WE ARE ABOUT TO CELEBRATE OUR 4TH YEAR OF SURF REPORTING IN
COSTA RICA! Send us a line to tell us how we're doing and
what you would like to see for year #5! info@crsurf.com
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
July 27th - August 7th - Robert August & Wingnut will be
hosting the Surf and Turf (Golf) festivities at the Best
Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas. It's the party of the
year!
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's
Longboard Championships set for August 6-12 in Boca
Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches. Next meeting in
Dominical - August 6th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.01 ft. at 4:19 PM
Low Tide - .95 ft. at 10:09 AM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The SW swell finally showed this afternoon and
will only increase through the weekend and into next week.
Expect surf in the head high to overhead range for Friday
and Saturday, then Sunday it will get a little bigger, will
be 2 foot overhead by Monday on the sets. Swell shifts to
the south for the midweek with hightides at sunrise and
sunset, making for double sessions at the beachbreaks.
Caribbean - Saturday will be blessed with a nice head high
East swell from a passing local system. Surf should drop
slowly on Sunday and by Monday be back in the waist to
chest high range. By midweek, surf gets even smaller with
some knee to waist high waves. You'll need to sneak to that
hidden beachbreak to get some chest high sets that come
through every 15 minutes.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The surf has picked up a bit this week. Some afternoon wind
has been on shore, but not all. The river mouth has had a
wave since Tuesday and even Pico Pequeno is breaking around
waist high. Langosta is reported to have been going off
south of the estuary. El surf se ha mejorado en esta
semana. En algunas tardes el viento ha sido on shore, pero
no todas. La boca del rio ha tenido una ola desde el martes
y hasta Pico Pequeno tiene olas como a la cintura. Se dicen
que Langosta fue buenisima al sur del estero.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
This should be a beautiful weekend for dawn patrol. The off
shore wind and high outgoing tide at first light will be
worth getting up for. I expect waist high waves, maybe
chest at best. Este debe ser un buen fin de semana para
surfear al amanacer. El viento off shore y la marea alta
bajando valdran la pena de levantarse. Espero olas a la
cintura, a lo mejor al pecho.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It sounds like Langosta is the place to be, or take a walk
to Playa Grande or points along the way. Parece que
Langosta es donde hay que ir, o caminar a Playa Grande o
puntos por la playa.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Robert and Sam are here and the others are on the way!
We're gearing up for the 2002 Surf n' Turf starting on
Saturday. Robert y Sam estan aqui y los otros llegaran
pronto. Nos estamos alistando por el Surf 'n Turf del 2002!
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Okay guys the small surf is back but its better than its
been, Thurs . Jaco was super fun 2-4ft faces kind of peaky
and pretty clean in the afternoon ! Bueno las olas de
Jueves estuvieron "super vacilon" y 2-4 pies de cara con
buenos pikos y condiciones limpias en la tarde.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Weekend looks like its going to be the same as the last few
days, some swell but nothing major with great tides both
morning and afternoon !Telvais todo va a estar como los
ultiomos dias pero con mejor mareas con marea alta ambos
mananay por la tarde !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Stick to the beachbreaks at Hermosa and Jaco. Ambos Hermosa
y Jaco son los puntos para esta fin de semana !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Nothing exciting to report, fun surf , some people around
and a sale on mens board shorts and womens bikinis ! Nada
excitante a reportar , buenas olas ,algo de gente, un venta
de descuento en panta de hombre y bikinis de mujeres ! If
you need an updated surf report call us at the store , si
necisita un reportaje del momento sobre las olas llama la
tienda ! Gracias Chuck ! 643-1308 !
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Partly Sunny Skies, Air Temp 91f, Water Temp
at 85f, Wave Height 2-3ft.(back of the wave) No Wind, High
Tide around Noonish Good Morning! We have small surf in the
2-3 foot range (from the back of the wave). Dennis
Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless
Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call Tobit for
details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him @
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at
(506) 778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints and current
weather and wave conditions here in Costa Rica catering to
Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com. PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
The SW swell finally showed up with some head high speedy
sets popping up with the dropping tide. Beautiful mornings
with solid offshores and makeable barrelitos.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Surf should continue to build with head head waves and
overhead sets. Expect a lot of waves in each set.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The beachbreak at midtide going in and out. Maybe the point
at midtide as well. I will be making a little drive south.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Next Surfrider Meeting, August 6th at 7 p.m. at the
panaderia. This one is to elect the board and form an
official association so if you are interested, call me at
787-0023! In September and October, Dominical has some of
the best waves of the year. Check out
www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to
stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in
the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more
info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, July 26, 2002
Friday, July 19, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 19th , 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
July 27th - August 7th - Robert August & Wingnut will be
hosting the Surf and Turf (Golf) festivities at the Best
Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas. It's the party of the
year!
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's
Longboard Championships set for August 6-12 in Boca
Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches. Next meeting in
Dominical - August 6th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.92 ft. at 10:08 AM
Low Tide - 1.06 ft. at 4:28 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The forecasted Tuesday SW is still going to
happen, with a little pickup Monday morning with two swells
in the water to make for more set waves in the head high
range. By Wednesday, waves will be overhead, with some 1-2
overhead sets. The swell drops back to head high by Friday
and stays basically fun until next weekend. Even better is
what's lined up for the following week, consistent overhead
surf ALL WEEK!!
Caribbean - Surf for this weekend is small and fun, in the
waist high range with a few bigger sets. Then by Monday
p.m., a NE pushes in some chest high waves and maxes out
Wednesday with some head high surf, a little big at the
premier spots. Swell drops off Thursday rapidly, leaving
waist high surf again for next Friday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
It's been about chest to shoulder high all week. The
offshore winds have made for some fun conditions, and we've
had double-sessions due to the tides, so at least the
morning session promised still to light offshores. No
complaints, really! Fun to be had for those who hit it
right!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope we get some swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande and points to the north and south.
Also, ChickenHead Rock has been fun the past week.
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
There's not been much going on here this week. We've got a
little shore break north of the lifeguard tower that's
about knee high and rideable at high tide. Other than that,
we're waiting. No hay mucho de que hablar en esta semana.
Hay un shore break pequeno al norte de la torre de
salvavidas que es a la rodilla y se puede surfear a la
marea alta.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Don't see much new forcasted. This would be a great weekend
to teach your significant other to surf, or your kids or
your pets! No veo nada nuevo en el porvenir. Este seria un
buen moment para ensenar a surfear su novia/novio, sus
hijos o sus mascotas!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The aforementioned beach break is full of people's
children, pets and significant other's learning to surf, so
if you want waves head to Grande, to Avellanas or to Playa
Negra. El beach break mentionado esta lleno de los hijos,
las mascotas y las novias/novios de todo el mundo
aprendiendo a surfear, asi que si quieres olas, vaya a
Playa Grande o Avellanas o Playa Negra.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Jaco Thurs.A.M. very fun for those of us with longboards
2-3ft faces and super clean ! Peaky windless morning ! Por
los que tiene un longboard Jaco estuvo excellente , sin
viento y con unos pikos de 2-3 pies del frente !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Bueno nadie sabe por seguro pero hay buenas mareas para
esta fin entonces MOJARNOS ! Okay nobody knows what will
happen with the surf for sure but LETS GET WET !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales:
Nothing real special here for the weekend, Billy Johnson
just picked up his newest Carton creation and is
going to give it a go in between "canopy tours" ! My new
longboard should be ready too so lets go surfing ! Oh we
are placing orders this week for another 10 Al Merricks so
if you think you may want a new custom let me know ! Nada
especial por esta fin pero "BILLY JOHNSON " saco su neuva
tabla de la fabrica de Carton en estos dias y va a estrenar
esta fin cuando no esta trabajando con EL CANOPY , tambien
Carton tiene mi longboard nueva lista y yo creo que nos
VAMOS A SURFIAR ! Estoy listando el pedido nuevo de Al
Merrick surfboards, si tiene interest in tenir una llama la
tienda ! Gracias y Pura Vida Chuck !
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Skies, Air Temp 83f, Water Temp at
85f, Wave Height 2-3ft.(back of the wave) High Tide around
8AM Good Morning! The swell came up a bit (maybe a foot)We
have small surf in the 2-3 foot range (from the back of the
wave). Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their
Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call
Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him @
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at
(506) 778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints and current
weather and wave conditions here in Costa Rica catering to
Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com. PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves this morning were waist to chest, not too organized
at the lower tide and mushy at high tide. At least it's
offshore in the morning and not crowded at all.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Waves might pick up a little, maybe some head high sets
pushing in every 15 minutes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
All day in front of Tortilla Flats, the winds have been
staying light.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Next Surfrider Meeting, August 6th at 7 p.m. at the
panaderia. This one is to elect the board and form an
official association so if you are interested, call me at
787-0023! In September and October, Dominical has some of
the best waves of the year. Check out
www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to
stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in
the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more
info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
July 27th - August 7th - Robert August & Wingnut will be
hosting the Surf and Turf (Golf) festivities at the Best
Western - Tamarindo Vista Villas. It's the party of the
year!
