Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 400
September 23rd, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - The week starts strong with surf 2-3 foot overhead on the sets and plenty of overhead waves in between. The SSW swell stays around Tuesday and Wednesday, dropping to 1-2 foot overhead. Thursday starts to see a more pronounced drop, overhead with sets a foot bigger. Friday and Saturday will be head high with fewer bigger sets.
Caribbean - Surf on Monday will be waist high and clean. A few chest high sets arrive Tuesday, but are gone again by Wednesday midday. Then it's knee to waist high leftovers until the weekend. Good chance for tropical flareups since this is the time of the year for Caribbean storms.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 7.32 feet at 11:48 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.64 feet at 5:58 p.m.
New Moon - September 26th
TOP NEWS
The Montezuma International Film Festival (MIFF), held November 1 - 5, 2007 in Montezuma, Costa Rica, will showcase 100 films from across the
world with live music, street parties, beach parties, special dinners, discussion panels and much more.
All events are free and everyone in the world is invited to this first annual celebration of independent film! www.montezumafilmfestival.com
The Beach Times Reports 18,000 cases of dengue this year. Wear your repellant!
Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. And don't forget to print out the 2008 tide charts.
** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) on info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/22) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Rainy and messy just overhead surf.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. If the on shores let off it could get interesting.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Internet
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/23)
The last couple days we have had plenty of rain. Raining all day but the surf has been fun anyways. The wind has been offshore most of the time and the waves are head high with bigger sets. The water temp is in the low 80s. Lots of runoff into the ocean from all the rain. We have a good swell coming for this weekend. SW with a perfect direction for Playa Negra. Look for well overhead waves with good shape staying with us through the first half of this upcoming week. High tide is running through the mornings and that's a good thing for Playa Negra. It should be real fun at Playa Avellanas as well. Crowds are at a minimum this time of year.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/23)
Well, it isn't firing, but it is the best it has been in a little while... some head high waves that look make-able... The wind is light onshore at report time, and it didn't storm too bad last night, so it isn't as funky as it has been lately. All-in-all, folks would be skipping work in FL, so I guess it is all prospective. I think I will grab a surf after throwing this report up. We have a low tide that passed at 6AM, so it should be holding up a bit more later in the morning. I surfed last night and caught four closeouts and paddled in... couldn't find a make-able section... I only saw one guy get a good wave, and it was Luigi back-dooring a left barrel, it was sweet, but the ride was less than 3 seconds. Hey, has anyone driven to Nicoya this week?
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/22)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high - with some overhead sets. Light wind - thunderstorms in the afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell seems to be building. Maybe 1 - 2 ft overhead.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen is consistent.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (9/23)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Well Im a bit late but thanks to [in part] CR SURF we are busy ! Waves are fun its coming up for sure a couple of overhead ones at Escondida came thru this afternoon . Barranca could be the call for Monday A.M. Conditions were not so good for Oeste today too much fresh push from the south and it was a bit messy . I expect we should have some fun waves during the week as long as the wind doesn't blow ! Sandbars are nice here and with this peaky multi direccion swell its right on for us ! Pura Vida, Happy Surfing ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Marco at Manuel Antonio Surf School (9/22)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: olas de 6.84 pies, un poco deformadas por el efecto del viento
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): un clima nublado por las tardes con mucho viento , esto afecta la formacion de las olas.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Al final de la playa Manuel Antonio
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/22)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Super nice low tide waves. A little bit overhead with long, hollow shoulders and lots of hoot'n and holler'n by the sea monkeys.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): At least head and a half on Sunday and a continuing strong swell through mid week next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The point might work on Sunday, but right now the beach is excellent.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: I'll be leaving for Indonesia on Wednesday (where the sets are showing 20' faces on wetsand.com ) and will be gone for a month. I might post my Dominical beach report with the waves from the Mentawais just to make you jealous.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
CR Surf Report for 9-16-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 399
September 16th, 2007
TOP NEWS
Now you can get your tide charts for all of 2008!
Surf contest in Santa Teresa behind La Lora Amarilla on Sept 21-23. Come out to support the ninos. Contact Johanna for more info at joha_stone@...
Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves will be overhead on Monday on Tuesday, with sets every twenty minutes a foot bigger. By Wednesday the SSW swell dies a bit, down to head high with plenty of overhead set waves at the south facing beaches. Stays the same for Thursday and Friday morning. By the evening session, some straight south swell sets arrive at 1-2 foot overhead. Saturday dawn patrol is the call with surf 2 foot overhead, bigger sets down south. Due to the angle, some spots will be small since they are protected. This swell will strengthen by next Monday, up to 2-3 foot overhead through Sept. 25th.
Caribbean - Whatever minumal surf there is, mostly knee high with a rare bigger set at the reefs, will be gone by Wednesday. Then it's flat through Saturday, with a tiny chance of tropical waves for the following week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/16/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .69 feet at 11:38 a.m.
High Tide - 7.89 feet at 5:50 p.m.
New Moon - September 26th
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/15) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The tides have moved to the morning session and the waves this week have been exceptional for this time of the year. I saw someone take off deep on a left on the south side of the main break and get totally barreled for a hundred yards on a slow motion, stand up, tube on Friday afternoon. You had to pick 'em, but the rides of a lifetime are possible. The wind for the last couple of days has been off shore, or slightly on shore, for nearly ideal conditions for a somewhat crossed up swell.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is a little mixed up, so only a lucky wind condition will pull some shape out of it at this well overhead size.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As it gets bigger, tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo .
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/14)
This is the best time of year for surf at Playa Negra. The past few days have seen smaller surf in the head high range with partly cloudy skies and some afternoon rain. The water temp is 84 degrees. We have a SW swell starting to show today and should peak out by the end of this weekend. Head high to a couple feet overhead with fair to good shape. We might be in for a little more rain and onshore wind coming up this weekend. With the higher tides starting to run through the mornings, get out there early. This is also the most uncrowded time of year here at Playa Negra. Enjoy!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/16)
My Gators worked Tennessee yesterday... we found the game online for ten bucks and watched it streaming in the office, Florida/Tennessee on one computer, the ASP World Tour on the other... great afternoon, then we went and surfed empty head high Guiones last night... Anyways, Surf this morning is in the head high range, it is super glassy, but we had a dead high tide at 6:30 this morning so it needs some time to start breaking good... if you are longboarding, get out there, it looks pretty fun for the thicker equipment. My rule of thumb for tides here is that if it is under 2 feet overhead, you should wait for a lower tide, at least low to mid... Over 2 feet overhead, the high tide, depending on the angle, can get real good, with mushier sections outside, but when it is bigger you can get real heavy inside sections... it is fun getting to know this wave so well. There were three folks out at report time. Have a great Sunday, E.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/15)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high - storm conditions most of the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Chest to head high by Sunday. The wet season continues.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: South facing beaches.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surf Contest next weekend behind La Lora north of Playa Santa Teresa.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/15)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves are head high and peaky. Too soft at high tide, but great at mid-tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): More of the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the beaches should be working.
Volume 9, Issue 399
September 16th, 2007
TOP NEWS
Now you can get your tide charts for all of 2008!
Surf contest in Santa Teresa behind La Lora Amarilla on Sept 21-23. Come out to support the ninos. Contact Johanna for more info at joha_stone@...
Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves will be overhead on Monday on Tuesday, with sets every twenty minutes a foot bigger. By Wednesday the SSW swell dies a bit, down to head high with plenty of overhead set waves at the south facing beaches. Stays the same for Thursday and Friday morning. By the evening session, some straight south swell sets arrive at 1-2 foot overhead. Saturday dawn patrol is the call with surf 2 foot overhead, bigger sets down south. Due to the angle, some spots will be small since they are protected. This swell will strengthen by next Monday, up to 2-3 foot overhead through Sept. 25th.
Caribbean - Whatever minumal surf there is, mostly knee high with a rare bigger set at the reefs, will be gone by Wednesday. Then it's flat through Saturday, with a tiny chance of tropical waves for the following week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/16/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .69 feet at 11:38 a.m.
High Tide - 7.89 feet at 5:50 p.m.
New Moon - September 26th
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/15) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The tides have moved to the morning session and the waves this week have been exceptional for this time of the year. I saw someone take off deep on a left on the south side of the main break and get totally barreled for a hundred yards on a slow motion, stand up, tube on Friday afternoon. You had to pick 'em, but the rides of a lifetime are possible. The wind for the last couple of days has been off shore, or slightly on shore, for nearly ideal conditions for a somewhat crossed up swell.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is a little mixed up, so only a lucky wind condition will pull some shape out of it at this well overhead size.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As it gets bigger, tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo .
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/14)
This is the best time of year for surf at Playa Negra. The past few days have seen smaller surf in the head high range with partly cloudy skies and some afternoon rain. The water temp is 84 degrees. We have a SW swell starting to show today and should peak out by the end of this weekend. Head high to a couple feet overhead with fair to good shape. We might be in for a little more rain and onshore wind coming up this weekend. With the higher tides starting to run through the mornings, get out there early. This is also the most uncrowded time of year here at Playa Negra. Enjoy!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/16)
My Gators worked Tennessee yesterday... we found the game online for ten bucks and watched it streaming in the office, Florida/Tennessee on one computer, the ASP World Tour on the other... great afternoon, then we went and surfed empty head high Guiones last night... Anyways, Surf this morning is in the head high range, it is super glassy, but we had a dead high tide at 6:30 this morning so it needs some time to start breaking good... if you are longboarding, get out there, it looks pretty fun for the thicker equipment. My rule of thumb for tides here is that if it is under 2 feet overhead, you should wait for a lower tide, at least low to mid... Over 2 feet overhead, the high tide, depending on the angle, can get real good, with mushier sections outside, but when it is bigger you can get real heavy inside sections... it is fun getting to know this wave so well. There were three folks out at report time. Have a great Sunday, E.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/15)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high - storm conditions most of the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Chest to head high by Sunday. The wet season continues.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: South facing beaches.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surf Contest next weekend behind La Lora north of Playa Santa Teresa.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/15)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves are head high and peaky. Too soft at high tide, but great at mid-tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): More of the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the beaches should be working.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
CR Surf Report for 9-9-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 398
September 9th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Dropping SSW swell leaves waves a foot overhead on Sunday, and Monday the sets get farther apart, overhead at the better beachbreaks. Tuesday it stays consistent at headhigh with an hourly overhead set, Wednesday and Thursday are a foot smaller with a 10 second period, but by Friday it's back up to overhead and stays like that through the weekend (13 sec. period). Nothing big coming until next Thursday from the SW.
Caribbean - Not much surf for this week, knee high mostly with a rare waist high set. No tropical storms are expected to form, but that means little considering next week is the height of the hurricane season.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.46 feet at 7:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.18 feet at 1:21 p.m.
New Moon - September 11th
TOP NEWS
Surf contest in Santa Teresa behind La Lora Amarilla on Sept 21-23. Come out to support the ninos. Contact Johanna for more info at joha_stone@...
Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/8) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: As we move into the afternoon high tides, this strong (double overhead) swell has less probability for a good session. The really experienced surfers are going out anyway and coming up with a good ride or two. It's hard to tell which waves will work or not.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It is remarkably smooth, even as the tides move into the afternoon and might be doable if the wind doesn't come up.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As we tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo , the surf become more manageable. The Tamarindo estero mouth is holding some form during the incoming tides.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/8)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been having a good run of SW swells with double overhead surf through all the tides. The last few afternoons have been very good with not much wind and partly cloudy skies. Water temp is in the mid 80s. Look for smaller surf for the next couple days and then a big jump in the swell with both S and SW for a combination that could see Playa Negra with double to triple overhead waves by this weekend.With the low tide running through the mornings this week, check out Little Hawaii early for big waves with no crowds.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/9)
Oh yeah! We still have well overhead surf this morning at Guiones and a dead low tide at report time. It is making for another session of heavy surf, which seems to have everyone excited. There weren't many folks surfing, and I didn't realize how big it was until I was cropping photos and saw the guy in photo 1... that wasn't even that big of a wave... so there is still some size out there for sure. I got up late today, and snapped photos at 7:45, and from what I heard there was some morning sickness on it early according to Mario... but it is getting better, and we could be in for a good later morning session with the pushing tide... I may be pullng out the K-step up today.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/7)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: SW swell, overhead, light wind in the morning. Afternoon thunderstorms.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell seems to be weakening. Thunderstorms expected every day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen is consistent.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/8)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Ah, this is what we expect from Dominical. We've now had two weeks of overhead waves that are ridable at all but dead low tide. A little bit of on shore wind has been hard on the mid-day sessions, but mornings and evenings offer 4 hours of good surf per day. The point has been working at lower tides, but is not very big and many people are surfing the inner shelf as opposed to the outer boil. If you wait at the outer boil during lower tides, you can usually get a good overhead wave about every 15 minutes or so.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): I haven't seen signs of a swell yet, but we should have double overhead for the entire weekend. Mornings and evenings will be good at the point. The beach will probably be closed out, but it has been so good with the larger waves for weeks, that I am hoping the beach is still open for this swell. Best to operate with thick leashes and epoxy boards!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: As mentioned, I think the beach will close out and the point will warm up through Sunday. However, there have been a few souls over the last few weeks who have been pushing through the bigger beach break and I hope we may continue to see good surf at the beach as well.
Volume 9, Issue 398
September 9th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Dropping SSW swell leaves waves a foot overhead on Sunday, and Monday the sets get farther apart, overhead at the better beachbreaks. Tuesday it stays consistent at headhigh with an hourly overhead set, Wednesday and Thursday are a foot smaller with a 10 second period, but by Friday it's back up to overhead and stays like that through the weekend (13 sec. period). Nothing big coming until next Thursday from the SW.
Caribbean - Not much surf for this week, knee high mostly with a rare waist high set. No tropical storms are expected to form, but that means little considering next week is the height of the hurricane season.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.46 feet at 7:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.18 feet at 1:21 p.m.
New Moon - September 11th
TOP NEWS
Surf contest in Santa Teresa behind La Lora Amarilla on Sept 21-23. Come out to support the ninos. Contact Johanna for more info at joha_stone@...
Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/8) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: As we move into the afternoon high tides, this strong (double overhead) swell has less probability for a good session. The really experienced surfers are going out anyway and coming up with a good ride or two. It's hard to tell which waves will work or not.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It is remarkably smooth, even as the tides move into the afternoon and might be doable if the wind doesn't come up.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As we tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo , the surf become more manageable. The Tamarindo estero mouth is holding some form during the incoming tides.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/8)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been having a good run of SW swells with double overhead surf through all the tides. The last few afternoons have been very good with not much wind and partly cloudy skies. Water temp is in the mid 80s. Look for smaller surf for the next couple days and then a big jump in the swell with both S and SW for a combination that could see Playa Negra with double to triple overhead waves by this weekend.With the low tide running through the mornings this week, check out Little Hawaii early for big waves with no crowds.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/9)
Oh yeah! We still have well overhead surf this morning at Guiones and a dead low tide at report time. It is making for another session of heavy surf, which seems to have everyone excited. There weren't many folks surfing, and I didn't realize how big it was until I was cropping photos and saw the guy in photo 1... that wasn't even that big of a wave... so there is still some size out there for sure. I got up late today, and snapped photos at 7:45, and from what I heard there was some morning sickness on it early according to Mario... but it is getting better, and we could be in for a good later morning session with the pushing tide... I may be pullng out the K-step up today.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/7)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: SW swell, overhead, light wind in the morning. Afternoon thunderstorms.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell seems to be weakening. Thunderstorms expected every day.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen is consistent.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/8)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Ah, this is what we expect from Dominical. We've now had two weeks of overhead waves that are ridable at all but dead low tide. A little bit of on shore wind has been hard on the mid-day sessions, but mornings and evenings offer 4 hours of good surf per day. The point has been working at lower tides, but is not very big and many people are surfing the inner shelf as opposed to the outer boil. If you wait at the outer boil during lower tides, you can usually get a good overhead wave about every 15 minutes or so.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): I haven't seen signs of a swell yet, but we should have double overhead for the entire weekend. Mornings and evenings will be good at the point. The beach will probably be closed out, but it has been so good with the larger waves for weeks, that I am hoping the beach is still open for this swell. Best to operate with thick leashes and epoxy boards!
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: As mentioned, I think the beach will close out and the point will warm up through Sunday. However, there have been a few souls over the last few weeks who have been pushing through the bigger beach break and I hope we may continue to see good surf at the beach as well.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
CR Surf Report for 9-2-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 397
September 2nd, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - If you picked one week to visit it should be this week. Powerful 1 to 2 foot overhead surf on Monday, coming from the 205-210 mark, so it's SSW. This swell sticks around through Wednesday, and Thursday it drops only a foot with stick a few mackin sets. Friday is the same, but by Saturday morning the waves pick up 2 feet, as another SSW swell fills in with waves 2 to 3 foot overhead at south facing beaches. (A foot smaller north of Mal Pais) BE ON THE ALERT FOR FLOODING AT HIGH TIDES !!
Caribbean - It's too quiet Monday morning, but by evening a few chest high wave file in from Hurricane Felix. It grows overnight, welcoming dawn patrollers with overhead surf and getting bigger throughout Tuesday. By midday it's 2-3 foot overhead and firing, but accompanied by wind and rain. Wednesday it's still rainy, but the surf is more managable at head high. Thursday is back to small, knee to waist surf. BE ALERT FOR FLOODING !!
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/2/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 10.08 feet at 5:59 a.m.
Low Tide - (-.35) feet at 12:12 p.m.
New Moon - August 11th
TOP NEWS
Luis Vindas wins the ALAS Movistar Latin Pro in El Salvador. Nino Myrie makes to the 4th round. Read more here and check www.alaslatintour.com for pictures.
