Hola Felo,

Pienso que ellos dan este lugar un nombre como "Gullys" pero lo
quiere secreto. Posible puede contactar El Rovercam donde esta?

Suerte!

Greg @ CRSURF

--- In crsurf@yahoogroups.com, rafaelgari <no_reply@y...> wrote:
>
> En la pagina de Rover Cam se hace mención:
>
> 24-May-04: We scored plenty of sheet glass overhead right and left
> wedges at "Gully's" this morning.
>
>
> Necesito saber donde queda exactamente Gully's Point, este fin de
> semana la mayoria de los spots estaban cerrones y desordenados y
los
> de rover cam surfearon este point con olas perfectas.
>
>
> Gracias, Saludos, Felo.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 243
June 5, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Audrey Tantamjarik, a grad student at University of Hawaii has
recently completed her thesis on sustainable surf tourism in Costa
Rica. Check out her work at - mysite.verizon.net/res8eoiu/index.html

Are you interested in learning Spanish in Costa Rica. Three great
sites to check are: www.escueladelmundo.com,
www.spanishformedical.com, and www.wayra.co.cr

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - June 2nd

Low Tide: -.07 ft at 9:13 am
High Tide: 10.2 ft at 3:32 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Watch out for flooding this weekend and strong currents,
with high tide topping 10 feet. Three swells pushing in - the one
right now giving the beachbreaks some 1-3 foot overhead surf,
dropping Sunday to headhigh. Then another Monday afternoon from the
SSW, pushing it back up to 2-3 foot overhead and lasting through
Wednesday with a 13-14 second period. The nicest is a 18 second
period SW swell arriving next Friday, not too big, just a foot
overhead, but clean. Lots of storms are also expected along both
coasts as hurrican season kicks into gear.

Caribbean - Swell passing from the E to NE over the weekend with
waves head high, with a few overhead sets. Dropping a foot by Sunday
afternoon and leaving Monday only waist to chest high. Tuesday and
through the rest of the week is smaller, knee to waist high until
next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chucks@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)



** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
A big swell hit on Tues. It has been pretty raw until today with some
off shore rain wind in the afternoon and a few knarly waves to ride.
The wind has been mostly on shore during high tide and not really
letting the glass off during the afternoon showers.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): There are occassional possibilities for
decent surf during the showers and glass offs and, of course no
crowds. At least the swell is beginng to clean up.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Stick to the low tide in the
morning spots and take your chances out front at high tide during the
showers. Avoid lightning.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa del Coco - REPORTE
DE OLAS EN ROCA BRUJA Y OLLIES POINT. OLLIES POINT: LAS OLAS ESTAN
SALIENDO DE 4 A 7 FT MUY BUENO EN LA MAñANA..WITCHS ROCK: LAS OLAS
ESTAN ENTRE 4 A 9 FT MUY BUENO Y RAPIDO CON BUEN TUBO, MUCHO OJO CON
LOS LAGARTOS....REPORTE DE CARLOS BARRERA DE ROCA BRUJA SURF EN
PLAYAS DEL COCO,GTE,CR- OFICINA (506) 670-10-20
WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM






JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 90F. Water Temp 87F Direction &
Height: South Southwest 4-6ft. (from the back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Glassy Wind: Offshore South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:17 AM,
Sunset: 5:55 PM, High Tide: 04:24 PM / 10.07 ft, Low Tide: 10:06
AM / -0.08 ft, Current Conditions: We have good surf and calm seas
and the red tide is fading, PURA VIDA!!!!

** Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Today Fri. dropping sw swell @4-6 ft with bigger sets still around ,
wind is nice and light and conditions are clean glassy with a touch
of redtide again . Expect it to grow again later ? Bueno , las olas
son de 4-6 pies y bajando un poco pero condiciones son glassy y con
buena forma y con un toque de marea roja . Parece que va a subir de
nueva tambien !

NEWS - I have the factory going full tilt and we cant keep up with
the demand for boards , 150 blank order arriving this week and it's
almost half reserved already . Let me know so we can get something
rolling and remember at least 22 days production time ! Ciao Chuck !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -the waves are HUGE! Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: las olas estan gigantes!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -expect big waves,
but it'll come down a bit, only to come back up in a few days. also,
expect rain, rain, rain! Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y
olas):esperen olas grandes, pero bajara un poco, solo para volver a
subir en un par de dias. Tambien, esperen lluvia, lluvia, y mas
lluvia!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -the point! El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:La punta!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-nothing in domi. Noticias y dias especiales:
nada en domi.

When does the Wave Forecast get updated? It is still showing May 22nd
on the website

En la pagina de Rover Cam se hace mención:

24-May-04: We scored plenty of sheet glass overhead right and left
wedges at "Gully's" this morning.


Necesito saber donde queda exactamente Gully's Point, este fin de
semana la mayoria de los spots estaban cerrones y desordenados y los
de rover cam surfearon este point con olas perfectas.


Gracias, Saludos, Felo.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 241
May 22, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Audrey Tantamjarik, a grad student at University of Hawaii has
recently completed her thesis on sustainable surf tourism in Costa
Rica. Check out her work at - mysite.verizon.net/res8eoiu/index.html

Have you ever camped out in a large open cave up in the mountains
with two waterfalls enhancing the view out to the Pacific ocean? The
next morning you can rapel down part of a 600 foot waterfall, just an
hour from Dominical. The gentleman who owns the site brings community
groups and church groups up on excursions, and is trying to preserve
the nearby jungle. Check this site - TREE of LIFE TOURS or email
info@...
Call - 506-392-4307 to book your tour.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - May 18th

Low Tide: 1.21 ft at 10:05 am
High Tide: 8.67 ft at 4:20 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Lots of stormy weather make finding glassy conditions
tough. However, by Monday the storms will pass and high tide will be
in the right frame for double dawn and dusk sessions. Surf size - 1-2
foot overhead this weekend, dropping down to overhead Monday and
chest to head high Tuesday. The next SSW pulse shows Thursday morning
and fills in Friday with more waves in the 1-2 foot overhead range.
Will drop back to head high by next Saturday, with nothing major for
a few days afterward.

Caribbean - Flatness has returned to paradise. Don't expect anything
over knee high all week. Time to hit the Pacific!

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)



** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Solid head high but very messy and stormy. Onshore winds blowing from
the south. Some rain.

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: We're hoping for some morning
surf now that we're moving into our morning high tide cycle. May want
to try the Tamarindo Rivermouth area for more protection.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Trips out of Playa de Coco:

Reporte de olas en la zona de WITCHS ROCK Y OLLIES POINT. WITCHS
ROCK: EL OLEAJE ES BUENO ENTRE 4 A 7 FT GLASS EN LA MAÑANA BUEN
VIENTO MUY LEVE. OLLIES POINT: LAS OLAS SON MUY BUENAS EN 5 A 7 FT
MUCHAS LLUVIA TODO EL DIA. REPORTE DE: CARLOS BARRERA ROCA BRUJA SURF
IN PLAYAS DEL COCO- PURA VIDA!



JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Bueno se fue la lluvia telvais , pero ver que olas dejo !4-6 pies con
buen sets y condiciones como a mi me gusta! Okay the rains are almost
gone and the surf is unreal 4-6 ft with power and shape just like I
LIKE IT ! expect real good conditions this weekend with good tides
etc. Va estar bien bueno por la fin de semana con marea alta en ambos
a.m. y p.m. !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The waves are still pretty sizey,
and thumping, late afternoon sessions better, a bit more water is
better. also, steer clear of the floatees in the water....logs,
cocos, and branches have been floating around since the temporal
started. and clean out those ears after surfing! Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: las olas todavia estan grandecillas, las sessiones de
las tardes mejor, un poco mas agua. tambien, OJO con los troncos,
ramas, y cocos flotando en el agua...desde que empezo el temporal,
hay mucha basura. Y limpiense los idos despues de surfear!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - It appears that
after a few days, the swell starts to come down, however, in the
meantime, try to dodge those sets! And, expect rain. Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas):parece que despues de un par de
dias, el oleaje empieza a bajar. sin embargo, cuidado con los sets!
y, espere lluvia...

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - The beach in the
afternoons, maybe the point. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de
semana en su area: la playa en las tardes, tal vez la punta.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-RAIN, RAIN, RAIN, and MORE RAIN!!!!!!
Noticias y dias especiales: LLUVIA, LLUVIA, LLUVIA, Y MAS LLUVIA!

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Cahuita:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
flat seas, knee high waves

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): calm seas

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 240
May 14, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Have you ever camped out in a large open cave up in the mountains
with two waterfalls enhancing the view out to the Pacific ocean? The
next morning you can rapel down part of a 600 foot waterfall, just an
hour from Dominical. The gentleman who owns the site brings community
groups and church groups up on excursions, and is trying to preserve
the nearby jungle. Check this site - TREE of LIFE TOURS or email
info@...
Call - 506-392-4307 to book your tour.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - May 18th

High Tide: 8.15 ft at 11:25 am
Low Tide: 1.3 ft at 5:43 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - For Saturday through next week, each day it will get a
little bigger and cleaner, from the SSW. Saturday is chest to head
high with a few quality overhead waves. By Monday it's a foot bigger
and hovers in that size through Thursday. Thursday afternoon, 5/20,
the juice from a trailing SW swell fills in and by Saturday it's 2-3
foot overhead. Disfrutalo!

Caribbean - A late season has blessed the reefs with some ENE ground
swell, headhigh to overhead at the better spots, but fun every where.
Sunday morning will be the best, as the swell passes by Monday
leaving waist high peaks. Another band of E swell rolls in Wednesday
to bring head high surf going into next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've been enjoying offshore mornings this week to match our high
tides and perfect (just overhead) size swell. The surf has been a
little lazy compared to the crisp windy season waves we are used to,
but consistent, and light crowds. The tides are now too low for
afternoon sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like the offshores may hold
through the weekend, and then it gets a little dicey as the high
tides move into the afternoon next week with a high possibility for
afternoon onshores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Keep an eye on the main peak
in front of the hotel and Avellanas "rivermouth" if the swell comes
up.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

Playa Guiones (Nosara) Smaller, chest to head-high surf with good
shape. Not crowded (now). Pura Vida, Coconut Harry

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
2-4 pies y un poco tormenta al frente, 2-4 ft and have some weather
out front today ,We have had some all time fun surf here in jaco with
teus. and wed. afternoon just fantastic with overhaed waves and some
6 turn rides . Martes y Miercoles eastava tan bueno en la tarde que?
Buen temano y un super forma . Jaco la ola de NO FAMA y creo una de
los mas no conocido de Costa Rica . Jaco is probably the most
underrated wave in Costa Rica . This time of year we actually gte
unreal surf so don't miss it ! Yesterday i surf all alone for an hour
with shoulder high glass and even got a barrel or 2 ! Thank God for
the rains , Gracias a Dios ya llego las lluvias !!

** Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Rainy Air Temp: 87F. Water Temp 87F Direction &
Height: Southwest 4ft.Plus (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshore 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:19 AM Sunset: 5:52 PM High
Tide: 08:06 AM / 8.17 ft Low Tide: 02:11 PM / 1.24 ft Current
Conditions: Really Good Surf Today, not too much current and
beautiful water, PURA VIDA!!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -the waves are pretty small, and
without form..head high on occasion. Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:las olas estan pequenas, y no tienen forma. maximo tamano
de uno en ocasiones.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -this weekend expect,
at least by sunday in the afternoon, some south swell coming in. Que
va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):este fin de semana
espero que no mas tardar el domingo ver efectos de un oleaje del sur
entrando

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -for now, the beach
break El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:por
ahora, la playa

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-???not much going on around here Noticias y
dias especiales: no hay mucho en este momento

CARIBBEAN

check the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 239
May 7, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Alvaro Solano wins the Open crown in the Circuito Nacional De Surf,
while Gilbert Brown takes home 1st prize in the last contest in the
series. Other winners of the weekend event sponsored by Reef include -
  Women - Lisbeth Vindas, Jrs - Luis Vindas, Boys - Jason Torres,
Grommets - Killian Raust, Longboard - Ian Bean, BBoard - Walter
Gatgens, and Women's BBoard - Lorena Vera. Check - www.surfingcr.com
for more details.