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's
Longboard Championships set for August 6-12 in Boca
Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches. Next meeting in
Dominical - August 6th, 7p.m., at the panaderia!
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 8.92 ft. at 10:08 AM
Low Tide - 1.06 ft. at 4:28 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The forecasted Tuesday SW is still going to
happen, with a little pickup Monday morning with two swells
in the water to make for more set waves in the head high
range. By Wednesday, waves will be overhead, with some 1-2
overhead sets. The swell drops back to head high by Friday
and stays basically fun until next weekend. Even better is
what's lined up for the following week, consistent overhead
surf ALL WEEK!!
Caribbean - Surf for this weekend is small and fun, in the
waist high range with a few bigger sets. Then by Monday
p.m., a NE pushes in some chest high waves and maxes out
Wednesday with some head high surf, a little big at the
premier spots. Swell drops off Thursday rapidly, leaving
waist high surf again for next Friday.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@racsa.co.cr
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
It's been about chest to shoulder high all week. The
offshore winds have made for some fun conditions, and we've
had double-sessions due to the tides, so at least the
morning session promised still to light offshores. No
complaints, really! Fun to be had for those who hit it
right!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope we get some swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande and points to the north and south.
Also, ChickenHead Rock has been fun the past week.
** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
There's not been much going on here this week. We've got a
little shore break north of the lifeguard tower that's
about knee high and rideable at high tide. Other than that,
we're waiting. No hay mucho de que hablar en esta semana.
Hay un shore break pequeno al norte de la torre de
salvavidas que es a la rodilla y se puede surfear a la
marea alta.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Don't see much new forcasted. This would be a great weekend
to teach your significant other to surf, or your kids or
your pets! No veo nada nuevo en el porvenir. Este seria un
buen moment para ensenar a surfear su novia/novio, sus
hijos o sus mascotas!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The aforementioned beach break is full of people's
children, pets and significant other's learning to surf, so
if you want waves head to Grande, to Avellanas or to Playa
Negra. El beach break mentionado esta lleno de los hijos,
las mascotas y las novias/novios de todo el mundo
aprendiendo a surfear, asi que si quieres olas, vaya a
Playa Grande o Avellanas o Playa Negra.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Jaco Thurs.A.M. very fun for those of us with longboards
2-3ft faces and super clean ! Peaky windless morning ! Por
los que tiene un longboard Jaco estuvo excellente , sin
viento y con unos pikos de 2-3 pies del frente !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Bueno nadie sabe por seguro pero hay buenas mareas para
esta fin entonces MOJARNOS ! Okay nobody knows what will
happen with the surf for sure but LETS GET WET !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales:
Nothing real special here for the weekend, Billy Johnson
just picked up his newest Carton creation and is
going to give it a go in between "canopy tours" ! My new
longboard should be ready too so lets go surfing ! Oh we
are placing orders this week for another 10 Al Merricks so
if you think you may want a new custom let me know ! Nada
especial por esta fin pero "BILLY JOHNSON " saco su neuva
tabla de la fabrica de Carton en estos dias y va a estrenar
esta fin cuando no esta trabajando con EL CANOPY , tambien
Carton tiene mi longboard nueva lista y yo creo que nos
VAMOS A SURFIAR ! Estoy listando el pedido nuevo de Al
Merrick surfboards, si tiene interest in tenir una llama la
tienda ! Gracias y Pura Vida Chuck !
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Skies, Air Temp 83f, Water Temp at
85f, Wave Height 2-3ft.(back of the wave) High Tide around
8AM Good Morning! The swell came up a bit (maybe a foot)We
have small surf in the 2-3 foot range (from the back of the
wave). Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their
Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call
Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him @
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at
(506) 778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints and current
weather and wave conditions here in Costa Rica catering to
Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com. PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves this morning were waist to chest, not too organized
at the lower tide and mushy at high tide. At least it's
offshore in the morning and not crowded at all.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Waves might pick up a little, maybe some head high sets
pushing in every 15 minutes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
All day in front of Tortilla Flats, the winds have been
staying light.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Next Surfrider Meeting, August 6th at 7 p.m. at the
panaderia. This one is to elect the board and form an
official association so if you are interested, call me at
787-0023! In September and October, Dominical has some of
the best waves of the year. Check out
www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to
stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in
the water. Email aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more
info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, July 12, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 12th , 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's
Longboard Championships set for August 6-12 in Boca
Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .59 ft. at 10:02 AM
High Tide - 9.49 ft. at 4:18 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Hate to say it, but nothin's coming for awhile.
Small surf in the knee-waist range, chest high at the SW
facing beachbreaks with maybe a sneaker shoulder high wave
every 20 minutes. Check out the Caribbean this Tuesday and
wait until a week from Tuesday for some hope from the SW.
Caribbean - Waves drop off to waist high for this Sunday
and Monday, but a new East swell kicks in Tuesday morning
with surf in the head high + range and will stick around
through Wednesday. Thursday it backs down to the chest to
head range and Friday another small drop in size to waist
to chest high will be seen.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Thursday was small, chest
high. It stayed glassy to light offshore all day until
around 5 pm when it turned side onshore. With the high tide
push, there were some head high sets. Fun, but very
crowded.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
More of the same, though the wind has been unpredictable.
Where's "little summer"????
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande, as well as peaks to the north and
south to avoid the crowds.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Well, it hasn't been exactly firing this week, but you
can't complain with offshore winds from sun-up to sun-
down. Witch's and Ollie's both maxing out at shoulder high,
clean surf. Little barrels (bring your little friends)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
We're hoping to see an increase in surf- which was supposed
to occur by today (thursday 7-11). If the satelite reports
are correct, we'll see the surf practically double in the
next 12 hours or so. I'm not holding my breath, just
hoping. Expecting. Really hoping.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
No matter what, Ollie's Point will always be the best wave
in our area. Its the best wave we've ever surfed, and even
if its only waist high, the wind is offshore and the waves
set up and break from take-off to the sand! so get out
there if you have the itch, theres NO CROWDS.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
Discotec Friday July 12th Witch's Rock Surf Camp Tamarindo.
Yes this is soon, its tommorrow. So lets party
cheap beer too.
* From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Surf is small and fun with waves in the chest to head high
range. Glassy all day yesterday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Looks as if the swell will continue to drop.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
If the waves are going to be as small as it looks, all the
beachbreaks will be pretty much the same. Pack a longboard.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Hermosa was waist to chest high with an occasional shoulder
high peak. Looking good early with the dropping tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Waves the same all weekend. C.R. Spring Break crowd in
town.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol in Hermosa, afternoon sesh in Jaco.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Drop by the shop and pick out a shape for the next big
southern hemi! Lots of boards!
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Partly Sunny Skies, Air Temp 89f, Water Temp
at 85f, Wave Height 4ft.(back of the wave) High Tide around
5PM Good Morning! The seas are a bit choppy out here with
the arrival of some storm fronts, but the surf sems larger
than yesterday. It is not raining , yet; but looks like it
could soon.. We have fun surf in the 2-3 foot range (from
the back of the wave). Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa
Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078
or e-mail him @brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy
in Esterillos at (506) 778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints
and current weather and wave conditions here in Costa Rica
catering to Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com. PURA
VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves this morning were waist to chest, with one shoulder
high set sneaking through every 20 minutes. Lots of waves
to ride and lots of people in the water. Still empty peaks
right down the beach.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Waves stay in the smaller range, waist to chest high with
some fun peaks if you can catch them. Mostly mushy.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
About 7 a.m. at the beachbreak, and all day if the wind
stays light.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html
for pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's
Longboard Championships set for August 6-12 in Boca
Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the
World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .59 ft. at 10:02 AM
High Tide - 9.49 ft. at 4:18 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Hate to say it, but nothin's coming for awhile.
Small surf in the knee-waist range, chest high at the SW
facing beachbreaks with maybe a sneaker shoulder high wave
every 20 minutes. Check out the Caribbean this Tuesday and
wait until a week from Tuesday for some hope from the SW.
Caribbean - Waves drop off to waist high for this Sunday
and Monday, but a new East swell kicks in Tuesday morning
with surf in the head high + range and will stick around
through Wednesday. Thursday it backs down to the chest to
head range and Friday another small drop in size to waist
to chest high will be seen.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas
del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in
Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX:
787-0139) in Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Thursday was small, chest
high. It stayed glassy to light offshore all day until
around 5 pm when it turned side onshore. With the high tide
push, there were some head high sets. Fun, but very
crowded.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
More of the same, though the wind has been unpredictable.
Where's "little summer"????
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande, as well as peaks to the north and
south to avoid the crowds.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Well, it hasn't been exactly firing this week, but you
can't complain with offshore winds from sun-up to sun-
down. Witch's and Ollie's both maxing out at shoulder high,
clean surf. Little barrels (bring your little friends)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
We're hoping to see an increase in surf- which was supposed
to occur by today (thursday 7-11). If the satelite reports
are correct, we'll see the surf practically double in the
next 12 hours or so. I'm not holding my breath, just
hoping. Expecting. Really hoping.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
No matter what, Ollie's Point will always be the best wave
in our area. Its the best wave we've ever surfed, and even
if its only waist high, the wind is offshore and the waves
set up and break from take-off to the sand! so get out
there if you have the itch, theres NO CROWDS.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
Discotec Friday July 12th Witch's Rock Surf Camp Tamarindo.
