Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 247
July 3, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
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Top News --

Golfito MarinaPlanned, byRobert Goodier, rgoodier@...
A 250 slip marina is in stage 2 of a 4 stage development of a planned
$400 million marina and hotel project. Included will be a waste
treatment plant and a 150 room hotel. The proposal is still under
review by CISAT and SETENA. For more info., visit the Tico Times
website.



Check out Diana's newest version of her website - PURAMAR.com - with
a web log of surf conditions in Tamarindo.

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 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 - July 2nd

Low Tide: .50 ft at 8:03 am
High Tide: 9.89 ft at 2:24 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The 2-3 foot overhead swell arrives a day early, hitting
way down south Saturday afternoon and the rest of the coast by Sunday
morning. Two days after a new moon will have huge tide changes for
dawn patrols looking to hit a nice low tide break. The south swell
maxes out Monday and by Wednesday drops back to overhead and cleans
up nice. The only bad part is that is will be another 3-4 days before
the next SW arrives, leaving it chest to head for the next weekend.

Caribbean - It's waist to chest forecasted for the weekend, with
Sunday showing a few bigger sets and Monday getting up to headhigh +
from an East swell. Lasts through Tuesday, but dropping fast
Wednesday with only knee high waves expected to hit next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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@...

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 at Puramar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

This was one of those priceless mornings where I felt like God loves
me and wants me to surf. Wow. I went out three hours before high tide
in Playa Grande and it was just so beautiful. The thing about trying
to tell a surf story is that there really isn't much story apart from
the conditions "the wind direction and velocity, the clarity of the
water, the strength of the current, the shape of the waves as they
hit the sandbars. It was to die for. Who knows what tomorrow will be
like? I expect to be there, however, to find out!! After the morning
session today I gave a private lesson to a 50-something middle school
science teacher from Indiana. He did great, better than I thought he
would. Tomorrow after my morning session I have a long hot day of
bicycle-repair to look forward to. Anyone want a job?

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE
HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Slightly
overhead, off shore, and lots of perfect sets all up and down the
north end of the bay. Mellow crowds on Thurs. and Fri.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Afternoon high tide with some risk of
on shores, but perfect size if the wind cooperates. The very full
tides will make the windows illusive and quick.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: All the peaks will be working
as the quick tides pass through them. The main peaks in front of the
hotel has been outrageous this week.

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

Reporte de olas de witchs rock y ollies point. Witchs rock: las olas
estan entre 4 a 5 ft muy divertido y lo mejor buen viento todo el
dia. Ollies point: las olas estan entre 2 a 3 ft pequeño...... buen
viento..

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Surf today picked up (it's Friday now) and we're getting consistent
head- high waves with good shape - looks like a building swell over
the weekend.

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: Partly Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction
& Height: South 4ft.Plus (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface:
Pretty Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:22 AM, Sunset: 6:04
PM, High Tide: 03:18 PM / 10.03 ft, Low Tide: 09:00 AM / 0.24 ft,
Full Moon. Current Conditions: We have good conditions with a full
moon. Backwash beaches making for insane barrels outside is cleaner
with long lines, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

check the national forecast

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellan Inn in Playa Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waist high wave with some shoulder ones rolling in

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Rainy and overcast with waist to
shoulder high waves

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 248
July 31, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
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Top News --

Check out Diana's newest version of her website - PURAMAR.com - with
a web log of surf conditions in Tamarindo.

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 - July 31st

Low Tide: 1.12 ft at 6:51 am
High Tide: 9.19 ft at 1:15 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The powerful south swell that is pummeling the coast with
surf of 8-13 foot faces Saturday will start to mellow a bit Sunday,
but by Monday it will still be 1-2 foot overhead. Then don't expect a
break, more south swell fills in all week, keeping it 2-3 foot
overhead and a 16 second period Tuesday and Wednesday. Watch for the
strong tide pull from the full moon Saturday.

Caribbean - The beaches stay small all weekend, knee to occasional
waist, and not until Monday late in the day will some bigger sets
appear. Tuesday will have some chest high waves, with the same
through Thursday before dying out for next weekend. Tropical activity
can change this scenario quickly.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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@...

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 Joe Walsh at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Last weekend's swell (July 24/25)
dropped to shoulder/head high by Wednesday. Thursday July 29 we got a
strong spike in the swell and surf jumped to well overhead sets.
Tamarindo/Grande area was a bit walled up, some waves on the local
reefs were VERY good. Today July 30 the swell dropped again, but is
still looking to be shoulder high with bigger sets this afternoon on
the higher tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The surf should
slowly drop off Saturday and a bit more on Sunday. Expect waist to
chest high surf in town throughout the weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Any beachbreak as the
surf doesn't have enough juice for the reefs.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Witch's Rock Surf Camp
www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com. WRSC Surf resort beachfront hotel now
open, check the site for info.

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

It's 3-4 ft overhead near the high tides & no wind in the mornings.
Afternoon sideshore winds are persistent & making for bumpy
conditions. Pura Vida!

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: Overcast, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South Southwest 6-8ft. (from the back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:28 AM, Sunset: 6:02
PM, High Tide: 01:15 PM / 9.19 ft, Low Tide: 06:34 PM / 0.73 ft,
Current Conditions: Today, we have the 2nd day South Swell of the
season since May. All the south points like Barranca and Pavones are
packed with the low tide morning. Point Judas, Secret Gulf and The
Pinion is 3-4 times the size of those places with 2 minute rides and
only a couple Rancho Coral Guests. Where are these spots? PURA
VIDA!!!!

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

Boca today about 6-8ft faces and good buta bit crowded . Still got
plenty of waves though and the crowd was real cool ! Out front right
now is the same size but a lot of wind and still some guys getting
waves ! I Guess all for now

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker Realty in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
6- 8 foot fun barrels

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: South, Pavones

CARIBBEAN

see the national forecast

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 249
August 7, 2004

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

Top News --

The 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai & Toes on the Nose world longboarding
championship will be held from October 14th to the 21st at Boca
Barranca, Puntarenas. Visit www.surfex.com to book your trip, with
plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
www.toesonthenose.com

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 - August 15th

High Tide: 9.38 ft at 6:50 am
Low Tide: .67 ft at 1:00 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This weekend sees a strong south swell dissipate slowly,
from 2-4 foot overhead Saturday back down to 1-3 Sunday, overhead
high Monday, and head high at best Tuesday morning. By the afternoon,
another South swell brings some 17 second period sets, coming in a
foot overhead. Wednesday and Thursday see the same, before leaving
chest high conditions until Sunday. On 8/15, the long waited for 2
foot overhead sets return from a third South swell that had been
brewing in Chile. Will last through the weekend, 1-3 foot overhead.
Remember that beaches which don't get south swells too well, like
Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio, will be a lot smaller.

Caribbean - There's a tropical disturbance drifting into the
Caribbwean Sea and will send some East swell by Sunday afternoon,
chest high with a few head high sets. Monday and Tuesday are a foot
bigger, with potential for more juice if the storm develops.
Wednesday the swells peaks before dying fast by Thursday afternoon.
Mucha lluvia tambien.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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 at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Right now Tamarindo is very small--waves about knee high, maybe a
little more. The wind is on-shore generally most of the day, off-
shore generally in the early mornings and late evenings. Ahora
Tamarindo tiene olas muy pequenas--de a la rodilla, tal vez un
poquito mas. El viento esta on-shore generalmente todo el dia,
normalmente off-shore en las mananas y en las tardes.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The pulse that we're getting is from
the south/southwest. Hopefully it will pick up a little and give us
something to ride in the mornings. El pulso que nos llega viene del
sur/suroeste. Esperemos que suba y nos da algo 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: Definately Langosta in the
mornings, especially if the swell stays the same. Definativamente en
Langosta en las mananas, especialmente si el swell esta igual.

** From the Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest high and glassy in the morning and afternoon. Great for the
high tide doublesessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, hopefully with an
increase in swell, however slight.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Main peak at Grande.