The Christian Surfers chapter in Jaco is hosting a local contest on
May 8th and 9th and is inviting the surfing community in Costa Rica
to come participate in the event. Please contact Hannah Rico -
hrico@... - to find out more.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - May 4th

Low Tide: -.42 ft at 10:20 am
High Tide: 10.07 ft at 4:39 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The next SW fills in Sunday morning with surf 2-3 foot
overhead with sets every ten minutes. This is a solid ground swell
with an 18 second period that developed two weeks ago and will last
until next Thursday. Also expect an 11 foot tidal swing that will
amplify the swell with the tide coming in. (Locals, watch for
flooding!) Monday it drops a couple of feet, but by Tuesday it is
back to 1-2 foot overhead and if you are not there, you are missing
it! Go join my friend Denny in Pavones! Long range shows consistent
overhead surf through next weekend and by the following Wed. (5/19)
the start of another surge of SW, 2-4 foot overhead.

Caribbean - A consistent barrage of ENE wind and ground swell mix
keeps the beachbreaks in the chest to head high range throughout the
weekend until next Wednesday when it starts to fizzle. Reef breaks
may get 1 foot overhead, best day is Monday.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at the new Pura Mar Surf Shop and Rentals in Tamarindo -

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - There is a new board shop in town, and
Diana's running it! She is renting out surfboards and body boards at
fair prices, and also is still doing surf instruction. Drop by her
shop sometime and say "Hola" She is located across the street from
the WRSC complex, and next to Economy Rentacar.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Beautiful overhead surf all week with light crowds and perfect off
shore wind most of the days. Thursday, although a little smaller, was
misto conditions all up and down the beach on the north end.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The daybreak sessions have started and
the weather is good so it should be interesting with the possibility
of double go outs. Watch out though, the rainy season is knocking at
our door and Guanacaste doesn't work unless the wind is offshore.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: All the peaks on the north end
of the bay are lighting up.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

Buenas from Playa Guiones (Nosara) - It's about chest-head high and
offshore wind in the morning. Bigger surf expected over the weekend -
forecast is 5-8 ft backside. Hasta luego, Coconut Harry

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Trips in Playa de Coco -

Reporte de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Roca Bruja: las olas
estan entre 4 a 6 ft el factor viento bueno. Ollies Point: las olas
estan entre 4 a 5 ft bueno y muy divertido. ROCA BRUJA SURF IN PLAYAS
DEL COCO, GTE TEL: 670-10-20

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 4ft.Plus (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshore 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:20 AM Sunset: 5:51 PM High
Tide: 04:39 PM / 10.07 ft Low Tide: 10:20 AM / -0.42 ft, Current
Conditions- We have bigger swell today and the red tide is pushing
her way out. We should see conditions improve to six foot plus
through Monday, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -dominical is small at the moment.
get out and enjoy those earlymorning and late afternoon sessions.
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: dominical esta pequena ahora.
llegenle a las sessiones de las mananas y las de la pura tarde.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -this weekend looks
like maybe for sunday a good strong south should be heading in, and
bigger on monday. weather is a hard report, maybe rain, maybe sun.
Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):este fin de semana
parece que para el domingo hay oleaje del sur, y mas grande para el
lunes. el tiempo es algo dificil que decir ahora, tal vez llueva, tal
vez haga sol.....

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -the beach break until
the swell comes in...then the point. El mejor lugar a surfear este
fin de semana en su area:la playa de dominical hasta llega el oleaje,
despues, la punta

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-sorry nothing to report here.
Noticias y dias especiales: no hay nada que reportar aqui.

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellin Inn in Cahuita:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist to shoulder high

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 238
April 30, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Head down to Dominical to see the musical "Los Fantasticos" at Roca
Verde - May 2-4. Local actors get lots of credit and laughter. Buen
tiempo por todos!



Circuito Nacional De Surf
New dates set for the Final Contest - April 30 to May 1 - 6 star
event - to be held in Hermosa/Esterillos (waves permitting) There
will be $5000 in prizes, sponsored by Reef. Only those who have done
at least one of all the events of the Circuit are eligible for the
final. Check - www.surfingcr.com for more details.

The Christian Surfers chapter in Jaco is hosting a local contest on
May 8th and 9th and is inviting the surfing community in Costa Rica
to come participate in the event. Please contact Hannah Rico -
hrico@... - to find out more.

If you are interested in helping with a Jaco chapter of Surfrider, to
help keep the beaches clean and safe, email
info@....

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - May 4th

Low Tide: 1.81 ft at 5:22 pm
High Tide: 7.24 ft at 11:15 am

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The south Pacific is belching out SW'ers once a week, the
next surge coming Sunday afternoon with waves 2-3 foot overhead from
the SSW. The 14 second period swell drops a foot Tuesday and another
by Wednesday afternoon and by Thursday it's back in the head high to
overhead range with also a dawn patrol high tide. Then look out for
the next SW arriving next Sunday with some more 2+ overhead sets.

Caribbean - Out to prove me wrong, the Caribbean sea continues to
push in ENE swell in the waist to chest high range, with some beaches
getting head high sets. This lasts throughout the weekend and in well
into next week, consistently waist to chest. Watch out for some heavy
rain showers.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at the new Pura Mar Surf Shop and Rentals in Tamarindo
-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The week began with waves well overhead as predicted. The swell
lasted until about Wednesday and now we're back to the normal 3-5
foot Tamarindo. Winds have been often been onshore in the afternoons,
although on Friday they stayed off all day. La semana empezo con olas
sobre la cabeza como fue pronosticado. El swell duro hasta el
miercoles y ahora tenemos las olas normales de Tamarindo de 3-5 pies.
El viento ha sido aveces on shore en el dia, pero el viernes soplo
off shore todo el dia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's going to be a mid-day high tide,
so expect nice morning surf. It's going to be small, but should be
fun after the fast-closing bombers of last weekend. Las mareas altas
seran al medio dia, asi que la hora de surfear es en la manana. Va a
ser pequeno pero debe ser divertido despues de las olas grandisimas y
algo cerradas del fin de semana pasado.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The rivermouth has got a nice
longboard wave right now and Playa Grande should be fun. Hay una
buena ola para longboard ahora en la boca del rio y Playa Grande debe
ser buena.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Marathon surf session on Fri. morning. Perfect, just over head,
windswept twisters for 6 hour session with only a handful of surfers
out on the whole 3 miles of beach break. The wind has been holding
off shore all day since Tues.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same great conditions with a few more
people.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks going off
everywhere from Chicken head rock to the Tamarindo Estuary. Take your
pick.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

From Playa Guiones (Nosara), BIG surf has simmered down to head-high
now - No crowds, Coconut Harry - www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 4ft.Plus (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: (Papagayos)N./Offshore 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:22 AM Sunset:
5:50 PM, High Tide: 11:15 AM / 7.24 ft, Low Tide: 05:22 PM / 1.81 ft,
Current Conditions - New swell! It's a bit bigger today with mellow
tides and good wind, The waves are due to go big for Monday of next
week, PURA VIDA!!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Dominical. the waves are small and
getting smaller. off shore as always in the morning, on shore by
9:00am and windy all day pretty much. Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: las olas estan pequenas y van poniendose mas pequenas
aun. vientos off hore todas las mananas, el viento on shore ya para
las 9:00am el viento todo el dia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -the weather is
stormy, and the waves are small. Que va a pasar este fin de semana
(clima y olas):el tiempo esta tormentoso, y las olas estan pequenas

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -beach break El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: la playa dominical

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-this weekend is the final CR national
circuit competition, which will be held in jaco, at the "curva". sign
up friday evening, competition sat, sun. the last 3 showings of "the
fantasticks" at roca verde, the 2, 3, and 4 of may, and 8:00pm
Noticias y dias especiales: este fin de semana la ultima competencia
del circuito nacional, en jaco, en la curva. inscripciones el
viernes, competencia el sab, y el dom.. no se les olviden las ultimas
"shows" de "los fantasticos" el 2, 3 y el 4 de mayo, en roca verde, a
las 8:00 pm.

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellin Inn in Cahuita:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist to shoulder high

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 237
April 23, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

On April 24-25, the Hotel Terraza de Pacifico and Quiksilver will
host a $10,000 event that showcases the hottest manuvers from local
and international surf stars. The skins format means that the surfer
must claim his/her best wave and then leave the water. The best
scoring wave wins the "skin" and the surfer can continue on to the
next heat to win other skins. Check - www.terraza-del-pacifico.com or
www.quiksilver.com for more details.

After the Quik show, head down to Dominical to see "Los Fantasticos"
at Roca Verde - 4/26-28 or 5/2-4. Local actors get lots of credit and
laughter. Buen tiempo por todos!



Circuito Nacional De Surf
New dates set for the Final Contest - April 30 to May 1 - 6 star
event - to be held in Hermosa/Esterillos (waves permitting) There
will be $5000 in prizes, sponsored by Reef. Only those who have done
at least one of all the events of the Circuit are eligible for the
final. Check - www.surfingcr.com for more details.

The Christian Surfers chapter in Jaco is hosting a local contest on
May 8th and 9th and is inviting the surfing community in Costa Rica
to come participate in the event. Please contact Hannah Rico -
hrico@... - to find out more.

If you are interested in helping with a Jaco chapter of Surfrider, to
help keep the beaches clean and safe, email
info@....

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - April 19th

Low Tide: .91 ft at 11:06 am
High Tide: 8.47 ft at 5:22 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - SW swell right on time, Sunday afternoon will start to see
the first set trains bringing in some heavy 2-3 foot surprise sets.
Monday it gets a little more consistent, and then by Tuesday sets
from 2-5 foot overhead about every ten minutes. Wed and Thur are the
same and by Friday it starts to fade back to overhead, though still
will good consistency. Next Wednesday, more SW swell keeps the surf 1-
3 foot overhead and clean. Disfrutalo!

Caribbean - The big wave season on the right coast is over. Trace
knee high surf expected for the weekend, with a few waist high waves
pushing in Monday. By Tuesday it drops a foot and Wednesday it's
almost flat. Nothing for Thursday, but Friday a ESE wind swell pushes
in some knee to waist high mush. Go over to the Pacific to catch the
best swell so far in 2004!