Yes this is soon, its tommorrow. So lets party
cheap beer too.
* From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal
Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Surf is small and fun with waves in the chest to head high
range. Glassy all day yesterday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Looks as if the swell will continue to drop.
BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:
If the waves are going to be as small as it looks, all the
beachbreaks will be pretty much the same. Pack a longboard.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Hermosa was waist to chest high with an occasional shoulder
high peak. Looking good early with the dropping tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Waves the same all weekend. C.R. Spring Break crowd in
town.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol in Hermosa, afternoon sesh in Jaco.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Drop by the shop and pick out a shape for the next big
southern hemi! Lots of boards!
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Partly Sunny Skies, Air Temp 89f, Water Temp
at 85f, Wave Height 4ft.(back of the wave) High Tide around
5PM Good Morning! The seas are a bit choppy out here with
the arrival of some storm fronts, but the surf sems larger
than yesterday. It is not raining , yet; but looks like it
could soon.. We have fun surf in the 2-3 foot range (from
the back of the wave). Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa
Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078
or e-mail him @brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy
in Esterillos at (506) 778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints
and current weather and wave conditions here in Costa Rica
catering to Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com. PURA
VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in
Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waves this morning were waist to chest, with one shoulder
high set sneaking through every 20 minutes. Lots of waves
to ride and lots of people in the water. Still empty peaks
right down the beach.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Waves stay in the smaller range, waist to chest high with
some fun peaks if you can catch them. Mostly mushy.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
About 7 a.m. at the beachbreak, and all day if the wind
stays light.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best
waves of the year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com
to sign up for a place to stay and get to practice your
spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, July 5, 2002
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report for July 5th , 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
SURF CONTEST IN JACO THIS WEEKEND! - July 4,5,6 - call Chuck at
643-1308 for
details!
Next Surfrider meeting - July 9th - Jorge's Panaderia in Dominical - 7
p.m.
After the meeting, the surf movie "September Sessions" will be
featured.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.80 ft. at 10:44 AM
Low Tide - 2.02 ft. at 5:04 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - South swell pumps in some overhead surf for Saturday and then
thrown
into the mix is a SW bump for added size and wave counts on the sets.
By
Monday, both swells fade a little and by Tuesday, the surf is back to
chest to
headhigh. After that, even smaller down to waist to chest by Friday.
Midday
hightides mean dawn patrols at the points, as well as Tulin and
Barranca.
Nothing big showing for next weekend.
Caribbean - The NE swell has backed off from the coast, leaving some
sets in
the chest to head high range for Friday and dropping by to chest high
for the
weekend. The size drops a little more for early next week, while the
rain
appears to be making a comeback.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thursday was chest high at best with light offshores in the early
morning hours
and the wind turning onshore by 10:30 am, which has not been the norm
as the
offshores have been blowing well into the afternoon hours lately.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Long morning sessions at Grande with high tide at mid-morning, and
let's hope
the swell fills in as it's supposed to.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande and peaks to the north and south.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Since last weekend, the surf has dropped progressively to the current
chest-high Ollie's Point. The good news, no crowds whatsoever and the
news of
coming swell (see below)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Tonight (thursday 7-4) and into tomorrow, the surf will literally
double in
size. This swell is a due south, so you know what that means...(hint-
two words
w/ initials O and P) Saturday and Sunday will be classic head-high,
some
overhead sets. Nothing huge, but definitely fun.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's Point, Playa Grande, porn sites.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS -
WRSC TAMARINDO IS HAVING DISCOMOVIL DISCOMOVIL DISCOMOVIL DISCOMOVIL
FRIDAY
JULY 12, 2002. WITCH'S ROCK SURF CAMP, TAMARINDO. THE BIGGEST PARTY OF
THE
MONTH, BE THERE OR BE SQUARE, OR BE THERE AND BE SQUARE- JUST BE THERE.
* From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Small. Waves barely chest high this morning and not lining up. However
it is
still clean despite the early morning rain today. There's a fair bit of
lightning flying about at the moment which should at least make the
a.m.
session a bit more exciting .
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
A swell is apparently on the way for the weekend so hope for bigger and
better
conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:
Sta Teresa - and if it stays glassy, Playa Carmen mid morning.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Jaco was 4 to 6 with overhead sets, stormy, setting up some nice
sandbar peaks.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Contest this weekend in Playa Hermosa at the Backyard. Looks like some
big
southern stormy surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Either at the contest, or where the pros aren't taking all the waves.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Expression session with $500 prize for a $25 entrance fee. Beschen and
Shea
Lopez are in town. $1000 for 1st place (Ticos or residents only
allowed) in the
pro contest. Sign up Friday night at the Backyard Bar.
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp 89f, Water Temp at 85f, Wave Height
2-3ft.(back
of the wave) High Tide around 11AM. The swell is again Larger. We have
a south
that is bringing fun surf in the 3-4 foot range (from the back of the
wave) .
Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer
Surf
Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643
2078 or
e-mail him @brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at
(506)
778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints and current weather and wave
conditions
here in Costa Rica catering to Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com.
PURA
VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high and stormy from some heavy downpours last
night.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
South swell is showing today and will max out Sunday with sets 1-2 foot
overhead. Midday hightides mean to check out the point for a dawn
patrol.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The point at 8 a.m.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surfrider Meeting July 9th at the Panaderia, 7 p.m., surf movie shown
after. In
September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year. Check
out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and
get to
practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
SURF CONTEST IN JACO THIS WEEKEND! - July 4,5,6 - call Chuck at
643-1308 for
details!
Next Surfrider meeting - July 9th - Jorge's Panaderia in Dominical - 7
p.m.
After the meeting, the surf movie "September Sessions" will be
featured.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 7.80 ft. at 10:44 AM
Low Tide - 2.02 ft. at 5:04 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - South swell pumps in some overhead surf for Saturday and then
thrown
into the mix is a SW bump for added size and wave counts on the sets.
By
Monday, both swells fade a little and by Tuesday, the surf is back to
chest to
headhigh. After that, even smaller down to waist to chest by Friday.
Midday
hightides mean dawn patrols at the points, as well as Tulin and
Barranca.
Nothing big showing for next weekend.
Caribbean - The NE swell has backed off from the coast, leaving some
sets in
the chest to head high range for Friday and dropping by to chest high
for the
weekend. The size drops a little more for early next week, while the
rain
appears to be making a comeback.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thursday was chest high at best with light offshores in the early
morning hours
and the wind turning onshore by 10:30 am, which has not been the norm
as the
offshores have been blowing well into the afternoon hours lately.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Long morning sessions at Grande with high tide at mid-morning, and
let's hope
the swell fills in as it's supposed to.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande and peaks to the north and south.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Since last weekend, the surf has dropped progressively to the current
chest-high Ollie's Point. The good news, no crowds whatsoever and the
news of
coming swell (see below)
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Tonight (thursday 7-4) and into tomorrow, the surf will literally
double in
size. This swell is a due south, so you know what that means...(hint-
two words
w/ initials O and P) Saturday and Sunday will be classic head-high,
some
overhead sets. Nothing huge, but definitely fun.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's Point, Playa Grande, porn sites.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS -
WRSC TAMARINDO IS HAVING DISCOMOVIL DISCOMOVIL DISCOMOVIL DISCOMOVIL
FRIDAY
JULY 12, 2002. WITCH'S ROCK SURF CAMP, TAMARINDO. THE BIGGEST PARTY OF
THE
MONTH, BE THERE OR BE SQUARE, OR BE THERE AND BE SQUARE- JUST BE THERE.
* From Steve at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:
Small. Waves barely chest high this morning and not lining up. However
it is
still clean despite the early morning rain today. There's a fair bit of
lightning flying about at the moment which should at least make the
a.m.
session a bit more exciting .
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
A swell is apparently on the way for the weekend so hope for bigger and
better
conditions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND:
Sta Teresa - and if it stays glassy, Playa Carmen mid morning.
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Jaco was 4 to 6 with overhead sets, stormy, setting up some nice
sandbar peaks.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Contest this weekend in Playa Hermosa at the Backyard. Looks like some
big
southern stormy surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Either at the contest, or where the pros aren't taking all the waves.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Expression session with $500 prize for a $25 entrance fee. Beschen and
Shea
Lopez are in town. $1000 for 1st place (Ticos or residents only
allowed) in the
pro contest. Sign up Friday night at the Backyard Bar.
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp 89f, Water Temp at 85f, Wave Height
2-3ft.(back
of the wave) High Tide around 11AM. The swell is again Larger. We have
a south
that is bringing fun surf in the 3-4 foot range (from the back of the
wave) .
Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer
Surf
Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643
2078 or
e-mail him @brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at
(506)
778 8648 Pick up useful travel hints and current weather and wave
conditions
here in Costa Rica catering to Surfer's needs. http://ranchocoral.com.
