Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 392
July 28th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf stays chest to head high for Sunday and Monday, with a few overhead sets at the best breaks. Tuesday morning a weak SW pushes the surf up to consistent head high conditions, but doesn't last past Thursday. More chest to head fun conditions for the Friday and the weekend, and continuing all through next week. A long range SSW swell will push in a few 1-2 foot overhead sets the following weekend, so watch for it.
Caribbean - Waves are waist to chest high for the rest of the weekend. On Monday a ENE swell pumps head high waves to the reefs, and maxes out on Tuesday with some overhead sets. By Wednesday it drops a foot, back to chest high, but a stormy Caribbean Sea will send a freak overhead set through each hour. It stays around chest high for the rest of the week and into next weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 7/28/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 2.17 feet at 7:17 a.m.
High Tide - 8.20 feet at 1:37 p.m.
Full Moon - July 29th
TOP NEWS
BEWARE of catching Dengue Fever, there has been a lot of cases reported on both coasts.
Legalize It Surf Tournament -
Saturday August 4th - Starts at 8am - Playa Cocles, 1km southeast of Puerto Viejo. Open & Girls categories, all ages welcome to enter. For more info, call Beto @ 885.9688
La Laguna del Cocodrilo restaurant in Tamarindo is hosting the 1st Annual Blue and Jazz Benefit, August 4th and 5th, to help the Associacion de Promejores a Tamarindo.
There's also a marathon (10k and 30k) coming to Tamarindo on August 4th. Go to www.tamarindobeachmarathon.com for more info.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Playa Grande is tricky right now as the high tides are moving into the afternoon. After a week of great waves in the just overhead range, yesterday was, at best, poor. We will be looking for afternoon thunder storms to glass it off. Use caution with the lightning - two trees were struck and killed at the hotel last week with people surfing 200 yards away.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Not much unless there are afternoon glass offs.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (7/27):
Today, is graduation day for our surf school. So, we have taken all our students to Avellanas for a surf safari in search of good waves. The surf, out in front our hotel, was waist to chest high and the ocean surface had a bit of a bump, which is making for poor conditions this morning, which should clean up this afternoon.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/27)
Playa Negra has been good the past couple days. Head high to a couple feet overhead with good shape through the morning high tides. Water temp is hovering in the mid 80s. Beautiful sunny skies in the mornings with light offshores until about noon when it switches to fairly strong onshores. It is still raining almost every afternoon. The next couple days will see a decrease in the swell. It will stay in the head high range through this weekend and then pick back up the beginning of next week as a new SW swell moves in from a storm off New Zealand.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Killer Costa Rica photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/28)
Surf this morning is in the chest high range, as it has dropped a bit more in the last day, but the form is better than yesterday. It is a bit punchy with a low tide coming up at 730AM. This place cracks me up sometimes, there are only 2 people in the water right now, and they are dropping in on each other... Come on folks...
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-4 ft with bigger sets but a bit stormy, had a crazy storm go thru here last nite , saw a couple of tourist building an ARK ¡ Weather in general has been beautiful just a heavy shower here and there and at any time. Last week was great surf week here with nice size and shape at all the beachbreaks . Plenty of surfers around and of course we are ready as usual, Big sale on WEBBERS and its on at most of the dealers here including , Banana Surf Club-Tamarindo, Kina Surf –Sta Theresa, W.O.W. SURF –Jaco and BLOW FISH Surf Shop –Dominical . 2008s are on the way so now thru Nov. or as supply lasts you can get a great board for an even greater price ! Nice HUH ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
CR Surf Report for 7-15-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 390
July 15th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Sunday - Waves are still overhead from the SSW, unless you are north of Mal Pais, where it's headhigh. Nosara to Grande is chest to head and fun. Monday - Expect waves to drop to chest high throughout the day in the small spots, but plenty of head high + peaks come in if you travel south. Tuesday to Thursday - small surf, stomach to chest high with only headhigh sets down south of Jaco. Friday afternoon, the first overhead sets of a SSW kick in with a 11 second period. By Saturday afternoon it's a foot overhead, and Sunday it's 2 foot overhead and firing at those left points. This swell lasts through next Wednesday morning.
Caribbean - Sunday afternoon surf is head high to overhead, lots of sets. By Monday the sets subside, leaving head high peaks and on Tuesday it drops another foot. Wednesday's leftovers are waist high with a rare bigger set. Thursday shows another ENE pulse with waves head high from sets coming every half hour. And on Friday there are still plenty of chest high waves to share. The ENE swell fades quickly so it looks to be small for the weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TOP NEWS
AM Costa Rica selects the Seven Wonders of Costa Rica. Go to www.amcostarica.com
The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest, was held July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. $1500 in prizes. See the results here.
Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away massive development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....
The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
TIDES for 7/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .82 feet at 9:08 a.m.
High Tide - 9.34 feet at 3:22 p.m.
Full Moon - July 29th
** 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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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: Waves this week in Tamarindo have been mostly chest high at high tide. A really heavy rain this morning has got the chocolate milk look going out there. You have to see it to believe it: the estuary has turned around and now curves toward the Tamarindo side, bringing the rivermouth out in front of Witch's Rock Surf Camp! Haven't seen that in 10 years. Las olas esta semana han sido mas o menos de al pecho a la marea alta. Una lluvia fuertisima esta manana le ha dado al mar la apariencia de leche de chocolate. Tiene que verlo para creerlo: el estero se a cambiado al lado de Tamarindo y la boca del rio ahora esta en frente de Witch's Rock Surf Camp! No se ha visto en 10 anos.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect to get a mouthful of mud if you go in that water today! It will clean up eventually, but probably will take a day or two. Wave size is diminishing through the weekend. But you have to go check out how that rain blew out the beach by El Pescador. They say it used to be an estuary and today it is again! Hoy si usted va la mar le espera una bocada de barro! Se limpiara con el tiempo, pero necesitara unos dias. El tamano de olas se esta disminuendo. Pero tiene que ir a ver como la lluvia abrio la playa junto al Pescador. Dicen que antes era un estero y otra vez hoy lo es!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Hunt for clean water. There should be some at Playa Grande and Avellanas. Busque el agua limpia. Debe ser limpia en Playa Grande y Avellanas.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (7/12):
The waves have been good at the rivermouth all week. On Tuesday, we had head high dredging barrels as the tide started to drop. The current was brutal, but caused the wave to almost move in slow motion as the double up barrel started to form. Today, the waves are a bit smaller, about chest to shoulder high with offshore winds grooming some nice peaks. The right and left is working at the rivermouth. Expect it to remain surfable most of the day with these conditions.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/14)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We're enjoying great surf in the head high to half overhead range in spite of the afternoon high tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for afternoon glass offs with the rain storms. Conditions improve next week when the high tides move into the morning window.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Look for tides and peaks along the north end of the bay with little or no backwash.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/14)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been waist to chest high with the occasional headhigh set. The weather has been raining one day and sunny the next. We should be getting into our little summer soon. A break from the wet weather will be a welcome time.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Wet weather is in store for the next few days with the surf too south for Playa Negra. It will stay small for the next few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Avellanas could be the call for the next few days. Break out the longboards.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Killer Costa Rica photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/15)
Surf this morning is in the chest high range, and it looked pretty fun. I am having a hard time getting motivated as we just ended a month of great surf, but it is still real good if you are on your way from FL. Doesn't look like much headed our way in the next few days. We just passed a low tide around 9AM.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (7/14)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves today about 3-4 ft with some sets as well . weather was nice but rains are right around the corner . Surf should be good sized for the contest for sure! Pure Surf Distribution dealers are putting together their prebooks for Surf Industries new 2008 surfboard lines www.surfindustries.com for a glimpse of what was 2007 and the response is great and service and pricing to the dealer network is never been better . If you are interested in becoming a dealer or if your school or rental program needs new product NOW is the time to order to get even better pricing . Let us know at costarica@.... Thanks !