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at the new Pura Mar Surf Shop and Rentals in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We're in a lull right now, waiting for the swell that's supposed to
be on its way. The waves in Tamarindo are about waist high, winds off
shore in the mornings only. Thank God the water is finally warm
again. Estamos en un tiempo de calma, esperando el swell que se dice
que viene. Las olas en Tamarindo estan de a la cintura y el viento
esta off shore solamente en las mananas. Por dicha que el agua esta
caliente otra vez.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be a nice weekend for late
afternoon and sunset surf. Things are supposed to start changing on
Sunday when a swell comes in from the south. Debe ser un buen fin de
semana para surfear en las tardes y al atardecer. Las cosas
supuestamente empezaran a cambiar el domingo cuando un swell llega
del sur.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande and Playa
Avellanas should have nice waves right now and be even better when
the swell hits. Check Langosta on Sunday. Playa Grande y Playa
Avellanas deben tener buenas olas hora y deben ser aun mejor cuando
llega el swell. Mire Playa Langosta el domingo.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
After a great beginning this week, the swell has dropped down to head
high sets with barely enough juice to break at the super high tides
in the morning and afternoon. The wind has been slightly onshore for
the afternoon sessions for the last two days, but conditions in the
morning are holding with some good small waves on Thurs.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): As we move into diminishing high tides
in the morning, and the new swell just around the corner, we are
expecting typical excellent April surf.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak in front of the
hotel will be the spot until the swell fills in, then anywhere in the
bay could get interesting.

** From Denis at High Tide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Finalmente menos gente pero tambien menos olas! Hay olas de 4 a 5
pies con un lindo viento offshore por la mañana, el calor del agua
volvio frio de nuevo pero hace unos dias se recaliento lentamente de
nuevo.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Las condiciones para este fin de semana
no va cambiar mucho. El lunes a la tarde llega un Swell del sureste
que va durar unos 3 a 4 dias, asi preparense para la semana entrante.
Esperamos tambien las primeras lluvias en estas semanas y vemos como
va afectar las olas

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Las optiones son las mismas de
siempre, Langosta y Grande estuvieron bien estable, si tiene
posiblilidad de transporte, Avellanas, Negra y Marbella son
definitivamente muy buenos spots.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Estamos
entregando las Tarjetas de clientes Preferenciales de nuestra tienda
Hightide. Si ya tiene rellenado su solicitud, p.f. pasen a retirar la
suya y si no pasen igualmente para pedir una, asi tendrian siempre
los descuentos aplicados.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Trips out of Playa de Coco-

Reporte de olas en witchs rock y ollies point. Witchs rock: las olas
estan entre 4 a 5 ft bueno en la mañana...Ollies point: las olas
estan entre 5 a 6 ft bueno y divertido aunque el viento es un poquito
malo pero pasable. Reporte de Carlos Barrera Roca bruja surf in
playas del coco. www.costaricasurftrips.com saludos a todos nuestros
contactos de surf PURA VIDA....VISTA VILLAS, MARESIAS, TAMARINDO
AVENTURAS, EL DIRIA, PASATIEMPOS, LAS TORTUGAS, ALACRAN SURF, CAFE
PLAYA NEGRA,RANCHO PLAYA NEGRA, COCONUT HARRYS, JAMMIN SURF CAMP,
CAPITAN SUIZO, MANDINGO, CALA LUNA, JARDIN DEL EDEN, FCS, HOTEL
NAHUA, PLAYA GRANDE INN.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! It's Saturday morning - head-high
set waves and building surf. Bigger waves forcast for Monday/Tuesday.
Pura Vida, Coconut Harry - www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshore 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM,
High Tide: 02:59 PM / 9.12 ft, Low Tide: 08:43 AM / 0.26 ft, Current
Conditions: The swell seems to have backed down today. The Roxy Girls
Eevent is on and the ladies are surfing heats this morning at
Terrazzas. We will see you at The Quicksilver Skins Event this
weekend, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The waves are small and getting
smaller, as it appears, best bets are the morning sessions Tamano de
las olas y condiciones: Las olas estan pequenas, y estan bajando.
mejor surf en las mananas

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The weather has
been a bit stormy, surf in the mornings! Que va a pasar este fin de
semana (clima y olas):el tiempo ha estado tormentoso, mejor surf en
las mananas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -beach break, or
hermosa. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:beach
break o hermosa

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-don't forget about the fanastics this week,
showings are the 26, 27, 28 and 2, 3 and 4th of may. shows start at 7
or 8, (show times a bit unclear) tix at 787 0036-show at roca verde.
Noticias y dias especiales:no se les olvide de los "shows" de los
fantasticos, que empiezan el 26, 27, 28 de abril, y el 2, 3 , y el 4
de mayo. horas de shows a las 7 o 8, (no es muy claro) tiquetes al
787 0036, show al roca verde restaurante.

CARIBBEAN

see national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 236
April 16, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

On April 24-25, the Hotel Terraza de Pacifico and Quiksilver will
host a $10,000 event that showcases the hottest manuvers from local
and international surf stars. The skins format means that the surfer
must claim his/her best wave and then leave the water. The best
scoring wave wins the "skin" and the surfer can continue on to the
next heat to win other skins. Check - www.terraza-del-pacifico.com or
www.quiksilver.com for more details.

After the Quik show, head down to Dominical to see "Los Fantasticos"
at Roca Verde - 4/26-28 or 5/2-4. Local actors get lots of credit and
laughter. Buen tiempo por todos!

Circuito Nacional De Surf
New dates set for the Final Contest - April 30 to May 1 - 6 star
event - to be held in Hermosa/Esterillos (waves permitting) There
will be $5000 in prizes, sponsored by Reef. Only those who have done
at least one of all the events of the Circuit are eligible for the
final. Check - www.surfingcr.com for more details.

The Christian Surfers chapter in Jaco is hosting a local contest on
May 8th and 9th and is inviting the surfing community in Costa Rica
to come participate in the event. Please contact Hannah Rico -
hrico@... - to find out more.

If you are interested in helping with a Jaco chapter of Surfrider, to
help keep the beaches clean and safe, email
info@....

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - April 19th

Low Tide: .91 ft at 6:28 am
High Tide: 8.19 ft at 12:49 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves up in Guanacaste will be near perfect, headhigh to 2
foot overhead, stiff offshores all day and lots of sunshine. The WNW
swell mixed with a SW will peak and ebb and foot through Monday,
before dropping down Tuesday to a very consistent head high from the
SW. Then by Wednesday, the sets are farther apart, but an occasional
overhead waves will sneak through. It stays smaller through the
weekend (chest to occasionally overhead), a foot bigger south of
Jaco, The following Monday, look out for some bomb sets and an epic
eight-nine days of SW swell! Book your flights or just get out da
hammock!

Caribbean - The peak of the NE swell pegging the reefs around Limon
this Friday slowly fades over the weekend, from overhead to headhigh
Sunday, and Monday back to waist to chest. Expect a few showers
midday as well. By midweek next week nothing big is coming but there
will be something to ride until the weekend, waist high from the ESE.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

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hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

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info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Trips out of Playa de Coco-

Reporte de olas - Witchs rock: las olas estan entre 6 a 12 ft muy
grande y el factor viento bueno en ocaciones muy fuerte. Ollies
point: las olas entan entre 5 a 8 ft muy bueno tempranito por la
marea y el factor viento bueno. Reporte de Carlos Barrera,ROCA BRUJA
SURF PLAYAS DEL COCO C.R - WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

Hola from Playa Guiones on April 16th, Double over-head set waves and
consistent big surf here. Best around the high tides. The 36
vacationers from Virginia Beach (my hometown) are leaving today, so
the crowd will thin out now. Hasta bananas, Coconut Harry -
www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 87F Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-6ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshore 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High
Tide: 12:49 PM 8.19 ft Low Tide: 07:03 PM / 0.82 ft Current
Conditions: We have a good sized Southwester, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Dominical. The waves are HUGE! best
bet is the point, although it has been big enough to take a
gun...watch out for those close out sets! Conditions have been a bit
stormy and windy as well. Tamano de las olas y condiciones:Dominical.
Las olas estan GIGANTES! Mejor ir a la punta, aunque las olas han
estado lo suficiente grande para llevarse una tabla grande. Cuidado
con los sets cerrones!! Las condiciones han estado medio tormentosas,
tambien

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Dominical. The waves
are supposed to stick around for a few days, i would suppose, the
whole weekend. weather wise, it appears that we are now entering the
beginning of the rainy season, so expect early winds, and rain almost
every afternoon or evening. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima
y olas):Dominical. Las olas se supone que se quedan por un par de
dias, supongo todo el fin de semana. Con el tiempo, parece que ya
estamos entrando la temporada de lluvias, asi que, hay que esperar
viento temprano, y lluvia casi todas las tardes o noches.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -THE POINT! El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:LA PUNTA!!!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-The Dominical little theatre will be showing
their play "the fantastics" starting the 26th, the 27th the 28th the
2nd, 3rd and the 4th of May. Tickets are 1 500 colones at Roca verde,
all shows starting at 6:00pm with the exception of sunday, at 7:00pm.
Tickets in advance 787 0033 or 787 0036. Noticias y dias especiales:
El Dominical mini teatro va a hacer su primera obra "los fantasticos"
empezando el 26, el 27, 28, el 2, 3 y el 4 de mayo. todos los shows
empiezan a las 6:00pm con la excepcion del show de domingo, que
empieza a las 7:00pm. Tiquetes valen 1 500 colones, y el show es en
la Roca Verde. Tiquetes llamar a 7870033 0 787 0036.

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

The waves are huge. Go to Pavones so that I can go to Matapalo without
anyone being there

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellan Inn in Cahuita, 10 km. north of Puerto Viejo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist to shoulder high

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - A bit of rain,
waist to shoulder high waves

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 235
April 9, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Circuito Nacional De Surf
New dates set for the Final Contest - April 30 to May 1 - 6 star
event - to be held in Hermosa/Esterillos (waves permitting) There
will be $5000 in prizes, sponsored by Reef. Only those who have done
at least one of all the events of the Circuit are eligible for the
final. Check - www.surfingcr.com for more details.

The Christian Surfers chapter in Jaco is hosting a local contest on
May 8th and 9th and is inviting the surfing community in Costa Rica
to come participate in the event. Please contact Hannah Rico -
hrico@... - to find out more.

If you are interested in helping with a Jaco chapter of Surfrider, to
help keep the beaches clean and safe, email
info@....

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - April 19th

High Tide: 8.56 ft at 6:16 am
Low Tide: .09 ft at 12:14 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Solid SW swell with a WNW mixed in brings overhead surf to
the whole west side, points are getting the cleanest waves as
beachbreak will be bowly or closed out. Will clean up and get two
feet smaller, back tohead high + by Sunday and super clean Monday.
Then by Tuesday afternoon, the first double overhead sets will start
hitting, and by Wednesday double overhead is the norm. Thursday, just
as big but even more consistent. Early morning post dawn patrol
sessions will be the absolute best time to paddle out.

Caribbean - Remnants of Atlantic stirrings lap on waist high on the
beaches, and the bigger swells don't push in any energy until next
Tuesday, when surf recovers to some chest high sets. Will set up to
be a nice midweek, consistent chest high with a few bigger sets at a
premier spot.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We're into the rainy season wind pattern in Tamarindo these days--off-
shore only in the mornings and evenings. The waves have been small;
waist high or maybe a little more at Pico Pequeno. Right now the
beach is crammed with Semana Santa vacationers. Tenemos los vientos
del invierno en estos dias--off-shore solamente en las mananas y las
tardes. Las olas estan pequenas; de a la cintura o un poco mas en
Pico Pequeno. Ahorita la playa esta llenisima de gente por la Semana
Santa.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Dawn patrol is your only hope for surf
this weekend. Between the switching wind and the counteless swimmers,
it's a good weekend to get up early. El amanecer es el unico tiempo
para surfear este fin de semana. Con el viento que se cambia y la
gente que se viene a banar, es un buen fin de semana para levantarse
temprano.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: If you know of a secret spot
this would be a great time to go there, but don't tell anybody! Si
conoces un lugar secreto, este sera un buen momento para ir pero que
no lo digas a nadie!