PURA
VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high and stormy from some heavy downpours last
night.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
South swell is showing today and will max out Sunday with sets 1-2 foot
overhead. Midday hightides mean to check out the point for a dawn
patrol.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The point at 8 a.m.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surfrider Meeting July 9th at the Panaderia, 7 p.m., surf movie shown
after. In
September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year. Check
out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and
get to
practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, June 21, 2002
Costa Rica Surf Report for June 21st, 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Next Surfrider meeting - July 9th - Jorge's Panaderia in Dominical - 7
p.m.
After the meeting, the surf movie "September Sessions" will be
featured.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.11 ft. at 11:33 AM
Low Tide - .67 ft. at 5:53 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - For Saturday and Sunday, a nice SW swell pushes in head high
surf
with a few overhead waves mixed in with the sets. Wave period - 13
seconds. The
swell fades out Monday and by Tuesday, another midweek waist to chest
high
waves with a short 12 second period. Look for the next swell to come
from the
south, with surf head high on Sunday and next Monday a foot overhead.
It will
be nice, coinciding with an early morning high tide and will last two
or three
days.
Caribbean - The East swell is pushing in head high fun surf as I write
this,
but it won't last past Monday so get to the right coast now. Will
slowly
decrease from chest down to waist high by Thursday, with a posible
revival for
next weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been chest to occasionally head high at Grande for the last few
days, with
some okay morning sessions with glassy to light offshore conditions.
Nothing
spectacular, but definitely surfable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope there's a swell on the way. Otherwise, we'll be dealing with
both
small surf and a mid day tide, which doesn't bode well for good
conditions, as
it's been going onshore by noon everyday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Try Grande if the wind cooperates, otherwise hit low to mid tide breaks
like
Avellanas Rivermouth and Negra or a morning session.
** From Diana in Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Mornings have been our little window of glassy surf before the wind
kicks up
on-shore. The waves have been small--waist to chest high at best, with
bigger
sets across the estuary on the way to Playa Grande. Langosta had some
head-high
sets early in the week, but today is considerably smaller. En las
mananas hemos
visto olas glassy y bonitas antes de que llegen los vientos on-shore.
Las olas
han estado pequenas--de la cintura al pecho a lo mejor, con sets mas
grande al
otro lado del estero en camino a Playa Grande. Langosta tambien tenia
sets de a
la cabeza al principio de la semana, pero hoy todo esta mucho mas
pequeno.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
As the high tides shifts toward mid-day, we're left with
barely-surfable low
tides on these beautiful mornings. By the time the water level has
risen the
wind is usually on shore, but it's light enough that you can still have
some
fun. Como la marea alta se adelanta hacia el mediodia, quedamos con la
poco-surfeable marea baja en estas mananas preciosas. A la hora que el
nivel
del agua suba, los vientos estan on-shore pero suficiente livianos para
que
siempre se pueda divertir.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The rivermouth is breaking with this swell direction, and there's hope
for
midtide midmorning sessions where the wind may cooperate. Otherwise I
would
suggest Playa Grande or Avellanas where bigger waves will mean more
fun. La
boca del rio esta quebrando con este swell y hay esperanza para
sessiones de
media-manana a la media-marea cuando el viento tal vez se coopere. Si
no,
recomiendo Playa Grande o Avellanas donde olas mas grandes significaran
mas
diversion.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Saturday night Vista Villas Hotel, home of the Robert August Surf Shop,
celebrates 7 years of operation with a barbeque, fashion show and our
favorite
band, The Leatherbacks. El Sabado en la noche Vista Villas Hotel, donde
se
encuentra el Robert August Surf Shop, celebre su 7 anos de
funcionamiento con
una barbacoa, un desfile de modas y nuestra banda favorita, Los
Leatherbacks.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp-
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has now aquired a new 15-passenger van and offers a daily shuttle
between
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco. We also have a weekly shuttle
from
Tamarindo to Mal Pais and Montezuma. ANY
BUSINESSES IN THE MAL PAIS AND MONTEZUMA AREA, IF INTERESTED IN SELLING
TICKETS
AND ARRANGING TRIPS, CALL WRSC. 670 1138
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small surf today but really perfect , our sand bars are optimum right
now, Jaco
2-4 ft faces and glassy peaky etc.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Probably more of the same I guess !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Get a quicky in at Hermosa before the tide gets too high and charge
back to
Jaco for the full !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Guys I need to warn you !!! Hermosa has once again become a high crime
area ,
up to 6 cars a day getting broke into, even local guys cars ex: Carton
had his
truck broken into and they destoyed the dash for a 200$ soundsystem
that they
probably traded for a bag of weed or a couple of rocks or maybe so they
could
live here another couple of weeks you know dude ! DONT TAKE ANYTHING TO
HERMOSA
just your board leash and LEAVE YOUR CAR OPEN ! Please if we dont give
them
anything to steal they cant steal it, they are sometimes armed and the
real
ticos are so laid back that the system doesnt allow us to solve it from
a
legal/police type manner so we just eliminate what they are stealing !
If you
see someone else setting themselves up for a hit warn them, most if not
all of
us live from tourism so lets protect and nurture what we have so it
will GROW !
Thanks Chuck ! (*This is what Louis at Playa Grande says to do as well
- don't
leave anything in your car - GG)
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp 90f, Water Temp at 85f, Wave Height
2-4
ft.(back of the wave) High Tide around Noon
Good Morning! We have a new southwest that is bringing really fun surf
in the
2-4 foot range (from the back of the wave) . Dennis Christopher and
Tobit
McLean, are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa,
so, call
Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at (506) 778
8648
Pick up useful travel hints and current weather and wave conditions
here in
Costa Rica catering to Surfer's needs http://ranchocoral.com/. PURA
VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
El Bajo (enfrente del hotel Arboleda) : Este lugar ha tenido olas muy
buenas.
Las olas han estado consistentes, limpias, con dirección, casi siempre,
derecha; un poquito fuertes y el tamaño aproximado es de 5 pies en
marea alta.
Enfrente de Lobster : Aquí han habido olas pequeñas, pero con muy buena
dirección ( con dirección derecha, pero con dirección izquierda
también), la
consistencia no ha sido mala, pero tampoco ha estado del todo buena y
el tamaño
aproximado de las olas en esta playa es de 3.50 pies en marea alta.
Playa
Playitas: esta semana las olas han estado bastante buenas en esta
playa: la
condición ha sido buena, han estado limpias, tienen dirección derecha,
per en
ocasiones tienen dirección izquierda y el tamaño aproximado es de entre
6 y 7
pies en marea alta. Isla Damas: Al igual que las semanas pasadas, esta
semana
no tenemos un reporte de esta playa.
2 - ¿ Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las
olas?
Cuando hablamos con los surfeadores acerca de esto; todos concordaron
en que
las condiciones, tamaños y demás, van a continuar igual que hasta el
momento,
esto con respecto a las olas. Con respecto al tiempo, va a haber sol
por la
mañana y va a llover por la tarde ( damos esta opinión, porque es lo
que ha
estado sucediendo hasta el momento).
3- ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfer en su área el próximo fin de
semana?
Eso depende de lo que usted quiera. Si usted es una persona que se
interesa en
las olas pequeñas y surfear al lado de muchas personas, nosotros le
recomendamos la playa que está enfrente del restaurante Lobster. No
obstante,
si usted es una persona que más bien se interesa por olas grandes y
surfear al
lado de pocas personas, es difinitivo que nosotros le recomendamos
playa
Playitas (a este lugar también han estado asistiendo un buen número de
surfeadores esta semana).
4- ¿ A qué hora es la marea alta el próximo fin de semana?
Sábado: 12:08 A.M y 12:30 P.M Domingo: 1:06 A.M y 1:24 P.M Nota. La
marea roja
ya no está afectando a la playa Manuel Antonio; la misma, según
escuchamos, se
trasladó a la playa de Jaco.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high, with overhead sets and has lots of power on
the
takeoff, but a soft shoulder that mushes out. Best surf time is the
midtides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
SW swell maxes out Saturday afternoon, with a slight drop back to head
by
Sunday and smaller still Monday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Early morning offshore session, late afternoon session or midtide at
the point.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surfrider Meeting July 9th at the Panaderia, 7 p.m., surf movie shown
after. In
September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year. Check
out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and
get to
practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Next Surfrider meeting - July 9th - Jorge's Panaderia in Dominical - 7
p.m.
After the meeting, the surf movie "September Sessions" will be
featured.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
High Tide - 9.11 ft. at 11:33 AM
Low Tide - .67 ft. at 5:53 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - For Saturday and Sunday, a nice SW swell pushes in head high
surf
with a few overhead waves mixed in with the sets. Wave period - 13
seconds. The
swell fades out Monday and by Tuesday, another midweek waist to chest
high
waves with a short 12 second period. Look for the next swell to come
from the
south, with surf head high on Sunday and next Monday a foot overhead.
It will
be nice, coinciding with an early morning high tide and will last two
or three
days.