Volume 9, Issue 390
July 15th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Sunday - Waves are still overhead from the SSW, unless you are north of Mal Pais, where it's headhigh. Nosara to Grande is chest to head and fun. Monday - Expect waves to drop to chest high throughout the day in the small spots, but plenty of head high + peaks come in if you travel south. Tuesday to Thursday - small surf, stomach to chest high with only headhigh sets down south of Jaco. Friday afternoon, the first overhead sets of a SSW kick in with a 11 second period. By Saturday afternoon it's a foot overhead, and Sunday it's 2 foot overhead and firing at those left points. This swell lasts through next Wednesday morning.
Caribbean - Sunday afternoon surf is head high to overhead, lots of sets. By Monday the sets subside, leaving head high peaks and on Tuesday it drops another foot. Wednesday's leftovers are waist high with a rare bigger set. Thursday shows another ENE pulse with waves head high from sets coming every half hour. And on Friday there are still plenty of chest high waves to share. The ENE swell fades quickly so it looks to be small for the weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TOP NEWS
AM Costa Rica selects the Seven Wonders of Costa Rica. Go to www.amcostarica.com
The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest, was held July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. $1500 in prizes. See the results here.
Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away massive development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....
The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
TIDES for 7/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .82 feet at 9:08 a.m.
High Tide - 9.34 feet at 3:22 p.m.
Full Moon - July 29th
** 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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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: Waves this week in Tamarindo have been mostly chest high at high tide. A really heavy rain this morning has got the chocolate milk look going out there. You have to see it to believe it: the estuary has turned around and now curves toward the Tamarindo side, bringing the rivermouth out in front of Witch's Rock Surf Camp! Haven't seen that in 10 years. Las olas esta semana han sido mas o menos de al pecho a la marea alta. Una lluvia fuertisima esta manana le ha dado al mar la apariencia de leche de chocolate. Tiene que verlo para creerlo: el estero se a cambiado al lado de Tamarindo y la boca del rio ahora esta en frente de Witch's Rock Surf Camp! No se ha visto en 10 anos.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect to get a mouthful of mud if you go in that water today! It will clean up eventually, but probably will take a day or two. Wave size is diminishing through the weekend. But you have to go check out how that rain blew out the beach by El Pescador. They say it used to be an estuary and today it is again! Hoy si usted va la mar le espera una bocada de barro! Se limpiara con el tiempo, pero necesitara unos dias. El tamano de olas se esta disminuendo. Pero tiene que ir a ver como la lluvia abrio la playa junto al Pescador. Dicen que antes era un estero y otra vez hoy lo es!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Hunt for clean water. There should be some at Playa Grande and Avellanas. Busque el agua limpia. Debe ser limpia en Playa Grande y Avellanas.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (7/12):
The waves have been good at the rivermouth all week. On Tuesday, we had head high dredging barrels as the tide started to drop. The current was brutal, but caused the wave to almost move in slow motion as the double up barrel started to form. Today, the waves are a bit smaller, about chest to shoulder high with offshore winds grooming some nice peaks. The right and left is working at the rivermouth. Expect it to remain surfable most of the day with these conditions.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/14)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We're enjoying great surf in the head high to half overhead range in spite of the afternoon high tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for afternoon glass offs with the rain storms. Conditions improve next week when the high tides move into the morning window.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Look for tides and peaks along the north end of the bay with little or no backwash.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/14)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been waist to chest high with the occasional headhigh set. The weather has been raining one day and sunny the next. We should be getting into our little summer soon. A break from the wet weather will be a welcome time.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Wet weather is in store for the next few days with the surf too south for Playa Negra. It will stay small for the next few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Avellanas could be the call for the next few days. Break out the longboards.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Killer Costa Rica photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/15)
Surf this morning is in the chest high range, and it looked pretty fun. I am having a hard time getting motivated as we just ended a month of great surf, but it is still real good if you are on your way from FL. Doesn't look like much headed our way in the next few days. We just passed a low tide around 9AM.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (7/14)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves today about 3-4 ft with some sets as well . weather was nice but rains are right around the corner . Surf should be good sized for the contest for sure! Pure Surf Distribution dealers are putting together their prebooks for Surf Industries new 2008 surfboard lines www.surfindustries.com for a glimpse of what was 2007 and the response is great and service and pricing to the dealer network is never been better . If you are interested in becoming a dealer or if your school or rental program needs new product NOW is the time to order to get even better pricing . Let us know at costarica@.... Thanks !
Monday, July 9, 2007
CR Surf Report for 7-9-07 - 2nd try
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 389
July 9th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Consistent surf from the SSW early in the week - waves reaching a 1-2 overhead down south of Hermosa, and in Guanacaste headhigh with a rare bigger set. South facing beaches will pick up another foot on Wednesday and Thursday, and solid overhead surf is the call through Saturday almost directly from the south. Then we have to wait until next Saturday for the next batch of southern surf.
Caribbean - Monday and Tuesday show a build up of surf, from waist high to shoulder high by sunset with a few bigger sets. The East swell arrive Wednesday with head high surf and grows to overhead Thursday and Friday. Dies off in the afternoon, and returns to head high by Saturday. More swell to follow as the Atlantic flow points right toward Costa Rica.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 7/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.95 feet at 9:29 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.08 feet at 3:48 p.m.
New Moon - July 14th
TOP NEWS
The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest will be held the weekend of July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. There will be $1500 in prizes, plus a party at the Tabacon restaurant in Jaco Saturday night at 9 p.m. with live reggae at 10 p.m. Read more here.
Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away mass development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....
The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Blue Trailz Surf Tours in Tamarindo (7/6) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice shoulder to head high sets breaking in the bay of Tamarindo , South end of Grande has some very good waves and Langosta has been working well in the past few days
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Head high surf on south fasing beaches
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas will be good in the next few days North end of Grande and Langosta shoot have decent size surf
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
The surf today was a bit smaller, but still some fun shoulder high sets came through the rivermouth in Tamarindo. The winds were lightly offshore most of the day and the high tide this evening had some glassy waves peeling over the rivermouth sandbars.