Check out a cool aerial view of the Southwest and Northwest Pacific coastline at www.vrskytour.com
To assist in research and protection of the Isla de Coco National park, which was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1997, a website - www.tuislacoco.com has been created.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/1) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We're riding overhead, messy, morning surf right now. With the morning off shore breezes, it's close to being good. The weather is tricky now that we are entering the heart of our rainy season. The hard cores are enjoying uncrowded conditions. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is growing. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As the swell grows we'll tuck down in the bay to the Tamarindo Estero. The service road is torn up right now so it takes about ten minutes.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (9/1)
Today we were busy cataloging the new shipment of WRSC surfboards that just arrived yesterday. Meanwhile, the surf picked up a couple feet just in front of our hotel bringing some head high waves on the bigger sets. We got back just about sunset and the waves looked great with nice glassy conditions and partly cloudy skies.
And from Friday.. The surf was chest to shoulder high in front of the camp early, but the dropping tide made Avellanas the best choice. So, we brought our graduating class to test their skills. It was a beautiful sunny day with a few scattered clouds coming in the evening making for a gorgeous sunset. The report from Witch's Rock was head high A-frame peaks breaking left and right with glassy conditions. Ollies Point was a bit smaller in the waist to chest high range breaking on the inside sandbar for some fun longboarding.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/1)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. Fair to poor shape as all the rain has taken the sand from the beach and put it on the reef. Water temp is in the mid 80s. Lots of rain this past week makes the roads very bad.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. Lots of storms downunder has cranked out swells lining up for us at Playa Negra for this upcoming week. Maybe a little less rain but watch for TS Felix as he moves up the Caribbean. We may get rain from this storm by midweek.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: High tide in the mornings means check out Playa Negra or Avellanas if you are close by. Be careful if you drive. The roads are a mess.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/31)
Good Morning it is in Nosara, with light offshores and clean waves! Been a while since it has really been clean, but we have a session this morning. Sets are in the Chest to possibly Head high range. Today is the bottoming out day in between swells... and we have a macker on the way (according to the forecasts that keep blowing it!), 6.5 ft at 16 seconds at 215, which means that it is final a good SW, and Guiones should feel it.
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (9/1) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-4 feet cleaner conditions and fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather was nice most of the day Friday with fun waves in the afternoon. Saturday morning the weather is sunny so far cleaner head high surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones is catching the most of the swell. Waves should be picking up Sunday, Monday, Tuesday with new swell on the way.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/1)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Strong tropical storm with high winds brought big waves but nasty conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): No end in sight.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice waves here in Jaco, head high to overhead on sets , sw direction and kind of juicy, high tide proved to be what we expect of it for sure! Rode a WEBBER Afterburner 6'2" off the rental rack and it goes so fast I thought I was somebody else !!! Surf should stay fun thru the weekend, may start to close out though if this swell cleans up then its off to spot X on Monday! Rain expected for the weekend so its hit or miss on the sun factor for sure! Happy Surfing from Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/1)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Overhead with an occasional double are gracing the beach at Dominical. However, they are very peaky and too soft at high tide. So, the best tide is mid-tide. The wind has been good until about 8:00 am and then in the afternoons after about 3:00 pm.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: The swell should be growing through next week with very nice waves arriving on Tuesday or Wednesday. There is a big storm off of Peru that should be sending even bigger waves after that...who knows.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is working particularly well. The waves are very peaky and it is easy to paddle out and catch lots of shoulders. Don't expect long rides unless you're on a long board.
Volume 9, Issue 397
September 2nd, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - If you picked one week to visit it should be this week. Powerful 1 to 2 foot overhead surf on Monday, coming from the 205-210 mark, so it's SSW. This swell sticks around through Wednesday, and Thursday it drops only a foot with stick a few mackin sets. Friday is the same, but by Saturday morning the waves pick up 2 feet, as another SSW swell fills in with waves 2 to 3 foot overhead at south facing beaches. (A foot smaller north of Mal Pais) BE ON THE ALERT FOR FLOODING AT HIGH TIDES !!
Caribbean - It's too quiet Monday morning, but by evening a few chest high wave file in from Hurricane Felix. It grows overnight, welcoming dawn patrollers with overhead surf and getting bigger throughout Tuesday. By midday it's 2-3 foot overhead and firing, but accompanied by wind and rain. Wednesday it's still rainy, but the surf is more managable at head high. Thursday is back to small, knee to waist surf. BE ALERT FOR FLOODING !!
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 9/2/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 10.08 feet at 5:59 a.m.
Low Tide - (-.35) feet at 12:12 p.m.
New Moon - August 11th
TOP NEWS
Luis Vindas wins the ALAS Movistar Latin Pro in El Salvador. Nino Myrie makes to the 4th round. Read more here and check www.alaslatintour.com for pictures.
Check out a cool aerial view of the Southwest and Northwest Pacific coastline at www.vrskytour.com
To assist in research and protection of the Isla de Coco National park, which was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1997, a website - www.tuislacoco.com has been created.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/1) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We're riding overhead, messy, morning surf right now. With the morning off shore breezes, it's close to being good. The weather is tricky now that we are entering the heart of our rainy season. The hard cores are enjoying uncrowded conditions. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is growing. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As the swell grows we'll tuck down in the bay to the Tamarindo Estero. The service road is torn up right now so it takes about ten minutes.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (9/1)
Today we were busy cataloging the new shipment of WRSC surfboards that just arrived yesterday. Meanwhile, the surf picked up a couple feet just in front of our hotel bringing some head high waves on the bigger sets. We got back just about sunset and the waves looked great with nice glassy conditions and partly cloudy skies.