Caribbean - The East swell is pushing in head high fun surf as I write
this,
but it won't last past Monday so get to the right coast now. Will
slowly
decrease from chest down to waist high by Thursday, with a posible
revival for
next weekend.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been chest to occasionally head high at Grande for the last few
days, with
some okay morning sessions with glassy to light offshore conditions.
Nothing
spectacular, but definitely surfable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope there's a swell on the way. Otherwise, we'll be dealing with
both
small surf and a mid day tide, which doesn't bode well for good
conditions, as
it's been going onshore by noon everyday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Try Grande if the wind cooperates, otherwise hit low to mid tide breaks
like
Avellanas Rivermouth and Negra or a morning session.
** From Diana in Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Mornings have been our little window of glassy surf before the wind
kicks up
on-shore. The waves have been small--waist to chest high at best, with
bigger
sets across the estuary on the way to Playa Grande. Langosta had some
head-high
sets early in the week, but today is considerably smaller. En las
mananas hemos
visto olas glassy y bonitas antes de que llegen los vientos on-shore.
Las olas
han estado pequenas--de la cintura al pecho a lo mejor, con sets mas
grande al
otro lado del estero en camino a Playa Grande. Langosta tambien tenia
sets de a
la cabeza al principio de la semana, pero hoy todo esta mucho mas
pequeno.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
As the high tides shifts toward mid-day, we're left with
barely-surfable low
tides on these beautiful mornings. By the time the water level has
risen the
wind is usually on shore, but it's light enough that you can still have
some
fun. Como la marea alta se adelanta hacia el mediodia, quedamos con la
poco-surfeable marea baja en estas mananas preciosas. A la hora que el
nivel
del agua suba, los vientos estan on-shore pero suficiente livianos para
que
siempre se pueda divertir.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The rivermouth is breaking with this swell direction, and there's hope
for
midtide midmorning sessions where the wind may cooperate. Otherwise I
would
suggest Playa Grande or Avellanas where bigger waves will mean more
fun. La
boca del rio esta quebrando con este swell y hay esperanza para
sessiones de
media-manana a la media-marea cuando el viento tal vez se coopere. Si
no,
recomiendo Playa Grande o Avellanas donde olas mas grandes significaran
mas
diversion.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Saturday night Vista Villas Hotel, home of the Robert August Surf Shop,
celebrates 7 years of operation with a barbeque, fashion show and our
favorite
band, The Leatherbacks. El Sabado en la noche Vista Villas Hotel, donde
se
encuentra el Robert August Surf Shop, celebre su 7 anos de
funcionamiento con
una barbacoa, un desfile de modas y nuestra banda favorita, Los
Leatherbacks.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp-
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has now aquired a new 15-passenger van and offers a daily shuttle
between
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco. We also have a weekly shuttle
from
Tamarindo to Mal Pais and Montezuma. ANY
BUSINESSES IN THE MAL PAIS AND MONTEZUMA AREA, IF INTERESTED IN SELLING
TICKETS
AND ARRANGING TRIPS, CALL WRSC. 670 1138
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small surf today but really perfect , our sand bars are optimum right
now, Jaco
2-4 ft faces and glassy peaky etc.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Probably more of the same I guess !
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Get a quicky in at Hermosa before the tide gets too high and charge
back to
Jaco for the full !
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Guys I need to warn you !!! Hermosa has once again become a high crime
area ,
up to 6 cars a day getting broke into, even local guys cars ex: Carton
had his
truck broken into and they destoyed the dash for a 200$ soundsystem
that they
probably traded for a bag of weed or a couple of rocks or maybe so they
could
live here another couple of weeks you know dude ! DONT TAKE ANYTHING TO
HERMOSA
just your board leash and LEAVE YOUR CAR OPEN ! Please if we dont give
them
anything to steal they cant steal it, they are sometimes armed and the
real
ticos are so laid back that the system doesnt allow us to solve it from
a
legal/police type manner so we just eliminate what they are stealing !
If you
see someone else setting themselves up for a hit warn them, most if not
all of
us live from tourism so lets protect and nurture what we have so it
will GROW !
Thanks Chuck ! (*This is what Louis at Playa Grande says to do as well
- don't
leave anything in your car - GG)
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Overcast, Air Temp 90f, Water Temp at 85f, Wave Height
2-4
ft.(back of the wave) High Tide around Noon
Good Morning! We have a new southwest that is bringing really fun surf
in the
2-4 foot range (from the back of the wave) . Dennis Christopher and
Tobit
McLean, are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa,
so, call
Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at (506) 778
8648
Pick up useful travel hints and current weather and wave conditions
here in
Costa Rica catering to Surfer's needs http://ranchocoral.com/. PURA
VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
El Bajo (enfrente del hotel Arboleda) : Este lugar ha tenido olas muy
buenas.
Las olas han estado consistentes, limpias, con dirección, casi siempre,
derecha; un poquito fuertes y el tamaño aproximado es de 5 pies en
marea alta.
Enfrente de Lobster : Aquí han habido olas pequeñas, pero con muy buena
dirección ( con dirección derecha, pero con dirección izquierda
también), la
consistencia no ha sido mala, pero tampoco ha estado del todo buena y
el tamaño
aproximado de las olas en esta playa es de 3.50 pies en marea alta.
Playa
Playitas: esta semana las olas han estado bastante buenas en esta
playa: la
condición ha sido buena, han estado limpias, tienen dirección derecha,
per en
ocasiones tienen dirección izquierda y el tamaño aproximado es de entre
6 y 7
pies en marea alta. Isla Damas: Al igual que las semanas pasadas, esta
semana
no tenemos un reporte de esta playa.
2 - ¿ Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las
olas?
Cuando hablamos con los surfeadores acerca de esto; todos concordaron
en que
las condiciones, tamaños y demás, van a continuar igual que hasta el
momento,
esto con respecto a las olas. Con respecto al tiempo, va a haber sol
por la
mañana y va a llover por la tarde ( damos esta opinión, porque es lo
que ha
estado sucediendo hasta el momento).
3- ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfer en su área el próximo fin de
semana?
Eso depende de lo que usted quiera. Si usted es una persona que se
interesa en
las olas pequeñas y surfear al lado de muchas personas, nosotros le
recomendamos la playa que está enfrente del restaurante Lobster. No
obstante,
si usted es una persona que más bien se interesa por olas grandes y
surfear al
lado de pocas personas, es difinitivo que nosotros le recomendamos
playa
Playitas (a este lugar también han estado asistiendo un buen número de
surfeadores esta semana).
4- ¿ A qué hora es la marea alta el próximo fin de semana?
Sábado: 12:08 A.M y 12:30 P.M Domingo: 1:06 A.M y 1:24 P.M Nota. La
marea roja
ya no está afectando a la playa Manuel Antonio; la misma, según
escuchamos, se
trasladó a la playa de Jaco.
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high, with overhead sets and has lots of power on
the
takeoff, but a soft shoulder that mushes out. Best surf time is the
midtides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
SW swell maxes out Saturday afternoon, with a slight drop back to head
by
Sunday and smaller still Monday.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Early morning offshore session, late afternoon session or midtide at
the point.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surfrider Meeting July 9th at the Panaderia, 7 p.m., surf movie shown
after. In
September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year. Check
out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and
get to
practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, June 14, 2002
Costa Rica Surf Report for June 14th, 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Next Surfrider meeting - July 9th - Jorge's Panaderia in Dominical - 7
p.m.
After the meeting, the surf movie "In God's Hands" will be featured.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .86 ft. at 11:04 AM
High Tide - 9.03 ft. at 5:19 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves will be head high this weekend with some overhead sets
from a
SW swell mixed with a 15 second period south swell. By Monday, the
South takes
over the pictures and pushes in overhead surf for south facing beaches.
By
Tuesday, a major drop in size will be seen, back to waist to chest
high, and
will stay that size through next weekend.
Caribbean - The right coast flat spell is still in effect, however on
the
horizon is a nice E swell kicking in surf for next weekend. Enjoy the
sunshine
and the reggae flavor of Cahuita and Puerto Viejo.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest ot head-high for Wednesday, dropping a bit on Thursday. Pretty
mixed up
with onshore winds blowing consistently all day. Catch it in the early
morning,
as the tides are right!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope it picks up a bit as last week's report indicated. Still
plenty to
play with, especially with the long morning sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande seems to have the biggest peaks in the area.
** From Diana in Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've had a lot of choppy surf during the week ranging in size from
waist to
shoulder high. Winds have been consistantly on-shore, but have been
lighter in
the last several days. There have been some nice rideable shoulders on
the
north end of the beach near the river, and the river itself has been ok
at mid
tide. Hemos tenido mucho surf desorganizado durante la semana con
tamano de la
cintura al hombro. Los vientos son constantemente on-shore, pero ahora
son mas
livianos que antes. Hay olas bonitas al lado norte de la playa cerca
del rio y
el rio ha estado bien a la media marea.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Virtual bouy reports show the surf coming up and with winds changing!
Could it
be true?!? Reportajes de un bouy virtual dicen que el surf subira y que
el
viento cambiara! Sera posible?!?