It looks like we have more waves on tap for the rest of next week. That makes me happy. Hopefully, you have made plans to come down here soon as the surf season is in full swing. If you want to catch really fun waves this is the time of year. The most exposed spots rarely go less than head high at this time of year. I look forward to seeing you soon.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/7)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been enjoying great overhead morning surf with stiff off shores. The crowds at times around the main peak are overwhelming, however the sessions have been long and most of the surfers are having a great time. This swell is a little raw and the ones that work well are hard to pick.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): With morning tides, there should be some great surf for several days as long as the wind cooperates.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus is on the main peak to the south of the hotel, but there are great waves everywhere along the north end of the bay.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/9)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been real fun with head high sets and glassy conditions. Water temp is hovering in the high 80s. Sunny skies in the mornings and rainy afternoons. Look for more of the same as the swell turns more South with some SW wind swell mixed in to give it good shape. We have high tide running through the late mornings this upcoming week so look for Negra to be good to very good as the tide comes up.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (7/7)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves in Playa Guiones have been consistent all week with head high to overhead sets. The crowds have been moderate and the vibe is always friendly here. The surf has been good mid morning and afternoons due to the tides. With some fast tubes on the lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend waves are expected to weaken to chest to head high. Early morning should be your best bet with the in coming tide. Also, check back as the tide goes out. There's been some power and fast rides during lower tides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones should catch most of the current swell the best.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/8)
Buenos, I expected the surf to be smaller today as we are waiting for new swell to arrive, and my first 4 minutes on the beach I didn't see anything fun roll through... then a 7 waves set macked through peaking at the palm tree, and rolling to the rancho. None of the waves closed out... and no one was on it, one guy caught one way, way out on the shoulder, but the best sections were already over. That set was a bit overhead. If you want some of those you better get on it quick because with the rising tide it won't last too long. On the forecast, we are looking at some good waves for the next few days, and offshores are forecast in the mix! Good tides... I might be rescheduling some appointments tomorrow... Last night we had some killer little lines rolling through. Like a little skate park, and all the local groms were getting it done, tails flying, airs boosting, and a little barrel from time to time.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/6)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves are shoulder to just over head high. Nice form even if a little closed out. The main swell appears from the west and so the current is pushing toward the cell tower/Roca Verde and the wave yields more rights than lefts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The weekend looks to be about the same or maybe a bit smaller. However, a nice looking storm is brewing off Ecuador and Columbia and should send us a gift during the week next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Anywhere along the beach at Dominical.
Volume 9, Issue 389
July 9th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Consistent surf from the SSW early in the week - waves reaching a 1-2 overhead down south of Hermosa, and in Guanacaste headhigh with a rare bigger set. South facing beaches will pick up another foot on Wednesday and Thursday, and solid overhead surf is the call through Saturday almost directly from the south. Then we have to wait until next Saturday for the next batch of southern surf.
Caribbean - Monday and Tuesday show a build up of surf, from waist high to shoulder high by sunset with a few bigger sets. The East swell arrive Wednesday with head high surf and grows to overhead Thursday and Friday. Dies off in the afternoon, and returns to head high by Saturday. More swell to follow as the Atlantic flow points right toward Costa Rica.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 7/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.95 feet at 9:29 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.08 feet at 3:48 p.m.
New Moon - July 14th
TOP NEWS
The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest will be held the weekend of July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. There will be $1500 in prizes, plus a party at the Tabacon restaurant in Jaco Saturday night at 9 p.m. with live reggae at 10 p.m. Read more here.
Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away mass development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....
The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Blue Trailz Surf Tours in Tamarindo (7/6) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice shoulder to head high sets breaking in the bay of Tamarindo , South end of Grande has some very good waves and Langosta has been working well in the past few days
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Head high surf on south fasing beaches
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas will be good in the next few days North end of Grande and Langosta shoot have decent size surf
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
The surf today was a bit smaller, but still some fun shoulder high sets came through the rivermouth in Tamarindo. The winds were lightly offshore most of the day and the high tide this evening had some glassy waves peeling over the rivermouth sandbars.
It looks like we have more waves on tap for the rest of next week. That makes me happy. Hopefully, you have made plans to come down here soon as the surf season is in full swing. If you want to catch really fun waves this is the time of year. The most exposed spots rarely go less than head high at this time of year. I look forward to seeing you soon.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/7)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been enjoying great overhead morning surf with stiff off shores. The crowds at times around the main peak are overwhelming, however the sessions have been long and most of the surfers are having a great time. This swell is a little raw and the ones that work well are hard to pick.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): With morning tides, there should be some great surf for several days as long as the wind cooperates.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus is on the main peak to the south of the hotel, but there are great waves everywhere along the north end of the bay.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/9)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been real fun with head high sets and glassy conditions. Water temp is hovering in the high 80s. Sunny skies in the mornings and rainy afternoons. Look for more of the same as the swell turns more South with some SW wind swell mixed in to give it good shape. We have high tide running through the late mornings this upcoming week so look for Negra to be good to very good as the tide comes up.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (7/7)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves in Playa Guiones have been consistent all week with head high to overhead sets. The crowds have been moderate and the vibe is always friendly here. The surf has been good mid morning and afternoons due to the tides. With some fast tubes on the lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend waves are expected to weaken to chest to head high. Early morning should be your best bet with the in coming tide. Also, check back as the tide goes out. There's been some power and fast rides during lower tides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones should catch most of the current swell the best.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/8)
Buenos, I expected the surf to be smaller today as we are waiting for new swell to arrive, and my first 4 minutes on the beach I didn't see anything fun roll through... then a 7 waves set macked through peaking at the palm tree, and rolling to the rancho. None of the waves closed out... and no one was on it, one guy caught one way, way out on the shoulder, but the best sections were already over. That set was a bit overhead. If you want some of those you better get on it quick because with the rising tide it won't last too long. On the forecast, we are looking at some good waves for the next few days, and offshores are forecast in the mix! Good tides... I might be rescheduling some appointments tomorrow... Last night we had some killer little lines rolling through. Like a little skate park, and all the local groms were getting it done, tails flying, airs boosting, and a little barrel from time to time.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/6)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves are shoulder to just over head high. Nice form even if a little closed out. The main swell appears from the west and so the current is pushing toward the cell tower/Roca Verde and the wave yields more rights than lefts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The weekend looks to be about the same or maybe a bit smaller. However, a nice looking storm is brewing off Ecuador and Columbia and should send us a gift during the week next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Anywhere along the beach at Dominical.
CR Surf Report for 7-9-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 389
July 9th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Consistent surf from the SSW early in the week - waves reaching a 1-2 overhead down south of Hermosa, and in Guanacaste headhigh with a rare bigger set. South facing beaches will pick up another foot on Wednesday and Thursday, and solid overhead surf is the call through Saturday almost directly from the south. Then we have to wait until next Saturday for the next batch of southern surf.
Caribbean - Monday and Tuesday show a build up of surf, from waist high to shoulder high by sunset with a few bigger sets. The East swell arrive Wednesday with head high surf and grows to overhead Thursday and Friday. Dies off in the afternoon, and returns to head high by Saturday. More swell to follow as the Atlantic flow points right toward Costa Rica.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 7/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.95 feet at 9:29 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.08 feet at 3:48 p.m.