And from Friday.. The surf was chest to shoulder high in front of the camp early, but the dropping tide made Avellanas the best choice. So, we brought our graduating class to test their skills. It was a beautiful sunny day with a few scattered clouds coming in the evening making for a gorgeous sunset. The report from Witch's Rock was head high A-frame peaks breaking left and right with glassy conditions. Ollies Point was a bit smaller in the waist to chest high range breaking on the inside sandbar for some fun longboarding.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/1)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. Fair to poor shape as all the rain has taken the sand from the beach and put it on the reef. Water temp is in the mid 80s. Lots of rain this past week makes the roads very bad.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. Lots of storms downunder has cranked out swells lining up for us at Playa Negra for this upcoming week. Maybe a little less rain but watch for TS Felix as he moves up the Caribbean. We may get rain from this storm by midweek.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: High tide in the mornings means check out Playa Negra or Avellanas if you are close by. Be careful if you drive. The roads are a mess.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/31)
Good Morning it is in Nosara, with light offshores and clean waves! Been a while since it has really been clean, but we have a session this morning. Sets are in the Chest to possibly Head high range. Today is the bottoming out day in between swells... and we have a macker on the way (according to the forecasts that keep blowing it!), 6.5 ft at 16 seconds at 215, which means that it is final a good SW, and Guiones should feel it.
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (9/1) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-4 feet cleaner conditions and fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather was nice most of the day Friday with fun waves in the afternoon. Saturday morning the weather is sunny so far cleaner head high surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones is catching the most of the swell. Waves should be picking up Sunday, Monday, Tuesday with new swell on the way.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/1)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Strong tropical storm with high winds brought big waves but nasty conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): No end in sight.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice waves here in Jaco, head high to overhead on sets , sw direction and kind of juicy, high tide proved to be what we expect of it for sure! Rode a WEBBER Afterburner 6'2" off the rental rack and it goes so fast I thought I was somebody else !!! Surf should stay fun thru the weekend, may start to close out though if this swell cleans up then its off to spot X on Monday! Rain expected for the weekend so its hit or miss on the sun factor for sure! Happy Surfing from Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/1)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Overhead with an occasional double are gracing the beach at Dominical. However, they are very peaky and too soft at high tide. So, the best tide is mid-tide. The wind has been good until about 8:00 am and then in the afternoons after about 3:00 pm.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: The swell should be growing through next week with very nice waves arriving on Tuesday or Wednesday. There is a big storm off of Peru that should be sending even bigger waves after that...who knows.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is working particularly well. The waves are very peaky and it is easy to paddle out and catch lots of shoulders. Don't expect long rides unless you're on a long board.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
CR Surf Report for 8-26-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 396
August 26th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - SSW swell arrives Monday with a 14 second period, breaking 1-2 foot overhead. Peaks Tuesday morning with the midmorning push, 2-3 foot overhead with macker sets. Wednesday it starts to drop, with sets coming farther apart and maxing at 2 foot overhead. Thursday and Friday are smaller, overhead at most spots that face south. Then it's head high to overhead for Saturday and Sunday morning. By Sunday evening another SSW swell arrives with a 1-2 foot overhead set showing each 30 minutes. That swell lasts another four days.
Caribbean - Tiny surf this week. Flat until Wednesday, and then it's only knee with a rare waist high set. Same for Thursday through Saturday. Better for snorkeling than surfing.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/26/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.95 feet at 6:53 a.m.
High Tide - 8.02 feet at 1:12 p.m.
Full Moon - August 28th
TOP NEWS
Check out a cool aerial view of the Southwest and Northwest Pacific coastline at www.vrskytour.com
To assist in research and protection of the Isla de Coco National park, which was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1997, a website - www.tuislacoco.com has been created.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/25) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: After a sketchy week, Saturday is offshore ahd overhead with some excellent sets in between the funky ones.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Don't expect much as the tides move into the afternoon and the offshores become dependent on rain squalls. The swell is holding.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamrindo estero mouth has been pretty productive with the bigger swells we are seeing now.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/20)
We have Marcos Conde visiting us from the International Surfing Association to work with all our instructors and coaches to help improve the surf school program here at Witch's Rock Surf Camp.
Marcos was the chief trainer for the Brazilian National Team for many years and has been working with the Tahitian National Surf Team and the Costa Rican National Team to prepare them for international competition. We are proud to host Marcos and support the ISA and the Costa Rican Surfing Federations goal to develop surfing instruction standards and protocols in Costa Rica and around the globe.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/26)
I don't get this... it seems like we just can't get a day to line up just right... we have the waves, and the tides now, but not the winds, I guess i should just go with it and start worrying about perfect surf in December. Surf this morning looks pretty fun, it is in the head high range, with some larger sets... we are at about a dead low right now at 630AM, and waves are breaking top to bottom... which may be the redeeming factor this morning, as I saw a few nice little pits, that were makeable. Anyways, it is probably worth surfing, could lock into a good one to talk about for a few days.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/25)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high, some overhead. Wind/rain in the afternoon
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): May be able to catch some clean waves in the mornings
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen or Playa Santa Teresa
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/25)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves have been shoulder to head high with low tides being the best. High tides are almost unsurfable because of the small waves. However, the low tide waves have had, at times, some great and fun shoulders, little tubes and have been surfed without much effort.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): By Sunday we expect some big waves, and if the forecasts mean anything, by Tuesday we should all be at the point or down south. We've got a BIG swell coming.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach will be best through Sunday morning, then either the beach or the point through Monday morning. Then probably only the point from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Have fun!
Volume 9, Issue 396
August 26th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - SSW swell arrives Monday with a 14 second period, breaking 1-2 foot overhead. Peaks Tuesday morning with the midmorning push, 2-3 foot overhead with macker sets. Wednesday it starts to drop, with sets coming farther apart and maxing at 2 foot overhead. Thursday and Friday are smaller, overhead at most spots that face south. Then it's head high to overhead for Saturday and Sunday morning. By Sunday evening another SSW swell arrives with a 1-2 foot overhead set showing each 30 minutes. That swell lasts another four days.
Caribbean - Tiny surf this week. Flat until Wednesday, and then it's only knee with a rare waist high set. Same for Thursday through Saturday. Better for snorkeling than surfing.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/26/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.95 feet at 6:53 a.m.
High Tide - 8.02 feet at 1:12 p.m.