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Let's hope the rumors are true! This weekend look for dawn and sunset
sessions
at Capitan Suizo or in front of the lifeguard tower. Mid afternoons at
the
rivermouth could be good. Esperemos que los rumores sean verdad! Este
fin de
semana espere sessiones buenas del amanecer y del atardecer en frente
de la
torre de salvavidas. Tardes en la boca del rio podran ser buenas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Congratulations to surfer Nick and wife Eileen on the birth of Nick IV.
Felicidades a surfeador Nick y su esposa Eileen en la llegada de Nick
IV.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp-
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has now aquired a new 15-passenger van and offers a daily shuttle
between
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco. We also have a weekly shuttle
from
Tamarindo to Mal Pais and Montezuma. ANY BUSINESSES IN THE MAL PAIS AND
MONTEZUMA AREA, IF INTERESTED IN SELLING TICKETS AND ARRANGING TRIPS,
CALL
WRSC. 670 1138
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Best rental rack in Central America ! Running stock of NEW boards by
MATT
KECHELE , ERIE, CARTON (of Costa Rica) , ONE WORLD , TOWN AND COUNTRY
of HAWAII
(shaped by Glenn Pang and Cino) , (new dealership) Channel Island/Al
Merrick!
Need a hand with some info @ our waves in the neighborhood or a good
suggestion
on where to stay or where to go call me at the shop @ 643-1308 or an
updated
version of the surf report too ! See Ya Chuck !
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Skies, Light Wind, Air Temp 85f, Water Temp at
85f, Wave
Height 2-4 ft.(back of the wave)
We have a fun sized South swell going on. It is Low tide and should get
fun for
the High tide around 5PM this afternoon. Dennis Christopher and Tobit
McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call
Tobit
for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com.
or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at (506) 778 8648 Pick up useful
techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and improve
your
surfing and make a great surf video (DVD). Enjoy our Live "How's the
Surf,
Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here
on the
Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones throw from our Surf Break We
can tell
you current conditions and crowds by looking out the window). Real info
provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info, first in the
water,
that's what happens when you wake up on the beach that everybody drives
to. We
are The Coral Ranch, Catering to Surfer's needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or
http://fuegodelsol.com PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: Esta semana las olas han estado bastante buenas en esta
playa,
con esto quiero decir que han estado consistentes, con buen tamaño, con
una
dirección bastante buena (con dirección derecha) y su tamaño aproximado
es de
más o menos 6 pies en marea alta. Las olas no han estado muy grandes,
pero si
muy fuertes ( no están reventando rápido).
Enfrente del hotel Arboleda: Las olas, aquí, son dignas de tomar en
concideración: han estado limpias, con dirección tanto derecha como
izquierda,
consistentes y con un tamaño apróximado de más o menos 4.50 pies en
marea alta.
Enfrente de Lobster: Las olas, en este lugar, normalmente son pequeñas,
pero si
muy buenas para realizar la diciplina del surf. Por ejemplo, esta
semana han
estado consistentes, limpias, con dirección tanto derecha como
izquierda y con
un tamaño apróximado de más o menos 3.50 pies en marea alta.
2- ¿ Qué esperan para el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y
las
olas?.
Ambos días, sábado y domingo, van a estar soleados durante la mañana,
sin
embargo es casi seguro que lloverá por las tardes. Creemos que las
mareas
continuarán iguales, lo que significa que las olas tedrán más omenos el
mismo
tamaño. Así que si su intención es surfear un poco y tomar el sol por
otro
rato, nosotros les recomendamos ir a la playa por la mañana.
3- ¿ Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de
semana?.
Dada la cantidad de surfeadores o asistencia de ellos, el mejor lugar
es:
enfrente de el restaurante Lobster. Pero si lo que se toma en
consideración es
la calidad y tamaño de las olas, el mejor lugar para visitar es: playa
Playitas.
4- ¿A qué hora son las mareas altas?.
El sábado: 5:54 A.M. y 6:08 P.M. El domingo: 6:43 A.M. y 7:00 P.M Nota:
La
marea alta ya no está afectando el área de Manuel Antonio, más bien, se
movió
para la playa de Jaco..
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Alicia at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
At low tide surf was fun and a little smaller, except for the cleanup
sets.
Strong currents also were felt.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
With high tide around dawn and dusk, expect nice dawn patrols and late
afternoon sessions. Surf will be in the head high+ range.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol between the white houses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year.
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay
and get
to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Next Surfrider meeting - July 9th - Jorge's Panaderia in Dominical - 7
p.m.
After the meeting, the surf movie "In God's Hands" will be featured.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - .86 ft. at 11:04 AM
High Tide - 9.03 ft. at 5:19 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves will be head high this weekend with some overhead sets
from a
SW swell mixed with a 15 second period south swell. By Monday, the
South takes
over the pictures and pushes in overhead surf for south facing beaches.
By
Tuesday, a major drop in size will be seen, back to waist to chest
high, and
will stay that size through next weekend.
Caribbean - The right coast flat spell is still in effect, however on
the
horizon is a nice E swell kicking in surf for next weekend. Enjoy the
sunshine
and the reggae flavor of Cahuita and Puerto Viejo.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@racsa.co.cr
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest ot head-high for Wednesday, dropping a bit on Thursday. Pretty
mixed up
with onshore winds blowing consistently all day. Catch it in the early
morning,
as the tides are right!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Let's hope it picks up a bit as last week's report indicated. Still
plenty to
play with, especially with the long morning sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The main peak at Grande seems to have the biggest peaks in the area.
** From Diana in Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've had a lot of choppy surf during the week ranging in size from
waist to
shoulder high. Winds have been consistantly on-shore, but have been
lighter in
the last several days. There have been some nice rideable shoulders on
the
north end of the beach near the river, and the river itself has been ok
at mid
tide. Hemos tenido mucho surf desorganizado durante la semana con
tamano de la
cintura al hombro. Los vientos son constantemente on-shore, pero ahora
son mas
livianos que antes. Hay olas bonitas al lado norte de la playa cerca
del rio y
el rio ha estado bien a la media marea.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Virtual bouy reports show the surf coming up and with winds changing!
Could it
be true?!? Reportajes de un bouy virtual dicen que el surf subira y que
el
viento cambiara! Sera posible?!?
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Let's hope the rumors are true! This weekend look for dawn and sunset
sessions
at Capitan Suizo or in front of the lifeguard tower. Mid afternoons at
the
rivermouth could be good. Esperemos que los rumores sean verdad! Este
fin de
semana espere sessiones buenas del amanecer y del atardecer en frente
de la
torre de salvavidas. Tardes en la boca del rio podran ser buenas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Congratulations to surfer Nick and wife Eileen on the birth of Nick IV.
Felicidades a surfeador Nick y su esposa Eileen en la llegada de Nick
IV.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp-
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has now aquired a new 15-passenger van and offers a daily shuttle
between
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco. We also have a weekly shuttle
from
Tamarindo to Mal Pais and Montezuma. ANY BUSINESSES IN THE MAL PAIS AND
MONTEZUMA AREA, IF INTERESTED IN SELLING TICKETS AND ARRANGING TRIPS,
CALL
WRSC. 670 1138
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Best rental rack in Central America ! Running stock of NEW boards by
MATT
KECHELE , ERIE, CARTON (of Costa Rica) , ONE WORLD , TOWN AND COUNTRY
of HAWAII
(shaped by Glenn Pang and Cino) , (new dealership) Channel Island/Al
Merrick!
Need a hand with some info @ our waves in the neighborhood or a good
suggestion
on where to stay or where to go call me at the shop @ 643-1308 or an
updated
version of the surf report too ! See Ya Chuck !
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Local Climate: Sunny Skies, Light Wind, Air Temp 85f, Water Temp at
85f, Wave
Height 2-4 ft.(back of the wave)
We have a fun sized South swell going on. It is Low tide and should get
fun for
the High tide around 5PM this afternoon. Dennis Christopher and Tobit
McLean,
are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call
Tobit
for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him at
brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com.
or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at (506) 778 8648 Pick up useful
techniques, the
latest equipment, boards and critique yourself on video and improve
your
surfing and make a great surf video (DVD). Enjoy our Live "How's the
Surf,
Really?" Surf and Costa Rica Live Info Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here
on the
Beach (Our Office is literally a Stones throw from our Surf Break We
can tell
you current conditions and crowds by looking out the window). Real info
provided by Real People, Here, not, there. First in info, first in the
water,
that's what happens when you wake up on the beach that everybody drives
to. We
are The Coral Ranch, Catering to Surfer's needs
http://ranchocoral.com.or
http://fuegodelsol.com PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: Esta semana las olas han estado bastante buenas en esta
playa,
con esto quiero decir que han estado consistentes, con buen tamaño, con
una
dirección bastante buena (con dirección derecha) y su tamaño aproximado
es de
más o menos 6 pies en marea alta. Las olas no han estado muy grandes,
pero si
muy fuertes ( no están reventando rápido).
Enfrente del hotel Arboleda: Las olas, aquí, son dignas de tomar en
concideración: han estado limpias, con dirección tanto derecha como
izquierda,
consistentes y con un tamaño apróximado de más o menos 4.50 pies en
marea alta.
