazed.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best places to surf is all around, but we recommend playitas, frente de mar y sombra y la boca, olas mas pequeñas pero olas mas perfectas.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves have grown but they are hitting the beach kinda square and hard. The sets are all overhead with some being almost double. I put in at the river mouth today and was almost to the cell tower by the time I made it to the outside. The low to no wind makes it inviting to step into this mess. I recommend other destinations (see below).
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): A tiny bit bigger but probably not too much badder on the way. The weather has been excellent!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is surfable, but it involves a lot of work to keep from being swept south. If you are going to surf the beach, I would put in as far north toward the river as possible and keep a constant light paddle going north. I haven't been to the point yet, but it usually doesn't work to well when the waves are coming from the west. However, I would bet it is better than the beach. You may also try Hermosa or further south.
** From Marco at Totem Hotel in Playa Cocles (Caribbean Coast) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-3 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): lluvia y poca olas
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: beach break
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: cafe' viejo lounge night
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