Full Moon - August 28th
TOP NEWS
Check out a cool aerial view of the Southwest and Northwest Pacific coastline at www.vrskytour.com
To assist in research and protection of the Isla de Coco National park, which was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1997, a website - www.tuislacoco.com has been created.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/25) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: After a sketchy week, Saturday is offshore ahd overhead with some excellent sets in between the funky ones.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Don't expect much as the tides move into the afternoon and the offshores become dependent on rain squalls. The swell is holding.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamrindo estero mouth has been pretty productive with the bigger swells we are seeing now.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/20)
We have Marcos Conde visiting us from the International Surfing Association to work with all our instructors and coaches to help improve the surf school program here at Witch's Rock Surf Camp.
Marcos was the chief trainer for the Brazilian National Team for many years and has been working with the Tahitian National Surf Team and the Costa Rican National Team to prepare them for international competition. We are proud to host Marcos and support the ISA and the Costa Rican Surfing Federations goal to develop surfing instruction standards and protocols in Costa Rica and around the globe.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/26)
I don't get this... it seems like we just can't get a day to line up just right... we have the waves, and the tides now, but not the winds, I guess i should just go with it and start worrying about perfect surf in December. Surf this morning looks pretty fun, it is in the head high range, with some larger sets... we are at about a dead low right now at 630AM, and waves are breaking top to bottom... which may be the redeeming factor this morning, as I saw a few nice little pits, that were makeable. Anyways, it is probably worth surfing, could lock into a good one to talk about for a few days.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/25)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high, some overhead. Wind/rain in the afternoon
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): May be able to catch some clean waves in the mornings
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen or Playa Santa Teresa
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/25)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves have been shoulder to head high with low tides being the best. High tides are almost unsurfable because of the small waves. However, the low tide waves have had, at times, some great and fun shoulders, little tubes and have been surfed without much effort.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): By Sunday we expect some big waves, and if the forecasts mean anything, by Tuesday we should all be at the point or down south. We've got a BIG swell coming.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach will be best through Sunday morning, then either the beach or the point through Monday morning. Then probably only the point from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Have fun!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
CR Surf Report for 8-19-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 395
August 19th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Solid SSW surf in the foot overhead range, continuing until Wednesday morning. During the afternoon tidal switch the swell drops quickly, and by sunset is down to overhead. Thursday and Friday continues with head high to overhead waves and only by Saturday does it fall to head high. Then by Sunday evening the first sets of another SSW arrives, a foot overhead on the sets. Next Monday and Tuesday, more 1-2 foot overhead surf. Then a couple of smallish days before a powerful SW arrives on September 1st.
Caribbean - Hurricane Dean sends overhead surf on Monday. It drops down to chest high by Tuesday, and by Wednesday the swell is history, down to waist high. Thursday through Saturday are quiet, knee to waist high. By Sunday, another tropical system appears to push more chest high East swell to the coast.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/19/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.49 feet at 6:45 a.m.
High Tide - 1.32 feet at 12:54 p.m.
Full Moon - August 28th
TOP NEWS
August 20, is a legal holiday in Costa Rica and all banks, government offices and agencies and businesses will be closed to observe the Mother's Day holiday. Feliz Dia de Las Madres!
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. And now you can listen to your favorite Reggae tunes while reading the surf report.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
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School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/17) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: By Friiday afternoon this fairly clean swell was too large for our beach break and without considerable offshores will probably be unrideable until it drops some.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Too big for Playa Grande
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarido Estero area, just a few minutes down our service road, is handling this nicely.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/17)
The surf has been terrible for the past week as we had a serious low pressure system hovering over Costa Rica causing serious flooding, choppy surf and generally miserable surfing conditions. The only surf to report was the great tsunami scare of 2007, due to the 7.9 earthquake off the coast of Lima, Peru. Of course, we evacuated to high ground barely in time to avoid the devastation caused by the 50cm high tsunami. Wow!! The weather broke two days ago, but the surf was still poor. That is until today. Today, the surf was shoulder to head high at Playa Avellanas for our graduation surf trip this morning. The wind remained glassy until about 10:00am and we are hoping for a nice glass off session in front of our hotel in Tamarindo.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/19)
Good morning folks! Surf still has some size on it today, but the tide is killing it. Dead high at report time.... I bet some spots North may be firing, but the river is way too high. I am hoping that the tide will drop out a bit and it will get real good, but who knows, it always seems to be missing something lately... We can have the size and tide, but the wind will be a little off, or the wind and tide and a small weak swell... One of these days is going to line up just perfect... can't wait. Have a good Sunday... when does football start? E. Elle McPherson is surfing in Guiones this week... our history goes way back, she was the first women that I ever saw topless, we were in the Bahamas, and whe was doing a photo shoot... I had the chance to talk with her the other day in the water and told her the story... it made her blush... it was pretty funny...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones - (8/17)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It's 6-8 ft and heavy. Unfotunately, it's very disorganized with strong currents and closing out. There are few bombs that are makeable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be big on Sunday with 2-3 ft overhead waves and then decreasing during the beginning of the week. Hopefully we'll see some cleaner waves with less current.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would try Playa Garza and Playa Pelada on an incoming tide from mid to high tide in the afternoon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/18)
Great week here lots of excitement including running to the hills for the Tsunami warning , thank God it didn't happe! Surf today has come up a bit , overhead sets with a bit of storm bump involved and yep its going to be exciting here in Jaco for the contest, I figure some heavy drops will be taken , its low tide and rising swell this weekend! Biz is good lots of people around and once again , don't blame it on the MUNI or The POLICE or anybody else, if you see trash pick it up, if you see a crime in action scream, call the cops whatevers the creeps are going to run and if you catch em in the act make sure you hold em till the cops come and don't accept a sob story ! Send em to Jail, spend the time to write em up and go to the hearing ! Its OUR responsibility to get the creeps off the street ! If you buy drugs off the creep at the corner its your fault someone steals from you because it's the same dude ! If its wrong don't do it, if its right promote it ! If you own a business in C.R, BUY A GARBAGE CAN and put it in front of your business , hire a guard or a buy a camera to scare off the thieves, they don't like anybody taking their picture . Put up a sign that says You have a security monitor in place , even if it doesn't work it keeps them thinking ! Don't live in fear pass it on to them, DEMAND RESPECT ! Sorry but I am tired of hearing everybody blame someone else including the tourist for the theft problem, its OUR problem and WE can fix it ! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/18)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There comin'!!! The first bumps appeared this morning with some overhead action about every 15 minutes. The wind has been low and the tide is perfect for two sessions per day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We are looking for a nice swell to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Should be up to double overhead. The swell is coming from the deep south so the beach should hold its form, but I imagine most people will take to the point or head down to Pavones or Matapalo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach should work, but the point should be going off as well.