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

Hola from Playa Guiones! Head high set waves and lotsa people here.
Hasta semana santa. Coconut Harry

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Saturday, April 10th, 2004 3:00 PM Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp:
93F. Water Temp 87F Direction & Height: Southwest 4-6ft (from the
back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy Wind: South 0-5 MPH Sunrise:
5:31 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High Tide: 05:45 PM / 9.62 ft Low Tide: 11:25
AM / -0.39 ft Current Conditions: It is closing out in Hermosa, it's
going off here,PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see forecast up top

I am going to Costa Rica next Saturday from April 1-10. I am going to
be on the Nicoya Penisula for 5 day and then in Playa hermosa for 5.
Is the swell going to be good at these places this time of the year.
I am going to be staying at the Tropico Latino and the Backyard
Hotel.  Does anyone know anything about these places. Just trying to
prepare myself for the trip.  Any recommeded things to bring?

Thanks a lot,
joe P
NY.USA


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Take a look at my site for info.  www.HOGANSHUT.com

Our camp is based in Jaco and we live in Playa Hermosa.  Just this week it has
been 15 ft @ Boca Barranca.

Alan Heffernan
Hogan's Hut Costa Rica
www.HOGANSHUT.com
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: jpaluseo
   To: crsurf@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 6:38 PM
   Subject: [crsurf] April Surf......2004


   I am going to Costa Rica next Saturday from April 1-10. I am going to
   be on the Nicoya Penisula for 5 day and then in Playa hermosa for 5.
   Is the swell going to be good at these places this time of the year.
   I am going to be staying at the Tropico Latino and the Backyard
   Hotel.  Does anyone know anything about these places. Just trying to
   prepare myself for the trip.  Any recommeded things to bring?

   Thanks a lot,
   joe P
   NY.USA


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I am going to Costa Rica next Saturday from April 1-10. I am going to
be on the Nicoya Penisula for 5 day and then in Playa hermosa for 5.
Is the swell going to be good at these places this time of the year.
I am going to be staying at the Tropico Latino and the Backyard
Hotel.  Does anyone know anything about these places. Just trying to
prepare myself for the trip.  Any recommeded things to bring?

Thanks a lot,
joe P
NY.USA

Hola a todos,

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Saludos,

TICO
Web Designer

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 234
March 22, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

The Costa Rican National Surf Team is competing in the ISA Surfing
Games. All the men's groups made it through their opening heats, but
had a difficult time with later rounds. Carlos Arias from Tamarindo
had the crowd on their feet on a monster wave in the Longboard
division.Get daily press releases on www.surfersvillage.com.

If you are interested in helping with a Jaco chapter of Surfrider in
Costa Rica, come to the Christian Surfer's House at 2 p.m. on Sunday
3/28 to discuss ways to help keep the beaches clean and safe.

The finales of the circuito Nacional will be on April 3-4 at Playa
Hermosa. To stay informed or if you want to compete, check -
www.surfingcr.com

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - March 20th

Low Tide: .30 ft at 7:43 am
High Tide: 8.55 ft at 2:01 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - To be optimistic, the weather will be beautiful - hot and
sunny - for the next week. And the surf will be big all weekend,
headhigh to 2 foot overhead. By Monday though, the SW swell fades and
nothing is backing it up. By Wednesday, surf is down to chest to head
and by Saturday, some beaches will be only waist high. The next minor
swells arrive on the first of April from WNW and SW.

Caribbean - The seas have dropped for the time being, it will be
waist to chest high through the weekend and into next week. The next
swell arrives Wednesday, pushing surf back to head high with bigger
sets flowing in for Thursday and Friday before dropping quickly by
next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've had a week of super surf in the head high range with occasional
larger sets. The wave shape improved from good to perfect from last
weekend as the offshores diminished. The afternoon onshores on Mon.
brought our normal March warm water back and didn't affect the surf
in our area since the offshore wind has been nearly perfect for the
morning high tides. The wave window was so long on Thurs. that
outgoing tide was virtually empty for hours and a few lucky surfers
had the session of a lifetime.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The high tides are moving in to the mid
day and surf conditions should be fine if the wind continues to
cooperate.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus is at the main peak,
but there are peaks working all up and down the beach with Chicken
Head Rock showing small, but good form. If this next swell hits too
hard, we'll head down the service road toward the Tamarindo Estuary.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco -

Reporte de oas de la zona de roca bruja y potrero grande- Witchs
rock: las olas estan entre 4 a 5 ft muy bueno y perfecto el viento
bueno todo el dia. Ollies Point: las olas estan entre 4 a 6 ft bueno
y perfecto y el viento bueno todo el dia. Saludes a todo el staff de
Tamarindo Aventuras.... att Carlos Barrera.
WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM TEL 670-10-20

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara:

Playas Guiones & Ostional: Shoulder to head-high today (Friday)
Offshores giving us barrels in Ostional. Hasta bananas, Coconut Harry

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South 4-6ft (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface: Slight
Chop, Wind: South 2-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:43 AM, Sunset: 5:50 PM, High
Tide: 04:42 PM / 9.30 ft, Low Tide: 10:25 AM / -0.25 ft, Current
Conditions- All spots are still going. It's come down to fun size,
clean surf, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From the Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Dominical. There is a strong south
coming in as of right now, apparently to peak by saturday. Tamano de
las olas y condiciones: DOminical. Hay un oleaje del sur fuerte
entrando en este momento.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Dominical. The waves
are going to be getting bigger, and the weather just continues to be
hot, hot, hot. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y
olas):Dominical. Las olas van a estar creciendo, y el tiempo es solo
CALIENTE!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -Dominical. I would
suggest heading out to the point on an incoming, or out going tide,
or if you have the time and ride, head down to pavones or matapalo.
El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:Dominical. Les
sugiero ir a la punta en una marea entrante, o bajante, o, si tienen
tiempo, y un carro, vayanse a pavones, o matapalo.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-Dominical. Easter week is coming, note that
on almost all the beach zones, prices will be rising a bit,for only
those two weeks. The beaches are going to be crowded, please swim in
front of the lifeguards, and pick up your trash! Noticias y dias
especiales: Dominical. Semana Santa viene, fijense que los precios en
todos los lugares por la playa van a subir por solo esas dos semanas.
Las playas van a estar muy llenas, por favor, naden solo donde hay
salvavidas, y llevanse su basura!

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellan Inn in Playa Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
shoulder high waves

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): rough seas, waist to head high waves

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Black Beach

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 234
March 13, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

The 7th contest on the national surf circuit will be in Nosara this
weekend. Then the finals will be three weekends later on April 3-4 at
the same local. To stay informed or if you want to compete, check -
www.surfingcr.com

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - March 6th

High Tide: 8.39 ft at 6:31 am
Low Tide: .02 ft at 12:30 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Bring your spring suits if you plan to surf in the north
Guanacaste Coast, as strong offhsores have pushed the warm water out
to sea. For size, expect chest to head waves with surf a foot bigger
down south. The next SSW fills in next Friday, pushing the surf 1-2
feet overhead by next Sunday. Also enjoy the double sessions with the
dawn/dusk high tides.

Caribbean - Waves are still coming in waist to head high, depending
on the spot, and should increase to consistently head high or better
by Monday. It fades again quickly by Wednesday, back down to waist
high. Quite a few afternoon showers, too.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
de las olas y condiciones: Waves in Tamarindo this week are an
average of waist high; very nice for longboarding but look out for
COLD COLD WATER. Wow! Unless you are native to a cold-water break you
might want to stay on land until the off-shores let up a little. Las
olas en Tamarindo esta semana tienen un pormedio de a la cintura y
son lindas para el longboard, pero ojo con el agua MUY MUY FRIA. Wow!
A menos que esta usted acostumbrado a surfear en agua fria, tal vez
le vale quedarse en tierra firme hasta que se calmen un poco los
vientos off- shore.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's a dawn-patrol weekend for
longboarders. With wetsuits. Es un fin de semana para los a quienes
tienen longboards. Y wetsuits.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande probably won't be
any warmer, but it should have enough size to keep the blood
circulating. Playa Grande problemente estara fria tambien, pero debe
tener olas de un tamano para mantener la sangre en circulacion.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The offshores have been strong all week, significantly lowering the
water temperature into the low 70's, and fanning perfect afternoon,
head high to slightly overhead, barrels. Lots of short Johns de
mothballed this week.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): As the offshore wind diminishes, the
water temperature will return to its characteristic March embryonic
warmth. If it goes onshore it won't affect the surf since the high
tides are now in the morning. The swell is spiking up and down at the
right size for Grande.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are 4 or 5 good peaks
working both ways in front of the hotel.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco -

Reporte de olas en roca bruja y potrero grande. Roca bruja (witchs
rock) las olas estan entre 3 a 4 ft pequeño, el viento bueno todo el
dia y la temperatura del agua 19 grados muy fria. Potrero grande
(ollies point) las olas estan entre 2 a 3 ft pequeño, el viento bueno
todo el dia y la temperatura del agua 21 grados fria. Esperamos tener
mas suerte con el oleaje..att: Carlos barrera playas del coco, visit:
www.costaricasurftrips.com

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South 3-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy,
Wind: South 3-5 MPH Sunrise: 5:50 AM, Sunset: 5:50 PM, High Tide:
06:06 PM / 9.49 ft Low Tide: 11:45 AM / -0.39 ft, Current Conditions:
It's sizable on the sets as yesterday, we see it backing down for the
weekend, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From the Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Dominical, wave heights are a foot
or so overhead, on the sets bigger. The morning sessions have been
quite good, if the weather permits. Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Dominical: tamanos de olas estan a un pie sobre la
cabeza, y mas en algunas. Las mananas han sido bastante buenas, con
tal de que el tiempo coinceda.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Dominical; the
weather is hot, with some afternoon showers or evening showers. The
waves are supposed to come back down a bit, but that remains to be
seen. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Dominical: el
tiempo esta caluroso, con lluvias de la tarde de vez en cuando, a
veces en la noche. las olas se supone que ya bajan, pero eso hay que
ver.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -DOminical. if the
conditions look closed out at dominical, head to the point. El mejor
lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Si las condiciones se
ven muy cerradas en dominical, vayanse a la punta.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- the 10th, 11th and 12th, competitors from
the Coast to Coast race have been coming in, little by little. They
started in Limon, and have biked, kayaked, hiked (80kms!)through
jungle, run, and ended up tubing to the end here at tortilla flats.
The first team arrived in 3 daya! Noticias y dias especiales:el 10,
11, y 12 los competidores de "costa a costa" competencia han llegado,
poco a poco. Empezaron en Limon, y han andado en bici, en kayak, han
corrido, y caminado 80 kms por jungla no marcada, y terminaron en
tubos (niomaticos) por el rio, aqui en tortilla flats, dominical.

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellan Inn in Playa Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waist high waves, murky waters

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - To continue as
above, seas are troubled, waves waist high with a few over the
shoulder ones.

Hey folks,

We've been to CR 4 times and want to take a boat trip this year in
order to hopefully find some less crowded surf. I travel with my two
sons (15&17) who surf. We also like to dive and fish whenever
possible. Any experiences you can share (positive or negative) would
be appreciated.

Pura Vida,

Pete

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 233
March 5, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

The 7th contest on the national surf circuit will be in Playa Hermosa
on March 13-14. Then the finals will be three weekends later on April
3-4 at the same local. To stay informed or if you want to compete,
check - www.surfingcr.com

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Stay in touch with the surf scene in the southern Pacific zone by
checking out the surf forum on - www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - March 6th

Low Tide: .8 ft at 7:57 am
High Tide: 7.86 ft at 2:15 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Swell from the WNW continues to greet the Guanacaste coast
with overhead conditions and a few bigger bombs every hour. Be sure
to get in a morning sesh to enjoy the offshores, and then be
pleasantly surprised when the winds go offshore again in the
afternoon. Big tide pull with the full moon on Saturday. The overhead
surf sticks around all week, but will be 1-2 foot smaller down south
until next Thursday. It's a good swell for Witches.

