Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 422
February 25th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
2/25 - 3/2
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1 foot overhead
head high
chest high
knee to waist
knee to waist
chest to head
1-2 foot overhead
North Pacific
waist to chest
chest to head
head high to overhead
1-2 foot overhead
2-3 foot overhead
2-3 foot overhead
2-3 foot overhead
South Pacific
head high
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
2-3 feet overhead
3-4 feet overhead
double overhead
double overhead
The Caribbean has overhead surf that lasts through Monday, dropping a foot Tuesday down to head high and another foot on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday are small, but by Saturday morning a NNE swell pushes in a few head high sets, growing to a foot overhead Sunday and Monday.. On the Pacific, it starts small Monday and Tuesday, at best head high. Then a SW swell arrives Wednesday pushing in overhead surf. On Thursday it combines with a WNW swell, bumping it up another foot. By Friday the swell combo brings lots of sets in the 1-3 foot overhead range, which lasts all weekend, even bigger down south of Jaco. Monday through Wednesday of next week shows a major SSW swell on it's way, time to make travel plans...
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 2/25/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
LowTide: .70 feet at 11:30 a.m.
High Tide: 8.98 feet at 5:50 p.m.
Full Moon - February 20th
TOP NEWS
Tamarindo Surfrider meeting on Feb. 28, 7p.m. at the Surf Club Sports Bar in Playa Langosta. On the agenda: recycling, local website, education programs, and a beach cleanup on Sat. March 1st.
U.S. alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins is the latest band confirmed to appear at Festival Imperial at La Guácima de Alajuela on Apr. 19-20. Californian rock group Incubus and British '80s pop icons Duran Duran had already been confirmed.
The fourth stop on the Costa Rica National Tour was held in Nosara on February 23rd and 24th. Then the 5th stop will be in Santa Teresa on March 15th and 16th, and in Dominical on April 5th and 6th. The finals will be held behind the Terraza del Pacific in Playa Hermosa on the 26th and 27th of April.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Safari Surf School in Nosara - Toll Free 866-433-3355 - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica - www.surfingtravel.com
Esencia Hotel & Villas in Santa Teresa - 640-0420 Fax: 640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 640-0320 Fax: 640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 787-0087 Fax: 787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (2/24)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are moving into our morning tides now which will solve the problem of the afternoon on shores we slopped through last week. The swell is remainig constant at the perfect, a little overhead size.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Each day into the week has a little higher probability for great waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The mixed swell should light up the whole bay.
** From Carlos at Costa Rica Adventures in Playa de Coco (2/25) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Witchs Rock: muy bueno entre 4 a 6 pies con buen viento offshore temprano, el agua muy fresca no fria. Ollies Point: divertido 3 a 4 pies con buen viento ayer domingo, la temperatura del agua muy fresca...
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Bueno este fin de semana parece que vamos a tener muy buenas condiciones en las mañanas por la hora de la marea alta 5:31 am. con respecto a las olas todo parece que vamos a tener buen oleaje.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: El mejor para surfear estos dias, hay varios como para llegarle en carro y surfear tempranito PLAYA GRANDE Y PARA VIAJAR EN LANCHA ROCA BRUJA ESTA PERFECTO.. .. Reporte de Carlos Barrera and Adan Barrera - Witchs Rock Surf Tours, Boat trips, surf reports,fishing and photographer services. phone: 381-91-66 email rocasurf@... or witchsrocksurftours@... or www.costaricaaventuras.com
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (2/24)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been small the last few days. A couple of cloudy days with some drizzle.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Small surf continues through the weekend but a new SW swell start to show on Tuesday with head high sets and will max out next weekend with over head sets. Sunny and offshore in the mornings with a sea breeze in the afternoons.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Super low tides are running through the mid mornings this week. As the swell picks up mid week, check out Avellanas rivermouth as the tide heads out.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (2/25)
The excitement today isn't on the beach, it is about 600 miles out in the middle of the ocean, steam-rolling its way in... Looking at the forecast we have a full week of four and five star days!!! Should be overhead until next week starting tomorrow at some point... And for our Thursday, Friday sessions it is looking all-time, with 6 feet at 16 seconds from our sweet 216 direction... it is a rest and get ready, movie day today... I'll be hitting up the frog pad on the way home from the office. Today on the beach we have waist high surf, it is looking almost flat, with some good waits between sets... But who cares, as I can feel the energy headed our way!!!
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (2/23)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: head high - peaky, good shape in the morning. Wind in the afternoon
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Well we have surf here and pretty good out front too ! Some overhead ones but regular waves are shoulder high , conditions are fair with light winds until eveing when it blew a but sideshore. Supposed to get big later in the week so be ready , thanks and happy surfing !