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

REPORTE DE OLAS EN WITCHS ROCK AND OLLIES POINT. WITCHS ROCK: LAS
OLAS ESTAN ENTRE 3 A 4 FT PEQUEÑO CON MUCHO POSIVILIDAD DE
LLUVIA......OLLIES POINT: LAS OLAS ESTAN MUY PEQUEÑAS ENTRE 2 A 3 FT.
REPORTE DE CARLOS BARRERA DE ROCA BRUJA SURF IN PLAYAS DEL COCO. GTE

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara), Chest-head high with occasional
bigger sets. Clean mornings - some sideshore in afternoons.Best times
around the mid tides. 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 the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Partly Sunny/Overcast. Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F.
Direction & Height: South Southwest 2-3ft. (from the back of the wave)
Sea Surface: Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:29 AM Sunset:
6:01 PM, High Tide: 06:50 AM / 9.38 ft, Low Tide: 01:00 PM / 0.67
ft .Current Conditions- The surf should be picking up Saturday for
some action, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national forecast

Hola, voy a pasar una semana en el Fiesta Resort y pienso surfear
alguno de esos días. Pregunta: ¿Donde puedo alquilar una tabla(baby
long board)para mi uso personal?

Hi;

My name is Richard Sher, my wife and I are going to be in CR for the
next week.  I surfed from the age of 12. I'm 52 now....can't wait to
get some 3-4 footers (lefts). We are staying in Tamerindo.


Any suggestions?



Thanks R

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 250
August 15, 2004

To see this report as HTML - visit:
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Top News --

Pedro Rangal of Venezuela wins the 7th stop of the OP - ALAS Tour,
held in Playa Hermosa on July 17-18. Luis Vindas came in second,
representing Costa Rica. And for Argentina, Martin Passeri came in
third. Also making the finals was Lisbeth Vindas, C.R. Women's Champ.
ALAS is the latin American surfing association - www.alastour.com

The 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai & Toes on the Nose world longboarding
championship will be held from October 14th to the 21st at Boca
Barranca, Puntarenas. Visit www.surfex.com to book your trip, with
plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
www.toesonthenose.com

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 - August 15th

Low Tide: 2.5 ft at 6:55 am
High Tide: 7.73 ft at 1:11 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The SSW swell is being blocked in part by the Galapagos, so
it's bigger farther south, much bigger. It will be 3-5 overhead this
weekend and Monday around Dominical, well overhead in Hermosa, but
smaller once you get to Nosara and North, headhigh with a few
overhead sets that sneak past the islands. Swell stays in the picture
until Wednesday evening, then dropping a foot each day through
Saturday. No major swells popping up for the next ten days after.

Caribbean - Waves chest to shoulder high are keeping the weekend
goers happy. It won't last, and by Monday a.m. it will only be chest
max. Tuesday afternoon shows some long period T.S. Earl swell, which
fills in Wednesday to overhead, Thursday it peaks and by Friday it's
back down to head high, with another tropical system on its way.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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 Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Right now the wind has been going on shore consistantly sometime near
mid-day. Waves in Tamarindo are 2-3 feet. Ahora el viento empieza a
soplar on-shore mas or menos al medio dia. Las olas en Tamarindo
estan de 2-3 pies.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): A south swell is supposed to come in
over the weekend and light the place up. That should make for nice
evening sessions with the late afternoon tides. Un swell del sur
supuestamente viene este fin de semana para animarnos. Hara buenas
olas para los atardeceres como la marea esta alta en la tarde.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta is the best on a
south swell provided it doesn't get too much south wind along with
it. Lo mejor para el swell del sur es Langosta mientras no hay
demasiado viento del sur tambien.

** From the Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, but some (you have to pick'em)nice waves for this time of the
year. Off shore in the morning with an occasional overhead set.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Risky with the high tide moving into
the afternoon, but look for rain and the Accompanying off shores.
Don't surf in the lightning!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Chicken Head Rock and in front
of the hotel.

** From Joe from Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf this week had been WEAK,
the only good news is that outside of town the south pulses have
brought surf up to the shoulder high plus range....also some nice
offshores on Monday and today (Friday)

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - It looks as if the
swell has started to slooooowly turn itself around. Saturday should
show a definite increase, and through the night into Sunday surf
should jump to the overhead to "a few feet" overhead at most spots.
This is going to be one of the bigger swells we've seen in a while.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - With too much swell
lately, its hard to tell what the sandbars in town are going to do
with the big swell. If its too big, find a local reef and get surfing!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- WRSC Surf Resort beachfront hotel now open,
www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com, Get Stoked!!!

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara), Chest to head-high surf - clean,
glassy mornings with light sideshore afternoon winds. Pura velveeda,
Coconut Harry, www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Partly Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction
& Height: South Southwest 2-3ft. (from the back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:29 AM,Sunset: 5:59
PM, High Tide: 01:11 PM / 7.73 ft, Low Tide: 06:55 AM / 2.50 ft,
Current Conditions: For Friday the 13th we have small surf but, it is
expected to get big through the weekend for the beginning of next
week, PURA VIDA!!!!

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

Surf today in jaco was about 3-5 ft faces and pretty good recently
even with low tide . Good bars that seem to work best at lower end so
do it! Rains in the afternoon so even a chance of the EVENING GLASS!
Where will you be this Monday ? I know where I am going to be its at
_____ !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national forecast

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 251
August 22, 2004

Celebrating our 7th year of local surf reporting!!!

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

Top News --

New flights from Martin Air on November 1st, departing Orlando on
Monday Friday, and Saturday. And from Miami - Tuesday through
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check out Tico Travel to book your
flight.

The 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai & Toes on the Nose world longboarding
championship will be held from October 14th to the 21st at Boca
Barranca, Puntarenas. Visit www.surfex.com to book your trip, with
plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
www.toesonthenose.com

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 - August 15th

Low Tide: .35 ft at 11:37 am
High Tide: 8.64 ft at 5:48 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - For Sunday, surf is overhead to a foot over in the south
and rainy. Headhigh and clean up north. Monday will be stay the same,
but by late in the day the sets disappear. For Tuesday pack up and go
west, all the way to west Australia or the East Indies because they
are the lucky ones with a macker SW hitting dead on. In Costa Rica,
it's going to get small, down to waist to chest by Wednesday in most
spots. Get out the longboard Thursday through next weekend. Some
relief from the straight south will arrive in ten to twelve days, or
a tropical system may provide wave relief.

Caribbean - The rest of the weekend holds waist to chest high surf
for the beaches, a little bigger on the reefs. It gets small by
Monday afternoon, surf waist high at best. Nothing picks up through
the week, unless a wind swell kicks up from a tropical system. A few
chest high sets show up for Saturday, but dies off fast.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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 Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves in Tamarindo right now are pretty small--not many bigger than
waist high. The week started off a lot bigger with plenty of current
coming from the south, but it's pretty much passed. Morning winds
have been great--light off shore and sometimes staying that way until
afternoon. Las olas en Tamarindo ahora son pequenas--pocas mas grande
de a la cintura. La semana empezo con olas mucho mas grandes con
bastante corriente del sur, pero ahora esto ha pasado. Los vientos en
las mananas han sido buenos--off shore liviano hasta despues del
medio dia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend we can start getting the
double sessions--sunrise and sunset. It doesn't look like there's any
change in wave size forecast. Este fin de semana podemos hacer las
sessiones de surf dobles--del amanecer y del atardecer. Parece que no
se pronostican un cambio en tamano de olas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Hopefully Langosta will be
good--should have more size than Tamarindo. A late afternoon trip to
Avellanas would be perfect! Esperemos que Langosta sea buena--debe
estar mas grande que Tamarindo. Un viaje a Avellanas en la tarde sera
perfecto!

** From the Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to head high with morning offshores. Double sessions at Grande.

