Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check out the TIME MACHINE to see how it looked this week - Last Year!!!
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
4) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)- alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
8) Chris & Tanya at WWW.DOMINICAL.NET in Dominical
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:39 a.m. @ 8.7 ft. – 262 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
11:37 a.m. @ 0 ft. – 0 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Long period swells will continue to funnel in from the NW and SSW which will make large surf (1-3 foot overhead) through the weekend. Early morning high tides next week will make for glorious morning sessions at most all beachbreaks.
Caribbean – The swell from the East has disappeared leaving surf under chest high at most beaches. Nothing new expected to arrive by next Wednesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Early morning glassoff at dawn patrol, increase of wave height late Friday with a SW push 4'- 6'. Fun surf from Oli's Point to Playa Negra....Early morning glassy with choppy faces in the midday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Increase slightly of SW swell with offshores in the am and some onshore switch mid day. Possible glassoff at sunset.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Grande in the am, Playa Avellanes holding okay through low to midtide with some variable winds, Playa Negra headhigh am with onshore winds midday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Triple shot of music at VistaVillas Wed- Ladies night with free margies and Bob Benjamin. Jessie Bishop rocks out on Thurs and Island Dreamers Jazzy / Blues on Friday. Sunset music and Pizza.......Watch for the newest Surfin Corner with Surfpati, coming soon in the Tico Times.....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We've enjoyed overhead swell here now for weeks. For the last few days it has been running a few feet overhead and exceptionally clean. Yesterday it dropped a foot for an excellent daybreak session with light crowds - late onshores blew out the afternoon session which was stacking up to be a beauty.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): With the tides high in both the morning and evening we are looking forward to great conditions. The swell has been typically consistent for March and the off shore winds are holding farely well, often all day long.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The waves in front of the hotel have been uncrowded and excellent from about half to three quarter tide.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Surf has continued consistent over the last week 2 -4' mainly SW but with enough angle for decent shape. This morning was head high and clean at Playa Carmen. Offshores are becoming more infrequent, though there was a good blow yesterday a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
NW swell??
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Tide is set almost perfect for double sessions at Playa Carmen.
(4) Martine at Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
OVERHEAD SOMETIMES BIGGER IN THE HIGH TIDE, GLASSY IN THE MORNING
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
SAME WAY
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
CAMARONAL
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - 3-23, 2000 - Tulin River mouth is real good in the morning Kinda big. The tide is low at 12Pm tomorrow . Tides are running about 9ft. Good wind all day so, it was one of those days whew!!!! Pura Vida!!! More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
(6) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco - Thursday a.m. looks 2-4 ft but the tides are still large and dropping so could be a bit bigger in the p.m. wind onshore light but steady at 8:30 a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great tides for the area sat. and sun. 2 high tides means 2 fun surfs right out front , clouds are building daily in the mountains but chances of rain are not good !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I probably will surf right out front but the masses will do Playa Hermosa!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Alvaro Solano once again overall champ in the Ecuador - Galapagos events! Way to go !
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see National Report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(7)From Sean at Montanas de Vida Verde in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Good head high to over head on sets. been low tides in the mornings but if you get up you may find some hidden barrels. Like always off shore in the morning and pretty mild wind all day. evening ses been good on up coming tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Looks like there should be something coming for the weekend, we´ll see
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa dominical is the place to be
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest in playa dominical, held by Thrusters. Also- Gino and jen were married at the beach of roca verde on Friday March 17th..Congrats!!!
(8) From Chris & Tanya at Dominical.net -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
6-8 ft faces, some good peaks, otherwise big shoulder rides. Early morning/afternoon clean and offshore, then mushy and bumpy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
A little push in swell adding a few more feet, 8-10ft faces, clear lovely weather
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Dominical
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Surf contest soon $1000 prize, TV coverage, party, watch this space!!!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
Thursday, March 23, 2000
Thursday, March 16, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for March 16, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
12:40 a.m. @ 8 ft. – 244 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
6:18 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The present SW is dropping, and there is not much behind it until the 25th-26th, next weekend. First you will see growing surf from the SSW and then the NW swell pushes in close period sets. This will be BIG - at least double overhead at Dom., Hermosa, Negra, Nosara, Grande - luckily, the tides are not severe enough for there to be major flooding. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side still has not dropped below waist to chest. Expect a larger push from the east by next Wednesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell size slowing dropping with a SW pulse bringing in
3'-5' surf over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great weather, lite offshores and SW 3'- 5'. Chance of a slight pull from the west by Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Pick up a fun board or a long board and try the right at T Bay rivermouth. Playa Negra, holding up at shoulder high plus over the weekend.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
St. Pati's Day Party with the Leatherbacks, this Friday at Best Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas....Watch for the newest Surfin Corner with Surfpati, coming soon in the Tico Times.....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We have straight in swell running well overhead with some great waves and a lot of close outs and funky sections. It's been running for about a week now and is not showing signs of letting up. The wind has been off shore all day most days and in the morning for the rest. All the sand bars and Tamarindo Estero have had their moments and occassional epic conditions at different tides and swell shifts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): If the swell holds we'll be looking at Tamarindo in the morning and Playa Grande in the afternoon if the wind stays off shore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Morning surf in Tamarindo and afternoon at Playa Grande at Chicken Head Rock and in front of the hotel in the afternoon.
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - It's going off at Esterillos today. Low tide was Roca Loca again.