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Overhead waves with nice glassy conditions in the mornings. LA Curva has been pretty fun, classic overhead conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Looks like the waves are going to stay like this for a couple of days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Head to the beach breaks, early in the morning.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Waves Costa Rica designed this Blog special from our friends, family and guest, because we want to keep hearing from you. Please check out this link www.wavescr.com/blog
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (2/24) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high to a couple of feet overhead. No wind and early-morning/late-afternoon tide conditions. What more can one ask for. The conditions are what give Domincal beach its name. Really fun!!!
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same but there are signs of a real swell brewing for later in the week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: This is a good swell, but its not big enough to light up the Point. Stay at the beach but stay out of my way ;-)
Monday, February 25, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
CR Surf Report for 2-17-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 421
February 17th, 2008
TOP NEWS
Tamarindo Residents Protest Increased Development of Tall Buildings - from AM Costa Rica
AyA To Build Sewage Treatment Plant in Jacó - from The Beach Times.
An executive decree issued by President Oscar Arias and Environment Minister Roberto Dobles last week shut off public access to public documents - from The Tico Times
The fourth stop on the Costa Rica National Tour will be in Nosara on February 23rd and 24th. Then in Santa Teresa on March 15th and 16th, and in Dominical on April 5th and 6th. The finals will be held behind the Terraza del Pacific in Playa Hermosa on the 26th and 27th of April.
Gilbert Brown wins in Tamarindo, Jairo Perez wins Juniors, and Laura Pecoraro takes first for the women. Read more about the third stop on the CNS tour here..
Illegal Tuna Boat Busted in Cocos Island National Park. From Pretoma.org.
Concerned citizens in Puerto Viejo fight against proposed marina. Read here about their efforts and what you can do to help.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
NATIONAL FORECAST
2/18 - 2/24
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1-3 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
North Pacific
head high
overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
South Pacific
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1 foot overhead
The Caribbean continues its hot streak of overhead surf from the East, shrinking a foot Tuesday and Wednesday, but growing slowly back to 1-2' overhead through to the weekend. On the Pacific, first a WNW arrives giving the Guanacaste coast some overhead relief. Then on Thursday, a SW swell stirs up around Isla de Coco and pushes surf 1-2 foot overhead to the southern coasts. This swell is a little weaker up on the Nicoya, but still packs a punch and lasts all weekend. More SW arriving midweek next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 2/17/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
HighTide: 7.12 feet at 11:31 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.66 feet at 5:30 p.m.
Full Moon - February 20th
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Safari Surf School in Nosara - Toll Free 866-433-3355 - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica - www.surfingtravel.com
Esencia Hotel & Villas in Santa Teresa - 640-0420 Fax: 640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 640-0320 Fax: 640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 787-0087 Fax: 787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (2/15)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf in Playa Grande this week is in the head high range for the farely inconsistent sets. The wind is off shore and some of the better waves are perfectly shaped. The water is a little colder than usual and the crowds have been light for the last few days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Excellent morning surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks everywhere - all the way to Tamarindo .
** From Carlos at Costa Rica Adventures in Playa de Coco (2/15) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Witchs Rock: 4 a 6 feet EN EL PUNTO DEL BURRO BUENOS TUBOS, VIENTO OFF SHORE TODO EL DIA, EL AGUA MUY FRIA.. Ollie's Point: 4 feet muy divertido con buenos tubitos, viento muy fuerte, las condiciones del agua y MUY FRIA!... Reporte de Carlos Barrera and Adan Barrera - Witchs Rock Surf Tours, Boat trips, surf reports,fishing and photographer services. phone: 381-91-66 email rocasurf@... or witchsrocksurftours@... or www.costaricaaventuras.com
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (2/16)
Playa Negra has seen very small surf the last few days. Knee high on the sets. Hard offshore wind all day has dropped the ocean temp to the mid 70s. Coming up we have sunny and warm with those offshores continuing as our swell starts to pick up with a nice SW showing today and staying with us for the next few days. Look for head high plus sets through Monday. We have high tide running through the mornings now so get to Playa Negra early for some fun stuff with less people.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (2/16)
Surf is looking fun this morning in Playa Guiones, with good sets pushing through in the chest to maybe head high range... it is still a long wait to get one, but things are looking up. It won't be flat this week, but it won't be epic... but there are some little swells from the south headed our way.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (2/15)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high - good, clean conditions in the morning. Blown out in the afternoon
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Weather expected to be the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen to Playa Santa Teresa
Volume 9, Issue 421
February 17th, 2008
TOP NEWS
Tamarindo Residents Protest Increased Development of Tall Buildings - from AM Costa Rica
AyA To Build Sewage Treatment Plant in Jacó - from The Beach Times.