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: Main peak at Grande

** From Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND
(weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y
olas): Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Series de 2 a 5 pies, glassy
en las mananas hasta las 8.30 despues viento se puede surfiar hasta
las 10 -11 de las mananas.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR
AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: playa
santa teresa t-street (entrada a lora amarilla)

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Surf is chest high with occasional head-high set waves. Best wave
shape is mid to rising high tide. 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 the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Rain, Air Temp: 89F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South Southwest 4ft. (from the back of the wave), Sea
Surface:Slight Chop, Wind: West 0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:29 AM, Sunset:
5:59 PM, High Tide: 5:48PM / 8.64 ft, Low Tide: 11:37 AM / 0.35ft,
Current Conditions: We have small but, fun surf. It rained really
hard last night so, you might want to avoid river mouths, PURA
VIDA!!!!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Jaco afternoons are the greatest! Clean headhigh and peaky fun ,
shorepound was even a bit heavy late with the high tide, saw a real
round barrel wrapped around my friend!! Weather okay no rain today
but plenty of water around but that's what we like! Expect more of
the same for next few days anyways . GO SURF !!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national forecast

Looking at this report from CR and I would like to know if you all
are calling 2 to 4 foot from the front of the wave or back?

We are looking to fly in on Wednesday to the following Thursday.
Some are saying that the surf is going to get small so 2 to 3 from
the
back is still fun for me.

Thanks
JC

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 252
August 28, 2004

Celebrating our 7th year of local surf reporting!!!

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

Top News --

Time to get your trip planned out for next year, because flight are
getting hard to find right now. New flights from Martin Air on
November 1st, departing Orlando on Monday Friday, and Saturday. And
from Miami - Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check
out Tico Travel to book your flight.

The 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai & Toes on the Nose world longboarding
championship will be held from October 14th to the 21st at Boca
Barranca, Puntarenas. Visit www.surfex.com to book your trip, with
plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
www.toesonthenose.com

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 - August 29th

Low Tide: 1.62 ft at 5:37 am
High Tide: 8.36 ft at 12:03 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Finally it can be said that next week, the waves will be
better in Florida than Costa Rica. This weekend shows chest high surf
with a bigger set each hour, and slowly builds back to overhead by
Monday. The overhead surf stays good Tuesday, but becomes less
frequent by the evening, and by Wednesday it's back under hiead high.
Then it will drop down to waist to chest for next Saturday up north,
and a foot bigger down south. Nothing big on the horizon, yet....

Caribbean - Nothing on the radar for the right coast, knee high with
a few bigger stomach high sets coming Monday and Tuesday. Then back
to flatness through next weekend. The path of Hurricane Francis may
provide some relief towards next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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 Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo (www.puramar.com)-

Today was a great day in Tamarindo! in general and especially for
surf lessons. The wind stayed light off shore until around noon. For
some reason even when the tide was going out and the wind was on
shore, some of the waves held their shape and it was a lot of fun. I
gave a second lesson to 10-year old Abbey from Colorado who was
catching waves and hopping to her feet. Then I gave a lesson to 3
fishermen from South Carolina (who found me through the website).
They were hilarious, did great and couldn't believe they could
actually do it. It looked like it was going to pour this afternoon
but so far it hasn't. I'm looking forward to the sunset which is
always the most spectacular when there are a lot of clouds.

** From the Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to head high with offshore winds until around midday.
Occasional offshore winds in the evening, as well, preceding the
evening 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: The main peak at Grande.

** From Rodolfo at Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We have barren sea and South surge which give good lefts in Tamarindo
and both sides in Playa Grande. Tenemos mar calmo y de oleaje sur lo
cual nos brindarà buenas izquierdas en Tamarindo y ambos lados en
Playa Grande.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): One assumes that it will be stable,
nevertheless is expected perfection in agreement arrives the Sunday.
Being a small surge the best thing is to do is go in the mornings
with full tide and better conditions of wind. Se supone que se
mantendrà estable, sin embargo se espera mas perfecciòn conforme
llega el Domingo. Por ser un oleaje pequeño lo mejor es aprobechar
las mañanas con marea llena y condiciones de viento alo.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The best beaches with South
surge are Playa Grande and Callejones. Las mejores playas con oleaje
sur son Playa Grande y Callejones.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: This week
Billabong's Managers are visiting us here in Tamarindo. We also want
to informed to all the surfers that HighTide Surfshop open a new
store in Playa Langosta, you will find everything to enjoy live and
keep surfing. Esta semana nos visitan en Tamarindo los Gerentes de la
empresa Billabong. Ademàs les informamos que HigTide SurfShop inagurò
una nueva tienda en Playa Langosta, ustedes encontraràn todo lo
necesario para seguir surfeando y disfrutar la vida.

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Playa Guiones! Surf is chest high with occasional head-high
set aves. Glassy conditions until late morning/noon. 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 the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 89F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South 2-3ft. (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface: Clean,
Wind: West 0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:30 AM, Sunset: 5:53 PM, High Tide:
12:03PM / 8.36 ft, Low Tide: 6:23 PM / 0.94ft., Current Conditions:
We have good, clean surf mixed with great weather. Arturo is surfing
A Frames in East Peak and Our longboard crew is shredding up the
long, rollers off The West Reef. It looks like good weather and small
scale surf for the family this wekend, PURA VIDA!!!!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Hey Dudes, surf a bit smaller today but super glassy in
the a.m. and chest high and fun. Suns out so I expecta bit of wind on
it til afternoon . Yesterday was one of the best days I have seen in
jaco in quite while Overhead and solid bowling peaks with real nice
sections to either pull into or float off of , saw Marciano , Diegos
little bro out there tearing it up and almost confused him with Diego
who also came out for the a.m. perfection ! And it was only 5 guys
total out here at my street ! DROOL AND FROTH AT THE MOUTH YOU
WEREN'T THERE !!!! Be there for the next one , Oh we also have in the
new store across the street form La Chosita a new batch of WRV by
Tommy Moore and Mike Daniels along with the standard labels of T+C ,
HIC, and Channel Islands to be ripped upon on your arrival . Want to
ride one of these puppies for a 10 day period BRAND NEW, don't hassle
with the airlines and your board bag etc. just rent one bad board for
150$ and aviod the headache! Ciao Pura Vida , Mahalo Chuck !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

see the national forecast

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellan Inn in Playa Chauita -

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

For photos? I see no posts, links, files.....etc. Is this a dead
board?

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 252
September 11, 2004

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

Top News --

Time to get your trip planned out for next year, because flight are
getting hard to find right now. New flights from Martin Air on
November 1st, departing Orlando on Monday Friday, and Saturday. And
from Miami - Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check
out Tico Travel to book your flight.

The 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai & Toes on the Nose world longboarding
championship will be held from October 14th to the 21st at Boca
Barranca, Puntarenas. Visit www.surfex.com to book your trip, with
plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
www.toesonthenose.com

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 - September 14th

High Tide: 7.05 ft at 11:49 am
Low Tide: 2.03 ft at 6:10 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The weekend SSW swell gives south facing beachbreak 1-2
foot overhead surf through Sunday, then by Monday maxes out at 2-3
foot overhead up around Grande. Tuesday it drops two feet to overhead
by midday. Stays about head high through Thursday, before a second
SSW fills in Friday - pushing it back up to 2 foot overhead for next
weekend and through next Monday. Best waves, dawn patrols at
barreling point breaks.

Caribbean - A little swell from Ivan arrives late Saturday evening
and sticks around through midmorning, with waist to chest high sets.
Then it drops quickly to flat. Knee high at best from Tuesday through
Friday. A few high tide waist high+ sets at the park beachbreaks.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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 at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo (www.puramar.com)-

Hey! So it isn't a lake anymore! A little bit of a swell came in
yesterday kind of from the west, it seems or at least not straight
south like they've been. The waves haven't been that big (waist to
chest) but so nice! The high tide is in the morning right now, so
getting out there at 7 or 8 has been perfect! And the greatest treat
of all is that I can surf right out in front of the shop without
having to battle 400 people!! Wow. I love the rainy season! True
there aren't many lessons and sitting in the shop is unbearably
boring as no o ne comes in, but if it means I can surf I'm not
complaining!! The wind stayed off shore until 10:30 or so and the
waves just kept coming. I actually got kicked around pretty bad by
one set that rolled in right before high tide. Amazing that waves of
that smallish size can actally be heavy enough to yank the board out
of your hands and roll you around. Can't wait till tomorrow.

** From the Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This week has been unseasonably good with light offshore winds
throughout the morning hours combing out a nice head high swell.
Today, Friday, is a bit messier but there's still swell in the water
for the takers.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): We still have the morning sessions to
look forward to, before the onshore winds kick in during the late
morning and mid-day.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Main Peak at Grande. Avellanas
rivermouth might be worth checking out.

** From Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (north of Mal Pais) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Holas overhead el miercoles, Glassy en la tarde, el jueves de 2-5
feet con mucho viento y holas deordenadas.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Look like the weather will affect the
waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Si las olas teinen un tamano
overhead en las sets el lugar sera SUCH ROCK!

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: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South Southwest 4ft. (from the back of the wave), Sea
Surface: Glass, Wind: South 5-8 MPH, Sunrise: 5:30 AM, Sunset: 5:49
PM, High Tide: 11:49 PM / 7.05 ft, Low Tide: 6:10 PM / 2.03 ft,
Current Conditions: It's glassy and looks like we still have some
surf for the big event today. Surfers are going to be at bit hard
today for the chance to win a Brand New Tricked Out Quad and $10,000.
The Triple Crown of Surf Costa Rica is on East Peak in Esterillos
Centro, good luck to all competitors big prizes and Reef is putting
on the Bikini Contest, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

see the national forecast

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellan Inn in Playa Chauita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Flat, calm seas and no wind,
September weather on the Caribbean. Sunny and nice.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 253
September 18, 2004

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

Top News --

Remember if you are traveling to call the airline to see about board
bag fees (up to $80 each way) Martin-Air flys two boards free, as do
a few others from the U.S.

The 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai & Toes on the Nose world longboarding
championship will be held from October 14th to the 21st at Boca
Barranca, Puntarenas. Visit www.surfex.com to book your trip, with
plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
www.toesonthenose.com

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - September 14th

Low Tide: -.29 ft at 11:10 am
High Tide: 8.86 ft at 5:22 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The SSW swell predicted from last week to be 2 foot
overhead will arrive Sunday, with a 15-second period, and it will be
amazing. It grows Monday to double overhead in the north Guanacaste
before dropping back down Tuesday a foot. Then Wed. it picks up to
double overhead in the southern zone through Thursday afternoon.
Expect to see sets blocking the horizon. It backs off both coasts by
next Friday, but still 1-2 foot overhead. Best days - dawn patrol all
week at the beachbreaks and mysto spots, going from mid to high tide.

Caribbean - It is flat. Expect dribble through Friday and hope for
long range swell from Jeanne to bring knee to waist high relief for
next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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 at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo (www.puramar.com)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Sorry there's not a lot of good news to report this week. The wind
has been blowing on shore 24 hours a day for the last week and the
ocean is a mess. There's a fair amount of swell--in fact this morning
waves were breaking out in the middle of the bay. The problem is that
it's super-sloppy and dumpy. It's been raining every day in the early
mornings and in the evenings, leaving the days humid and somewhat
sunny. Lo siento que no tengo buenas noticias esta semana. El viento
ha soplado on-shore casi 24 horas al dia por una semana y el mar es
feisimo. Hay bastante swell--de hecho las olas se reventaban esta
manana en el medio de la bahia. El problema es que las olas son
demsiado desorganizadas y cerradas. Esta lloviendo todos los dias en
las mananas en las noches, dejando los dias con un poco de sol y
mucha humididad.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): As the high tide comes around to dawn
there may be hope for some decent early morning sessions this
weekend. That and this wind can't go on forever... Hay esperanza de
buenas olas temprano en las mananas este fin de semana porque las
mareas altas corresponderan con el amanecer. Esto y estos vientos no
pueden seguir para siempre.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: If conditons remain the same,
the Capitan Suizo should be the best. It's the most protected and can
work in a south wind. Si todo sigue igual, el Capitan Suizo sera el
mejor. El lo mas protegido y puede ser bueno con el viento del sur.

** From the Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves have been running head high to just over head with
occasional decent shape (unusually good for this time of the year).
The afternoon showers are helping to glass it off. There have been a
few days this week that never cleaned up at all. There was some run
off silt in the water on Thurs., but we haven't been hit
by "chocolate milk" surf yet.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Now that high tide is moving into the
morning hours, conditions should improve. We are not encouraging
people to come out here right now, but you can take your chances with
the light crowds.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The swells are coming straight
in and anywhere in the bay that's smooth is a possibility.

** From Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa (north of Mal Pais) -

We are praying for everybody in Golf of Mexico.We are in a safe zone
here in Santa Teresa. The weather is still sunny almost everybody and
the waves are nice and glassy every morning till 10 am. El tamano
is "chest to he head" to "overhead", parece va a estar bonita playa
Santa Teresa todo el fin de semana.

JACO & HERMOSA

(for daily reports, please visit the Rovercam at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national forecast

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 254
September 25, 2004

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

Top News --

The 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai & Toes on the Nose world longboarding
championship will be held from October 14th to the 21st at Boca
Barranca, Puntarenas. Visit www.surfex.com to book your trip, with
plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
www.toesonthenose.com

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - September 28th

High Tide: 8.00 ft at 11:57 am
Low Tide: 1.01 ft at 6:12 pm
NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The overhead to 2 foot overhead faces will be hitting the
southern facing beachbreaks through Tuesday. Then by that afternoon
and into Wednesday it drops a foot, and by next Thursday will be
headhigh with less frequent sets. The trend is smaller, headhigh
conditions with a freak overhead set or two each hour through next
Wednesday (10/6), a foot smaller farther north.

Caribbean - This weekend, the knee high surf will be it. After
Monday, pretty much flat all week. Great for snorkeling or scuba, so
get wet.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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)

see national report

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
WOW WOW WOW good surf in Jaco today , barrels and bowls , clean
midtide Killer waves , had a clean up set that left me all alone in
the lineup today ! Winds on it now but heres hoping for tomorrow
Start checking Hermosa as the swell wanes abit too ! !!!

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Partly Sunny Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F. Direction
& Height: South 4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Slight
Chop Wind: North 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:28 AM, Sunset: 5:35 PM, High
Tide: 11:57 PM / 8.41 ft, Low Tide: 6:12 PM / 1.01 ft, Current
Conditions: We have really good conditions from the south West Reef
is a go, PURA VIDA!!!!

For daily reports, check www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national forecast

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 255
October 2, 2004

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

Top News --

The Toes on the Nose contest has been cancelled for 2004. The reason
was claimed to be because of a trucker strike, but regardless, we'll
have to wait until June 2005 for the next Rabbit Kekai appearance in
Costa Rica.

The first contest of the CR National Circuit will be in Esterillos
Central on October 9-10. Visit www.surfingcr.com for how to sign up!

Are you jonesing for some Lisano or other Costa Rican foods? Check
out www.ticoshopping.com for a very complete selection of C.R.
goodies. And tell them CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - September 28th

Low Tide: .02 ft at 11:10 am
High Tide: 8.54 ft at 5:23 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - It will be a great week for dawn patrols with the high tide
taking place midmorning. Keep on the lookout for stormy conditions to
bring onshores in early. As for size, it will drop to chest to head
high by Sunday and stay like that through Tuesday morning. Then by
the afternoon, overhead sets with a 13 second period will start
filing in and by Wednesday afternoon it will be consistently
overhead. Expect another foot bigger Thursday and a Friday with a
steady 1-2 foot overhead SSW swell for next weekend.

Caribbean - This weekend and through next week, no wave relief, only
calm seas perfect for diving and snorkeling. Keep an eye out for
afternoon thunderstorms.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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@...

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 Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's a gorgeous morning in Tamarindo, the wind is still off shore at
11 AM for the first time in weeks. There's not much swell right now--
waves around three feet at the high tide. Es una manana lindisima en
Tamarindo--el viento es off-shore todavia a las 11 AM por primera vez
en muchas semanas. No hay mucho swell ahorita--las olas son de tres
pies a la marea alta.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It looks like the next swell won't be
here until next week, so expect more of the same. It's going to be a
great weekend for sunset sessions in Tamarindo and probably mid-
mornings in Langosta. Parece que el proximo swell no llega hasta la
otra semana, asi que podemos esperar mas de lo mismo. Sera un buen
fin de semana para surfear al atardecer en Tamarindo y en las mananas
en Langosta.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Grande and Avellanas should be
the nicest places to take your longboard this weekend. Playa Grande y
Playa Avellanas seran los mejores lugares para ir con su longboard.

** From Dennis at High Tide Surf Shop in Tamarindo:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Las condiciones de las olas son buenas por la tarde cuando empieza a
bajar la marea, buen viento, tamaños entre 2 y 3 pies de altura pero
bueno y constante.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):Para este fin de semana se mantendrá
igual.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Los mejores lugares para
surfear son Avellanas, Negra, Marbella y Grande.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Ya abrió las
puertas el nuevo surf Shop en Playa Langosta "Alta Marea", se pueden
comprar cualquier tipo de implementos para las tablas y las mejores
marcas de ropa.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa del Coco:

Reporte de olas en Witchs Rock y Ollies Point - Witchs Rock las olas
estan entre 3 a 4 ft muy divertido con buen viento. Ollies Point las
olas estan entre 3 a 4 ft muy divertido y perfecto con buen tubito.
Mucha posibilidad de lluvia en las tardes.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS- Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's an early blast of the blues ! 2-4 ft faces and semi mushy with
the big tides , over the berm stuff so I guess we are lucky we don't
have BIG swell , it would probably wash Jaco away! Hermosa was fun if
small today, longboarders heaven ! Contest C.N.S.C. next weekend at
Esterillos Centro. Become a member even if it's just to help out the
local dudes! Pray for surf ! Pura Vida, Chuck!

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 4ft (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface:
Glass, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:29 AM,
Sunset: 5:30 PM, Current Conditions: We have a super clean surface
with clear water carrying a new kick out of the Southwest with
overhead surf. The west reef is going off. The beaches are barreling,
Bejuco, Hermosa, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national forecast

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 256
October 9, 2004

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Strong SSW swell keeps it 1-2 foot overhead all weekend,
only dropping a foot by Monday and staying overhead all week.
Wednesday will be the smallest at head high, then Thursday sees the
first NW swell of the season grace the Guanacaste coast. Arrives a
day later down south, and keeps it way overhead all next weekend too.

Caribbean - More very, very small surf. However, there is hope on the
horizon. There is a familar pattern that signifies the first NE'ers
to file off the east US coast and swing under the Lesser Antilles.
Look for this swell in nine to ten days - Oct. 19th.

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Top News --

Carnival in Limon starting today Friday 8th to Sunday 17th. Enjoy the
fiesta and baile during the day and Stay down in Cahuita at night.
Check out the Magellan Inn for lodging.

The first contest of the CR National Circuit will be in Esterillos
Central on October 9-10. Visit www.surfingcr.com for how to sign up!

The Toes on the Nose contest has been cancelled for 2004. The reason
was claimed to be because of a trucker strike, but regardless, we'll
have to wait until June 2005 for the next Rabbit Kekai appearance in
Costa Rica.

Are you jonesing for some Lisano or other Costa Rican foods? Check
out www.ticoshopping.com for a very complete selection of C.R.
goodies. And tell them CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - October 13th

High Tide: 6.80 ft at 11:12 am
Low Tide: 2.13 ft at 5:25 pm

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

see national report

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are 2 ft overhead and with some real punch and a bit of shape
with the a.m. high tide , early is no wind and the rains have a
tendency to give us a bit of a peak out front !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):Rain in the afternoon but nice clean fun
mornings !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:Check the tree in the a.m. and
do a run up to either the island or Boca and see !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The CNSC is
this weekend in Estirillos centro this weekend in case you don't know
where that is go about 1/2 hr south of Hermosa and when you get to a
sign for LA FELICIDAD make a right and when you get to the beach go
right again , you cant miss it it's the only place on the beach ! Oh
and by the way if you want the best selction of new boards in Costa
Rica , you have to come our shop, CHANNEL ISLANDS , H.I.C., WRV, ERIE
AND CARTON ALL UNDER ONE ROOF AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS, ALSO IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN BEING A DEALER FOR ANY OF THESE BRANDS LET ME KNOW !
PURA VIDA, Chuck and the crew at "SURF OUTFITTERS" telephone #s
643-3844 and 643-3328,6431308.

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-6ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glass Wind: North 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:29 AM Sunset: 5:30 PM High Tide:
8:52 PM / 6.81 ft Low Tide: 3:11 PM / -2.29 ft Current Conditions- We
have good conditions out of the southwest four feet solid (which is
10 feet in Tamarindo, Mal Pais and Witches Rock Terms, Just Kidding).
The CNS's (Circuito National de Surf) new season starts this weekend
in Esterillos Centro, It's packing a big roster so, it should be
entertaining. It looks like great conditions for opening rounds. Good
luck to all competitors this year.

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page or www.rovercam.com)

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

* From the Magellan Inn in Playa Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
flat seas to knee high waves, sunny skies and blue sea

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

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Carnival in Limon starting today Friday 8th
to Sunday 17th.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 257
October 23, 2004

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Top News -

The first contest of the CR National Circuit will be in Esterillos
Central on October 23-24. Visit www.surfingcr.com for how to sign up!

Are you jonesing for some Lisano or other Costa Rican foods? Check
out www.ticoshopping.com for a very complete selection of C.R.
goodies. And tell them CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - October 27th

High Tide: 7.62 ft at 10:35 am
Low Tide: 1.34 ft at 4:48 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The SW swell pegging the coast with 1-2 foot overhead sets
will start to diminish on Sunday and by Monday drops to head high
with the NW Nicoya region getting a bit of the NW filling in late
Monday and Tuesday. Then as it drops down to chest to head by
Wednesday up north, a small SSW fills in the south with overhead
surf. Check for dawn patrol barrels at the beachbreaks.

Caribbean - The right coast is flat and no relief is in sight through
Friday.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Heavy rains the last few nights had the ocean chocolate brown for a
few days. Very stormy conditions with wind straight on shore. This is
normal for this time of the year and luckily the system seems to be
passing. Lluvias fuertes en las noches hicieron el mar el color del
chocolate por algunos dias. Las condiciones del tiempo son muy
tormentosos con el viento directamente on-shore. Esto es normal para
el fin del invierno y por dicha el temporal parece que se esta
pasando.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): There's enough swell in the ocean to
make some nice surf, but wind and weather conditions aren't letting
it form up. Hay suficiente swell en el mar para surfear, pero el
viento y las condiciones del tiempo no permiten que se forman buenas
olas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: WHEN THE WATER IS CHOCOLATE
BROWN FOR GOD'S SAKE DON'T GO IN IT. EAR INFECTIONS ARE THE LEAST OF
WHAT YOU COULD GET! IF YOU WAIT, THE WATER WILL CLEAR UP. IF IT
DOESN'T, IT'S BECAUSE THE WATER TABLE IS STILL TOO HIGH AND YOU DO
NOT WANT THAT %$#! IN YOUR BODY. CUANDO EL AGUA ES EL COLOR DE
CHOCOLATE POR DIOS NO SE META! INFECCIONES DE LOS OIDOS SON LO MENOS
DE LO QUE LE PUEDE PASAR. SE USTED ESPERA, EL MAR SE ACLARARA. SI NO
LO HACE ES PORQUE LA TIERRA ESTA TODAVIA SOBRESATURADA Y USTED NO
QUIERE ESTA %$#^! EN SUCUERPO.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf has been quite windy
these last few days. Early morning high tide sessions have been fun,
but onshore winds have made the mid-day and afternoon surfs a bit
bumpy.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - It looks like we'll
see a slight increase in the surf, reaching the shoulder to possible
head high range. There is also a sign of the first NW swell of the
season. Does this mean the offshore winds are going to start soon?
Probably not, but hopefully the wind will at least die down a bit and
let us get some clean surf.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - With the lack of any
true size, local beachbreaks will see the best surf if the winds stay
down. If the winds continue to howl, find a local reef and hope for
some sets.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-

Low season booking specials at the WRSC Surf Resort Hotel- check
www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for more information.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Jaco at its finest in the mornings except today [stormy] almost all
tides are working well and actually had a couple of days at Hermosa
and when I arrived back home it was even better out front! Size today
was 3-4 ft faces with a couple of thumpier ones and waiting for a
break here at LOW TIDE to hunt down a barrel or 2 ! Winds are
unpredictable for sure so you gotta be on it !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

November 12th is the day of Classic memories and the whole crew from
Sundeck will be in Jaco for a beach fiesta at the Best Western . Ex
world Champion [1977] Shaun Thompson will be in the store to hand out
some autogrphs etc. He has a new clothing line that's kind of retro
but groovy at the same time called SOLITUDE and he will be here
promoting the line and mabe sneaking off for a surf with us ! Come on
by or call 643-3844 for some more + up to date surf or event news .
Also a young lady from Jaco Andreina Samudio one of the riders for
our shop is trying to put together the funds to get to the Junior
World Championship in Tahiti and is looking for some conomic help .
Her needs are @ 1200$ and so far between Alvaro Solano{VISTA GUAPA
SURF CAMP} ,Andrea Diaz {www.wavescr.com} and ourselves at
www.surfoutfitters.com we are almost halfway there. Possible big
sponsor with Economy Rent A Car in the works but she still needs some
help .Any donations will be handled by us and will get to the right
place ! This girl surfs hard and is one of the most consistent and
hard studying/surfing/working surf girls I know so help her if you
can, Thanks Again ! Chuck !

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Friday, October 22th, 2004 8:30 PM, Local Climate: Rainy, Air Temp:
91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction & Height: South 3-4ft (from the back
of the wave), Sea Surface: Glass, Wind: North 0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:28
AM, Sunset: 5:18 PM,High Tide: 9:18 AM / 7.70 ft, Low Tide: 3:34 PM /
1.36 ft, Current Conditions: We had good surf today in the morning
then we had afternoon storms. There's a contest in Jaco tomorrow at
Calle Morales (my first home in Costa Rica) as part of the Triple
Crown Costa Rica, good luck to all surfers, PURA VIDA!!!!

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page or www.rovercam.com)

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

* From the Cashew Hill Lodge in Puerto Viejo, overlooking Salsa Brava
-

We have small 2 - 3 ft. waves at beach break... great for learning
and okay for locals and other surfers. Not much of anything at Salsa
or Playa Negra. Only place to surf here, this weekend, is Beach Break
at Playa Cocles. Rain is in the forecast for this afternoon, Friday.
Carnival in Limon has its last day tomorrow. Lots of music, dancing,
arts and crafts, clothing, furniture, food, drink, etc. Carnival is
on the beach this year, not in the center of town. Many people say
the beach is a better location.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 258
October 29, 2004

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Top News -

Shaun Tomson will be at Chosita del Surf in Jaco on November 11th.
Meet the legend and check out some great surfboards.
www.surfoutfitters.com

Also we need to find a biz to sponsor a local Jaco surf star get to
Tahiti for the Jr. Pro - Andreina Samudio. If you can help out, send
an email to Chuck at chucks@.... Help support local CR
surfers!







Are you jonesing for some Lisano or other Costa Rican foods? Check
out www.ticoshopping.com for a very complete selection of C.R.
goodies. And tell them CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - November 11th

High Tide: 8.58 ft at 4:19 pm
Low Tide: -.5 ft at 10:05 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The call is Sunday..a combo NW and SW swell fills in the
gaps at all beachbreaks, 1-2 foot overhead, lots of set waves. Monday
it stays the same size on the sets, which will come farther apart. By
Tuesday afternoon it's back to overhead, and stays that way through
Thursday. For the next weekend it will be only head high at best, and
will stay like that until another NW and SW combo show up on November
11th and be back to 2+ overhead by 11/14.

Caribbean - Waves knee to knee+ all weekend and Monday, but a few
clean waist high peelers show up Wednesday from a distant NE swell.
It is a good sign.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Surf has been fun in the waist to
chest high range, nothing too special except for earlier in the week
on Tuesday afternoon when this slight swell peaked and brought
overhead gems connecting to the rivermouth. The offshore winds look
like they are starting to kick in, we should see an entirely
different rivermouth within a couple of weeks. All of the past rain
has made sandbars perfect and if/when the offshores start to howl
things should be good for months on end.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Swell is to really
start picking up tomorrow (Saturday 30th October), by Monday it
should reach well overhead with much bigger sets at more exposed
spots like Witch's Rock. Its hard to tell what the weather is going
to do, its been clear and offshore for a few days. If that keeps up
we should have a great weekend for fun in the sun.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - With the tides being
low mid-day, and with this increase in swell, Ollie's Point should
definitely be the call if you can make it out there. Expect overhead
perfect rights connecting to the sand, and bring the video camera as
with the low tide during the day you'll have literally hours and
hours of good waves!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com to book the surf
trip of you life!

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
How about 2-4 ft glassy and 50+ yard rides! That's what it was like
this afternoon and it probably will be the same tomorrow so don't
miss it ! It is a bit smaller than yesterday , I feel sorry for
anybody that didn't get to surf with us yesterday it really was
fantastic . Come surfing NOW , theres a few people around but no
crowd and its a pretty mellow group of tourists so its actually
pretty nice here right now ! Anyways enough of the tourism
promoting,time to get some work done !!! Pura Vida and Happy Surfing !

** November 12th is the day of Classic memories and the whole crew
from Sundeck will be in Jaco for a beach fiesta at the Best Western .
Ex world Champion [1977] Shaun Thompson will be in the store to hand
out some autogrphs etc. He has a new clothing line that's kind of
retro but groovy at the same time called SOLITUDE and he will be here
promoting the line and mabe sneaking off for a surf with us ! Come on
by or call 643-3844 for some more + up to date surf or event news .
Also a young lady from Jaco Andreina Samudio one of the riders for
our shop is trying to put together the funds to get to the Junior
World Championship in Tahiti and is looking for some conomic help .
Her needs are @ 1200$ and so far between Alvaro Solano{VISTA GUAPA
SURF CAMP} ,Andrea Diaz {www.wavescr.com} and ourselves at
www.surfoutfitters.com we are almost halfway there. Possible big
sponsor with Economy Rent A Car in the works but she still needs some
help .Any donations will be handled by us and will get to the right
place ! This girl surfs hard and is one of the most consistent and
hard studying/surfing/working surf girls I know so help her if you
can, Thanks Again ! Chuck !

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F,Direction &
height: South 3-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glass
Wind: North 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 5:28 AM Sunset: 5:18 PM High Tide: 3:40
AM / 8.75 ft Low Tide: 9:28 PM / 0.13 ft Current Conditions: We have
a building southswell that is bringing in overhead surf and big surf
for the weekend, PURA VIDA!!!!

For daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

* From the Cashew Hill Lodge in Puerto Viejo, overlooking Salsa
Brava -

It is flat. We heard the breakers last night at Salsa, but none
today. Some rain, but no swell. No place to surf here this weekend...
maybe next.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 259
November 6, 2004

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Top News -

Shaun Tomson will be at Chosita del Surf in Jaco on November 11th.
Meet the legend and check out some great surfboards.
www.surfoutfitters.com

Also we need to find a biz to sponsor a local Jaco surf star get to
Tahiti for the Jr. Pro - Andreina Samudio. If you can help out, send
an email to Chuck at chucks@.... Help support local CR
surfers!

Are you jonesing for some Lisano or other Costa Rican foods? Check
out www.ticoshopping.com for a very complete selection of C.R.
goodies. And tell them CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - November 11th

High Tide: 6.7 ft at 9:20 am
Low Tide: 2.22 ft at 3:28 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This weekend calls for headhigh waves with a few overhead
sets every 20 minutes. The size increases a foot Monday and Tuesday,
but only takes place in the northern part of the country. From
Wednesday until next weekend, not a lot of swell showing, so overhead
conditions only at the best spots. Expect strong tidal surges on
11/14 due to the new moon.

Caribbean - Surf will stay in the knee to waist high range all
weekend and into next week. Wednesday will see a foot increase for
the day and there looks to be some NE swell arriving next Saturday
pushing in a few head high sets..

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

Yesterday was a classic two-season day! The morning was like summer
and the rest of the day was like "winter". I had an 8 AM lesson and
it was gorgeous! The sky was bright blue, off-shore winds, the waves
picked up finally (3-5 ft), the sky was swirled with bright white
clouds, the land lush and green. My student paddled out for the first
time (2nd lesson), so I got to catch a few of those waves too - it
was great! Then at about 12 noon as I was sitting in the shop, it
suddenly got dark and started to pour! In fact, it poured so hard
that I put on my raincoat and ran outside to redireact the water AWAY
from the shop door! And it continued to pour/drizzle/pour until I
went to bed at 10:30 and it was still raining. This morning (7:30)
it's overcast but I'm sure the sun will burn through within the hour.
Moral of the story: Don't even bother asking about what the
weather's "usually like" in the first half of November! Every day is
an adventure.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf hasn't been too big this
week until yesterday (Thursday) when Tamarindo saw shoulder to head
high surf plus and very clean conditions. Friday morning saw a bit
smaller surf in the chest to shoulder high range, but starting to
close out a small bit. Conditions have been glassy in the morning,
slightly slowing out during the day but ironing out with the
afternoon showers. Overall, there is no better place I'd rather be
than here! Very mellow and fun surf (as always).

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The surf report
doesn't seem to show too much swell on the horizon, probably more of
what we've been getting. Don't expect surf to get much bigger than
chest/shoulder high, with head high plus sets at your best beachbreak
(Witch's Rock being the best bet).

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Any beachbreak that
picks up alot of swell; you'll see me out at the rock
for the next few days hopefully picking off the biggest sets along
this
stretch of coast. Also your secret spot beachbreak that gets swell.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Another 4 years?!?
www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com to book the surf trip of you life!

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** November 12th is the day of Classic memories and the whole crew
from Sundeck will be in Jaco for a beach fiesta at the Best Western .
Ex world Champion [1977] Shaun Thompson will be in the store to hand
out some autogrphs etc. He has a new clothing line that's kind of
retro but groovy at the same time called SOLITUDE and he will be here
promoting the line and mabe sneaking off for a surf with us ! Come on
by or call 643-3844 for some more + up to date surf or event news .
Also a young lady from Jaco Andreina Samudio one of the riders for
our shop is trying to put together the funds to get to the Junior
World Championship in Tahiti and is looking for some conomic help .
Her needs are @ 1200$ and so far between Alvaro Solano{VISTA GUAPA
SURF CAMP} ,Andrea Diaz {www.wavescr.com} and ourselves at
www.surfoutfitters.com we are almost halfway there. Possible big
sponsor with Economy Rent A Car in the works but she still needs some
help .Any donations will be handled by us and will get to the right
place ! This girl surfs hard and is one of the most consistent and
hard studying/surfing/working surf girls I know so help her if you
can, Thanks Again ! Chuck !

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: South 3-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glass,
Wind: North 0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:30 AM, Sunset: 5:15 PM, High Tide:
9:20AM/ 6.70ft. Low Tide: 3:28PM/ 2.22ft. Current Conditions: We have
good conditions from the South making for good rides all weekend
long, Rancho Coral Calender is alsmost finished, more details here at
ranchocoral.com PURA VIDA!!!!

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page or www.rovercam.com)

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

* From the Magellan Inn in Playa Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Knee high to max. waist high waves.Sunny mornings with a bit of rain
in the late afternoons.

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 260
November 13, 2004

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Top News -

From the Tico Times - The U.S.-based Gordon and Betty Moore
Foundation will donate $8 million to help Costa Rica 's financially
strained national park system combat poaching and illegal logging on
the Osa Peninsula , in Costa Rica 's Southern Zone, government
officials announced this week. Those interested in donating funds to
conserve the Osa Peninsula can visit www.osacampaign.com.

Also we need to find a biz to sponsor a local Jaco surf star get to
Tahiti for the Jr. Pro - Andreina Samudio. If you can help out, send
an email to Chuck at chucks@.... Help support local CR
surfers!

Are you jonesing for some Lisano or other Costa Rican foods? Check
out www.ticoshopping.com for a very complete selection of C.R.
goodies. And tell them CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - November 11th

Low Tide: -.09 ft at 9:08 am
High Tide: 9.14 ft at 3:12 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Chest to headhigh surf with light offshores most of the day
all weekend and into next week. NW swell fills in the Guanacaste
coast on Monday, pushing it a foot overhead through Tuesday, but the
swell fades fast . It leaves chead to head conditions for the whole
coast going into next weekend. Long range looks to be chest high
waves, overhead at the premier spots all next week, too.

Caribbean - Surf starts small for Saturday and Sunday, knee to waist
high peelers and lots of sunshine. Then Monday a few chest high sets
arrive, every half and hour. And by Tuesday the sets become more
frequent. Wednesday afternoon the brunt of a nice NE swells splays
the coast with head high to overhead surf at the reefs, which lasts
thru Thursday. Friday it drops significantly and it's back to waist
high for next weekend. Long term views look really good for more NE
swells.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

Hey Ed! Big thanks to you!! I logged in to write about the surf this
morning and there's my FAQ page! Nice!!! I promise to name my
firstborn child after you, even if it's a girl.

So the trip to Nosara the other day wasn't the greatest. It took us
twice as long to get there as I'd expected because that's what
happens when a city driver (not me!) drives over Costa Rican roads
for the first time. When we got out of the car there were gorgeous
big peaks all up and down the beach, wind light off shore. By the
time we got the boards unstrapped, waxed and ourselves wet up to our
waists, the wind had swung around and was howling on-shore. We
paddled out anyway and caught some big slop which was kind of
exciting just becuase of the size. The waves reminded me of the roads
on the way there I'd take off and half way down the drop, hit a bump
in the wave and go flying off the board. Luckily, Nosara is a gentle
as it is big and I'd come up laughing from those ridiculous-looking
traffic accidents.

For more information about Tamarindo, taking lessons, or renting
boards - check www.puramar.com.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Although the surf hasn't been very
big in town (waist to every once in while a chest size superbomb"),
Witch's Rock has been firing with solid offshore winds and shoulder
high to head high surf. Yesterday (Thursday) I drove in to get some
surf, it was empty and fun. Some advice on the road in the Santa Rosa
Nat Park, DON'T TAKE YOUR RENTAL CAR!!! I towed two 4x4 rentals
yesterday with my truck, the road currently SUCKS even though the
rain has apparently stoped. I advise the boat trip in, plus you get
to surf Ollie's Point if you take the boat. As this rain has ceased,
the offshore winds have taken over. Open beachbreaks have seen the
best surf, the reefs have been too small to really break.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The reports don't
seem to show much change in size, not getting bigger and not getting
smaller. You won't need the 8'0 gun, maybe the longboard or the
thicker shortboard for punchier beachbreaks (Witch's, Grande, further
south)

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Witch's Rock has been
the only spot showing consistent surf daily on the mid to high tides.
Playa Grande and Avellanes have seen some fun waves, Avellanes on the
high tide will have some fun sections along the beach towards the
rivermouth. As I said last week, get out to the rock if you can and
you'll be thanking me. Don't drive your rental car in however. Karma
got in the way yesterday, and I won't tow you out if the surf is
firing!!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Are you looking for the most awesome
vacation of your life? Visit www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for more info!