New Moon - July 14th
TOP NEWS
The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest will be held the weekend of July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. There will be $1500 in prizes, plus a party at the Tabacon restaurant in Jaco Saturday night at 9 p.m. with live reggae at 10 p.m. Read more here.
Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away mass development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....
The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Blue Trailz Surf Tours in Tamarindo (7/6) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice shoulder to head high sets breaking in the bay of Tamarindo , South end of Grande has some very good waves and Langosta has been working well in the past few days
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Head high surf on south fasing beaches
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas will be good in the next few days North end of Grande and Langosta shoot have decent size surf
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
The surf today was a bit smaller, but still some fun shoulder high sets came through the rivermouth in Tamarindo. The winds were lightly offshore most of the day and the high tide this evening had some glassy waves peeling over the rivermouth sandbars.
It looks like we have more waves on tap for the rest of next week. That makes me happy. Hopefully, you have made plans to come down here soon as the surf season is in full swing. If you want to catch really fun waves this is the time of year. The most exposed spots rarely go less than head high at this time of year. I look forward to seeing you soon.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/7)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been enjoying great overhead morning surf with stiff off shores. The crowds at times around the main peak are overwhelming, however the sessions have been long and most of the surfers are having a great time. This swell is a little raw and the ones that work well are hard to pick.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): With morning tides, there should be some great surf for several days as long as the wind cooperates.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus is on the main peak to the south of the hotel, but there are great waves everywhere along the north end of the bay.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/9)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been real fun with head high sets and glassy conditions. Water temp is hovering in the high 80s. Sunny skies in the mornings and rainy afternoons. Look for more of the same as the swell turns more South with some SW wind swell mixed in to give it good shape. We have high tide running through the late mornings this upcoming week so look for Negra to be good to very good as the tide comes up.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (7/7)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves in Playa Guiones have been consistent all week with head high to overhead sets. The crowds have been moderate and the vibe is always friendly here. The surf has been good mid morning and afternoons due to the tides. With some fast tubes on the lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend waves are expected to weaken to chest to head high. Early morning should be your best bet with the in coming tide. Also, check back as the tide goes out. There's been some power and fast rides during lower tides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones should catch most of the current swell the best.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/8)
Buenos, I expected the surf to be smaller today as we are waiting for new swell to arrive, and my first 4 minutes on the beach I didn't see anything fun roll through... then a 7 waves set macked through peaking at the palm tree, and rolling to the rancho. None of the waves closed out... and no one was on it, one guy caught one way, way out on the shoulder, but the best sections were already over. That set was a bit overhead. If you want some of those you better get on it quick because with the rising tide it won't last too long. On the forecast, we are looking at some good waves for the next few days, and offshores are forecast in the mix! Good tides... I might be rescheduling some appointments tomorrow... Last night we had some killer little lines rolling through. Like a little skate park, and all the local groms were getting it done, tails flying, airs boosting, and a little barrel from time to time.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/6)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves are shoulder to just over head high. Nice form even if a little closed out. The main swell appears from the west and so the current is pushing toward the cell tower/Roca Verde and the wave yields more rights than lefts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The weekend looks to be about the same or maybe a bit smaller. However, a nice looking storm is brewing off Ecuador and Columbia and should send us a gift during the week next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Anywhere along the beach at Dominical.
Volume 9, Issue 389
July 9th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Consistent surf from the SSW early in the week - waves reaching a 1-2 overhead down south of Hermosa, and in Guanacaste headhigh with a rare bigger set. South facing beaches will pick up another foot on Wednesday and Thursday, and solid overhead surf is the call through Saturday almost directly from the south. Then we have to wait until next Saturday for the next batch of southern surf.
Caribbean - Monday and Tuesday show a build up of surf, from waist high to shoulder high by sunset with a few bigger sets. The East swell arrive Wednesday with head high surf and grows to overhead Thursday and Friday. Dies off in the afternoon, and returns to head high by Saturday. More swell to follow as the Atlantic flow points right toward Costa Rica.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 7/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.95 feet at 9:29 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.08 feet at 3:48 p.m.
New Moon - July 14th
TOP NEWS
The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest will be held the weekend of July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. There will be $1500 in prizes, plus a party at the Tabacon restaurant in Jaco Saturday night at 9 p.m. with live reggae at 10 p.m. Read more here.
Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away mass development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....
The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Blue Trailz Surf Tours in Tamarindo (7/6) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice shoulder to head high sets breaking in the bay of Tamarindo , South end of Grande has some very good waves and Langosta has been working well in the past few days
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Head high surf on south fasing beaches
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas will be good in the next few days North end of Grande and Langosta shoot have decent size surf
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
The surf today was a bit smaller, but still some fun shoulder high sets came through the rivermouth in Tamarindo. The winds were lightly offshore most of the day and the high tide this evening had some glassy waves peeling over the rivermouth sandbars.
It looks like we have more waves on tap for the rest of next week. That makes me happy. Hopefully, you have made plans to come down here soon as the surf season is in full swing. If you want to catch really fun waves this is the time of year. The most exposed spots rarely go less than head high at this time of year. I look forward to seeing you soon.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/7)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been enjoying great overhead morning surf with stiff off shores. The crowds at times around the main peak are overwhelming, however the sessions have been long and most of the surfers are having a great time. This swell is a little raw and the ones that work well are hard to pick.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): With morning tides, there should be some great surf for several days as long as the wind cooperates.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus is on the main peak to the south of the hotel, but there are great waves everywhere along the north end of the bay.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/9)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been real fun with head high sets and glassy conditions. Water temp is hovering in the high 80s. Sunny skies in the mornings and rainy afternoons. Look for more of the same as the swell turns more South with some SW wind swell mixed in to give it good shape. We have high tide running through the late mornings this upcoming week so look for Negra to be good to very good as the tide comes up.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (7/7)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves in Playa Guiones have been consistent all week with head high to overhead sets. The crowds have been moderate and the vibe is always friendly here. The surf has been good mid morning and afternoons due to the tides. With some fast tubes on the lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend waves are expected to weaken to chest to head high. Early morning should be your best bet with the in coming tide. Also, check back as the tide goes out. There's been some power and fast rides during lower tides.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones should catch most of the current swell the best.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/8)
Buenos, I expected the surf to be smaller today as we are waiting for new swell to arrive, and my first 4 minutes on the beach I didn't see anything fun roll through... then a 7 waves set macked through peaking at the palm tree, and rolling to the rancho. None of the waves closed out... and no one was on it, one guy caught one way, way out on the shoulder, but the best sections were already over. That set was a bit overhead. If you want some of those you better get on it quick because with the rising tide it won't last too long. On the forecast, we are looking at some good waves for the next few days, and offshores are forecast in the mix! Good tides... I might be rescheduling some appointments tomorrow... Last night we had some killer little lines rolling through. Like a little skate park, and all the local groms were getting it done, tails flying, airs boosting, and a little barrel from time to time.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/6)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves are shoulder to just over head high. Nice form even if a little closed out. The main swell appears from the west and so the current is pushing toward the cell tower/Roca Verde and the wave yields more rights than lefts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The weekend looks to be about the same or maybe a bit smaller. However, a nice looking storm is brewing off Ecuador and Columbia and should send us a gift during the week next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Anywhere along the beach at Dominical.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
CR Surf Report for 6-30-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 388
June 30th, 2007
TOP NEWS
60 surfers competed on June 23rd in Playa Hermosa to help support the nearby wildlife refuge. Gilbert Brown won while Jim Hogan gets the soul surfer honor. Stay tuned for more efforts to keep Hermosa natural.