Caribbean - The macked out double overhead+ East swell will not
fizzle through the weekend, so watch for some dangerous currents. By
Monday it drops to a managable 1 foot overhead and by Tuesday it's
chest to head high. Wednesday you're wondering if the ever was a
swell, topping off sets at waist to chest. But next Thursday you'll
see the stirrings of a new SE beast, looking good going into next
weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Tamarindo has been blessed with waves from the north and west for the
last week and a half. Size ranges from overhead in Langosta, to
shoulder high at the rivermouth and waist to chest in front of
Pedros. It's been breaking in front of the Diria and all along the
middle section of the beach which only sees waves this time of year.
The ripping off-shores have made it tough to get into. Tamarindo ha
sido bendicido con olas del norte y del oeste por una semana y media.
Los tamanos son de sobre la cabeza en Langosta a al hombro en la boca
de rio y de la cintura al pechoen frente de Pedro's. Hay olas en
frente del Diria y toda la parte central de la playa. El viento
fuertisimo off-shore lo hace dificil agarrar.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell was smaller yesterday but is
prediced to pick back up. Expect a lot of wind and cold water. El
swell estaba mas pequeno ayer, pero se dice que vuelve a subir.
Espere mucho viento y agua fria.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta, definately, if mid-
ay winds permit. Definativamente Langosta si el viento de medio-dia
permite.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The twisty, lopsided, swell has been powerful, but not too big all
week, with "puuurfect" over head conditions Thursday at high tide.
The off shores have been stiff, but manageable here in Playa Grande
since Monday. Yesterday the wind finally let off in the afternoon and
turned on shore.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The good surf conditions should hold
for the week end with the dropping swell. Next week the afternoon
wind conditions at high tide will be the key element.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: This swell is hitting the main
peaks just right. Some of our guests have been slipping down the
service road to the elusive Tamarindo Estuary break for incoming and
catching it.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco -

Reporte de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Estamos recibiendo
swell muy costantes en la zona. Witchs rock: las olas estan entre 4 a
7 ft muy bueno el viento bueno todo el dia y la temperatura del agua
entre 20 a 23 grados muy fresca. Ollies point: las olas estan entre 4
a 5 ft muy divertido y largas, el viento bueno todo el dia y la
temperatura del agua 22 grados muy fresca. Reporte de Carlos Barrera
de roca bruja surf en playas del coco. Contactenos (506)670-10-20.
Visite www.costaricasurftrips.com buena suerte con el oleaje .......

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Friday, March 5th, 2004 7:00 AM. Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F.
Water Temp 85F, Direction & Height: Southwest 3-4ft (from the back of
the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy, Wind: South 5-8 MPH, Sunrise: 5:56 AM,
Sunset: 5:49 PM, High Tide:02:15 PM / 7.86 ft, Low Tide: 07:57 AM /
0.80ft ,Current Conditions - We have Surf look for good to really
good conditions at all the spots, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From the Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Dominical. Wave heights have been
around head high, some sets a bit overhead, but closed out and
without form. Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Dominical. Tamanos de
las olas han sido como tamano de uno, algunas mas grandes, pero
cerrados, y sin forma.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Dominical. It
appears that a south south west swell wants to come in, but as I
mentioned before, the form has been horrible. Weather wise, it has
been hot, hot, hot, with an occasional shower in the
afternoon-evening. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y
olas):Dominical. Parece que quiere entrar un oleaje del suroeste,
pero como mencionado antes, no tiene forma para nada. El tiempo ha
sido caluroso, caluroso, calurose, con la ocasional lluvia de la
tarde -noche.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -Dominical. If the wave
heights jump up a bit, maybe the point, if not, we're stuck with
beach break Dominical. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en
su area:Dominical. Si los tamanos de las olas suben, tal vez la
punta, si no, no nos queda otra sino surfear la playa dominical.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Today Dominical celebrated being awarded
the "blue flag" for having a clean beach, and for having a turtle
reserve, where turtle eggs are nested, and cared for, number, and
then released into the ocean. Noticias y dias especiales:Hoy
dominical celebro la "bandera azul" por tener una playa limpia, y por
tener una reserva de tortugas, donde los huevos de tortuga son
anidados en la tierra, anumerados, y cuidados, hasta dejarlos en la
libertad en el mar.

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Head high and fun

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): same

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Head down to Playa Hermosa

CARIBBEAN

See the national forecast

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 232
February 28, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

The 24th Annual International Sea Turtle Symposium is this weekend in
San Jose at the Hotel Herradura. Visit - iconferences.seaturtle.org/
for more details.

There's a new community voice in Nosara that puts out a monthly
newsletter - catch it at www.voiceofnosara.com

Check www.surfingcr.com for the details and entry information for the
Circuito Nacional! Their new website looks great!

Stay in touch with the surf scene by checking out the surf forum on -
www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - March 6th

High Tide: 7.16 ft at 7:36 am
Low Tide: 1.29 ft at 1:45 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The big NW swells pushing down from the Aluetians continue
to spread liquid love on the Guanacaste coastline, overhead and clean
high tide mornings from Saturday to next Wednesday. The southern
coasts look a foot smaller, but some SW relief fills in by Wednesday
morning for a day or two. Dawn patrol is the call!!

Caribbean - The weekend looks fair with waist to chest high sets and
clean conditions. But the right coast is set up to get slammed by a
major NE swell bringing surf 2-4 foot overhead by Monday morning and
staying strong through next Thursday.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has been running well overhead, and except for Thursday
morning, has been a little messy and hair ball all week due to the on-
shores which are cranking up in the afternoon.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Now that high tide is in the morning
and the wind is combing the faces, the slightly smaller waves should
be perfect for somewhere here in the bay.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: It has been excellent at the
south peak right out front, but all the spots in the bay are showing
promise at some tide at all the peaks in the bay. Tamarindo Estero
mouth, which is just minutes away on the service road, is always
worth checking at incoming tide

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 1-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshores 0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:56 AM, Sunset: 5:49 PM,
High Tide: 08:26 AM / 6.60 ft, Low Tide: 02:15 PM / 2.04 ft, Current
Conditions- Hermosa, Este and Hermosa Beaches were showing beeter
today. It is small but, still fun, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

See the national forecast

*** THis report is late due to mental difficulties. Lo siento ***

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 231
February 21, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Check www.surfingcr.com for the details and entry information for the
Circuito Nacional! Their new website looks great!

Stay in touch with the surf scene by checking out the surf forum on -
www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - Febraury 20th

Low Tide: -.31 ft at 8:47 am
High Tide: 9.08 ft at 3:06 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The new moon keeps the tidal swing big, but the surf is the
standard chest to headhigh with a few overhead sets. It keeps this
course until the big NW takes effect next Friday morning, pushing the
sets up to 1-3 foot overhead, the same size shaping up further south
by next Saturday. This swell should peak Saturday afternoon and start
to drop again next Sunday without the previously expected relief from
the South.

Caribbean - The small surf continue through the weekend into next
week - knee to waist high. Watch for storms bringing high winds and
rain. The next swell hits from both the NE and SE next Friday,
pushing surf up to head high at the beachbreaks and even bigger
Saturday on the reefs.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
A northwest swell arrived this week and the off-shores picked up to a
gale. Tamarindo has had shoulder to head high waves since Wednesday,
but the wind has been a problem until late afternoon. Today seems
like it could be great as the swell continues and the wind is more
calm. Esta semana llego un swell del noroeste y los vientos off-shore
se aumentaron hasta ser como una tormenta. Tamamrindo ha tenido olas
de la hombro hasta a la cabeza desde el miercoles, pero el viento es
demasiado hasta en la tarde. Hoy puede ser muy bueno porque el swell
continua y el viento esta mas calmado.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This is the weekend for sunset
sesstions! The later high tides are going to conincide with managable
winds. Este va a ser el fin de semana perfecto para surfear al
atardecer. Tendremos las buenas mareas en las tardes juntas con los
buenos vientos.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Most of Tamarindo and Langosta
has waves right now. Langosta is better a little earlier and
Tamarindo closer to sunset. Casi todo Tamarindo y Langosta tiene olas
ahorita. Langosta se pone buena un poquito mas temprano y Tamarindo
esta buena cerca del atardecer.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Reporte de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Estamos resiviendo un
swell con direccion del norte, las mejores condiciones para surfear
debido a la direccion del swell es witchs rock. Witchs rock: las olas
estan entre 4 a 6 ft costante y lo mejor es el factor viento bueno
todo el dia. la temperatura del agua muy fresca. Ollies point: las
olas entan entre 2 a 3 ft esto debido a la direccion de swell. el
viento muy bueno. Para el fin del mes posiblemente estara entrando un
swell del sur entre 4 a 6 ft...Reporte de Carlos Barrera de Roca
Bruja Surf Playas del Coco. Daily waves report (506) 670-10-20

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Pretty much as you predicted. This amazing Northern swell is just
twisted enough to light up all the breaks in our area - lots of
broken boards, bruises, and raving about open barrels. Off shores and
a little over head with top to bottom, round peelers. Every half hour
there is a rogue in the well overhead range.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same with a little lighter
wind. Get it early in case the wind switches in the afternoon.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Take your pick. South facing
beaches will be a little smaller.

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Playa Guiones- Solid chest to headhigh - Crowded, though. Pura birra!
Coconut Harry - www.coconutharrys.com

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Mal Pais -

Hemos tenido el torneo de surf de el circuito national, bonito con
pequenas olas; Esperamos buenas olas eso fin de semanas; Tamano de
dos hasta 5 pies,el set grande hasta 6-7; El lugar mejor es santa
teresa, con baja marea yh playa carmen con alta; El viento nos estas
ayudando mucho,todo el dia perfecto! Pura vida, Marco

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshores 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 5:56 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High
Tide: 05:13 PM / 9.50 ft Low Tide: 10:55 AM / -0.55 ft, Current
Conditions- We are surfing here at The Ranch. We have great swell
conditions out of the southwest. It's well overhead at most spots,
PURA VIDA!!!!

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf out front 2-4 ft faces again and clean afternoon, seems a bit of
a WNW bending in here today and its making noise at nite so WHO KNOWS
!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Dominical; WNW swell
hitting Thursday, with wave heights around head high, with
occassional overhead sets. IT will be short lived, and by saturday it
will go back down to small. However, by monday, it looks like it
starts to pick up once again. Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Dominical; WNW oleaje pegando el jueves, con tamanos de seis pies,
con ocasional ola "overhead". Durara poco, para el sabado ya estan
las olas pequenas de nuevo. Sin embargo, para el lunes empezara a
crecer de nuevo.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Dominical. It seems
as if the waves won't stick around for the weekend, but you can be
sure of sun all day, until the afternoon clouds come rolling in. Que
va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Domincal. Parece que las
olas no van a aguantar este fin de semana, pero pueden asegurarse de
sol todo el dia, hasta la tarde, cuande llegan las nubes.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -Dominical: Possible
surf session at the point friday, but by saturday it's back at the
beach! El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:Dominical: Posible sesion de surf en la punta el viernes, pero
para el sabado, es de nuevo en la playa!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- There is now beach rentals on the beach in
Dominical---umbrellas, chairs, hammocks. etc. Noticias y dias
especiales:Ahora se encuentra alquiler de accesorios de playa en
Dominical - sombrillas, sillas, hamacas, etc.