More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see National Report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(4)From Sean at Montanas de Vida Verde in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell going out but still 6-8ft. faces. clean in the morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
about the same expected, nice weather
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa dominical is the one for now., unless you know
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
The church in dominical is having a gathering on the 17-19th of march on the soccer field in Dominical, games, food, music, and fun
Also- Gino and jen will be wed at the beach of roca verde on Friday March 17th..Congrats!!!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
12:40 a.m. @ 8 ft. – 244 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
6:18 a.m. @ .7 ft. – 21 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The present SW is dropping, and there is not much behind it until the 25th-26th, next weekend. First you will see growing surf from the SSW and then the NW swell pushes in close period sets. This will be BIG - at least double overhead at Dom., Hermosa, Negra, Nosara, Grande - luckily, the tides are not severe enough for there to be major flooding. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side still has not dropped below waist to chest. Expect a larger push from the east by next Wednesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell size slowing dropping with a SW pulse bringing in
3'-5' surf over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great weather, lite offshores and SW 3'- 5'. Chance of a slight pull from the west by Sunday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Pick up a fun board or a long board and try the right at T Bay rivermouth. Playa Negra, holding up at shoulder high plus over the weekend.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
St. Pati's Day Party with the Leatherbacks, this Friday at Best Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas....Watch for the newest Surfin Corner with Surfpati, coming soon in the Tico Times.....
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: We have straight in swell running well overhead with some great waves and a lot of close outs and funky sections. It's been running for about a week now and is not showing signs of letting up. The wind has been off shore all day most days and in the morning for the rest. All the sand bars and Tamarindo Estero have had their moments and occassional epic conditions at different tides and swell shifts.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): If the swell holds we'll be looking at Tamarindo in the morning and Playa Grande in the afternoon if the wind stays off shore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Morning surf in Tamarindo and afternoon at Playa Grande at Chicken Head Rock and in front of the hotel in the afternoon.
JACO & HERMOSA
(3) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa - It's going off at Esterillos today. Low tide was Roca Loca again.
More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see National Report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(4)From Sean at Montanas de Vida Verde in Dominical:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell going out but still 6-8ft. faces. clean in the morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
about the same expected, nice weather
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa dominical is the one for now., unless you know
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
The church in dominical is having a gathering on the 17-19th of march on the soccer field in Dominical, games, food, music, and fun
Also- Gino and jen will be wed at the beach of roca verde on Friday March 17th..Congrats!!!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report above
Thursday, March 9, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for March 9, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts. Check the new feature - THE TIME MACHINE - which shows a picture and the surf report from 1999 !!!!
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
4) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
7) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:36 a.m. @ 8.8 ft. – 268 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
11:36 a.m. @ (-.4) ft. – (-12) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Set your alarm clocks, the early morning seshes will be the best, with high tide on Tues. at 9 a.m. Expect continued SW swell for the next 3 days. Then there will be another bump from the NW, increasing the set wave count. Then another SW swell should arrive by next weekend. The surf should not drop below headhigh at any location. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side is still sporting some surf, mostly in the chest to head range. Puerto Vargas, Bonita, and Uvita will have 1-2 overhead sets all through the weekend until next Tuesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Headhigh(5-6) to double overhead(10-12)(Witch's on Thursday) should continue with a swell push from the southwest, switching to south late Friday. Offshore winds bringing in glassy, barreling surf....
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Weather a little cloudy, but offshore prevailing with some gusty burst.
Chance of onshore switch during the day. Surf Dawn Patrol and sunset sessions. Swell should be more out of the south making some good surf on south and southwest facing breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Try a boat trip to Ollie's, Sat or Sun. where the conditions should be
headhigh with offshore flow. Playa Langosta - headhigh early morning: Playa Grande - 4'-6' with a chance of sidewinds: Playa Negra - headhigh with possible variable winds during the day. Water temp is still cool (68 degrees at Witch's/Oli's)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
It's a March madness music event all month at Best Western Vista Villas- Tamarindo. Check out the new pizza and deli. St. Pati's day party with the Leatherbacks - Friday March 17th......
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
On Tuesday, a raw bumpy overhead SW swell arrived. Some well overhead waves, but very few clean ones. You had to pick them. The wind has been flukey, but offshore all day most days. With the March change of weather, we expect offshores in the morning and onshores in the afternoon becoming more prevalent. The South swells, which are beginning to arrive now, will mean consistent surf as long as the wind is offshore. Focus on morning surf here in Playa Grande and slipping down to Tamarindo Rivermouth when it's too big out front.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
High tide is moving into the morning sessions. We`ll be going out for dawn patrol. And on Wednesday, the swell settled a bit and was much cleaner in the morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
In front of Las Tortugas hotel until it closes out. Then we`ll head towards the Tamarindo end of the bay.
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
GOOD CONDITIONS IN THE MORNING 5 FEET WITH SOME BIG SETS MORE THAN OVERHEAD.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
SAME WAY
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
IN FRONT OF THE PALM TREE IN PLAYA GUIONES
(4) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
2 - 4' of swell, SW with something else mixed in to make for good peaks on the overhead sets. Clean in the morning with evening glass offs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND.
Looks like more of the same - SW swells should increase in size and frequency now that March is here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND.
High tide is moving into the morning so Playa Carmen will be the place. Check the points if it gets big.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Here's the scoop on Jaco ! 4-6 ft some with shape most without ! Evening glass off but the big ones are 300 yds long and breaking all at once !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
We have had size all week , got a couple of dawn sessions at Roca Loca with just 2 friends out this week , I expect it to hold up size wise but who knows @ the shape ! Weather has been WEIRD < rain, cloudy strange for sure!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Who Knows but possible Escondida and plenty of big beach break !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Alvaro is in the Galapagos , hope he is doing well !