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
Go to our website - www.totemsite.com - for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Volume 9, Issue 395
August 19th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Solid SSW surf in the foot overhead range, continuing until Wednesday morning. During the afternoon tidal switch the swell drops quickly, and by sunset is down to overhead. Thursday and Friday continues with head high to overhead waves and only by Saturday does it fall to head high. Then by Sunday evening the first sets of another SSW arrives, a foot overhead on the sets. Next Monday and Tuesday, more 1-2 foot overhead surf. Then a couple of smallish days before a powerful SW arrives on September 1st.
Caribbean - Hurricane Dean sends overhead surf on Monday. It drops down to chest high by Tuesday, and by Wednesday the swell is history, down to waist high. Thursday through Saturday are quiet, knee to waist high. By Sunday, another tropical system appears to push more chest high East swell to the coast.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/19/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide - 8.49 feet at 6:45 a.m.
High Tide - 1.32 feet at 12:54 p.m.
Full Moon - August 28th
TOP NEWS
August 20, is a legal holiday in Costa Rica and all banks, government offices and agencies and businesses will be closed to observe the Mother's Day holiday. Feliz Dia de Las Madres!
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. And now you can listen to your favorite Reggae tunes while reading the surf report.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
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School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/17) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: By Friiday afternoon this fairly clean swell was too large for our beach break and without considerable offshores will probably be unrideable until it drops some.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Too big for Playa Grande
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarido Estero area, just a few minutes down our service road, is handling this nicely.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/17)
The surf has been terrible for the past week as we had a serious low pressure system hovering over Costa Rica causing serious flooding, choppy surf and generally miserable surfing conditions. The only surf to report was the great tsunami scare of 2007, due to the 7.9 earthquake off the coast of Lima, Peru. Of course, we evacuated to high ground barely in time to avoid the devastation caused by the 50cm high tsunami. Wow!! The weather broke two days ago, but the surf was still poor. That is until today. Today, the surf was shoulder to head high at Playa Avellanas for our graduation surf trip this morning. The wind remained glassy until about 10:00am and we are hoping for a nice glass off session in front of our hotel in Tamarindo.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/19)
Good morning folks! Surf still has some size on it today, but the tide is killing it. Dead high at report time.... I bet some spots North may be firing, but the river is way too high. I am hoping that the tide will drop out a bit and it will get real good, but who knows, it always seems to be missing something lately... We can have the size and tide, but the wind will be a little off, or the wind and tide and a small weak swell... One of these days is going to line up just perfect... can't wait. Have a good Sunday... when does football start? E. Elle McPherson is surfing in Guiones this week... our history goes way back, she was the first women that I ever saw topless, we were in the Bahamas, and whe was doing a photo shoot... I had the chance to talk with her the other day in the water and told her the story... it made her blush... it was pretty funny...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones - (8/17)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It's 6-8 ft and heavy. Unfotunately, it's very disorganized with strong currents and closing out. There are few bombs that are makeable.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be big on Sunday with 2-3 ft overhead waves and then decreasing during the beginning of the week. Hopefully we'll see some cleaner waves with less current.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would try Playa Garza and Playa Pelada on an incoming tide from mid to high tide in the afternoon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/18)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/18)
Great week here lots of excitement including running to the hills for the Tsunami warning , thank God it didn't happe! Surf today has come up a bit , overhead sets with a bit of storm bump involved and yep its going to be exciting here in Jaco for the contest, I figure some heavy drops will be taken , its low tide and rising swell this weekend! Biz is good lots of people around and once again , don't blame it on the MUNI or The POLICE or anybody else, if you see trash pick it up, if you see a crime in action scream, call the cops whatevers the creeps are going to run and if you catch em in the act make sure you hold em till the cops come and don't accept a sob story ! Send em to Jail, spend the time to write em up and go to the hearing ! Its OUR responsibility to get the creeps off the street ! If you buy drugs off the creep at the corner its your fault someone steals from you because it's the same dude ! If its wrong don't do it, if its right promote it ! If you own a business in C.R, BUY A GARBAGE CAN and put it in front of your business , hire a guard or a buy a camera to scare off the thieves, they don't like anybody taking their picture . Put up a sign that says You have a security monitor in place , even if it doesn't work it keeps them thinking ! Don't live in fear pass it on to them, DEMAND RESPECT ! Sorry but I am tired of hearing everybody blame someone else including the tourist for the theft problem, its OUR problem and WE can fix it ! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/18)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There comin'!!! The first bumps appeared this morning with some overhead action about every 15 minutes. The wind has been low and the tide is perfect for two sessions per day.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We are looking for a nice swell to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Should be up to double overhead. The swell is coming from the deep south so the beach should hold its form, but I imagine most people will take to the point or head down to Pavones or Matapalo.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach should work, but the point should be going off as well.
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
Go to our website - www.totemsite.com - for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
CR Surf Report for 8-12-07
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 394
August 12th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf stays headhigh to overhead on Monday (a foot smaller Nosara and north), but by Tuesday midday a Southwest swell pushes in a few 1-2 foot overhead sets. Wednesday it drops down a foot, and overhead waves stick around for Thursday and Friday morning. Then throughout the day on Friday, a few 1-3 foot overhead waves come in each hour, growing as the day gets later. Saturday and Sunday see a strong 2-3 foot overhead south swell with a 12 second period, with more surf for the following week.