Enfrente de Lobster: Las olas, en este lugar, normalmente son pequeñas,
pero si
muy buenas para realizar la diciplina del surf. Por ejemplo, esta
semana han
estado consistentes, limpias, con dirección tanto derecha como
izquierda y con
un tamaño apróximado de más o menos 3.50 pies en marea alta.
2- ¿ Qué esperan para el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y
las
olas?.
Ambos días, sábado y domingo, van a estar soleados durante la mañana,
sin
embargo es casi seguro que lloverá por las tardes. Creemos que las
mareas
continuarán iguales, lo que significa que las olas tedrán más omenos el
mismo
tamaño. Así que si su intención es surfear un poco y tomar el sol por
otro
rato, nosotros les recomendamos ir a la playa por la mañana.
3- ¿ Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de
semana?.
Dada la cantidad de surfeadores o asistencia de ellos, el mejor lugar
es:
enfrente de el restaurante Lobster. Pero si lo que se toma en
consideración es
la calidad y tamaño de las olas, el mejor lugar para visitar es: playa
Playitas.
4- ¿A qué hora son las mareas altas?.
El sábado: 5:54 A.M. y 6:08 P.M. El domingo: 6:43 A.M. y 7:00 P.M Nota:
La
marea alta ya no está afectando el área de Manuel Antonio, más bien, se
movió
para la playa de Jaco..
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Alicia at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
At low tide surf was fun and a little smaller, except for the cleanup
sets.
Strong currents also were felt.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
With high tide around dawn and dusk, expect nice dawn patrols and late
afternoon sessions. Surf will be in the head high+ range.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol between the white houses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year.
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay
and get
to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Friday, May 31, 2002
Costa Rica Surf Report for May 31, 2002
Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses throughout
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Lifeguard Competition/Workshop is this weekend in Playa Espadilla -
Quepos.
Support your local crew and sponsor a team to go! Call Luis Hidalgo @
458-3949.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.20 ft. at 12:19 PM
High Tide - 8.39 ft. at 6:33 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Perfect weekend high tides and fun surf in the chest to head
high
range on the sets. Early into next weeks the tides are midmorning, but
the
swell is just not there, surf in the waist to chest high range, with
maybe a
head high sneaker. By next weekend, SW fills in with some overhead
surf, and
the waves look best for south facing beaches.
Caribbean - The right coast es muerto, dead - flat. Great for diving
with some
excellent visibility. Not expecting anything for the coming week.
Hopefully the
next report will paint a brighter picture.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell definitely dropped today, but the conditions continue to be
messy and
onshore. This past week saw big waves, but unfortunately very messy
conditions
have prevailed all week. Not many takers at Playa Grande; ome headed
for
Avellanas and supposedly caught it good on Tues. and Wed. Happy note:
red tide
is gone!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
It seems that we're pretty socked into this temporal type weather, but
some
have been saying it's supposed to clear on Saturday. It might be nice
to get a
break from the hard onshores that have been blowing from the south with
a
dreary consistency.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area: Maybe try Playa Negra or Avellanas, as Grande
seems
to be stuck in a washing machine cycle.
** From Diana in Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been a week of great big messy waves. The swell is so south that
the
rivermouth is doing nothing and the beach down to the lifeguard stand
is
overhead, dumpy and closed out. The best place in town has been the
Capitan
Suizo and everyone knows it: 30-40 people there per session. Langosta
is
breaking huge on the outside but dumpy and messy as well. Ha sido una
semana de
olas grandes y desorganizadas. El swell viene tanto de sur que la boca
del rio
no esta haciendo nada y la playa hasta la salvavidas esta sobre cabeza,
desorganizada y cerrada. El mejor lugar esta en frente del Capitan
Suizo y todo
el mundo lo sabe: 30-40 personas en cada sesion. Langosta esta
quebrando afuera
grandisima pero sin buena forma.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The swell looks smaller today and a bit more west, which is good for
us. This
is our window for the sunrise and sunset session when the on-shore
winds
slacken. El swell el mas pequeno hoy y tiene mas oeste, lo cual es muy
bueno
para nosotros. En estos dias tenemos la oportunidad de sesiones del
amanacer y
atardecer cuando los vientos on-shore estan calmados.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The spot is the Capitan Suizo on south swells. As it shifts a bit we
may get
some action at the river mouth. El lugar para los swells del sur es el
Capitan
Suizo. Cuando cambia un poco tal vez tendremos accion el la boca del
rio.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
The surf has been big, really fun in the morning, but the wind has been
crap
and going onshore (I guess 5 months of straight offshore wind had to
end
sometime). The surfs been fun, it got BIG on Tuesday, double overhead,
with
that last south that slammed Ollie's, broken boards, big macking,
wedging,
dredging rights. Good fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
This weekend will see Ollie's and Witch's in the shoulder-to-possibly
head high
range, nothing too big but fun. The wind is finally starting to wise up
and
return to normal.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock, Ollie's Point, porn sites.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has now aquired a new 15-passenger van and offers a daily shuttle
between
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco. We also have a weekly shuttle
from
Tamarindo to Mal Pais and Montezuma. ANY
BUSINESSES IN THE MAL PAIS AND MONTEZUMA AREA, IF INTERESTED IN SELLING
TICKETS
AND ARRANGING TRIPS, CALL WRSC. 670 1138
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Great week to be a surfer here , big to bigger and still had a headhigh
wave at
Boca today !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great tides and after this crazy weather ,surf , tides maybe Jaco will
be fun
for the weekend .
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I guess its not the best but its still nice ,come surf with us in Jaco
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Great news ,life is wonderful ! How you livin ?La Chosita es in the
limelight
board wise again with the first batch of Al Merrick's /Channel Islands
and
there are 15 more on the way , Kelly models, Machado Eagle Wings, M13,
MX, MBB
and T,s etc. Want a real board we got em , Carton , Matt Kechele, Cino
Maggalane, Glenn Pang And AL Merrick . Any ?s ! Oh by the way we have
no Sharks
here in Jaco so feel free to take advantage of OUTRAGEOUSLY low airfare
to
Costa Rica and GO SURFING ! God Bless the rest of our fellow men and
protect
those whom are protecting or trying to protect us ! Also, if the
airlines are
going to hassle you about your longboard (or shortboard even) then come
see my
rentals at , Chosita Del Surf ABSOLUTELY Best rental rack in Central
America !
Running stock of NEW boards by MATT KECHELE , ERIE, CARTON (of Costa
Rica) ,
ONE WORLD , TOWN AND COUNTRY of HAWAII (shaped by Glenn Pang and Cino)
, (new
dealership) Channel Island/Al Merrick! Also any info you need is all
yours !
Thanks, Chuck !
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer
Surf
Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643
2078 or
e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. or, Call Tommy in Esterillos
at
(506) 778 8648 Pick up useful techniques, the latest equipment, boards
and
critique yourself on video and improve your surfing and make a great
surf video
(DVD). Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica
Live Info
Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a
Stones
throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds
by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People, Here, not,
there.
First in info, first in the water, that's what happens when you wake up
on the
beach that everybody drives to. We are The Coral Ranch, Catering to
Surfer's
needs http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: Esta semana el surfeo no ha estado nada bueno en esta
playa
debido a los altos oleajes que ha habido. El tamaño de las olas ha sido
increible, solo que las mismas han estado muy cerradas( o sea que
revientan muy
rápido) lo cual no permite que el surfeador se pueda deslizar en la
tabla.
Playa Espadilla( El Bajo): Realmente no hay mucha diferencia entre esta
playa y
playa Playitas; con esto quiero decir que si su plan es visitar esta
playa para
surfear, no estaría tomando la mejor decisión.
Enfrente de el restaurante Lobster: Este es un lugar donde solo se
encuentran
personas que están aprendiendo a surfear, sin embargo esta semana las
olas han
estado más buenas de lo normal y no solamente eso, sino que también han
estado
grandes, consistentes, con dirección tanto derecha como izquierda, pero
abiertas, lo cual permite al surfeador estar más tiempo en la tabla.
2- ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las
olas?.
Para el próximo fin de semana el oleaje va a estar más pequeño que lo
que ha
estado en el transcurso de esta semana. Se cree que el surfeo en playa
Playitas
va a mejorar, como también va a mejorar en otras partes de la playa
donde por
el momento no es muy bueno. Durante las mañanas va a hacer sol, pero
por las
tardes es muy posible que llueva.
3- ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de
semana?.
Tule( este es el sobrenombre de un muchacho que ha surfeado por mucho
tiempo y
tiene mucha experiencia) opina que el mejor lugar para surfear esta
semana es
en la playa de Quepos, especificamente al lado del muella. Sin embargo,
donde
hay más surfeadores es enfrente de el restaurante Lobster.
4- ¿Hay cosas malas en la playa?.
La marea roja aun esta afectando un poco el surfeo, pero en una forma
más leve.
Escuela D'Amore
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are chest high and fun with some strong offshores early morning
mixed
with high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Surf will be small, in the chest high range, and best early before the
high
tide mushout. Also late afternoon seshes will be well worth it.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Beachbreak, dawn patrol.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com. For $389 a week, get a room,
20 hours
of class, food, adventure tour, and waves right out back! Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
Costa
Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links,
and tide
charts.