(6) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four feet. The tide is at around six today in the afternoon. The water temp is about 85 f. so, go for a swim any ways. Tides are running about 9.5 ft today. More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio –
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Monday conditions were ideal in Playitas. Glassy conditions with waves ranging from 4-7'...Teusday the size diminished a little still with glassy conditions in the afternoon with nice offshore breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With signs of the swell diminishing, expect for the size to drop off over the weekend in the 4' range...weather has been a little cloudy lately with possible afternoon showers, creating a nice offshore breeze.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
For the best surf, get to Playitas or Bajos 2 hours before high tide and then move on to Playitas as the tide moves out. Also, if you are looking for some more challenging waves, check out some of the more exposed beaches to the north or south of Quepos.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
4) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
7) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
5:36 a.m. @ 8.8 ft. – 268 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
11:36 a.m. @ (-.4) ft. – (-12) cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – Set your alarm clocks, the early morning seshes will be the best, with high tide on Tues. at 9 a.m. Expect continued SW swell for the next 3 days. Then there will be another bump from the NW, increasing the set wave count. Then another SW swell should arrive by next weekend. The surf should not drop below headhigh at any location. **Local knowledge - the formula for the best surf is 3-5 days after the new and full moon **
Caribbean – This side is still sporting some surf, mostly in the chest to head range. Puerto Vargas, Bonita, and Uvita will have 1-2 overhead sets all through the weekend until next Tuesday. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Headhigh(5-6) to double overhead(10-12)(Witch's on Thursday) should continue with a swell push from the southwest, switching to south late Friday. Offshore winds bringing in glassy, barreling surf....
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Weather a little cloudy, but offshore prevailing with some gusty burst.
Chance of onshore switch during the day. Surf Dawn Patrol and sunset sessions. Swell should be more out of the south making some good surf on south and southwest facing breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Try a boat trip to Ollie's, Sat or Sun. where the conditions should be
headhigh with offshore flow. Playa Langosta - headhigh early morning: Playa Grande - 4'-6' with a chance of sidewinds: Playa Negra - headhigh with possible variable winds during the day. Water temp is still cool (68 degrees at Witch's/Oli's)
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
It's a March madness music event all month at Best Western Vista Villas- Tamarindo. Check out the new pizza and deli. St. Pati's day party with the Leatherbacks - Friday March 17th......
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
On Tuesday, a raw bumpy overhead SW swell arrived. Some well overhead waves, but very few clean ones. You had to pick them. The wind has been flukey, but offshore all day most days. With the March change of weather, we expect offshores in the morning and onshores in the afternoon becoming more prevalent. The South swells, which are beginning to arrive now, will mean consistent surf as long as the wind is offshore. Focus on morning surf here in Playa Grande and slipping down to Tamarindo Rivermouth when it's too big out front.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
High tide is moving into the morning sessions. We`ll be going out for dawn patrol. And on Wednesday, the swell settled a bit and was much cleaner in the morning.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
In front of Las Tortugas hotel until it closes out. Then we`ll head towards the Tamarindo end of the bay.
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
GOOD CONDITIONS IN THE MORNING 5 FEET WITH SOME BIG SETS MORE THAN OVERHEAD.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
SAME WAY
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
IN FRONT OF THE PALM TREE IN PLAYA GUIONES
(4) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
2 - 4' of swell, SW with something else mixed in to make for good peaks on the overhead sets. Clean in the morning with evening glass offs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND.
Looks like more of the same - SW swells should increase in size and frequency now that March is here.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND.
High tide is moving into the morning so Playa Carmen will be the place. Check the points if it gets big.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Here's the scoop on Jaco ! 4-6 ft some with shape most without ! Evening glass off but the big ones are 300 yds long and breaking all at once !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
We have had size all week , got a couple of dawn sessions at Roca Loca with just 2 friends out this week , I expect it to hold up size wise but who knows @ the shape ! Weather has been WEIRD < rain, cloudy strange for sure!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Who Knows but possible Escondida and plenty of big beach break !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Alvaro is in the Galapagos , hope he is doing well !
(6) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four feet. The tide is at around six today in the afternoon. The water temp is about 85 f. so, go for a swim any ways. Tides are running about 9.5 ft today. More Pictures at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(7) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio –
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Monday conditions were ideal in Playitas. Glassy conditions with waves ranging from 4-7'...Teusday the size diminished a little still with glassy conditions in the afternoon with nice offshore breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With signs of the swell diminishing, expect for the size to drop off over the weekend in the 4' range...weather has been a little cloudy lately with possible afternoon showers, creating a nice offshore breeze.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
For the best surf, get to Playitas or Bajos 2 hours before high tide and then move on to Playitas as the tide moves out. Also, if you are looking for some more challenging waves, check out some of the more exposed beaches to the north or south of Quepos.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
Thursday, March 2, 2000
Costa Rica Surf Report for March 2, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
3) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
1:29 p.m. @ 7.3 ft. – 223 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
7:09 a.m. @ 1.3 ft. – 40 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The NW swell has passed, but traces are still felt coming from a WSW direction. A new SW swell should be arriving in 5-6 days, bringing surf up again to the 7 + ft. range.
Caribbean – This side is still getting good head high+ surf which should continue until next Monday. Expect it to drop then for a couple of days before the next system. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Surf 4'-6' at most sw facing breaks. Gusty offshore winds. Midday surf continues until May 5th.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Increase with a direction switch to West / Southwest swell coming in by Sat. Weather, warm with water temps running around 70 degrees. Surf should be at shoulderhigh to headhigh this weekend. Offshore conditions, sometimes gusty. Watch out for the sea lice!!!!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Negra still showing some sets at headhigh, but it's walling up and
gusty offshores at times. Playa Grande is crowded, with 4'-6', with a little confusion in the swell direction. Sidewinds coming in early afternoon. Witch's Rock should pickup and may be worth the boat trip Sat. or Sun. Stay on south and southwest facing breaks for the best surf. It's high tide midday, so no dawn patrol or sunset glassoffs for a few days......
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Break Vista Villas - a week of fun and festivities. Stay tuned...