Tamarindo Mixer at the Surf Club Langosta, 4 p.m. Sunday. Come out to meet others who care about the future of Tamarindo.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf Sunday will be chest to head high and clean from the SSW. A Southwest starts to fill in Monday up to overhead and peaks Tuesday with sets a foot overhead. The sets Wednesday double up from a WSW pulse, but there's not too much size. Thursday it fades to headhigh, more of the same for Friday. Saturday and Sunday it drops to chest high, with still a few head high sets. The best spots get some overhead sets every hour, but will be crowded.
Caribbean - July starts with chest to head high surf from an ENE wind swell then picks up to overhead on Monday. Tuesday afternoon tops out with sets 1-2 foot overhead. Wednesday is a foot smaller, still fun, and there's more waves as well, yet a little smaller by day's end. Thursday it drops down to head high and by Saturday this swell is gone, but another is right behind it for next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 6/30/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.78 feet at 8:28 a.m.
High Tide - 8.63 feet at 2:25 p.m.
Full Moon - June 30th
** 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo - (6/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: What a great week it's been for surf! More south-facing beaches have had bigger surf than we have, but the wind's stayed off-shore and the surf has been waist to chest high. Great conditions for learning and for surfing--not every day you get both at once! Que buena semana para surfear! Las playas que dan mas al sur han tenido olas mas grandes que nosotros pero el viento ha sido off-shore y las olas de a la cintura o de al pecho. Buenas condiciones para aprender y para surfear--no son todos los dias que se pueden hacer las dos cosas!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Surf size is supposed to pick up a litte and the swell shifs a bit west which will help us out here a lot. El tamano de olas se dice que sera un poco mas grande y el swell vendra un poco mas del oeste lo cual para nosotros es muy buena noticia.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, Langosta or the Tamarindo river mouth if you've got your longboard ready to go. Playa Grande, Langosta o la boca del rio en Tamarindo si tienes listo el longboard.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (6/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high, off shore, and excellent!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same if the wind holds for high tide in the afternoon.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are lots of people rotating in and out of the main peak to the south of the hotel all day, but there are also good peaks all along the north end of the bay.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The major south swell that came through our area was just too south and Playa Negra didn't see much of it. A few head high sets and that was about it. We have had some unseasonably strong offshore winds the last couple days. Beautiful clear skies and not much rain. Could the little summer be a bit early this year? Coming up look for smaller surf as this swell backs down. Chest high on the sets until this coming weekend when a SW starts to show on Saturday with a perfect direction for us here at Playa Negra. It should be well overhead with good shape.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (6/30)
Well, I get a surf this morning, and boy am I stoked I made that decision. It was head high, but dead low tide and rights were zipping across the sandbar. I pulled in a few times, and kept getting my head whacked, and finally got a big one to open up right and had a pretty good barrel. Almost standing. Yeah!!!! I am still stoked on that one.
Surf this morning looks pretty fun, I wasn't planning on surfing, but after looking at it, think I will have a go. Sets are in the head high range, wtih some larger peaks, and form is good. We have a low tide coming up at around 8AM. Winds are light and variable at report time, and I think it will be clean for a while.
We had a few folks register for the forum yesterday, and sulrich is the winner of the trit and coke.. so shoot me an email and the next time you are down you can claim your prize. It is almost a shame that Trit_Lover didn't win, but maybe if you come by I can hook one up for the comedy in that...
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
Surf apoya causa ambientalista - 60 tablistas llegaron a Playa Hermosa de Garabito, Puntarenas - por Lena Catalina Lizarazo Siza Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas . Un total de 60 surfeadores se hicieron presentes frente a las instalaciones del Hotel Las Olas en Playa Hermosa de Playa Hermosa con el propósito de contribuir al desarrollo de un proyecto que tiene como objetivo, educar y crear un sentido de pertenencia y de conciencia, tanto a vecinos como a visitantes, quienes llegan al Refugio de Vida Silvestre Playa Hermosa.
La competencia se realizó para apoyar el trabajo en beneficio del Refugio, creado hace tres años. En el esfuerzo deportivo participaron varias entidades gubernamentales como la Cámara de Comercio del Pacifico y agrupaciones como Christians Surfers.
" El objetivo central, es recaudar fondos para la limpieza en Playa hermosa y la protección de vidas silvestres. Todos sus organizadores son voluntarios, a medida que se va dando a conocer la organización y la existencia de estos eventos, vemos como muchas personas de diferentes organizaciones se interesan por brindarnos su apoyo y eso es muy importante tanto para los vecinos de Playa Hermosa, como para sus visitantes." Expreso Cristina Truitt, codirectora la Cámara de Comercio del Pacifico.
Durante la competencia participaron reconocidas figuras del surf tico como Carlos Munoz, actual campeón de categorÃa Boys en el ranking del Circuito Nacional de Surf y el connotado caribeño de Puerto Viejo de Limón Gilbert Brown.
Balance de resultados - Según el reporte oficial de los organizadores la representante local, Andrea DÃaz, obtuvo el primer lugar con la maniobra en la mejor ola en la categorÃa de mujeres, premio que en hombres de lo adjudicó, Gilbert Brown.
El vecino de Playa Esterillos Oeste, Carlos Muñoz, se adjudicó la distinción como el mejor movimiento aéreo. Entretanto, Michael Torres consiguió la mejor ola en la categorÃa de grommets. Otros surfeadores como Garret Andrews, conquistó la mejor ola masters (mayores de 30 años) y Jimmy Hogan, la mejor soul wave.
Desde ya se planea otro evento que contara con la participación y colaboración de otras organizaciones asociadas con el proyecto de Playa Hermosa. En el futuro los organizadores esperan repetir la experiencia para continuar el apoyo en favor del área protegida de Playa Hermosa.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: After a bit of a swell, we are back to head high waves. They look peaky and nice, but I've been too busy to surf for over a week :-(
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): It looks like we should continue with the head high type surf until Monday. The tide is coming around to my favorite for the wave conditions. You get a mid-tide session in the morning and the evening. High tide is a couple hours after noon/midnight.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is it.
Volume 9, Issue 388
June 30th, 2007
TOP NEWS
60 surfers competed on June 23rd in Playa Hermosa to help support the nearby wildlife refuge. Gilbert Brown won while Jim Hogan gets the soul surfer honor. Stay tuned for more efforts to keep Hermosa natural.
Tamarindo Mixer at the Surf Club Langosta, 4 p.m. Sunday. Come out to meet others who care about the future of Tamarindo.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf Sunday will be chest to head high and clean from the SSW. A Southwest starts to fill in Monday up to overhead and peaks Tuesday with sets a foot overhead. The sets Wednesday double up from a WSW pulse, but there's not too much size. Thursday it fades to headhigh, more of the same for Friday. Saturday and Sunday it drops to chest high, with still a few head high sets. The best spots get some overhead sets every hour, but will be crowded.