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Knee to waist high

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): very changing weather at the moment,
hard to say.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 230
February 14, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Good luck to the surfers competing in Santa Teresa. Bring your fish-
shapes! Also, there will be a benefit for the lifeguards in Dominical
this Sunday. Please support them. Check www.surfingcr.com for the
details and entry information.

Stay in touch with the surf scene by checking out the surf forum on -
www.dominical.biz

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - Febraury 20th

High Tide: 7.37 ft at 8:37 am
Low Tide- 1.09 ft at 2:35 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Let's get ready to rumble. Not yet, but soon! Small
conditions through the weekend, chest high and clean for the dawn
patrol. Wednesday morning will be the start of a few head high + sets
and then it gets better Thursday. By Friday surf will be 1-2 foot
overhead from WNW, right along with a big tide swing with the new
moon. It stays that way for the NEXT TWO WEEKS! 1-3 foot overhead and
better from the first SSW swell of the season arriving in 8-9 days
and a huge WNW swell keeping it pumping in two weeks. Disfrutalo!

Caribbean - East swell settles down from 2 foot overhead on the sets
to head high by Sunday afternoon and chest high Monday. Tuesday past
noon the next pulse swings in with waves overhead, consistent surf
until Thursday evening. Friday is dies into nothing, knee to waist.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

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AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We had a little one-day swell in the middle of the week, but
generally waves have had 1-3 foot faces. Mostly off-shore winds and
lots of sun. The estuary seems to be shifing these days so the next
swell should be interesting. Tuvimos un swell pequeno de un dia esta
semana, pero generalmente loas olas han sido de 1 a 3 pies. Vientos
casi siempre off shore y mucho sol. El estero parece estarse moviendo
en estos dias asi que el proximo swell debe ser interestante.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's supposed to pick up a little for
tomorrow's morning session, so let's hope that's true. It would be a
perfect eekend for morning surf. Dicen que manana sera a mejor y
esperamos que si. Seria un fin de semana perfecto para surfear en las
mananas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Get a longboard and go out
early in the morning near the rivermouth while the tide is coming in.
Toma un longboard y vaya temprano en la manana a la boca del rio
mientras la marea suba.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Reporte de oleje en la zona de witchs rock and Ollies point. Saludes
a todos los surfeadores amigos del medio ambiente, las espectativas
de oleaje para este fin de semana no son nada alentadoras, esperamos
que mejoren las condiciones para disfrutar de las muy buenas olas que
nos regala la costa de guanacaste. Witchs rock: las olas estan entre
3 a 4 pies el viento bueno todo el dia. Ollies point: las olas estan
entre 2 a 3 pies y el factor viento bueno todo el dia. Parece que
esta entrendo un swell con direccion norte con un tamaño de entre 2 a
4 FT....Reporte de Carlos Barrera de Roca Bruja Surf in Playas del
coco costaricasurftrips.com















** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell picked up on Thurs. and produced consistent, head high,
wind swept barrels for both the morning and evening sessions. The
afternoon session was spectacular for small waves. I heard average
skilled surfers raving about getting barreled and even tubed.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): These are tipical conditions for Playa
Grande for this time of the year - small waves spiking and lulling
depending on how the bay magnifies the swell pulse, and how the off
shores direct the waves toward the beach.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: One of the major advantages of
Playa Grande this time of the year is the ring of mountains behind it
that slow down the hard off-shores. If the wind blows extra hard,
Playa Grande is a good place to surf. Spread out and be considerate
as we are being swarmed by the hapless Tamarindo surfers who don't
feel satisfied practicing their "pop ups" on the beach of Tamarindo's
over promoted surf break.

** From Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
La situacion esta mejorandose, hemos vistos olas de 4 a 5 piez con un
fuerte viento off shore

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): El swell no va subir mucho, pero las
olas, chicas, pero de muy lindo forma para disfrutar igualmente

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande sera lo mas cerca
de Tamarindo y bastante consistente. Con carro al sur, Playa Negra y
Marbella estan muy lindos ahora, de Tamarindo a pie se ofrece
Langosta con lindas olas tambien.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Suerte al team
Hightide en Sta Teresa, que les va bien!!

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Chest high here in Guiones - good shape.

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Overcast Air Temp: 87F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: South 1-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy
Wind: Offshores 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:44 PM High Tide:
07:40 AM / 7.79 ft Low Tide: 01:29 AM / 0.46 ft Current Conditions:
Nice fun sized surf, not too much size for this weekend. Good luck to
our team surfing micro conditions this weekend in Mal Pais, PURA
VIDA!!!!

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf fun if small ,2-4 ft faces and real clean mornings with the .m.
tide so be on it ! Afternoon is also okay if a bit textured with the
afternoon breezes !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Dominical, wave heights are around chest high, with the best sessions
being in the early morning with the offshore. Dominical, tamano de
olas andan por ahi tamano del hombro, con las mejores sesiones en las
mananas con el viento contra la ola.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Dominical. Weather has been a bit
stormy, best to get up early and catch the clean morning surf, the
weather has been coming in around 8:30 ish and the onshore has been
howling for he rest of the day. Dominical. El clima ha side un poco
tormentoso, mejor levantarse y agarrar las olas mas limpias del dia.
El tiempo malo entra por ahi a las 8:30 y el viento "onshore" sopla
por el resto del dia.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best spot is right out in
front of Dominical center! Domincal. El mejor lugar es justo en
frente del centro.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales: Sunday in
Dominical (the 15th)there is a fundraiser for the lifeguards at roca
verde restaurant/hotel. there will be food, live music, raffles, etc!
El domingo en Dominical (el 15) va a haber una fiesta por los
salvavidas en el restaurante/cabinas Roca Verde. Va a haber comida,
musica en vivo, rifas, y mas!

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist high conditions at low tide

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 229
February 7, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Next surf contest on the Circuito Nacional de Surf is in Mal Pais on
February 14-15th. Check www.surfingcr.com for the details and entry
information.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - Febraury 7th

Low Tide- .08 ft at 9:42 am
High Tide: 8.67 ft at 4:01 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This Sunday afternoon will see a few chest to head high
sets in the afternoon up in the northern Nicoya peninsula and Monday
will show a nice NW swell pop in some overhead sets for the morning
and early afternoon. It dies fast that evening leaving Tuesday back
down to chest high at best and smaller Wednesday going to the
weekend. A slight SW ground swell will fill in the southern beaches
come Thursday. Good offshores all week, though. Maybe try kitesurfing
on Lake Arenal or hit the Caribbean

Caribbean - It is going off with 1-2 overhead sets all weekend and
into next week. Whichever spot you hit, beachbreak or reef it's going
to be fun and big until at least Wednesday. Make sure to respect the
locals.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

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AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Lake Tamarindo is a great place to swim and snorkel right now, or to
learn to surf if you are under 12. Sorry to be the bearer of bad
tidings. Winds have been blowing hard mostly off shore. El Lago de
Tamarindo ahorita es un buen lugar para nadar o esnorkel o para
aprender a surfear si tiene menos de 12 anos. Lamento traer las malas
noticias. Los vientos soplan fuerte off shore.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): They say waves are on the way so let's
hope they're right. Sunset sessions will be perfect if it picks up.
Dicen que vienen olas asi que esperemos que tengan la razon. Sera
perfecto para surfear al atardecer si llegan olas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Go straight to Playa Grande.
Vaya directamente a Playa Grande.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Reporte de oleaje en Roca bruja y Ollies point- Roca bruja: las olas
estan entre 2 a 3 ft viento bueno todo el dia. Ollies point: las olas
estan entre 1 a 2 ft viento bueno todo el dia. Extrañamos las buenas
olas esperamos pronto que mejoren las condiciones.Carlos barrera ROCA
BRUJA SURF OPERATION TEL (506) 670-10-20 WEBSITE:
WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM Si tienes interes de anunciar tu negocio
relacionado con el surf en nuestra carpeta link solo escribeme tu
informacion y website y con mucho gusto lo colocaremos. ( gratuito)
solo hoteles o surf shop.













** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small and ill-formed. Offshore winds blowing all day, but not much to
ride.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, if not smaller.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Maybe the main peak at Grande,
to squeeze out a few waist high set waves.


** From Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Esta muy pequeño en este momento, hasta 2 piez con un viento muy
fuerte.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): No se ve mejoras para este fin de
semana, vientos fuertes y oleaje muy pequeno. Mejor pasarlo bien en
la fiesta de big bazar el sabado!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Los mejores lugares seran
Langosta, Avellanas y marbella.

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: South 2-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy,
Wind: Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:44 PM, High Tide:
02:05 PM / 7.29 ft, Low Tide: 07:47 AM / 1.21 ft, Current Conditions:
Really fun surf today. Bigger Barrels in Bejuco and Tulin, PURA
VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist to shoulder high waves

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Full moon coud bring some changes but
in which direction?

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 228
January 30, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Costa Rica´s Surfing Federation (FTS) has chosen former WQS contender
Wade Sharp from South Africa as their official coach for the World
Surfing Games this year and other future events. Sharp has vast
experience in the WQS circuit from previous years of competition and
is now passing on his knowledge to the upcoming Costa Rican team. The
next CR contest is in Mal Pais on Feb. 14. Check www.surfingcr.com
for info.

Protest Sparks Debate over Beach Camping by Steven J. Barry -
sbarry@.... What began as a trip to protest restricted
access to public beaches at the Papagayo Peninsula in northwestern
Guanacaste this week grew into a dicey debate about the legality of
camping at those beaches.

In other news, 'WE made it!': More than two dozen members of the
Sustainable Solutions Caravan traveled from San Francisco, Calif., to
San José, Costa Rica, on two old buses fueled by vegetable oil. The
group arrived here last Friday after a two-month excursion through
Mexico and Central America to tout the benefits of biodiesel. Tico
Times/Alex Roach. For more, go to - http://www.ticotimes.net/



We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - January 21st

High Tide: 6.74 ft at 9:15 am
Low Tide- 2.5 ft at 3:06 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Dropping W swell over the weekend, chest high with head
high sets Saturday, chest high at best Sunday at the beachbreaks.
Monday through Wednesday look worse, waist to chest high with a
bigger set every half hour. Very clean conditions. Long period NW
ground swell should give next weekend some head high sets, but it's a
long shot. (Take your chances on the Caribbean coast)

Caribbean - Fading ESE swell brings waist high surf to the
beachbreaks, chest high at the best spots for Saturday. By Sunday
even that disappears, leaving a knee high void until Tuesday midday
when another strong ESE shows up with some chest high sets by sunset.
Wednesday and Thursday it builds up to overhead, and will stay
overhead high going into the weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

SurfProducts.com - Get set for your trip! (1-321-799-3563)
sales@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been an interesting week in Tamarindo. A nice little swell
rolled in over night, making beautiful shoulder high waves at the
river mouth this morning. The wind's been acting weird, sometimes on
shore, sometimes off. Not your characteristic January weather, but at
least the water stays reasonably warm that way. Ha sido una semana
muy interesante. Un bonito swell pequeno llego durante la noche,
trayendo lindas olas de al hombro esta manana en la boca del rio. El
viento esta lo mas raro--aveces on shore y aveces off. No es lo
normal para enero pero por lo menos el agua no se enfria tanto.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's looking great for morning surf.
You can go from sun-up to lunch time if the wind doesn't turn on
shore and I don't know what to say about that. Very strange. Se ve
lindisimo para surfear en las mananas. Puedes ir desde el amanecer
hasta la hora del almuerzo si el viento no se cambia on shore y yo no
se que decir sobre eso.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The river mouth is really
nice, the earlier the better avoids crowds. Langosta should be great
this weekend at sunrise while the incoming tide is still low. La boca
del rio esta muy bonito, entre mas temprano mejor para evitar mucha
gente. Langosta debe ser buenisima este fin de semana al amanecer
cuando la marea entrante este todavia baja.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Reporte de olas en la zona de witchs rock y ollies point- WITCHS
ROCK: las olas estan entre 4 a 7 ft muy bueno, el factor viento esta
en la mañana muy bueno despues de las 12:00pm cambia. OLLIES POINT:
las olas estan entre 4 a 6 ft muy bueno y perfecto, mientras no entre
el viento malo puedes disfrutar de buenas olas perfectas y largas.
REPORTE DE Carlos Barrera de roca bruja surf operation playas del
coco. website: www.costaricasurftrips.com Email:
info@.... Si tienes interes de anunciar tu negocio
relacionado con el surf en nuestra carpeta link solo escribeme tu
informacion y website y con mucho gusto lo colocaremos. ( gratuito)
solo hoteles o surf shop.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to occasionaly head high. Offshore winds until around midday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell should continue to fade
through the weekend, but it should still offer plenty of fun chest to
head high waves. Long morning sessions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Main peak at Playa Grande and
all up and down the beach.