An executive decree issued by President Oscar Arias and Environment Minister Roberto Dobles last week shut off public access to public documents - from The Tico Times
The fourth stop on the Costa Rica National Tour will be in Nosara on February 23rd and 24th. Then in Santa Teresa on March 15th and 16th, and in Dominical on April 5th and 6th. The finals will be held behind the Terraza del Pacific in Playa Hermosa on the 26th and 27th of April.
Gilbert Brown wins in Tamarindo, Jairo Perez wins Juniors, and Laura Pecoraro takes first for the women. Read more about the third stop on the CNS tour here..
Illegal Tuna Boat Busted in Cocos Island National Park. From Pretoma.org.
Concerned citizens in Puerto Viejo fight against proposed marina. Read here about their efforts and what you can do to help.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
NATIONAL FORECAST
2/18 - 2/24
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1-3 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
North Pacific
head high
overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
South Pacific
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1 foot overhead
The Caribbean continues its hot streak of overhead surf from the East, shrinking a foot Tuesday and Wednesday, but growing slowly back to 1-2' overhead through to the weekend. On the Pacific, first a WNW arrives giving the Guanacaste coast some overhead relief. Then on Thursday, a SW swell stirs up around Isla de Coco and pushes surf 1-2 foot overhead to the southern coasts. This swell is a little weaker up on the Nicoya, but still packs a punch and lasts all weekend. More SW arriving midweek next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 2/17/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
HighTide: 7.12 feet at 11:31 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.66 feet at 5:30 p.m.
Full Moon - February 20th
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Safari Surf School in Nosara - Toll Free 866-433-3355 - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica - www.surfingtravel.com
Esencia Hotel & Villas in Santa Teresa - 640-0420 Fax: 640-0381 - info@...
Luz de Vida Hotel in Mal Pais - 640-0320 Fax: 640-0319 - info@...
Vista de Olas Hotel in Mal Pais - Ph/Fax: 640-0183 - info@...
Hotel Diuwak in Dominical - 787-0087 Fax: 787-0089 - info@...
Hotel Domilocos in Dominical - 787-0244 - reservations@...
Delfin Beach Front Resort in Playa Bejuco - 778-8054 - info@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon in Jaco (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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (2/15)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf in Playa Grande this week is in the head high range for the farely inconsistent sets. The wind is off shore and some of the better waves are perfectly shaped. The water is a little colder than usual and the crowds have been light for the last few days.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Excellent morning surf.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks everywhere - all the way to Tamarindo .
** From Carlos at Costa Rica Adventures in Playa de Coco (2/15) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Witchs Rock: 4 a 6 feet EN EL PUNTO DEL BURRO BUENOS TUBOS, VIENTO OFF SHORE TODO EL DIA, EL AGUA MUY FRIA.. Ollie's Point: 4 feet muy divertido con buenos tubitos, viento muy fuerte, las condiciones del agua y MUY FRIA!... Reporte de Carlos Barrera and Adan Barrera - Witchs Rock Surf Tours, Boat trips, surf reports,fishing and photographer services. phone: 381-91-66 email rocasurf@... or witchsrocksurftours@... or www.costaricaaventuras.com
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (2/16)
Playa Negra has seen very small surf the last few days. Knee high on the sets. Hard offshore wind all day has dropped the ocean temp to the mid 70s. Coming up we have sunny and warm with those offshores continuing as our swell starts to pick up with a nice SW showing today and staying with us for the next few days. Look for head high plus sets through Monday. We have high tide running through the mornings now so get to Playa Negra early for some fun stuff with less people.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (2/16)
Surf is looking fun this morning in Playa Guiones, with good sets pushing through in the chest to maybe head high range... it is still a long wait to get one, but things are looking up. It won't be flat this week, but it won't be epic... but there are some little swells from the south headed our way.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (2/15)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high - good, clean conditions in the morning. Blown out in the afternoon
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Weather expected to be the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Carmen to Playa Santa Teresa
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
CR Surf Report for 2-5-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 419
February 5th, 2008
TOP NEWS
Gilbert Brown wins in Tamarindo, Jairo Perez wins Juniors, and Lisbeth Vindas takes first for the women. Read more about the third stop on the CNS tour here..
Illegal Tuna Boat Busted in Cocos Island National Park. From Pretoma.org.
Concerned citizens in Puerto Viejo fight against proposed marina. Read here about their efforts and what you can do to help.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
NATIONAL FORECAST
2/6 - 2/12
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
Caribbean
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest high
North Pacific
waist to chest
waist
waist
waist to chest
chest high
head high
chest to head
South Pacific
chest high
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest to head
head high
chest to head
The Caribbean is the coast with the most this week and this weekend, with a solid 1-2 foot overhead arriving Wednesday, with many set waves for the reef breaks through the weekend. On the Pacific side it's the opposite, with only trace South swell pushing in weak waist high surf with a few chest high sets for the lucky beaches. The best bet is check the tides and surf at midtide going to high at the beachbreaks. The long range forecast isn't promising with a one foot increase for early next week from the WSW, but nothing following it for another 3 to 4 days.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 2/5/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: 1.13 feet at 7:45 a.m.