Caribbean - July starts with chest to head high surf from an ENE wind swell then picks up to overhead on Monday. Tuesday afternoon tops out with sets 1-2 foot overhead. Wednesday is a foot smaller, still fun, and there's more waves as well, yet a little smaller by day's end. Thursday it drops down to head high and by Saturday this swell is gone, but another is right behind it for next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 6/30/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.78 feet at 8:28 a.m.
High Tide - 8.63 feet at 2:25 p.m.
Full Moon - June 30th
** 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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo - (6/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: What a great week it's been for surf! More south-facing beaches have had bigger surf than we have, but the wind's stayed off-shore and the surf has been waist to chest high. Great conditions for learning and for surfing--not every day you get both at once! Que buena semana para surfear! Las playas que dan mas al sur han tenido olas mas grandes que nosotros pero el viento ha sido off-shore y las olas de a la cintura o de al pecho. Buenas condiciones para aprender y para surfear--no son todos los dias que se pueden hacer las dos cosas!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Surf size is supposed to pick up a litte and the swell shifs a bit west which will help us out here a lot. El tamano de olas se dice que sera un poco mas grande y el swell vendra un poco mas del oeste lo cual para nosotros es muy buena noticia.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, Langosta or the Tamarindo river mouth if you've got your longboard ready to go. Playa Grande, Langosta o la boca del rio en Tamarindo si tienes listo el longboard.
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (6/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high, off shore, and excellent!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same if the wind holds for high tide in the afternoon.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are lots of people rotating in and out of the main peak to the south of the hotel all day, but there are also good peaks all along the north end of the bay.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/30)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The major south swell that came through our area was just too south and Playa Negra didn't see much of it. A few head high sets and that was about it. We have had some unseasonably strong offshore winds the last couple days. Beautiful clear skies and not much rain. Could the little summer be a bit early this year? Coming up look for smaller surf as this swell backs down. Chest high on the sets until this coming weekend when a SW starts to show on Saturday with a perfect direction for us here at Playa Negra. It should be well overhead with good shape.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (6/30)
Well, I get a surf this morning, and boy am I stoked I made that decision. It was head high, but dead low tide and rights were zipping across the sandbar. I pulled in a few times, and kept getting my head whacked, and finally got a big one to open up right and had a pretty good barrel. Almost standing. Yeah!!!! I am still stoked on that one.
Surf this morning looks pretty fun, I wasn't planning on surfing, but after looking at it, think I will have a go. Sets are in the head high range, wtih some larger peaks, and form is good. We have a low tide coming up at around 8AM. Winds are light and variable at report time, and I think it will be clean for a while.
We had a few folks register for the forum yesterday, and sulrich is the winner of the trit and coke.. so shoot me an email and the next time you are down you can claim your prize. It is almost a shame that Trit_Lover didn't win, but maybe if you come by I can hook one up for the comedy in that...
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
Surf apoya causa ambientalista - 60 tablistas llegaron a Playa Hermosa de Garabito, Puntarenas - por Lena Catalina Lizarazo Siza Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas . Un total de 60 surfeadores se hicieron presentes frente a las instalaciones del Hotel Las Olas en Playa Hermosa de Playa Hermosa con el propósito de contribuir al desarrollo de un proyecto que tiene como objetivo, educar y crear un sentido de pertenencia y de conciencia, tanto a vecinos como a visitantes, quienes llegan al Refugio de Vida Silvestre Playa Hermosa.
La competencia se realizó para apoyar el trabajo en beneficio del Refugio, creado hace tres años. En el esfuerzo deportivo participaron varias entidades gubernamentales como la Cámara de Comercio del Pacifico y agrupaciones como Christians Surfers.
" El objetivo central, es recaudar fondos para la limpieza en Playa hermosa y la protección de vidas silvestres. Todos sus organizadores son voluntarios, a medida que se va dando a conocer la organización y la existencia de estos eventos, vemos como muchas personas de diferentes organizaciones se interesan por brindarnos su apoyo y eso es muy importante tanto para los vecinos de Playa Hermosa, como para sus visitantes." Expreso Cristina Truitt, codirectora la Cámara de Comercio del Pacifico.
Durante la competencia participaron reconocidas figuras del surf tico como Carlos Munoz, actual campeón de categorÃa Boys en el ranking del Circuito Nacional de Surf y el connotado caribeño de Puerto Viejo de Limón Gilbert Brown.
Balance de resultados - Según el reporte oficial de los organizadores la representante local, Andrea DÃaz, obtuvo el primer lugar con la maniobra en la mejor ola en la categorÃa de mujeres, premio que en hombres de lo adjudicó, Gilbert Brown.
El vecino de Playa Esterillos Oeste, Carlos Muñoz, se adjudicó la distinción como el mejor movimiento aéreo. Entretanto, Michael Torres consiguió la mejor ola en la categorÃa de grommets. Otros surfeadores como Garret Andrews, conquistó la mejor ola masters (mayores de 30 años) y Jimmy Hogan, la mejor soul wave.
Desde ya se planea otro evento que contara con la participación y colaboración de otras organizaciones asociadas con el proyecto de Playa Hermosa. En el futuro los organizadores esperan repetir la experiencia para continuar el apoyo en favor del área protegida de Playa Hermosa.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: After a bit of a swell, we are back to head high waves. They look peaky and nice, but I've been too busy to surf for over a week :-(
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): It looks like we should continue with the head high type surf until Monday. The tide is coming around to my favorite for the wave conditions. You get a mid-tide session in the morning and the evening. High tide is a couple hours after noon/midnight.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is it.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
CR Surf Report for 6-23-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 387
June 23rd, 2007
TOP NEWS
June 23rd - Local Surf Contest in Playa Hermosa. Live music, bikini contest, and lots of prizes all day and night. Trinity Roots band plays at the Backyard Bar. For more info..
June 30th - Surf contest in Tamarindo, starting at 7 a.m. $500 in prizes and free lunch. Sponsored by Smith Optics, Cobian, Christian Surfers, Z-Flex, and Soul Armor.
Luis Vindas wins the first leg of the Costa Rica Triple Crown contest held June 9 and 10th in Playa Dominical.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Powerful, almost straight south swell arriving today and building in strength Sunday. Waves will be 1-3 foot overhead Sunday morning with bigger sets and a 14 second period. Monday is the peak, sets breaking every ten minutes double overhead. Beaches not facing south will be 3 to 4 feet smaller so you can still find fun surf in Tamarindo Bay and a few point breaks. Swell lasts through Wednesday, dropping down to a foot overhead Tuesday and overhead Wednesday. Thursday looks smaller still, dropping another foot, and for Friday and the weekend expect surf chest to head high with infrequent sets. Next swell on tap is next Monday afternoon from the SW pushing surf up to 1-2 feet overhead.