** From Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Nosara -

It's head-high with some overhead set waves coming through. Surf
Contest at Playa Guiones this Saturday - starts 8:00 am. Weekend surf
looks to diminish a little. Hasta papayas, Coconut Harry

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
2-4 ft with some clean stuff in the A.M. I bet Tulin was on fire
today with a bit west in the swell its the best around ! Clean again
this afternoon and hope it holds for while ! High tide mornings are
nice for sure! Instead of lugging your boards through airports, just
get one custom made and ready for you in Jaco for only $200 for 10
days with leash and board bag thrown in. You like it, you can buy it,
too.

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: South 4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy
Wind: Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:42 PM High Tide:
09:15 AM / 6.74 ft Low Tide: 03:06 PM / 2.05 ft Current Conditions-
It just keeps getting better. Today is the fourth day in a row Surf
Waaay Overhead, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high with occasional overhead at the point

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same good clean lines. Dawn patrol is a
good low tide time to get out and have some fun.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Try the point could be a great
place to start.

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condicion.
Calm seas, low tides. Waves knee to waist high, with a couple of
bigger ones further down on Playa Grande and White Beach.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Most likely the same.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: By Tuba Creek on Playa Grande
and Playa Blanca.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 227
January 24, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Costa Rica´s Surfing Federation (FTS) has chosen former WQS contender
Wade Sharp from South Africa as their official coach for the World
Surfing Games this year and other future events. Sharp has vast
experience in the WQS circuit from previous years of competition and
is now passing on his knowledge to the upcoming Costa Rican team. The
next CR contest is in Mal Pais on Feb. 14. Check www.surfingcr.com
for info.

Protest Sparks Debate over Beach Camping by Steven J. Barry -
sbarry@.... What began as a trip to protest restricted
access to public beaches at the Papagayo Peninsula in northwestern
Guanacaste this week grew into a dicey debate about the legality of
camping at those beaches.

In other news, 'WE made it!': More than two dozen members of the
Sustainable Solutions Caravan traveled from San Francisco, Calif., to
San José, Costa Rica, on two old buses fueled by vegetable oil. The
group arrived here last Friday after a two-month excursion through
Mexico and Central America to tout the benefits of biodiesel. Tico
Times/Alex Roach. For more, go to - http://www.ticotimes.net/



We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - January 21st

Low Tide: (-.71) ft at 9:49 am
High Tide- 9.5 ft at 4:08 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Strong tide shift with the new moon this weekend, combined
with some NW swell produces 1-2 foot overhead waves for most
consistent spots. Drops off to head high Sunday afternoon as the
swell passes offshore and doesn't strengthen until Wednesday morning,
building back to 1 foot overhead faces. Great 2-3 foot overhead set
waves stick around until Friday evening. Best dawn patrol - Wednesday
morning.

Caribbean - A short burst of NE swell pegs the coast Saturday with
overhead surf and then drops a foot by Sunday evening. Then another
swell from the ESE arrives on Tuesday at dawn pushing surf head high
and increases throughout the day. Look for 2+ overhead sets on Wed.
before it drops back to head high by Thursday and smaller going into
the weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
wearesurfing@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
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Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Roca bruja: las olas estan entre 4 a 7 ft bueno en el punto (el
burro) el viento bueno todo el dia. Ollies point: las olas estan
entre 2 a 3 ft debido a la direccion del swell N.O estra muy pequeño
eñ viento bueno todo el dia.. LLAME A ROCA BRUJA SURF TEL: (506) 670-
10-20 daily waves report VISIT: www.costaricasurftrips.com









** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are in the chest to head high range. The wind is the tricky
part, as it's been going onshore in the afternoon. When we do have
the right combination of tide and offshore winds, it's all time at
Grande.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell slowly decreasing over the
weekend. Unpredictable winds.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Grande and
peaks to the south.

** From Coconut Harry's in Nosara -

Thurs/Fri/Sat - head high with 1-2 ft overhead set waves here in
Guiones Great shape on Saturday! I hear bigger stuff Monday,


JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page)

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

Instead of lugging your boards through airports, just get one custom
made and ready for you in Jaco for only $200 for 10 days with leash
and board bag thrown in. You like it, you can buy it, too. Or the new
H.I.C.s are available and got some new ones on the way. Anybody want
a Merrick for less than 550$ or maybe a T+C by Cino Or Glenn Pang for
around the same $, Only at La Chosita Del Surf will you find this
kind of board selection. See ya soon, Chuck !


** From Guido from Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Another swell comming in for the weekend, doesn´t seem very big but
it´s going to be good anyway, it comes from west and then changes
towards SW, winds form Ne and changing after the 24th, best day it´s
probably Friday with some six footers and good wave periods. Tide is
high in the afternoon and very big, ( 9.2 feet avg ) best time to
surf is noon time and later before it gets too much water. Have fun
and see you at the beach.


** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: South 2-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy,
Wind: Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:38 PM High Tide:
04:08 PM / 9.50 ft Low Tide: 09:49 AM / -0.71 ft. Current Conditions-
The surf came up a bit from yesterday, looks like good surf through
the weekend. PURA VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

See the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 226
January 16, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Gilbert Brown wins at Salsa Brava! Check out www.surfingcr.com for
signups and standings info. Congratulations to the following surfers
who will represent Costa Rica in the ISA Games in Ecuador in March:
Open: Gilbert BROWN, Diego NARANJO, Alvaro SOLANO, Luis VINDAS.
Mujeres: Lisbeth VINDAS, Maria del mar ALFARO Longboard: Diego
NARANJO Bodyboard Hombres: Walter GATGENS, Juan MONTIEL, Bodyboard
Mujeres: Lorena Vera (o Jennifer Torres).

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - January 21st

High Tide- 7.39 ft at 9:04 am
Low Tide: 1.21 ft at 3:02 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A large fetch in the Nortern Pacific will keep the
Guanacaste coast fun with surf from chest to head high all weekend
and into Monday. Nice tides for a dawn patrol on Saturday or barrels
at low tide on Tuesday. Then on Tuesday it picks up a foot and by
Wednesday will see overhead surf along the entire coast from the WNW.
Avoid the beaches facing too far south.

Caribbean - For the Caribbean coast, dying swell on Saturday, waist
high with a few bigger sets. By Sunday it's gone until next
Wednesday, when a few more waist high + waves will be seen. Looks to
be the beginning of a new swell that will peak next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
hotelyare@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

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AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've got waves! After a 2-week flat spell, some nice long rides have
been rolling in at the river mouth from waist to shoulder high.
Langosta has been overhead, but super-slow take-offs. Great off-
shores and cool water. Despues de quince dias sin olas, hay buenas
olas ahora en la boca del rio--de a la cintura hasta del hombro.
Langosta esta sobre la cabeza pero muy muy despacio. Buenos vientos
off-shore y agua algo frio.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Hopefully the swell will stay around
for a few days. The winds are consistant and much more bearable in
the mornings. Looks like a great weekend to be right here! Esperamos
que el swell dure varios dias. Los vientos son fijos y mucho mas
agradables en las mananas. Parece un buen fin de semana de estar aqui
mismo.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Try Langosta at a low or mid
tide! If you can get to Avellanas, go there! Prueba Langosta a una
marea baja o media. Si puedes ir a Avellanas, vaya!

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Reporte de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Roca bruja muy buenas
noticias esta entrando swell, las olas en la roca estan entre 4 a 6
ft bueno l viento moderado .... Ollies point las olas entan entre 3 a
4 ft no esta entrando mucho debido a que la direccion del swell es
N.O pero muy mejor a dias atras......Reporte de Carlos Barrera de
Roca bruja surf trips en playas del coco, VISIT
www.costaricasurftrips.com







** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are in the chest to head high range, with offshore winds
blowing all day long.

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: The main peak at Grande and
peaks to the south.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Well Well Well finally a break in the doldrums , head
high sets and glassy mornings even if a bit closed out. Hermosa is
probably solid right now and I bet it was real good at The OK Coral
today ! Towns been busy and yep the new H.I.C.s are available and got
some new ones on the way . Anybody want a Merrick for less than 550$
or maybe a T+C by Cino Or Glenn Pang for around the same $ , Only at
La Chosita Del Surf will you find this kind of board selection . See
ya soon, Chuck !


** From Guido from Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Big waves are back for the weekend, it has been very flat for the
last days but it changed today and it´ll be good friday and sat,
swell coming from ssw, calm winds and long hot sunny days ( 3 to 5
feet during Fri and Sat ). Lots of people around but not that many
from 5:30 till 7:00 am when it`s best surfing chances. Sunday and the
rest of the week much smaller again, so hurry up!!!


** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Skies, Air Temp: 87f, Water Temp: at 85f, Wave
Height 4ft.(back of the wave) ]High Tide: Lowtide: We have really fun
surf long lines here at The Ranch. PURA VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 225
January 9, 2004

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Top News --

The next contest of the Circuirto Nacional is on January 10 and 11th
in Puerto Viejo. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - January 7th

High Tide- 8.34 ft at 4:25 pm
Low Tide: .34 ft at 10:06 am

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Stay in the Caribbean for the contest this weekend! The
north Nicoya gets lucky with a short burst of chest to head high
waves Sunday and Monday with the incoming tide. The southern
beachbreaks chest high on average. By next Tuesday, breaks south of
Jaco will see a slow recovery to some overhead decency with super
clean dawn patrol conditions. Wednesday afternoon will see the first
pulses of a big WNW ground swell that will kick it up to 2 foot
overhead by Friday. And it's back by more from the SW due during next
weekend.