High Tide: 7.48 feet at 2:04 p.m.
New Moon - February 6th
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
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@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (2/4)
We've had a good run of SW swell with head high to a couple feet over on the sets. Sunny and windy. Great shape with 80 degree water. The next few days will see a decrease in swell as the storms down under have slacked a bit. Head high and small as the week goes on. Waist high by the weekend. Low tide in the mornings means checking out Avellanas rivermouth with a longboard.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (2/5)
It has been good for a while now, but today is the day! Low tide, and the swell has dropped a bit so it is kind of missing that outside bar and firin on the inside... Gonna be a short report as I want to get some barrel shots today as Matt is in the water... SOUL ARCH MATT HERE: Well it was head high this monring but the tide was really low with not much offshore winds to hold em' up. There were however some really good nuggets from time to time. As you can see from the photos, we shot from the water and the beach today. The biggest heartbreak has to go to Pedro who was perfectly positioned on a macking left but couldn't go because of the board bailed right in his path. He made up for it on the next wave of the set though and all was right with the world again.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (2/3)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small - inconsistent.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nothing on the horizon.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (2/3)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surfs small still but if you look out on the horizon you will see some big bumps , kind of interesting and maybe it will swing and come around to give us some surf tomorrow ? Yesterday was better at most spots but we hope it will be bigger ! Weather nice and lots of people here but of course many going home too ! Big concert was a success with Yankee Daddy for the "regatoneros "out there ! 10000 people bought tickets at WOW SURF and El Chunche office or in San Jose so I guess it was a big hit ! Congratulations on Sergio from Puerto Viejo in opening his new surf shop by Banco de Costa Rica . He has some nice boards and good accessories to offer so no more excuses , GO SURFING ! More on this later as well ! Thanks from the crew at WOW SURF !
Volume 9, Issue 419
February 5th, 2008
TOP NEWS
Gilbert Brown wins in Tamarindo, Jairo Perez wins Juniors, and Lisbeth Vindas takes first for the women. Read more about the third stop on the CNS tour here..
Illegal Tuna Boat Busted in Cocos Island National Park. From Pretoma.org.
Concerned citizens in Puerto Viejo fight against proposed marina. Read here about their efforts and what you can do to help.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
NATIONAL FORECAST
2/6 - 2/12
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
Caribbean
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest high
North Pacific
waist to chest
waist
waist
waist to chest
chest high
head high
chest to head
South Pacific
chest high
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest to head
head high
chest to head
The Caribbean is the coast with the most this week and this weekend, with a solid 1-2 foot overhead arriving Wednesday, with many set waves for the reef breaks through the weekend. On the Pacific side it's the opposite, with only trace South swell pushing in weak waist high surf with a few chest high sets for the lucky beaches. The best bet is check the tides and surf at midtide going to high at the beachbreaks. The long range forecast isn't promising with a one foot increase for early next week from the WSW, but nothing following it for another 3 to 4 days.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 2/5/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: 1.13 feet at 7:45 a.m.
High Tide: 7.48 feet at 2:04 p.m.
New Moon - February 6th
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
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@...
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (2/4)
We've had a good run of SW swell with head high to a couple feet over on the sets. Sunny and windy. Great shape with 80 degree water. The next few days will see a decrease in swell as the storms down under have slacked a bit. Head high and small as the week goes on. Waist high by the weekend. Low tide in the mornings means checking out Avellanas rivermouth with a longboard.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (2/5)
It has been good for a while now, but today is the day! Low tide, and the swell has dropped a bit so it is kind of missing that outside bar and firin on the inside... Gonna be a short report as I want to get some barrel shots today as Matt is in the water... SOUL ARCH MATT HERE: Well it was head high this monring but the tide was really low with not much offshore winds to hold em' up. There were however some really good nuggets from time to time. As you can see from the photos, we shot from the water and the beach today. The biggest heartbreak has to go to Pedro who was perfectly positioned on a macking left but couldn't go because of the board bailed right in his path. He made up for it on the next wave of the set though and all was right with the world again.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (2/3)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small - inconsistent.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nothing on the horizon.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (2/3)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surfs small still but if you look out on the horizon you will see some big bumps , kind of interesting and maybe it will swing and come around to give us some surf tomorrow ? Yesterday was better at most spots but we hope it will be bigger ! Weather nice and lots of people here but of course many going home too ! Big concert was a success with Yankee Daddy for the "regatoneros "out there ! 10000 people bought tickets at WOW SURF and El Chunche office or in San Jose so I guess it was a big hit ! Congratulations on Sergio from Puerto Viejo in opening his new surf shop by Banco de Costa Rica . He has some nice boards and good accessories to offer so no more excuses , GO SURFING ! More on this later as well ! Thanks from the crew at WOW SURF !
Monday, January 28, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-28-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 418
January 27th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/27 - 2/3
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Caribbean
1-2 foot overhead
head to overhead
waist to chest
knee to waist
chest to head
1-2 foot overhead
chest to head
North Pacific
overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest high
chest high
chest high
South Pacific
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
head high
head high
chest to head
The Caribbean starts out big, then gets fickle by Monday afternoon and fades out completely by Tuesday. Wednesday is the waist high wait day, then Thurday a ESE swell appears with head high sets. Friday is back to well overhead, but it doesn't last past dusk, for the weekend doesn't bring more waves. For the Pacific side, a nice SW swell brings overhead surf for Monday, but by Tuesday gets inconsistent, and by Wednesday your wanting more. But no other major swell will arrive this weekend or early next week, leaving some weak chest to head high leftovers. (a foot smaller up north)
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/27/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: .77 feet at 6:27 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 12:49 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Papagayo Hotel Dumps Sewage Into Estuary... read more "We'd been smelling the sewage from the trucks all week. We had wondered where they'd been taking it," said Glenna Barnes, a Canadian who had spent the week at Hotel Allegro Papagayo. "We're never coming back."
Gilbert Brown and Laura Pecoraro win the Circuito Nacional de Surf's second contest in Playa Hermosa, from The Beach Times. To see the results, click here.
The third contest on the CNS tour will take place behind Witchs Rock Surf Camp on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/26) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The head high + surf here has great shape and all day off shores. The sand is not as good as it could be and the high tides are a little fat and throwing some bounce in it.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The potential for great surf increases as the high tide moves into mid-morning sessions and decreases in height.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pick your peak.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/26)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf here at Playa Negra has been in the really fun zone at head high plus with good shape. Offshore wind and sunny skies everyday. Water temp is 80 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. It will back off a little and then pick right back up the first part of this week to head high plus as a fresh SW swell moves into this part of the coast. More perfect beach weather in store for the foreseeable future.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra has been fun but a fair crowd out there. Try Playa Avellanas early for a session with less people and big time fun waves.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/26)
the surf is looking fun this morning, but it could have some more power... the form is good and sets are shoulder high. Magic is actually saying that a good direction 5ft swell is headed our way today, so you should start seeing that if you haven't already...
Volume 9, Issue 418
January 27th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/27 - 2/3
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Caribbean
1-2 foot overhead
head to overhead
waist to chest
knee to waist
chest to head
1-2 foot overhead
chest to head
North Pacific
overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest high
chest high
chest high
South Pacific
overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
head high
head high
chest to head
The Caribbean starts out big, then gets fickle by Monday afternoon and fades out completely by Tuesday. Wednesday is the waist high wait day, then Thurday a ESE swell appears with head high sets. Friday is back to well overhead, but it doesn't last past dusk, for the weekend doesn't bring more waves. For the Pacific side, a nice SW swell brings overhead surf for Monday, but by Tuesday gets inconsistent, and by Wednesday your wanting more. But no other major swell will arrive this weekend or early next week, leaving some weak chest to head high leftovers. (a foot smaller up north)
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/27/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: .77 feet at 6:27 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 12:49 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Papagayo Hotel Dumps Sewage Into Estuary... read more "We'd been smelling the sewage from the trucks all week. We had wondered where they'd been taking it," said Glenna Barnes, a Canadian who had spent the week at Hotel Allegro Papagayo. "We're never coming back."
Gilbert Brown and Laura Pecoraro win the Circuito Nacional de Surf's second contest in Playa Hermosa, from The Beach Times. To see the results, click here.
The third contest on the CNS tour will take place behind Witchs Rock Surf Camp on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/26) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The head high + surf here has great shape and all day off shores. The sand is not as good as it could be and the high tides are a little fat and throwing some bounce in it.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The potential for great surf increases as the high tide moves into mid-morning sessions and decreases in height.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pick your peak.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/26)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf here at Playa Negra has been in the really fun zone at head high plus with good shape. Offshore wind and sunny skies everyday. Water temp is 80 degrees.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. It will back off a little and then pick right back up the first part of this week to head high plus as a fresh SW swell moves into this part of the coast. More perfect beach weather in store for the foreseeable future.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra has been fun but a fair crowd out there. Try Playa Avellanas early for a session with less people and big time fun waves.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/26)
the surf is looking fun this morning, but it could have some more power... the form is good and sets are shoulder high. Magic is actually saying that a good direction 5ft swell is headed our way today, so you should start seeing that if you haven't already...
Sunday, January 20, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-20-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 417
January 20th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/20 - 1/26
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Caribbean
overhead
1 foot overhead
head to overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
headhigh
overhead
North Pacific
overhead
head to overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
headhigh
headhigh
South Pacific
overhead
overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
1 foot overhead
The Caribbean coast is still firing, with ENE swell all week. On the Pacific, the SW swell fades on Monday and another WNW doesn't show again until Tuesday midday. That swell lasts a couple of days, dropping to head high to start the weekend. A new SSW shows up Sunday, pushing the south facing beachbreaks back up to overhead. The SSW swell pattern will continue all next week, keeping surf head high up north and overhead farther south.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/20/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: .77 feet at 6:27 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 12:49 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Gilbert Brown and Laura Pecoraro win the Circuito Nacional de Surf's second contest in Playa Hermosa, from The Beach Times. To see the results, click here.
The third contest on the CNS tour will take place behind Witchs Rock Surf Camp on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
DAILY UPDATES
Nosara - SurfingNosara.com
Santa Teresa - SurFreak.com
Hermosa - Devad Productions
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/19) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A powerful, but only slightly overhead NW swell is pounding us. Friday there were very rideable, fairly smooth, rights and some lefts. You had to pick 'um. You can see the cross bump in the >waves from the northerly swell direction as the more direct off shores comb across the faces. Very light crowd as everybody is surfing the more perfect breaks for this swell direction.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Our end of the bay will get better as the swell diminishes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamarindo is the focus of this swell and is as good as it gets. Our guys who have been scooting over there on the service road are coming back with tall tales.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/20)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been in the headhigh to a couple feet over head range on the sets. Fair to good shape with the water temp at 80 degrees. Beautiful sunny skies with offshore wind in the mornings and some afternoons we are getting a nice sea breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves are getting smaller with chest to headhigh sets. Still great beach weather.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra is always the hot tip with a medium tide coming up. As the tide drops, check out Playa Avellanas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the new animated slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/20) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 4-6 ft with makeable rights and lefts with some close outs. Need to look for the shoulders especially during lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More waves in the 4-6 ft range with incoming tides cathing the bigger part of the swell. The mid morning session should be good.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Guiones has been working and I've heard Ostional and Marbella have been pumping but closing out a bit with the North swell.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/20)
It is looking real good this morning with solid overhead swell and finally some good looking winds and perfect tides for the morning session... It should only get better all morning!!! I will let the pics speak for themselves today... I am off to get some...
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/19)-
REA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves have been epic this week-Especially last 18 th
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Drop down just a little but nice not too windy middle of the day conditions, just good enough for the late surf sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Gully and Almendro
Volume 9, Issue 417
January 20th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/20 - 1/26
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Caribbean
overhead
1 foot overhead
head to overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
headhigh
overhead
North Pacific
overhead
head to overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
headhigh
headhigh
South Pacific
overhead
overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
overhead
1 foot overhead
The Caribbean coast is still firing, with ENE swell all week. On the Pacific, the SW swell fades on Monday and another WNW doesn't show again until Tuesday midday. That swell lasts a couple of days, dropping to head high to start the weekend. A new SSW shows up Sunday, pushing the south facing beachbreaks back up to overhead. The SSW swell pattern will continue all next week, keeping surf head high up north and overhead farther south.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/20/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: .77 feet at 6:27 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 12:49 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Gilbert Brown and Laura Pecoraro win the Circuito Nacional de Surf's second contest in Playa Hermosa, from The Beach Times. To see the results, click here.
The third contest on the CNS tour will take place behind Witchs Rock Surf Camp on Feb. 2nd and 3rd. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
DAILY UPDATES
Nosara - SurfingNosara.com
Santa Teresa - SurFreak.com
Hermosa - Devad Productions
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@...
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/19) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A powerful, but only slightly overhead NW swell is pounding us. Friday there were very rideable, fairly smooth, rights and some lefts. You had to pick 'um. You can see the cross bump in the >waves from the northerly swell direction as the more direct off shores comb across the faces. Very light crowd as everybody is surfing the more perfect breaks for this swell direction.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Our end of the bay will get better as the swell diminishes.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamarindo is the focus of this swell and is as good as it gets. Our guys who have been scooting over there on the service road are coming back with tall tales.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/20)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been in the headhigh to a couple feet over head range on the sets. Fair to good shape with the water temp at 80 degrees. Beautiful sunny skies with offshore wind in the mornings and some afternoons we are getting a nice sea breeze.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves are getting smaller with chest to headhigh sets. Still great beach weather.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra is always the hot tip with a medium tide coming up. As the tide drops, check out Playa Avellanas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the new animated slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/20) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 4-6 ft with makeable rights and lefts with some close outs. Need to look for the shoulders especially during lower tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More waves in the 4-6 ft range with incoming tides cathing the bigger part of the swell. The mid morning session should be good.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Guiones has been working and I've heard Ostional and Marbella have been pumping but closing out a bit with the North swell.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/20)
It is looking real good this morning with solid overhead swell and finally some good looking winds and perfect tides for the morning session... It should only get better all morning!!! I will let the pics speak for themselves today... I am off to get some...
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/19)-
REA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves have been epic this week-Especially last 18 th
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Drop down just a little but nice not too windy middle of the day conditions, just good enough for the late surf sessions.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Gully and Almendro
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-15-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 416
January 15th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/15 - 1/22
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Caribbean
chest to head
overhead
1 foot overhead
2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
overhead
North Pacific
head high
overhead
overhead
head high
head high
overhead
overhead
South Pacific
head to overhead
overhead
overhead
head high
1 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
Plenty of East swell hitting the Caribbean coast straight on through til midweek next week. On the Pacific, a WNW swell shows up Wednesday bringing up the headhigh+ set count, and a WSW swell arrives on Sunday to put the surf back overhead. Larger SW swells are starting to ply across the ocean, and will bring waves late next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide: 8.03 feet at 7:25 a.m.
Low Tide: .60 feet at 1:25 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Coca Cola signs up to sponsor the Circuito Nacional de Surf, from The Beach Times.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are enjoying head high, good waves every day now that our early morning high tides are kicking in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The morning conditions are perfect as long as there is some swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all up and down the bay - even in Tamarindo .
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/15)
The surf has been in waist high range for a while now. Sunny weather with offshores in the morings and some hard onshores in the afternoons. Water temp hovers at 80 degrees. Things will be changing for the better starting tomorrow as a new SW moves in with headhigh plus waves with a bit of NW added to the mix. The shape will be good to excellent. This swell should last at least a couple days before it starts to backslide. More swell on tap for this weekend. Alot of surfers around Playa Negra right now and with high tide in the morning you might want to check out Avellanas beachbreak or Marbella.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-4 ft clean in the morning, wind turning onshore in the afternoon. Fun waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nice weather, with chest high waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would stick with Guiones for the best waves.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/14)
Fun Head high surf, long wait, but its coming. Yeah!!! Calm before the storm day here in Nosara, as we have a good one headed our way late tonight... All of the forecasters are agreeing on this one, so I am hoping they are all correct. Good tides, good winds... sweet!!!
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell has dropped. Chest high at best.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (1/13)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waves but really nice shape in the mid-tide sessions. Too much rain is falling for this time of year, but the wind has been good to us.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend looks like it'll be the same, but we might get a bump on Tuesday or Wednesday for a few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Dominical or Playa Hermosa.
Volume 9, Issue 416
January 15th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/15 - 1/22
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Caribbean
chest to head
overhead
1 foot overhead
2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
overhead
North Pacific
head high
overhead
overhead
head high
head high
overhead
overhead
South Pacific
head to overhead
overhead
overhead
head high
1 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
Plenty of East swell hitting the Caribbean coast straight on through til midweek next week. On the Pacific, a WNW swell shows up Wednesday bringing up the headhigh+ set count, and a WSW swell arrives on Sunday to put the surf back overhead. Larger SW swells are starting to ply across the ocean, and will bring waves late next week.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide: 8.03 feet at 7:25 a.m.
Low Tide: .60 feet at 1:25 p.m.
Full Moon - January 22nd
TOP NEWS
Coca Cola signs up to sponsor the Circuito Nacional de Surf, from The Beach Times.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are enjoying head high, good waves every day now that our early morning high tides are kicking in.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The morning conditions are perfect as long as there is some swell.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all up and down the bay - even in Tamarindo .
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/15)
The surf has been in waist high range for a while now. Sunny weather with offshores in the morings and some hard onshores in the afternoons. Water temp hovers at 80 degrees. Things will be changing for the better starting tomorrow as a new SW moves in with headhigh plus waves with a bit of NW added to the mix. The shape will be good to excellent. This swell should last at least a couple days before it starts to backslide. More swell on tap for this weekend. Alot of surfers around Playa Negra right now and with high tide in the morning you might want to check out Avellanas beachbreak or Marbella.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/13) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-4 ft clean in the morning, wind turning onshore in the afternoon. Fun waves.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nice weather, with chest high waves.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would stick with Guiones for the best waves.
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/14)
Fun Head high surf, long wait, but its coming. Yeah!!! Calm before the storm day here in Nosara, as we have a good one headed our way late tonight... All of the forecasters are agreeing on this one, so I am hoping they are all correct. Good tides, good winds... sweet!!!
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/12)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell has dropped. Chest high at best.
** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (1/13)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waves but really nice shape in the mid-tide sessions. Too much rain is falling for this time of year, but the wind has been good to us.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend looks like it'll be the same, but we might get a bump on Tuesday or Wednesday for a few days.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Dominical or Playa Hermosa.
Monday, January 7, 2008
CR Surf Report for 1-7-08
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 415
January 7th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/7 - 1/14
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1-2' overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest at best
waist high
knee high
knee high
North Pacific
chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist high
waist high
knee to waist
waist high
South Pacific
chest to head
chest high
chest high
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
The reefs to the east are breaking through Tuesday, but after that the country enters a dry spell with only a whisper of WNW swell to lap up on the Pacific Coast while the Caribbean becomes better for snorkeling than surfing. A bigger WNW swell takes its time arriving, only to send chest high surf by the 16th with a little help from a weak coinciding SW swell.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/7/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: 1.0 feet at 8:12 a.m.
High Tide: 7.6 feet at 2:30 p.m.
New Moon - January 8th
TOP NEWS
Lisbeth Vindas set to compete on the WQS, from The Beach Times.
Second contest on the CNS tour to take place behind the Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa - Jan. 12th and 13th. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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 -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Saturday is showing good size and form in the just overhead range. Even with the strong off shores which are diminishing now, the waves have been good all week,
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We will have reasonably good conditions for the afternoon high tides and small surf next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire bay is lighting up including the Tamarindo Estuary.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (1/7)
Its small, chest high at best, but its offshore. Longboarders and beginners are happy. I'm bored!
What else can I say? The swell reports don't show anything significant for a while. Hopefully, the storm forming off New Zealand will give us a pulse next week.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/6)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf at Playa Negra has been small for the last couple days. Waist to chest high with fair to good shape for how small it is. Great fun for a longboard. The wind has been pretty strong offshore all day with some really strong gusts. Sunny skies and the water temp is 78 degrees. Not much change coming in the next few days. Small waist high SW bumps will be the norm as there is not much happening in the storm centers to the north and south for us. A northwest swell is possible as the storm track in the North Pacific dips low enough to send some possible stuff our way by next weekend. We will keep you posted as the situation changes.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/7)
Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/5)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves. Best on the high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water. Lots of people in the line up at sunset. 'Tis the season. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st. .Happy New Year!
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves definitely picked up- unfortunately the wingd is picking up early and is staying onshore allday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will be fun, after such small conditions for a while now, so get your board and head out for some nice Hermosa juice.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best options are definitely the gully and terrazas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Contest CNS in front of Waves Costa Rica… stop by and say hi
Volume 9, Issue 415
January 7th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
1/7 - 1/14
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1-2' overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest at best
waist high
knee high
knee high
North Pacific
chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist high
waist high
knee to waist
waist high
South Pacific
chest to head
chest high
chest high
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
The reefs to the east are breaking through Tuesday, but after that the country enters a dry spell with only a whisper of WNW swell to lap up on the Pacific Coast while the Caribbean becomes better for snorkeling than surfing. A bigger WNW swell takes its time arriving, only to send chest high surf by the 16th with a little help from a weak coinciding SW swell.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 1/7/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide: 1.0 feet at 8:12 a.m.
High Tide: 7.6 feet at 2:30 p.m.
New Moon - January 8th
TOP NEWS
Lisbeth Vindas set to compete on the WQS, from The Beach Times.
Second contest on the CNS tour to take place behind the Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa - Jan. 12th and 13th. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.
The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.
Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.
** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
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 (1-888-318-SURF) 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@...
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
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 BoatTours (670-1089) 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@...
*****************
AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Saturday is showing good size and form in the just overhead range. Even with the strong off shores which are diminishing now, the waves have been good all week,
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We will have reasonably good conditions for the afternoon high tides and small surf next week.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire bay is lighting up including the Tamarindo Estuary.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (1/7)
Its small, chest high at best, but its offshore. Longboarders and beginners are happy. I'm bored!
What else can I say? The swell reports don't show anything significant for a while. Hopefully, the storm forming off New Zealand will give us a pulse next week.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/6)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf at Playa Negra has been small for the last couple days. Waist to chest high with fair to good shape for how small it is. Great fun for a longboard. The wind has been pretty strong offshore all day with some really strong gusts. Sunny skies and the water temp is 78 degrees. Not much change coming in the next few days. Small waist high SW bumps will be the norm as there is not much happening in the storm centers to the north and south for us. A northwest swell is possible as the storm track in the North Pacific dips low enough to send some possible stuff our way by next weekend. We will keep you posted as the situation changes.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/7)
Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/5)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves. Best on the high tide.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water. Lots of people in the line up at sunset. 'Tis the season. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st. .Happy New Year!
** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/5)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves definitely picked up- unfortunately the wingd is picking up early and is staying onshore allday.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will be fun, after such small conditions for a while now, so get your board and head out for some nice Hermosa juice.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best options are definitely the gully and terrazas.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Contest CNS in front of Waves Costa Rica… stop by and say hi
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