Caribbean - The weekend has some fun waves in the waist to chest high range, but the real deal starts up Monday morning from an ESE swell pushing in overhead surf at dawn and building to 2 foot overhead by dusk. Tuesday it maxes out at 2+ foot overhead with plently of set waves and by Wednesday it fades fast - down to head high for the evening and Thursday morning. By that afternoon though, another ENE fills in with 2-3 foot overhead surf that will build and continue through next weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 6/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.01 feet at 9:06 a.m.
Low Tide - 2.02 feet at 3:20 p.m.
Full Moon - June 30th
** Surf Reporters **
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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/22)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf today is on the small side with waist to chest high sets at the right tide. Beautiful sunny skies in the morning, clouding up mid day and raining by mid afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will stay on the small side for the next few days. A very steep South swell is expected by the biginning of the week but don't look for much here at Playa Negra. Too South for this part of the Gold Coast.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The high tide is running through the mornings this week and with the South swell you should look at Little Hawaii or Langosta.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (6/23)
It is showing on the Bouys at 5 ft, at 13-14 seconds, but this swell may have too much south in it for Guiones. I bet Pavones is firing today. The good news is, that there is a a lot of current flowing North, which sometimes comes before the swell, and if it does fill in today, the South Swells usually have a real good shape. There will still be surf today, with sets in the chest high range, kind of mushy at the incoming tide, we have a high around 9AM. Wind is offshore, and the surf is nice and clean!
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -(6/22)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2/4 ft and funky today ¡ Winds on shore early with a tiny storm out front but thiers a big one on the way ! Big Swell and it's the direction for the LEFTS ! Choose one and go ! Weather is going to be a factor so stay on it and be ready ! Could this be the INVIERNO BRAVO that we havent seen since 19-- ? How about a couple of my happy surf campers from 1992 ,do you remember that July , Tulin rivermouth and "peanut butter tubes " ? If you do write me and let me know ! Thanks ! Chuck and the CREW from W.O.W. SURF !
Volume 9, Issue 387
June 23rd, 2007
TOP NEWS
June 23rd - Local Surf Contest in Playa Hermosa. Live music, bikini contest, and lots of prizes all day and night. Trinity Roots band plays at the Backyard Bar. For more info..
June 30th - Surf contest in Tamarindo, starting at 7 a.m. $500 in prizes and free lunch. Sponsored by Smith Optics, Cobian, Christian Surfers, Z-Flex, and Soul Armor.
Luis Vindas wins the first leg of the Costa Rica Triple Crown contest held June 9 and 10th in Playa Dominical.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Powerful, almost straight south swell arriving today and building in strength Sunday. Waves will be 1-3 foot overhead Sunday morning with bigger sets and a 14 second period. Monday is the peak, sets breaking every ten minutes double overhead. Beaches not facing south will be 3 to 4 feet smaller so you can still find fun surf in Tamarindo Bay and a few point breaks. Swell lasts through Wednesday, dropping down to a foot overhead Tuesday and overhead Wednesday. Thursday looks smaller still, dropping another foot, and for Friday and the weekend expect surf chest to head high with infrequent sets. Next swell on tap is next Monday afternoon from the SW pushing surf up to 1-2 feet overhead.
Caribbean - The weekend has some fun waves in the waist to chest high range, but the real deal starts up Monday morning from an ESE swell pushing in overhead surf at dawn and building to 2 foot overhead by dusk. Tuesday it maxes out at 2+ foot overhead with plently of set waves and by Wednesday it fades fast - down to head high for the evening and Thursday morning. By that afternoon though, another ENE fills in with 2-3 foot overhead surf that will build and continue through next weekend.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 6/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.01 feet at 9:06 a.m.
Low Tide - 2.02 feet at 3:20 p.m.
Full Moon - June 30th
** Surf Reporters **
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@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
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
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
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@...
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@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/22)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf today is on the small side with waist to chest high sets at the right tide. Beautiful sunny skies in the morning, clouding up mid day and raining by mid afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will stay on the small side for the next few days. A very steep South swell is expected by the biginning of the week but don't look for much here at Playa Negra. Too South for this part of the Gold Coast.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The high tide is running through the mornings this week and with the South swell you should look at Little Hawaii or Langosta.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (6/23)
It is showing on the Bouys at 5 ft, at 13-14 seconds, but this swell may have too much south in it for Guiones. I bet Pavones is firing today. The good news is, that there is a a lot of current flowing North, which sometimes comes before the swell, and if it does fill in today, the South Swells usually have a real good shape. There will still be surf today, with sets in the chest high range, kind of mushy at the incoming tide, we have a high around 9AM. Wind is offshore, and the surf is nice and clean!
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -(6/22)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2/4 ft and funky today ¡ Winds on shore early with a tiny storm out front but thiers a big one on the way ! Big Swell and it's the direction for the LEFTS ! Choose one and go ! Weather is going to be a factor so stay on it and be ready ! Could this be the INVIERNO BRAVO that we havent seen since 19-- ? How about a couple of my happy surf campers from 1992 ,do you remember that July , Tulin rivermouth and "peanut butter tubes " ? If you do write me and let me know ! Thanks ! Chuck and the CREW from W.O.W. SURF !
Sunday, May 20, 2007
CR Surf Report for 5-20-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 384
May 20th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - All the models show different predictions, so this is how it's going to go down. The week starts with a dropping swell up north, down to chest high with a rare head high set with the rising tide. Down south, it stays a foot overhead. By Wednesday, the waves pick up a foot, and by Thursday the coast is lashed by a near shore system pushing in two foot overhead surf. By Friday we'll know if it's tropical and how heavy the swell will be. Could be big and stormy, but at least it will be big for the weekend 1-3 foot overhead. By Sunday night the storm will have passed north, leaving overhead conditions from a long range southwest swell filing across the Pacific. This swell sticks around for the following week, nothing huge, but lots of waves.
Caribbean - The wave tap has turned off for the month, leaving only waist high leftovers for the week. Nothing bigger, only smaller on Thursday and Friday. Slight chance for a NE swell next week, and watch out on the Pacific for hurricane formation to avoid heavy rains and flooding.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/20/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.77 feet at 6:07 a.m.
Low Tide - .76 feet at 12:07 p.m.
Full Moon - 5/31
TOP NEWS
Costa Rica youth come in 14th out of 28 international teams at the ISA World Junior Games in Portugal. Standouts were Carlos Munoz, Jairo Perez and Natalie Bernold. For results, click here, and for photos go to www.isasurfing.org.
Pura Mar Surf Shop for Sale - Own a surf shop in Tamarindo for $50K or best offer. Contact Diana for details at puramartamarindo@...
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. 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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
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@...
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@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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@...
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@...
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 5/19 or posted)
** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Well, the surf has been anything but big but its been really fun. Yesterday (Thursday) was basically the same as Wednesday, and its looking like today is going to be the same, perhaps a little bit bigger as out in front of the camp there are some bigger sets coming in, and its still low tide. High tide is in the afternoon, and there hasn't been too much wind. Its definitely longboard time but the waves are open and there are 15-20 second rides, so lots of nose rides! Grab your big board and surf the rivermouth as there have been plenty of waves with not many people out, believe it or not. See you in the water- joe
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been head high and different every morning. This morning was classy and fun until mid day when it came onshore. Sunny skies with those big puffy clouds floating around up there. Some rain showers later in the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for an increase in surf for in the next few days with headhigh to well overhead at the right tide. We are in that early rainy season mode. Maybe some rain in the afternoons and early evenings.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The tide is really high early in the mornings all this week. Check out Playa Negra early and Avellanas midday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: See the surf today at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-3 ft waist to chest high clean and fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather is cloudy and rainy. The wave forecast shows bigger waves from a SSW swell but we have not seen them yet. Waves today are still pequenas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones is your best bet.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (5/20)
Guiones was super fun this morning, but you just had to wait a long time for the waves... this swell is from the far south, so I dont think too much of it is getting in to the bay here. When the waves did come through it was about head high, maybe a bigger peak or so, and it got fun and hollow with the low tide... Pics were taken very early about 7, which is what I am trying to do now (so it gets done), and you can tell that the tide was still high, and the waves were somewhat mushy...
** From Sunrise at the Samara Surf School -
Surfs up! Make it your way to playa Samara and come surfing with us. Enjoy the rain, glassy sessions for the evening.. Come one, come all.. Pura vida and Happy May...
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Bueno , 3/5 ft at Hermosa and 2/4 ft out front , fun clean if a bit stormy out front , a bit of red tide comes and gos but no worries its real patchy so you can always find a clean section. I hear its really bad in other areas , maybe you should let us know ! Need a new board ? Check out www.surfindustries.com and after you see what you want go to the dealer locator to find an easy way to get one ! Pure Surf Distribution S.A. along with a few quality oriented shops will be making it so much easier to get a great new board ! If you own a shop here or in Nicaragua get in touch with us at chucks@... for some info on how to become part of this network ! Congratulations Carlos and Julia at the new to open store June 1st - BLOWFISH Surf Shop in Dominical where you will now be able to find everything you need for your adventure in the "SOUTHERN ZONE", see over 30 new boards there at opening day !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The swell has grown a little bit, but we are still seeing head high or less at the beach. The point hasn't worked in weeks. However, the waves have nice form at mid-tide. A bit mushy at high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Looks like a good swell is coming in on Monday or Tuesday. It looks especially good because the waves are coming from several different sources which lends to peakier conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Right now the beaches are the only place. Because of the rain, the river mouth at Dominical is dirty. Going in by the lifeguard tower is usually a bit more enjoyable (but sometimes more crowded). However, this swell looks like it will light up "the point" and every other good break that holds a bigger wave. Expect overhead waves!
Volume 9, Issue 384
May 20th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - All the models show different predictions, so this is how it's going to go down. The week starts with a dropping swell up north, down to chest high with a rare head high set with the rising tide. Down south, it stays a foot overhead. By Wednesday, the waves pick up a foot, and by Thursday the coast is lashed by a near shore system pushing in two foot overhead surf. By Friday we'll know if it's tropical and how heavy the swell will be. Could be big and stormy, but at least it will be big for the weekend 1-3 foot overhead. By Sunday night the storm will have passed north, leaving overhead conditions from a long range southwest swell filing across the Pacific. This swell sticks around for the following week, nothing huge, but lots of waves.
Caribbean - The wave tap has turned off for the month, leaving only waist high leftovers for the week. Nothing bigger, only smaller on Thursday and Friday. Slight chance for a NE swell next week, and watch out on the Pacific for hurricane formation to avoid heavy rains and flooding.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 5/20/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.77 feet at 6:07 a.m.
Low Tide - .76 feet at 12:07 p.m.
Full Moon - 5/31
TOP NEWS
Costa Rica youth come in 14th out of 28 international teams at the ISA World Junior Games in Portugal. Standouts were Carlos Munoz, Jairo Perez and Natalie Bernold. For results, click here, and for photos go to www.isasurfing.org.
Pura Mar Surf Shop for Sale - Own a surf shop in Tamarindo for $50K or best offer. Contact Diana for details at puramartamarindo@...
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. 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@...
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 Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
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@...
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@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
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@...
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@...
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 5/19 or posted)
** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
Well, the surf has been anything but big but its been really fun. Yesterday (Thursday) was basically the same as Wednesday, and its looking like today is going to be the same, perhaps a little bit bigger as out in front of the camp there are some bigger sets coming in, and its still low tide. High tide is in the afternoon, and there hasn't been too much wind. Its definitely longboard time but the waves are open and there are 15-20 second rides, so lots of nose rides! Grab your big board and surf the rivermouth as there have been plenty of waves with not many people out, believe it or not. See you in the water- joe
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been head high and different every morning. This morning was classy and fun until mid day when it came onshore. Sunny skies with those big puffy clouds floating around up there. Some rain showers later in the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for an increase in surf for in the next few days with headhigh to well overhead at the right tide. We are in that early rainy season mode. Maybe some rain in the afternoons and early evenings.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The tide is really high early in the mornings all this week. Check out Playa Negra early and Avellanas midday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: See the surf today at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-3 ft waist to chest high clean and fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather is cloudy and rainy. The wave forecast shows bigger waves from a SSW swell but we have not seen them yet. Waves today are still pequenas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones is your best bet.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (5/20)
Guiones was super fun this morning, but you just had to wait a long time for the waves... this swell is from the far south, so I dont think too much of it is getting in to the bay here. When the waves did come through it was about head high, maybe a bigger peak or so, and it got fun and hollow with the low tide... Pics were taken very early about 7, which is what I am trying to do now (so it gets done), and you can tell that the tide was still high, and the waves were somewhat mushy...
** From Sunrise at the Samara Surf School -
Surfs up! Make it your way to playa Samara and come surfing with us. Enjoy the rain, glassy sessions for the evening.. Come one, come all.. Pura vida and Happy May...
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Bueno , 3/5 ft at Hermosa and 2/4 ft out front , fun clean if a bit stormy out front , a bit of red tide comes and gos but no worries its real patchy so you can always find a clean section. I hear its really bad in other areas , maybe you should let us know ! Need a new board ? Check out www.surfindustries.com and after you see what you want go to the dealer locator to find an easy way to get one ! Pure Surf Distribution S.A. along with a few quality oriented shops will be making it so much easier to get a great new board ! If you own a shop here or in Nicaragua get in touch with us at chucks@... for some info on how to become part of this network ! Congratulations Carlos and Julia at the new to open store June 1st - BLOWFISH Surf Shop in Dominical where you will now be able to find everything you need for your adventure in the "SOUTHERN ZONE", see over 30 new boards there at opening day !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The swell has grown a little bit, but we are still seeing head high or less at the beach. The point hasn't worked in weeks. However, the waves have nice form at mid-tide. A bit mushy at high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Looks like a good swell is coming in on Monday or Tuesday. It looks especially good because the waves are coming from several different sources which lends to peakier conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Right now the beaches are the only place. Because of the rain, the river mouth at Dominical is dirty. Going in by the lifeguard tower is usually a bit more enjoyable (but sometimes more crowded). However, this swell looks like it will light up "the point" and every other good break that holds a bigger wave. Expect overhead waves!
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