Caribbean - Head high with overhead sets this evening but dropping
tomorrow down to head high. Sunday smaller, down to chest high with a
still a few overhead sets every twenty minutes. Monday the swell
reutrns and by Monday evening more overhead surf hits the coast.
Tuesday fades about a foot but looks to get bigger going into next
weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

NEW SPONSOR !
Hotel Yare (750-0106, fax 750-0420) in Playa Cocles
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Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

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AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
If only there were waves in Tamarindo to report! The new year has
brought lots of beautiful sunshine and off-shore winds, but we need a
swell! Tamarindo is breaking knee to waist high; Langosta maybe a
foot bigger. The water is cool, but not too cold. Ojala que hubiera
olas de que reportar! El ano nuevo nos ha traido mucho sol y buenos
vientos off-shore, pero necesitamos un swell! Tamarindo tiene olas de
a la rodilla hasta de la cintura; Langosta tal vez un pie mas. El
agua esta un poco fria, pero no mucho.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Nothing big in the forecast,
unfortunately. Teach a friend to surf! No hay pronosticos de olas,
desafortunadamente. Ensenale a un amigo a surfear!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Lake Tamarindo isn't happening
right now. Options nearby are Playa Grande, Playa Langosta, and Playa
Avellanas. It might be a good time for a drive to Nosara. Ahorita no
hay nada en el Lago de Tamarindo. Playa cercanas son Playa Grande,
Playa Langosta y Playa Avellanas. Puede ser un buen momento para un
viaje a Playa Nosara.


** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

REPORTE DE OLAS EN ROCA BRUJA Y OLLIES POINT: Roca bruja las olas
estan muy divertidas entre 3 a 4 ft, el factor viento en muy buenas
condiciones. Ollies point las olas estan entre 2 a 3 ft el factor
viento bueno odo el dia. REPORTE DE CARLOS BARRERA,ROCA BRUJA SURF
OPERATION. VISIT www.costaricasurftrips.com





** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Very small: waist high, with the very occasional chest high wave.
Beautiful conditions--offshore winds all day long, nice shape--but
just too small.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Maybe a little increase in the swell,
but nothing much.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Whatever swell is in the water
seems to be hitting the middle of Tamarindo bay, and missing the
northern areas of Playa Grande. Try Tamarindo, and the southern half
of Playa Grande.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

Como cada enero,algunos dias estamos sin olas...el mejor lugar para
surfiar,playa carmen,frente tropico latino...we expect same
condition..pura vida! Marco

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Okay heres the real deal , I had a visit from Barbie
yesterday and she said she saw Ken get some great double overhead
barrels at the corner yesterday , wind was light N.E. and the lines
were clean and long ! Expect the swell to drop off a little more over
the next week but still gonna be big enough for KEN !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 1-2ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:54AM, Sunset: 5:26 PM, High
Tide: 03:09 PM/7.85 ft, Low Tide: 08:51 AM / 0.72 ft, Current
Conditions: Small Scale, like a Lake, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

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baby dude. Jan. 4th 2004 Aiden Jakob McGraw Stokes

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 224
January 3, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

The next contest of the Circuirto Nacional is on January 10 and 11th
in Puerto Viejo. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - January 7th

High Tide- 6.82ft at 11:07 am
Low Tide: 2.2 ft at 5:00 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Go to the Caribbean! The Guanacaste coast will get some
headhigh surf Saturday, while the rest of the coast makes due with
chest to head high surf. This trend worsens through the week, surf
will be at best head high going all week and into next weekend. The
southern beachbreaks chest high on average.

Caribbean - This coast is the place to be! Surf is 1-3 foot overhead
with the best waves coming Sunday throughout the day. The bulk of the
E swell passes by Monday afternoon and by Tuesday surf drops to head
high with still some leftover overhead sets. Wednesday it's down
another foot and by Thursday it's too late, waves only waist high.
This is the season, so more surf will be on the way for sure.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Repote de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Roca Bruja : las olas
estan de 3 a 4 ft con viento offshore muy fuerte. Ollies point : las
olas son pequeñas 3 ft y el viento es muy fuerte.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to occasionally head high, offshore and beautiful.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, perhaps dropping off
a bit.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Playa Grande
and points north and south.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

El tamano esta manana fue variabile,de 3 to 7 pies; solo pocas series
de 7 en playa ccarmen,frente del tropico latino; parese que vamos a
tener el mismo tamano en el weekend; el lugar mejor, tropico latino
en la manana! Pura Vida, Marco


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Look out world, we are better than ever ! Prove me right , please !
Anyways surf today was pretty fun in the a.m. with 3-4 ft faces maybe
and some clean conditions prior to the wind . Seems to be a bit of a
windswell out front , real close together and odd ? Town is still
recovering yet so if you want to get a surf in Hermosa could be real
good and not so crowded as the last few days ! Happy New Year
!H.I.C.s are in with a real nice slection including the ANDY IRONS
models !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 2-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind:South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:54AM Sunset: 5:26 PM High
Tide: 11:07 AM / 6.82 ft, Low Tide: 05:00 PM / 2.20 ft, Current
Conditions: We have conditions dying out of the Southwest, PURA
VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellan Inn in Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Big waves rollong in, shoulder to overhead.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Rain, sun, rain. High tides and big
waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: All the beaches.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 223
December 26, 2003

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

The next contest of the Circuirto Nacional is on January 10 and 11th
in Puerto Viejo. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info.

Rrecycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079, In Jaco: 643-2043, and In
Dominical: 787-0024.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - December 23rd

Low Tide: (-.8)ft at 10:50 am
High Tide- 9.57ft at 5:11 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Occasional overhead sets appear over the weekend, but the
main SW swell has passed and by next Monday and Tuesday, expect only
waist to chest high conditions. Wednesday looks better with a few
head high sets showing in the south and then the New Year brings fun
head high to overhead surf to the coast. It last only about 24 hours
so for the weekend, it's back to chest high. Go to the Caribbean!!

Caribbean - The weekend wave size will be only wiast to chest high,
but by Tuesday evening a ENE swell pushes in some head high surf and
by Wednesday afternoon should be 1-2 feet overhead. The best day will
be Friday, as 1-3 ft. overhead conditions can be found at la isla and
other reefs.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves in Tamarindo right now are waist to chest high at most,
Langosta is shoulder to head. Winds have been off-shore all week and
the new moon has brought very drastic tide levels, creating strong
currents. Las olas en Tamarindo ahora estan de la cintura al pecho a
lo mas grande. Langosta tiene olas de al hombro de a la cabeza. Los
vientos han ido off-shore toda la semana y la luna nueva trajo mareas
fuertes con mucha corriente.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend the beach is packed. There
are waves around, but Tamarindo is crammed with Christmas vacationers
and surf schools with over a dozen people at a time. Este fin de
semana la playa esta llenisima. Hay olas, pero Tamarindo esta llenita
de gente disfrutando de la navidad y escuelas de surf con mas de 12
personas a la vez.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Head away from the crowds to a
solitary peak in toward Grande or head to Langosta. Busque refugio de
la mucha gente en un pico solitario de Playa Grande o vaya a
Langosta.

What's happening at the Best Western these holiday weeks? Sunset
Happy Hour & Dinner Specials every day...Saturdays 2x1 Pizza

Dic 24 Bob Benjamin
Dic 26 Ladies Night/ DJ Gerald
Dic 28 Songuanaco
Dic 30 Ghandi & Evolucion
Jan 01 Bob Benjamin
Jan 02 The Hard Covers

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco-

Reporte de olas en Witchs rock y ollies point- Ollies point las olas
estan muy bajas debido al swell de norte que esta entrando y el
viento bueno todo el dia.....Witchs rock las olas estan entre 3 a 4
ft en el burro y el viento muy bueno todo el dia.. Feliz navidad a
todos pura vida CARLOS BARRERA DE ROCA BRUJA SURF OPERATION...



** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

Here it's glassy...summer season!!!!,from 2 to 5 feet; We expect the
same condition for the weekend,and the best place to surf is Playa el
Carmen as Playa Santa Teresa, better the second one for short boards;
Pura vida, Marco

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
HO HO HO ! Feliz Navidad ! No big gifts out front but fun small clean
blessings ! Enjoy the family and think good thoughts !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-5ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:54AM Sunset: 5:26 PM
High Tide: 06:02 PM / 9.38 ft Low Tide: 11:40 AM/-0.49 ft, Current
Conditions- Whew, We have great conditions out of the Southwest, PURA
VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 222
December 19, 2003

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This weekend the swell is kicking from the WNW, with surf
head high to 2 foot overhead on the sets at beachbreaks. Certain
reefs will work too. The waves stay good until Monday, when it fades
first down south and then farther north by Tuesday evening. Surf
stays from chest to head high until next weekend.

Caribbean - Waves will hit the open beachbreaks chest to head high
with a few biiger sets every hour. Starts dropping Sunday and by
Monday, it will be back to waist high. Some swell stays in the
picture all week, and by next weekend it will push back up to some
overhead peaks. (The season is starting to come alive)

Top News --

Germain Medrano from Puerto Viejo wins the Open Division of the
Circuito Nacional de Surf contest at Playa Dominical. Libeth Vindas
took the women's heats and Luis Vindas, the Juniors. Jason Torres had
the best time, winning the boys division in waves only as tall as he
was. Internation Surf Contest in Ecuador - March 19-28: The Costa
Rica team will be selected from: 4 mens open, 2 women, 2 bobyboard
men, 1women bodyboard, 1longboard, 1 manager, 1 asst. manager, 1
coach and judges. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info. The next contest in on January 10 and 11th in Puerto
Viejo.

Rrecycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079, In Jaco: 643-2043, and In
Dominical: 787-0024.

We now have Surfrider contacts in Manzanillo, San Jose, Jaco and
Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa
Rican chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's
Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - December 23rd

High Tide- 7.5 ft at 10:47 am
Low Tide - 1.26 ft at 4:43 pm

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

Hotel Magellan Inn (755-0035) in Cahuita
magellaninn@...

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (440-6768, fax 440-6725)  in Playa Hermosa
info@...

Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
damore@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Hotel Mar Paraiso (240-4053, fax 236-6826) in Jaco
info@...

Hotel Cafe de Paris (682-0087, fax 682-0089) in Nosara
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Those hard off-shores are back, starting up around 9 AM and blowing
until mid afternoon. Waves are smaller than at the beginning of the
week, waist high and breaking fast. Los fuertes vientos off-shore han
regresado. Empiezan a las 9 de la manana y siguen hasta la tarde. Las
olas estan mas pequenas ahora que al principio de la semana, de a la
cintura y romen fuertes.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend morning sessions should be
good although probably not all that big. Mid tide is a better pick
right now than high tide. Este fin de semana las sessiones de las
mananas deben ser buenas aunque probablemente no muy grande. La
media
marea entrante esta mejor ahora que la marea alta.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas has a little more
size than Tamarindo right now, so that's my pick for morning surf.
Avellanas esta mas grande que Tamarindo ahora, asi que la recomiendo
para surfear en las mananas.

What's happening at the Best Western these holiday weeks?

Dic 24 Bob Benjamin
Dic 26 Ladies Night/ DJ Gerald
Dic 28 Songuanaco
Dic 30 Ghandi & Evolucion
Jan 01 Bob Benjamin
Jan 02 The Hard Covers

Sunset Happy Hour & Dinner Specials every day...
Saturdays 2x1 Pizza

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Beautiful conditions: offshore winds blowing all day long for the
last few days, sunny skies, and a fun little chest to occasionally
head high swell running. Tides are moving slowly so there's a large
window for surfing at Grande. Fun little barrells to be had by all!

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: All up and down the beach at
Grande.

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Feliz Navidad from Nosara! Waves picked up - head high to 2 ft
overhead set waves - lotsa wind
today, though. Playa Guiones

JACO & HERMOSA

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Karla at Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Glassy and about 3 to 4 feet. Fun rippable waves!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It will stay the same, and the weather
will improve.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical medium to low tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Parties over
New Year's and Christmas, Jazzy's River house is having a Christmas
Eve dinner. For reservations, call (506) 787-0310. Green Iguana Surf
Camp wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS- Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waist to chest high waves, with some overhead ones.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Similar.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra