Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 418
January 27th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
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@wavescr.com
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@yahoo.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (652-9158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costaparaisodominical.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
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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...
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report - Volume 9, Issue 417 - January 20th, 2008
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 417
January 20th, 2008
NATIONAL FORECAST
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 22ndTOP 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.
Nosara - SurfingNosara.com
Santa Teresa - SurFreak.com
Hermosa - Devad Productions
** Surf Reporters **
AREA REPORTS
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
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.
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...
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
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report - Volume 9, Issue 415
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@wavescr.com
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@yahoo.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
SurfingNosara.com
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costaparaisodominical.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
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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
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report - Volume 9, Issue 406 - November 4th, 2007
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 406
November 4th, 2007
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - A SW swell greets the new week with surf overhead Monday, growing to 2 foot overhead with a period of 18 seconds by Tuesday, bigger sets every 15 minutes. A West swell matches it Wednesday, pushing more 2-3 foot overhead sets than usual and make the right hand point breaks light up. Swell drops a little Thursday morning, and another foot by sunset. Friday's leftovers are head high with a hour wait for an overhead set. Saturday and Sunday stay smaller at head high.
Caribbean - Knee high surf from the NNE with a rare thigh high set. Dropping to near flat conditions by Tuesday and staying that way through Friday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 11/4/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
High Tide: 7.25 feet at 10:36 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.68 feet at 4:46 p.m.
New Moon - November 9th
TOP NEWS
Costa Rica gets ready to compete in the Surfing Pan-American Games. Official Complaint Filed Against Chile Team Today with ISA and PASA. Read more..
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@yahoo.com
Diana at PuraMar Surf School
(653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Walking on Water Surf Shop (643-3760 / 643-3844 surf report) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@yahoo.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costaparaisodominical.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (11/3)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are still waiting for the fabled Papagayo off shores and have been surfing generally sloppy conditions this week, even with morning high tides.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be rideable, but a little mixed up.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As you tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo the surf is smoother, but smaller.
** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (11/3)-
It's another beautiful day today. The surf is small but looks great for longboarding. Now that it hasn't rained for a few days, the water is starting to clean up. Check out our new webcam to see how the surf looks for yourself.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (11/1)
TS Noel is dumping lots of rain on Playa Negra. Once the storm moves farther north, we should be back to sunny and warm in the mornings and cloudy with rain in the afternoons. It won't be long now before this very wet rainy season is history. The surf has been in the headhigh range with fair shape. Water temp is 79 degrees. Look for a SW bump in the swell with headhigh to a couple feet overhead for the second half of this week. The wind should stay calm in the mornings and turn onshore by mid day. Looking into next week, we should see a large SW swell move into Playa Negra by Tuesday with easily double over head waves with good shape.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: New bikini girls at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (11/4)
Good Morning! I surfed before doing the report today, as I wanted to catch the lower tide early this morning. It paid off, and was the best session that I have had since getting back. I surfed for about 2 hours and had 25-30 waves... with 7 or 8 going to the beach, some 5 turns waves in there. It had good power, and it was evident that there is a new swell in the water. The water is still a bit cold... never reported that before here, but I am betting about 74 degrees. Surf was in the head high range today with some larger peaks... it was holding up good, with nice shoulders. The week has begun! Looking ahead, it is only getting bigger from here for the next four days. It looks to be peaking Weds/Thurs at 7 ft at 16-18 seconds... Not sure how big that will be... I am hoping double overhead peaks, and still manageable... but we'll see.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (11/3)-
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Solid chest to head high waves. All beachbreaks are peaky with good conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Weather is improving. Mornings have less chance of storms than afternoons.
** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (11/3)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Theres surf , some great fun haed-high waves to be had and everyones talking about whats coming ! Weather is okay , not raining except at night and partly cloudy days ! Tourism is improving here as season gets close ! If you own or operate a surf school here call me , we have some great deals on a few Kym Thompson 3 phase epoxy longboards . They wont last long for sale but they have an incredible life expectancy and they ride real well too ! Only have 3 sizes 7’8”,8’4”, and some 9’6”s . Stock is good at the moment but last week we sold a bunch so get em while you can ! Stand up paddle boards are on the way too along with extra paddles , this is going to go crazy here in summer for sure. If your store or school has interest in seeing the lines we carry let us know so we can set-up an appointment to have you visit the new showroom ! Thanks, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report - Volume 9, Issue 402 - October 9th, 2007
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 402
October 9th, 2007
TOP NEWS
Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.
Thousands support Las Baulas National Marine Park. Environmentalists demand lawful expropriations. From www.Pretoma.org
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
Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. Order any product over $100 and receive a FREE National Geographic Laminated Costa Rica Map.
NATIONAL FORECAST
Pacific - Waves from the West! Book your trip to Ollie's now. Surf is overhead and sloppy from the rain, but it will grow a foot by Wednesday and be 2 foot overhead Thursday along the northern Guanacaste coast. Consistent overhead to a foot overhead surf for the rest of the Pacific all week, building to 2 feet overhead by Friday and Saturday. Swell lasts through next Monday, dropping down to overhead Tuesday and head high next Wednesday. After that, wait five days for a strong South swell to arrive.
Caribbean - If it's said that the waves will be over 1 foot all week - they would be lying. Flat all week through Saturday.
To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
TIDES for 10/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)
Low Tide - .98 feet at 7:40 a.m.
High Tide - 8.10 feet at 1:47 p.m.
New Moon - October 10th
** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@yahoo.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costaparaisodominical.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
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AREA REPORTS
** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (10/7) -
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell has been holding from overhead to head high and is fairly clean in spite of the flukey wind conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's difficult to predict right now. The few surfers hanging on it are occassionally well rewarded with uncrowded, great surf. The offshore trades could begin any day now.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It is a little larger and more consistent at the main peaks.
** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (10/5)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been in the fun zone with head high sets. This is the rainy season and it is raining in the mornings and almost all night. The ocean has been glassy with fair conditions and 83 degree water. Very uncrowded.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect chest high sets with the occasional head high wave. Expect more rain.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We are coming up on the low tide in the mornings so sleep in and hit Playa Negra around 8:00 or 9:00. You might just be all alone.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out Vol. 2 of The Bikini Girls Of Costa Rica at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (10/8)
Surf on this evening was kind of sloppy, but there were still good ones rolling through. The forecast is not looking too good with the longest period of the week coming in at 8 seconds. It still could be fun if local conditions cooperate, but this time of year who knows. We have a low tide tomorrow morning at 7:38am, So with small conditions that should help us out.
** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (10/6)
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest to head high. Some wind-rain in the afternoon.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Any of the south facing beaches.
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
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@masurfschool.com
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@yahoo.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costaparaisodominical.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
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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.
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@masurfschool.com
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@yahoo.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costaparaisodominical.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
*****************
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.
Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report Volume 9, Issue 398
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@hotmail.com
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@yahoo.com
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo - puramartamarindo@yahoo.com
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@cool.co.cr
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@hotmail.com
Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@yahoo.com
John Lyman Photography in Playa Negra - lymanphoto@aol.com
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@landassurance.com
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@yahoo.com
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@hotel-poseidon.com
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@cashewhilllodge.co.cr
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@racsa.co.cr
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@teenspanish.com
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@yahoo.com
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@schooloftheworld.org
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@hotmail.com
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@lasirenahotel.com
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@yahoo.com
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@ranchos-itauna.com
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@bellsouth.net
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@yahoo.com
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@costa-rica-surfing.com
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@bluetrailz.com
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@surfpmd.com
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@villasriomar.com
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@ticotravel.com
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@costaparaisodominical.com
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra - infodonapaulina@yahoo.com
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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.