Lifeguard Competition/Workshop is this weekend in Playa Espadilla -
Quepos.
Support your local crew and sponsor a team to go! Call Luis Hidalgo @
458-3949.
Rabbit Kekai's TOES on the NOSE contest and Women's Longboard
Championships set
for August 6-12 in Boca Barranca!
Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and
Beaches.
TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after
Low Tide - 1.20 ft. at 12:19 PM
High Tide - 8.39 ft. at 6:33 PM
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Perfect weekend high tides and fun surf in the chest to head
high
range on the sets. Early into next weeks the tides are midmorning, but
the
swell is just not there, surf in the waist to chest high range, with
maybe a
head high sneaker. By next weekend, SW fills in with some overhead
surf, and
the waves look best for south facing beaches.
Caribbean - The right coast es muerto, dead - flat. Great for diving
with some
excellent visibility. Not expecting anything for the coming week.
Hopefully the
next report will paint a brighter picture.
SPONSORS by Area
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@cool.co.cr
Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@yahoo.com
Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@hotmail.com
Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@cafedeparis.net
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@sol.racsa.co.cr
Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@sol.racsa.co.cr in Playa Hermosa
Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@sol.racsa.co.cr
Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr)
Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com (643-1064)
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@ticotravel.com
Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@hotelrocaverde.com
Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or info@cabinascasaverde.com
(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@dhrrealty.com
Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
www.diuwak.com or diuwak@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@dominicalrealty.com
AREA REPORTS
NICOYA (N)
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell definitely dropped today, but the conditions continue to be
messy and
onshore. This past week saw big waves, but unfortunately very messy
conditions
have prevailed all week. Not many takers at Playa Grande; ome headed
for
Avellanas and supposedly caught it good on Tues. and Wed. Happy note:
red tide
is gone!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
It seems that we're pretty socked into this temporal type weather, but
some
have been saying it's supposed to clear on Saturday. It might be nice
to get a
break from the hard onshores that have been blowing from the south with
a
dreary consistency.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area: Maybe try Playa Negra or Avellanas, as Grande
seems
to be stuck in a washing machine cycle.
** From Diana in Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been a week of great big messy waves. The swell is so south that
the
rivermouth is doing nothing and the beach down to the lifeguard stand
is
overhead, dumpy and closed out. The best place in town has been the
Capitan
Suizo and everyone knows it: 30-40 people there per session. Langosta
is
breaking huge on the outside but dumpy and messy as well. Ha sido una
semana de
olas grandes y desorganizadas. El swell viene tanto de sur que la boca
del rio
no esta haciendo nada y la playa hasta la salvavidas esta sobre cabeza,
desorganizada y cerrada. El mejor lugar esta en frente del Capitan
Suizo y todo
el mundo lo sabe: 30-40 personas en cada sesion. Langosta esta
quebrando afuera
grandisima pero sin buena forma.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
The swell looks smaller today and a bit more west, which is good for
us. This
is our window for the sunrise and sunset session when the on-shore
winds
slacken. El swell el mas pequeno hoy y tiene mas oeste, lo cual es muy
bueno
para nosotros. En estos dias tenemos la oportunidad de sesiones del
amanacer y
atardecer cuando los vientos on-shore estan calmados.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
The spot is the Capitan Suizo on south swells. As it shifts a bit we
may get
some action at the river mouth. El lugar para los swells del sur es el
Capitan
Suizo. Cuando cambia un poco tal vez tendremos accion el la boca del
rio.
** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
The surf has been big, really fun in the morning, but the wind has been
crap
and going onshore (I guess 5 months of straight offshore wind had to
end
sometime). The surfs been fun, it got BIG on Tuesday, double overhead,
with
that last south that slammed Ollie's, broken boards, big macking,
wedging,
dredging rights. Good fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
This weekend will see Ollie's and Witch's in the shoulder-to-possibly
head high
range, nothing too big but fun. The wind is finally starting to wise up
and
return to normal.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock, Ollie's Point, porn sites.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC has now aquired a new 15-passenger van and offers a daily shuttle
between
WRSC Tamarindo and WRSC Playas del Coco. We also have a weekly shuttle
from
Tamarindo to Mal Pais and Montezuma. ANY
BUSINESSES IN THE MAL PAIS AND MONTEZUMA AREA, IF INTERESTED IN SELLING
TICKETS
AND ARRANGING TRIPS, CALL WRSC. 670 1138
JACO & HERMOSA
** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Great week to be a surfer here , big to bigger and still had a headhigh
wave at
Boca today !
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):
Great tides and after this crazy weather ,surf , tides maybe Jaco will
be fun
for the weekend .
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:
I guess its not the best but its still nice ,come surf with us in Jaco
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Great news ,life is wonderful ! How you livin ?La Chosita es in the
limelight
board wise again with the first batch of Al Merrick's /Channel Islands
and
there are 15 more on the way , Kelly models, Machado Eagle Wings, M13,
MX, MBB
and T,s etc. Want a real board we got em , Carton , Matt Kechele, Cino
Maggalane, Glenn Pang And AL Merrick . Any ?s ! Oh by the way we have
no Sharks
here in Jaco so feel free to take advantage of OUTRAGEOUSLY low airfare
to
Costa Rica and GO SURFING ! God Bless the rest of our fellow men and
protect
those whom are protecting or trying to protect us ! Also, if the
airlines are
going to hassle you about your longboard (or shortboard even) then come
see my
rentals at , Chosita Del Surf ABSOLUTELY Best rental rack in Central
America !
Running stock of NEW boards by MATT KECHELE , ERIE, CARTON (of Costa
Rica) ,
ONE WORLD , TOWN AND COUNTRY of HAWAII (shaped by Glenn Pang and Cino)
, (new
dealership) Channel Island/Al Merrick! Also any info you need is all
yours !
Thanks, Chuck !
** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -
Dennis Christopher and Tobit McLean, are doing their Endless Summer
Surf
Clinics in Playa Hermosa, so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643
2078 or
e-mail him at brisadelmar@ranchocoral.com. or, Call Tommy in Esterillos
at
(506) 778 8648 Pick up useful techniques, the latest equipment, boards
and
critique yourself on video and improve your surfing and make a great
surf video
(DVD). Enjoy our Live "How's the Surf, Really?" Surf and Costa Rica
Live Info
Chat Talk to a Real Surfer here on the Beach (Our Office is literally a
Stones
throw from our Surf Break We can tell you current conditions and crowds
by
looking out the window). Real info provided by Real People, Here, not,
there.
First in info, first in the water, that's what happens when you wake up
on the
beach that everybody drives to. We are The Coral Ranch, Catering to
Surfer's
needs http://ranchocoral.com.or http://fuegodelsol.com PURA VIDA!!!!
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -
1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: Esta semana el surfeo no ha estado nada bueno en esta
playa
debido a los altos oleajes que ha habido. El tamaño de las olas ha sido
increible, solo que las mismas han estado muy cerradas( o sea que
revientan muy
rápido) lo cual no permite que el surfeador se pueda deslizar en la
tabla.
Playa Espadilla( El Bajo): Realmente no hay mucha diferencia entre esta
playa y
playa Playitas; con esto quiero decir que si su plan es visitar esta
playa para
surfear, no estaría tomando la mejor decisión.
Enfrente de el restaurante Lobster: Este es un lugar donde solo se
encuentran
personas que están aprendiendo a surfear, sin embargo esta semana las
olas han
estado más buenas de lo normal y no solamente eso, sino que también han
estado
grandes, consistentes, con dirección tanto derecha como izquierda, pero
abiertas, lo cual permite al surfeador estar más tiempo en la tabla.
2- ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las
olas?.
Para el próximo fin de semana el oleaje va a estar más pequeño que lo
que ha
estado en el transcurso de esta semana. Se cree que el surfeo en playa
Playitas
va a mejorar, como también va a mejorar en otras partes de la playa
donde por
el momento no es muy bueno. Durante las mañanas va a hacer sol, pero
por las
tardes es muy posible que llueva.
3- ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de
semana?.
Tule( este es el sobrenombre de un muchacho que ha surfeado por mucho
tiempo y
tiene mucha experiencia) opina que el mejor lugar para surfear esta
semana es
en la playa de Quepos, especificamente al lado del muella. Sin embargo,
donde
hay más surfeadores es enfrente de el restaurante Lobster.
4- ¿Hay cosas malas en la playa?.
La marea roja aun esta afectando un poco el surfeo, pero en una forma
más leve.
Escuela D'Amore
DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC
** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are chest high and fun with some strong offshores early morning
mixed
with high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de
semana (clima y olas):
Surf will be small, in the chest high range, and best early before the
high
tide mushout. Also late afternoon seshes will be well worth it.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear
este
fin de semana en su area:
Beachbreak, dawn patrol.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com. For $389 a week, get a room,
20 hours
of class, food, adventure tour, and waves right out back! Email
aecdominical@sol.racsa.co.cr for more info.
CARIBBEAN
see the national report above
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