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3 to 4 with overhead sets, good shape, offshore winds all day long.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
More of the same
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the points are working
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
4-5 feet glassy in the morning,no wind , no swell
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
same certainly with off shore in the morning
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Ostional a bit bigger
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Concert in Cafe de Paris Friday night. Free entrance. Everybody is welcome!!!
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four to six feet on Hermosa beaches. The tide is at around noon today. Congratulations to our team which took home most of the $5000 at the contest last weekend. More Pictures of the contest with our team below at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(6) From Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical -
The waves have been good, 5 to 8 feet with some barrels in the morning. Wind offshore most days and really clean water. Come to Paco's Pool Bar for the best fruit drinks and sunsets!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
3) Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
5) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
6) Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
1:29 p.m. @ 7.3 ft. – 223 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
7:09 a.m. @ 1.3 ft. – 40 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The NW swell has passed, but traces are still felt coming from a WSW direction. A new SW swell should be arriving in 5-6 days, bringing surf up again to the 7 + ft. range.
Caribbean – This side is still getting good head high+ surf which should continue until next Monday. Expect it to drop then for a couple of days before the next system. Use the website to see the daily weather conditions in Limon.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Surf 4'-6' at most sw facing breaks. Gusty offshore winds. Midday surf continues until May 5th.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Increase with a direction switch to West / Southwest swell coming in by Sat. Weather, warm with water temps running around 70 degrees. Surf should be at shoulderhigh to headhigh this weekend. Offshore conditions, sometimes gusty. Watch out for the sea lice!!!!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Negra still showing some sets at headhigh, but it's walling up and
gusty offshores at times. Playa Grande is crowded, with 4'-6', with a little confusion in the swell direction. Sidewinds coming in early afternoon. Witch's Rock should pickup and may be worth the boat trip Sat. or Sun. Stay on south and southwest facing breaks for the best surf. It's high tide midday, so no dawn patrol or sunset glassoffs for a few days......
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Break Vista Villas - a week of fun and festivities. Stay tuned...
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3 to 4 with overhead sets, good shape, offshore winds all day long.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
More of the same
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the points are working
(3) From Hotel Cafe de Paris in Nosara -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
4-5 feet glassy in the morning,no wind , no swell
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
same certainly with off shore in the morning
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Ostional a bit bigger
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Concert in Cafe de Paris Friday night. Free entrance. Everybody is welcome!!!
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about four to six feet on Hermosa beaches. The tide is at around noon today. Congratulations to our team which took home most of the $5000 at the contest last weekend. More Pictures of the contest with our team below at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(5) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
(6) From Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo in Dominical -
The waves have been good, 5 to 8 feet with some barrels in the morning. Wind offshore most days and really clean water. Come to Paco's Pool Bar for the best fruit drinks and sunsets!
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
Thursday, February 24, 2000
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 24, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas ** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
6:51 a.m. @ 8.2 ft. – 250 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
12:51 p.m. @ .4 ft. – 12 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The large swell from the Northwest should drop off a little throughout the weekend, but still provide overhead surf until Tuesday. Morning high tides make it a perfect morning offshore surf session. Smaller conditions (chest to overhead) will prevail from Thursday until the following weekend. Go to the Caribbean!Caribbean – This weekend expect rising surf: from chest high on Saturday to 2-3 feet overhead at Isla Uvita by Tuesday afternoon. Of course - Salsa or Bonita will have powerful surf as well.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Waves 4'- 7' at most breaks all weekend. Glassy conditions am and sunset surf sessions. Playa Negra walling up at double overhead.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Waves continue to roll in with a mix of WSW swell. Offshores, cranking midday, but glassy conditions dawn patrol and sunset. Swell to start breaking off a little by Sunday. Lots of pacific wave movement coming up next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Grande - Dawn Patrol - headhigh and glassy.
Playa Langosta - am - 4' + all most sets.
Playa Negra - walling out with some double overhead sets.
Witch's Rock - 6' and clean with occassional gusty offshore winds. (Water temperature a cool 63 degrees at Oli's and Witch's)....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wingnut, Robert August and Mark Martinson surfing, golfing and drinking around Tamarindo all weekend.....Look for them at the Best Western Tamarindo VistaVillas.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The waves have been well overhead with off shores all day for almost a week now. Some set waves have been in the double overhead range. The shape has generally been fair to excellent at medium to three/quarter tides with all the peaks working and Chicken Head Rock coming on at high tide. Due to the constant off shores the water is now cold and a spring suit is not out of place.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The wind seems to be holding and with the high tides moving into the morning for the weekend, conditions are excellant for more of the same excellent surf we've been having. Bring a wet suit - vest or spring especially for Witches or Ollies.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the breaks are working with Chicken Head as good as it gets at high tide. Tamarindo River mouth is worth checking at incoming. Avoid Witches and Ollies while the wind is howling.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa (near Mal Pais):
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
The NW swell - which has brought us the best waves of the year, 12' faces, barrels, long walls etc.- has now started to drop a bit. However sets this morning were still well overhead and coming in at short intervals. Conditions have been superclean with afternoon offshores.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Would expect the swell to continue to drop slowly - there should still be head high surf and expect the perfect winds to continue.
BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND:
Playa Carmen has been epic on this swell - with the high tide moving into the morning, it should be the best spot at the weekend.
(4) From Kristian at Witches Rock - (Sunday - Feb. 20th)
The water was about 70 degrees. The winds are off shore at both points but very strong, for the waves. The waves were between 2ft to 3ft at potrero with sets of 4 waves every 15 minutes. At witch´s the waves was the same but the sets took forever, and the water there was much colder. Not a cloud in the sky.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about Six feet on Hermosa beaches. Low tide is at around noon today. The tide has mellowed out and it looks like another great day in Costa Rica. More Pictures of the beaches with our crew at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Kristian up in the North Nicoya Peninsula
surf_witch@hotmail.com
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical
hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas ** New Moon - March 4th, Full Moon - March 19th **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
6:51 a.m. @ 8.2 ft. – 250 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
12:51 p.m. @ .4 ft. – 12 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The large swell from the Northwest should drop off a little throughout the weekend, but still provide overhead surf until Tuesday. Morning high tides make it a perfect morning offshore surf session. Smaller conditions (chest to overhead) will prevail from Thursday until the following weekend. Go to the Caribbean!Caribbean – This weekend expect rising surf: from chest high on Saturday to 2-3 feet overhead at Isla Uvita by Tuesday afternoon. Of course - Salsa or Bonita will have powerful surf as well.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Waves 4'- 7' at most breaks all weekend. Glassy conditions am and sunset surf sessions. Playa Negra walling up at double overhead.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Waves continue to roll in with a mix of WSW swell. Offshores, cranking midday, but glassy conditions dawn patrol and sunset. Swell to start breaking off a little by Sunday. Lots of pacific wave movement coming up next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Grande - Dawn Patrol - headhigh and glassy.
Playa Langosta - am - 4' + all most sets.
Playa Negra - walling out with some double overhead sets.
Witch's Rock - 6' and clean with occassional gusty offshore winds. (Water temperature a cool 63 degrees at Oli's and Witch's)....
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wingnut, Robert August and Mark Martinson surfing, golfing and drinking around Tamarindo all weekend.....Look for them at the Best Western Tamarindo VistaVillas.
(2) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The waves have been well overhead with off shores all day for almost a week now. Some set waves have been in the double overhead range. The shape has generally been fair to excellent at medium to three/quarter tides with all the peaks working and Chicken Head Rock coming on at high tide. Due to the constant off shores the water is now cold and a spring suit is not out of place.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
The wind seems to be holding and with the high tides moving into the morning for the weekend, conditions are excellant for more of the same excellent surf we've been having. Bring a wet suit - vest or spring especially for Witches or Ollies.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the breaks are working with Chicken Head as good as it gets at high tide. Tamarindo River mouth is worth checking at incoming. Avoid Witches and Ollies while the wind is howling.
(3) From Steve at Tropico Latinos in Santa Teresa (near Mal Pais):
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
The NW swell - which has brought us the best waves of the year, 12' faces, barrels, long walls etc.- has now started to drop a bit. However sets this morning were still well overhead and coming in at short intervals. Conditions have been superclean with afternoon offshores.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Would expect the swell to continue to drop slowly - there should still be head high surf and expect the perfect winds to continue.
BEST PLACE TO SURF NEAR YOU THIS WEEKEND:
Playa Carmen has been epic on this swell - with the high tide moving into the morning, it should be the best spot at the weekend.
(4) From Kristian at Witches Rock - (Sunday - Feb. 20th)
The water was about 70 degrees. The winds are off shore at both points but very strong, for the waves. The waves were between 2ft to 3ft at potrero with sets of 4 waves every 15 minutes. At witch´s the waves was the same but the sets took forever, and the water there was much colder. Not a cloud in the sky.
JACO & HERMOSA
(5) From Tommy at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Hermosa -
We have a southwest swell running about Six feet on Hermosa beaches. Low tide is at around noon today. The tide has mellowed out and it looks like another great day in Costa Rica. More Pictures of the beaches with our crew at: www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ALACRAN SURF TOURS & HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO PRESENT:
2ND ANNUAL CAMPEONATO INTERNACIONAL DE PLAYA HERMOSA, COSTA RICA
JUNE 23,24,25, 2000
IN FRONT OF HOTEL TERRAZA DEL PACIFICO
PRO-AM OPEN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES
$75 ENTRY FEE - DAYTIME COMPETITION
$35 ENTRY FEE - NIGHTIME EVENT
FEATURING GOLD SPONSOR - QUIKSILVER USA
ALSO FEATURING A GIANT SURF EXPO - ANY SURF RELATED BUSINESS, HOTEL, ETC.. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE TOURNAMENT PREMISES, THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY & SELL YOUR PRODUCT TO A VERY BROAD INTERNATIONAL MARKET OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TODD @ ALACRAN SURF TOURS @ 777-1721, 777-2724 OR EMAIL AT todd@alacransurf.com or info@alacransurf.com...ALSO THERE A FEW SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT...SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY CONTACT TODD AT THE SAME NUMBERS...
CHECK OUT WWW.SURFERMAG.COM FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT!!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE A WORLD CLASS EVENT SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE BEST SURFERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report
Thursday, February 17, 2000
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 17, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
1) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
4) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19 **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
12:53 p.m. @ 8.1 ft. – 247 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
6:32 a.m. @ .5 ft. – 15 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – I stick with my call last week "and by the weekend a stronger push from a larger NW swell (I'd go to Ollie's or Matapalo on the 22nd!)" North Nicoya is the spot this next week, from Negra north it should be offshore and perfect - easily overhead by MondayCaribbean – The "east-side" is a toss up this week. One day, it could be overhead, the next flat. I would hang out in Cahuita until something starts to show, and then to Salsa or Bonita.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
We just had a week of perfect small surf. Shoulder to head high with
offshore winds and mysto shape. The day before yesterday, the swell came up and was well overhead on the bigger sets, and was perfect with offshores all morning in 4-6 hour sessions due to the mellow tides. The swell is now dropping slightly, but maintaning perfect shape with light crowds.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With the good sand and offshores, expect good surf if there is a swell and the wind stays typically offshore in the afternoon.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the spots have been working except Tamarindo Rivermouth.
JACO & HERMOSA
(2) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
small (swell dropped off)1-3' ft, morning tend to be
glassy! with onshore / sideshore winds kicking around late morning!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
sunny, with small surf!! it's not looking to big!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Tulin is good early morning, until tides too high!! then try Jaco's beach break in the afternoon!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Randy Weir from Revelation Surfboards came by with a new batch of Ventura born and proven hot shapes ! Come on by and check em out ! Thanks Chuck !
(3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa -
We have small conditions along Hermosa beaches today.
We seem to be getting a building swell; but, we will see. The high tide is around noon time, Pura Vida!!! Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(4) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
TORNEO DE SURF PLAYITAS, 2000
18,19, 20 DE FEBRERO
PLAYITAS, MANUEL ANTONIO
5000 COLONES INSCRIPCION (YA ESTA ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCION)
ORGANIZADO POR ALACRAN SURF TOURS Y BURRO SURF SHOP
PARA MAS INFORMACION, LLAME AL 777-1721 o EMAIL al info@alacransurf.com o
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
(5) From David at Escuela D'Amore en Manuel Antonio -
1. ¿Cuál es el tamaño y la consistencia de las olas?
En playa Playitas las olas han sido muy buenas esta semana; han estado fuertes, tranquilas, limpias y consistentes, y con un tamaño aproximado de 5 pies en marea alta. Además, muchos surfeadores han estado asistiendo día tras día a esta playa para intentar hacer el famoso movimiento que ellos llaman tres, sesenta(360). En playa Espadilla la situación está muy parecida, con las diferencia de que, en este lugar, las olas son un poco más pequeñas (más o menos tres pies en marea alta) y que rompen tanto a la derecha como a la izquierda, pero en cuanto a las condiciones son las mismas que playa Playitas.
2. ¿Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?
Con respecto al tiempo, esperamos sol, sol y más sol; esto porque aquí en Manuel Antonio estamos viviendo un verano muy "Pura Vida"(muy bueno). Y con respecto a las olas, los surfeadores opinan que este fin de semana van a estar muy buenas.
3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de semana?
Creo que esta semana toda la atracción la va a tener playa Playitas,
porque se va a realizar un torneo de surf que comienza el jueves y
termina el domingo en ese lugar. Ustedes saben que un torneo siempre llama la atención de las personas, especialmente si es un torneo de surf.
4. ¿Hay noticias o eventos venideros?
Sí. Tal y como lo mencioné en la respuesta de la pregunta número tres, va a haber un torneo de surf en playa Playitas. Dicho torneo iniciará el jueves 17 y finalizará el domingo 20 de este mes. No se lo pierdan, o se van a arrepentir el resto de su vida.
Pura Vida!!
La Escuela D'Amore
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report for surf forecast. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 2nd Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
Hey, if you don't want to get this report anymore - just send me an email - Um-kay? G
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
Surfpati at Vista Villas / R.A. surf shop Tamarindo (506-653-0114) in Tamarindo - surfpati@racsa.co.cr
1) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
3) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
4) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19 **
High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)
12:53 p.m. @ 8.1 ft. – 247 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja
6:32 a.m. @ .5 ft. – 15 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – I stick with my call last week "and by the weekend a stronger push from a larger NW swell (I'd go to Ollie's or Matapalo on the 22nd!)" North Nicoya is the spot this next week, from Negra north it should be offshore and perfect - easily overhead by MondayCaribbean – The "east-side" is a toss up this week. One day, it could be overhead, the next flat. I would hang out in Cahuita until something starts to show, and then to Salsa or Bonita.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
We just had a week of perfect small surf. Shoulder to head high with
offshore winds and mysto shape. The day before yesterday, the swell came up and was well overhead on the bigger sets, and was perfect with offshores all morning in 4-6 hour sessions due to the mellow tides. The swell is now dropping slightly, but maintaning perfect shape with light crowds.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
With the good sand and offshores, expect good surf if there is a swell and the wind stays typically offshore in the afternoon.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
All the spots have been working except Tamarindo Rivermouth.
JACO & HERMOSA
(2) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
small (swell dropped off)1-3' ft, morning tend to be
glassy! with onshore / sideshore winds kicking around late morning!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
sunny, with small surf!! it's not looking to big!!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Tulin is good early morning, until tides too high!! then try Jaco's beach break in the afternoon!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Randy Weir from Revelation Surfboards came by with a new batch of Ventura born and proven hot shapes ! Come on by and check em out ! Thanks Chuck !
(3) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa -
We have small conditions along Hermosa beaches today.
We seem to be getting a building swell; but, we will see. The high tide is around noon time, Pura Vida!!! Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(4) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
TORNEO DE SURF PLAYITAS, 2000
18,19, 20 DE FEBRERO
PLAYITAS, MANUEL ANTONIO
5000 COLONES INSCRIPCION (YA ESTA ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCION)
ORGANIZADO POR ALACRAN SURF TOURS Y BURRO SURF SHOP
PARA MAS INFORMACION, LLAME AL 777-1721 o EMAIL al info@alacransurf.com o
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
(5) From David at Escuela D'Amore en Manuel Antonio -
1. ¿Cuál es el tamaño y la consistencia de las olas?
En playa Playitas las olas han sido muy buenas esta semana; han estado fuertes, tranquilas, limpias y consistentes, y con un tamaño aproximado de 5 pies en marea alta. Además, muchos surfeadores han estado asistiendo día tras día a esta playa para intentar hacer el famoso movimiento que ellos llaman tres, sesenta(360). En playa Espadilla la situación está muy parecida, con las diferencia de que, en este lugar, las olas son un poco más pequeñas (más o menos tres pies en marea alta) y que rompen tanto a la derecha como a la izquierda, pero en cuanto a las condiciones son las mismas que playa Playitas.
2. ¿Qué esperan este fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las olas?
Con respecto al tiempo, esperamos sol, sol y más sol; esto porque aquí en Manuel Antonio estamos viviendo un verano muy "Pura Vida"(muy bueno). Y con respecto a las olas, los surfeadores opinan que este fin de semana van a estar muy buenas.
3. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de semana?
Creo que esta semana toda la atracción la va a tener playa Playitas,
porque se va a realizar un torneo de surf que comienza el jueves y
termina el domingo en ese lugar. Ustedes saben que un torneo siempre llama la atención de las personas, especialmente si es un torneo de surf.
4. ¿Hay noticias o eventos venideros?
Sí. Tal y como lo mencioné en la respuesta de la pregunta número tres, va a haber un torneo de surf en playa Playitas. Dicho torneo iniciará el jueves 17 y finalizará el domingo 20 de este mes. No se lo pierdan, o se van a arrepentir el resto de su vida.
Pura Vida!!
La Escuela D'Amore
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
See National Report for surf forecast. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 2nd Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
Hey, if you don't want to get this report anymore - just send me an email - Um-kay? G
Thursday, February 10, 2000
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for February 10, 2000
Brought to you each Thursday evening by local surf businesses throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19
**High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)6:40 a.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja 12:41 p.m. @ .3 ft. – 9 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The WSW swell that was showing on this coast will diminish through the weekend, but you can enjoy the morning high tides and offshore winds with surf in the chest with overhead sets range. Then by next Wednesday see the first push from the SW swell and by the weekend a stronger push from a larger NW swell (I'd go to Ollie's or Matapalo on the 22nd!)
Caribbean – THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR TO SURF HERE! It is at least chest high everywhere and will continue for the week. Unfortunately, this could be it, as the swell drops here as quickly as it develops. Isla Uvita is the call this time.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Glassy conditions with a slight SW pushing in to T Bay.
Offshores are howling with 15-25 knots of wind. Should see more of the
same with a decrease in winds over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Offshores continuing, but slowing down a bit by Friday. A north west
moving down, but holding offshore. May see a slight wrap on Sat. Swell
from the WSW switching to stronger SW by Tuesday next week. Waves 3' to headhigh at most West and SW breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Langosta - early morning, good winds and glassy waves. Playa
Avellanes - offshore winds with 3'-5' surf. Witch's 3'-5' with some
heavy winds. Playa Grande - am surf with offshore conditions. PM surf
should glass off with 3'-5' surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
A sea of legends at VistaVillas - August 2000. Stay tuned for the surf and turf details......Pura Surfing
(2) From Amy at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
small but consistent all week, waist to shoulder high
yesterday and today, it came up. shoulder to overhead
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): more of the same. consistent and medium size.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
in front of the hotel and all the breaks up and down Grande
(3) From Steve at Hotel Tropicos Latino in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The NW swell, which brought us a week of peeling rights, has now turned square and grown to 5'+ on sets, walled out and a lot less user friendly. Some good ones among the close outs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Expect the swell to drop a little to create much better conditions for the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Incoming tide in the a.m. should be perfect for Playa Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco thurs. morning clean glassy @ 3-5 ft , bigger than the last couple days for sure! Seems to be a bit of 2 swells . Maybe the points for the next couple of days !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Just coming up so should have WAVES for the weekend !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
If the swell hold check the points if drops off a bit the beachbreaks
could be really good !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Randy Weir from Revelation Surfboards is here with a new batch of Ventura born and proven hot shapes ! Come on by and check em out ! Thanks Chuck !
(5) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa -
It's absolutly going off here today!!!!! We just got what seems to be a medium to large southwest but it's got a weird mix in it. There are some six footers rolling in so, we are stoked. It's been flat for a few days and no one really was expecting to see much today. It's still glassy out there so, get out and get some. We have sunny skies so, get on the block. The water is calm there is only a light breeze coming from the south so, enjoy. We have our crew out back all morniing getting major barrels. Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Last weekend, the Alacran crew took a trip up to Esterillos and were blessed
with overhead + sets all morning...only ones in the water. Slight onshore
winds, however not really affecting the surf. Morning sessions at Playitas
and Bajos have been glassy and afternoon sessions this week have been fairly
choppy (a lot of backwash)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND
If things stay as they have been, we are expecting sunny skies with
scattered clouds in the early afternoon. With no swell showing, we are
expecting a slow weekend of surf around here (waist high +)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
The best place to go this weekend will be Playitas or Bajos at incoming tide
2 hrs before. For bigger waves, head to one of the more exposed beach
breaks in the nearby area (El Rey or Esterillos).
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
TORNEO DE SURF PLAYITAS, 2000
18,19, 20 DE FEBRERO
PLAYITAS, MANUEL ANTONIO
5000 COLONES INSCRIPCION (YA ESTA ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCION)
ORGANIZADO POR ALACRAN SURF TOURS Y BURRO SURF SHOP
PARA MAS INFORMACION, LLAME AL 777-1721 O EMAIL al info@alacransurf.com o
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
The contest in June is also set for June 23, 24, & 25th in front of Terraza and once again organized by Alacran Surf Tours and Hotel Terraza del Pacifico...SERIOS SURFERS..we have increased this year's total purse to
$20,000 making it one of the largest events in Central America's history. Check out the blurb on SURFERMAG.com...
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
(7) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3-5 ft at beachbreak, a bit mushy, best in the early morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
No rain for now, good sun today but that could change by Saturday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 2nd Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
FEATURES
National Stats:
Tides
Swell Direction
Area Reports:
Wave Heights & Conditions
Forecasts & Best Spot
Upcoming Events / Contests
SPONSORS by Area
1) Patti at Best Western - Vista Villas & The Monkey Bar "Guanacaste's Surf Connection" (653-0114) in Tamarindo - tamvv@sol.racsa.co.cr
2) Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0458) in Playa Grande - nela@cool.co.cr
3) Steve at Tropicos Latino (640-0062) in Playa Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Martine at Hotel Café de Paris (682-0087) in Nosara
cafepari@sol.racsa.co.cr
4) Chuck at Chosita del Surf (643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
5) Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel (in Playa Hermosa)
6) Todd at Alacran Surf Tours in Manuel Antonio (777-1721)
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
David at Escuela D’Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio – damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Vida Verde Land Management & Sales (787-0116) in Dominical
vidaverde@sol.racsa.co.cr
Paco at Hotel Rio Lindo (787-0078) in Dominical hotelriolindo@sol.racsa.co.cr
7) Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. (750-0191) in Puerto Viejo - atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.greencoast.com/casaverd.htm or atecmail@sol.racsa.co.cr
TIDES (for Puntarenas) – Mareas
** New Moon - February 5th, Full Moon - Febraury 19
**High tide (Friday) – Marea alta (viernes)6:40 a.m. @ 8.3 ft. – 253 cm.
Low tide – Marea baja 12:41 p.m. @ .3 ft. – 9 cm.
SWELL DIRECTION -- DIRECIÓN DEL SWELL
Pacific – The WSW swell that was showing on this coast will diminish through the weekend, but you can enjoy the morning high tides and offshore winds with surf in the chest with overhead sets range. Then by next Wednesday see the first push from the SW swell and by the weekend a stronger push from a larger NW swell (I'd go to Ollie's or Matapalo on the 22nd!)
Caribbean – THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR TO SURF HERE! It is at least chest high everywhere and will continue for the week. Unfortunately, this could be it, as the swell drops here as quickly as it develops. Isla Uvita is the call this time.
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
(1) From Patti at the Best Western Vista Villas in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Glassy conditions with a slight SW pushing in to T Bay.
Offshores are howling with 15-25 knots of wind. Should see more of the
same with a decrease in winds over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Offshores continuing, but slowing down a bit by Friday. A north west
moving down, but holding offshore. May see a slight wrap on Sat. Swell
from the WSW switching to stronger SW by Tuesday next week. Waves 3' to headhigh at most West and SW breaks.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
Playa Langosta - early morning, good winds and glassy waves. Playa
Avellanes - offshore winds with 3'-5' surf. Witch's 3'-5' with some
heavy winds. Playa Grande - am surf with offshore conditions. PM surf
should glass off with 3'-5' surf.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
A sea of legends at VistaVillas - August 2000. Stay tuned for the surf and turf details......Pura Surfing
(2) From Amy at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
small but consistent all week, waist to shoulder high
yesterday and today, it came up. shoulder to overhead
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): more of the same. consistent and medium size.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
in front of the hotel and all the breaks up and down Grande
(3) From Steve at Hotel Tropicos Latino in Santa Teresa (next to Mal Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
The NW swell, which brought us a week of peeling rights, has now turned square and grown to 5'+ on sets, walled out and a lot less user friendly. Some good ones among the close outs.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Expect the swell to drop a little to create much better conditions for the weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Incoming tide in the a.m. should be perfect for Playa Carmen.
JACO & HERMOSA
(4) From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Jaco thurs. morning clean glassy @ 3-5 ft , bigger than the last couple days for sure! Seems to be a bit of 2 swells . Maybe the points for the next couple of days !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Just coming up so should have WAVES for the weekend !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
If the swell hold check the points if drops off a bit the beachbreaks
could be really good !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Randy Weir from Revelation Surfboards is here with a new batch of Ventura born and proven hot shapes ! Come on by and check em out ! Thanks Chuck !
(5) From Tommy at Fuego del Sol Hotel in Hermosa -
It's absolutly going off here today!!!!! We just got what seems to be a medium to large southwest but it's got a weird mix in it. There are some six footers rolling in so, we are stoked. It's been flat for a few days and no one really was expecting to see much today. It's still glassy out there so, get out and get some. We have sunny skies so, get on the block. The water is calm there is only a light breeze coming from the south so, enjoy. We have our crew out back all morniing getting major barrels. Check the video at www.fuegodelsol.com/page3.html
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
(6) From Alacran Tours in Manuel Antonio – AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Last weekend, the Alacran crew took a trip up to Esterillos and were blessed
with overhead + sets all morning...only ones in the water. Slight onshore
winds, however not really affecting the surf. Morning sessions at Playitas
and Bajos have been glassy and afternoon sessions this week have been fairly
choppy (a lot of backwash)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND
If things stay as they have been, we are expecting sunny skies with
scattered clouds in the early afternoon. With no swell showing, we are
expecting a slow weekend of surf around here (waist high +)
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
The best place to go this weekend will be Playitas or Bajos at incoming tide
2 hrs before. For bigger waves, head to one of the more exposed beach
breaks in the nearby area (El Rey or Esterillos).
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
TORNEO DE SURF PLAYITAS, 2000
18,19, 20 DE FEBRERO
PLAYITAS, MANUEL ANTONIO
5000 COLONES INSCRIPCION (YA ESTA ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCION)
ORGANIZADO POR ALACRAN SURF TOURS Y BURRO SURF SHOP
PARA MAS INFORMACION, LLAME AL 777-1721 O EMAIL al info@alacransurf.com o
alacran@sol.racsa.co.cr
The contest in June is also set for June 23, 24, & 25th in front of Terraza and once again organized by Alacran Surf Tours and Hotel Terraza del Pacifico...SERIOS SURFERS..we have increased this year's total purse to
$20,000 making it one of the largest events in Central America's history. Check out the blurb on SURFERMAG.com...
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
See National Report
CARRIBEAN
(7) From Mel Baker at A.T.E.C. in Puerto Viejo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
3-5 ft at beachbreak, a bit mushy, best in the early morning
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
No rain for now, good sun today but that could change by Saturday.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 2nd Festival of the South Caribbean Coast, at the Playa Chiquita Lodge (south of Puerto Viejo)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