Caribbean - Waves are knee high at best Monday morning, and Tuesday you will see only a few waist high sets throughout the day. On Wednesday morning, there's more waist high surf which stick around through Thursday. Friday is back to small knee high stuff, and Saturday there's another ENE pulse sending waist to chest high waves for the weekend. Two tropical systems, one southeast of Cuba and the second moving towards the Lesser Antilles, could easily push up the surf a couple of feet this week and next.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/12/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.16 feet at 8:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.83 feet at 2:22 p.m.
New Moon - August 12th
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The rainy season is sending us a messenger that it is on its way with messy, rainy, overhead waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Onshore
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: DVD player
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/11)
The last couple days have been on the small side with chest to headhigh on the sets. Mostly sunny in the mornings and raining every afternoon. The ocean temp is hanging right at 84 degrees. The next couple days should see an increase in the swell with headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. It is moving into low tide in the mornings now so Avellanas rivermouth will be the hot tip for the next couple mornings.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/12)
Surf is horrible today! Nuff Said... wind is whipping onshore, and I am getting depressed... I can only go about 2 days without glassy sunshine surf, and I am pushing 4 now... We have a low tide at report time, 8:30... I did paddle out yesterday and dodged trees for a while, but it didn't hold my interest...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surf is 4-6 ft but very stormy conditions, onshore and choppy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Stormy, rainy, onshore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Pelada on an in coming tide. Very local spot. Get's crowded with over 5 people.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: We held a Save the Howlers surf contest last weekend with a big turn out of contestants and people watching the tourney. The Winners were Vibr 1st place, Christian 2nd place, and Correa 3rd Place. We also raised over $1200 to change electric wires and transformers to prevent Monkeys from being electrocuted.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: ITS BIG, ITS GNARLY, ITS HERMOSA WITH A VENGEANCE ¡ Small for a while but not anymore, 8-10 ft faces maybe bigger saw a boomer roll thru at Terrazas and Jaco was way overhead , not real good form but plenty of waves , should drop overnite and clean up a bit too ¡ Weather is kind of wet but you can still get fried at midday in the sun if that's your game, plenty of people in town too ! Just knocked a couple of criminals off the street for at least 3 months with the help of my team at W.O.W. SURF over 7,000$ with of stolen merchandise in their car and we caught em ! Columbian/Tico thieves might have been pretty good at stealing from other people but Lo and I and the W.O.W. SURF CHICKS showed NO FEAR and busted them in the act ! Thanks to Greidy and the Jaco Police force they are now in prison for at least 3 months until trial date . It can be done , we can fight the bad people , JUST DO IT ! We are in the right and have the power but it takes everybody ! Save your nieghbor bust a thief !! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 1 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): solo y flat
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: cocles
NEWS AND EVENTS - Noticias y eventos: We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
Volume 9, Issue 394
August 12th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Surf stays headhigh to overhead on Monday (a foot smaller Nosara and north), but by Tuesday midday a Southwest swell pushes in a few 1-2 foot overhead sets. Wednesday it drops down a foot, and overhead waves stick around for Thursday and Friday morning. Then throughout the day on Friday, a few 1-3 foot overhead waves come in each hour, growing as the day gets later. Saturday and Sunday see a strong 2-3 foot overhead south swell with a 12 second period, with more surf for the following week.
Caribbean - Waves are knee high at best Monday morning, and Tuesday you will see only a few waist high sets throughout the day. On Wednesday morning, there's more waist high surf which stick around through Thursday. Friday is back to small knee high stuff, and Saturday there's another ENE pulse sending waist to chest high waves for the weekend. Two tropical systems, one southeast of Cuba and the second moving towards the Lesser Antilles, could easily push up the surf a couple of feet this week and next.
To do your own forecast - use our links at http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 8/12/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - 1.16 feet at 8:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.83 feet at 2:22 p.m.
New Moon - August 12th
TOP NEWS
The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.
Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com
By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007.
Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The rainy season is sending us a messenger that it is on its way with messy, rainy, overhead waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Onshore
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: DVD player
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/11)
The last couple days have been on the small side with chest to headhigh on the sets. Mostly sunny in the mornings and raining every afternoon. The ocean temp is hanging right at 84 degrees. The next couple days should see an increase in the swell with headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. It is moving into low tide in the mornings now so Avellanas rivermouth will be the hot tip for the next couple mornings.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/12)
Surf is horrible today! Nuff Said... wind is whipping onshore, and I am getting depressed... I can only go about 2 days without glassy sunshine surf, and I am pushing 4 now... We have a low tide at report time, 8:30... I did paddle out yesterday and dodged trees for a while, but it didn't hold my interest...
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surf is 4-6 ft but very stormy conditions, onshore and choppy.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Stormy, rainy, onshore.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Pelada on an in coming tide. Very local spot. Get's crowded with over 5 people.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: We held a Save the Howlers surf contest last weekend with a big turn out of contestants and people watching the tourney. The Winners were Vibr 1st place, Christian 2nd place, and Correa 3rd Place. We also raised over $1200 to change electric wires and transformers to prevent Monkeys from being electrocuted.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/11)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: ITS BIG, ITS GNARLY, ITS HERMOSA WITH A VENGEANCE ¡ Small for a while but not anymore, 8-10 ft faces maybe bigger saw a boomer roll thru at Terrazas and Jaco was way overhead , not real good form but plenty of waves , should drop overnite and clean up a bit too ¡ Weather is kind of wet but you can still get fried at midday in the sun if that's your game, plenty of people in town too ! Just knocked a couple of criminals off the street for at least 3 months with the help of my team at W.O.W. SURF over 7,000$ with of stolen merchandise in their car and we caught em ! Columbian/Tico thieves might have been pretty good at stealing from other people but Lo and I and the W.O.W. SURF CHICKS showed NO FEAR and busted them in the act ! Thanks to Greidy and the Jaco Police force they are now in prison for at least 3 months until trial date . It can be done , we can fight the bad people , JUST DO IT ! We are in the right and have the power but it takes everybody ! Save your nieghbor bust a thief !! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 1 pies
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): solo y flat
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: cocles
NEWS AND EVENTS - Noticias y eventos: We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.
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