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Nosara (Playa Guiones). Chest to head-high waves here. Pura
Vida, www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

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

A young lady from Jaco, Andreina Samudio, one of the riders for our
shop is trying to put together the funds to get to the Junior World
Championship in Tahiti and is looking for some conomic help . Her
needs are @ 1200$ and so far between Alvaro Solano{VISTA GUAPA SURF
CAMP} ,Andrea Diaz {www.wavescr.com} and ourselves at
www.surfoutfitters.com we are almost halfway there. Possible big
sponsor with Economy Rent A Car in the works but she still needs some
help .Any donations will be handled by us and will get to the right
place ! This girl surfs hard and is one of the most consistent and
hard studying/surfing/working surf girls I know so help her if you
can, Thanks Again ! Chuck !

For daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 261
November 20, 2004

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Top News -

From the Tico Times - The U.S.-based Gordon and Betty Moore
Foundation will donate $8 million to help Costa Rica's financially
strained national park system combat poaching and illegal logging on
the Osa Peninsula , in Costa Rica's Southern Zone, government
officials announced this week. Those interested in donating funds to
conserve the Osa Peninsula can visit www.osacampaign.com.

Also we need to find a biz to sponsor a local Jaco surf star get to
Tahiti for the Jr. Pro - Andreina Samudio. If you can help out, send
an email to Chuck at chucks@.... Help support local CR
surfers!

Are you jonesing for some Lisano or other Costa Rican foods? Check
out www.ticoshopping.com for a very complete selection of C.R.
goodies. And tell them CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - November 26th

High Tide: 7.82 ft at 9:04 am
Low Tide: 1.17 ft at 3:14 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The weekend has fun overhead surf for the beachbreaks,
points a foot smaller, coming from the WSW. The swell slowly dies
down through the week, headhigh Monday, chest to head Tuesday, and it
stays the same through next weekend. No strong South swells left this
year and the north swells haven't made it all the way under Mexico.

Caribbean - Strong ENE swell kicks in chest to head high+ surf for
Saturday through Monday. Tuesday it drops down to waist to chest and
stays smaller through Wednesday. Thursday shows another band of ENE
overhead waves that will stick around through the next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
At high tide in Tamarindo this week, waves have been waist high.
Winds have been off shore all day and all night, cooling down the
water and cleaning it up. It appears that the rainy season has passed
and summer is here! A la marea alta en Tamarindo esta semana, hemos
tenido olas de a la cintura. Los vientos estan off shore todo el
tiempo, refrescando y limpiando el agua. Parece que el invierno paso
y llego el verano.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell doesn't seem like it's going
to pick up, so expect a small clean weekend. Even if the wind pattern
changes, morning sessions will be in order and should be fine. No
parece que vendra mas swell, asi que espere un fin de semana pequena
y limpia. Se puede surfear en las mananas este fin de semana, asi que
no importa si se cambian los vientos.

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 are getting a little more of the pulse than Tamarindo--it's
worth the trip. Playa Grande y Avellanas tienen un poco mas olas de
Tamarindo y vale la pena ir. For more information about Tamarindo,
taking lessons, or renting boards - check www.puramar.com.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The good news, and this is
actually great news, is that the wind has consistently been howling
offshore all week long. The offshore season (dry season) has
officially begun. The not so great news is the lack of swell this
last week, at least in Tamarindo. Surf really never got above waist
high, although conditions were great for the longboard. Shoulder/head
high surf has been easily found however outside of Tamarindo at
Witch's, Grande, and our favorite beachbreaks down the coast.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Supposedly the
swell should increase dramatically by Saturday, reaching
overhead sets at most beaches. We shall see. Even if it doesn't get
that big in town, there are spots to surf without the crowd and with
these AWESOME offshores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Your best bet for
waves will be any south facing beach break. Playa Grande has had
waves every day, but you probably didn't fly 4000miles to surf in
socal crowds. Witch's Rock, especially Sailboats, has been just as
good/if not better than in front of the rock and NOBODY out. Yes, you
have to hike in, or try to drive in (which isn't a good idea), or
take a boat, but you'll have your best surf of the trip guarenteed.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- WRSC Bar & Grill daily sunset happy hour 5-
8pm, BBQ all weekend long, stop by for a cold Imperial, good music,
and good vibes! Also, check out www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for the
best vacation of your life!!!

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! Consistent chest high with
occasional bigger. Building surf for the weekend. Off shore mornings
& late afternoons. Pura Vida, www.coconutharrys.com


JACO & HERMOSA

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

A young lady from Jaco, Andreina Samudio, one of the riders for our
shop is trying to put together the funds to get to the Junior World
Championship in Tahiti and is looking for some conomic help . Her
needs are @ 1200$ and so far between Alvaro Solano{VISTA GUAPA SURF
CAMP} ,Andrea Diaz {www.wavescr.com} and ourselves at
www.surfoutfitters.com we are almost halfway there. Possible big
sponsor with Economy Rent A Car in the works but she still needs some
help .Any donations will be handled by us and will get to the right
place ! This girl surfs hard and is one of the most consistent and
hard studying/surfing/working surf girls I know so help her if you
can, Thanks Again ! Chuck !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-5ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glass; Wind: North 0-5 MPH, Sunrise: 5:35 AM, Sunset: 5:14 PM, High
Tide: 7:54AM/ 8.24ft., Low Tide: 02:07PM/ -0.83ft., Current
Conditions: We have good conditions from the Southwest with sets
starting to come in overhead and forcasted to be this way through the
weekend. This weekend we are helping the Costa Rica No Pro at the
Hotel Pelicano in Esterillos Este. It is a contest to help orpans
from San Jose. Come help stoke out the kids, participate in a worthy
cause and live some Pura Vida. Oh, we donated $500 so Andreina's
going to Tahiti 's competition, PURA VIDA!!!!

For daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small, waist to shoulder height. Pequeno, tamano de la cintura a la
cabeza en las olas mas grandes.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): We hope the waves get a little bigger.
Esperamos que las olas crezcan un poco.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Dominical beach break. La
playa em Dominical.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Green Iguana
Surf Camp is looking for new staff members for the office and
managment. If you are interested, qualified and have good people
skills please email us: admin@.... Green Iguana
esta buscando nuevos empleados para nuestra oficina y administracion,
si usted esta interesado, por favor mandenos un email.

CARIBBEAN

check the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 263
December 4, 2004

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Top News -

SURF CONTEST in Ostional - Dec. 10 & 11th. Inscription (entry) is
c5000.

Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the
local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

Green Iguana Surf Camp is looking for new staff members for the
office and managment. If you are interested, qualified and have good
people skills please email us: admin@.... Green
Iguana esta buscando nuevos empleados para nuestra oficina y
administracion, si usted esta interesado, por favor mandenos un email.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - December 11th

High Tide: 7.21 ft at 7:39 am
Low Tide: 1.72 ft at 1:36 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf will be small all weekend and all next week. Small as
in waist high, chest to occasional head high only at the best spots
at the right tides, on freak sets. Look for a break a week from
Tuesday, when some southwest swell will push in some headhigh surf -
joining long range ground swell from the NW. Time to check out the
Caribbean.

Caribbean - Not much for the weekend, knee high with a waist high set
once an hour. Then by Monday there will be a few chest high sets,
Tuesday one or two head high sets, and by Wednesday a solid ESE swell
kicks in overhead surf with a few 1-2 foot overhead bombs. Swell
lasts through Friday, before dropping back to chest high Saturday and
smaller Sunday.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It seems that we're having our normal February Flat Spell now. Once
again, waves at high tide in Tamarindo this week have been up to
waist high; smaller at lower tides. The weather has been gorgeous!
The winds are stiff off-shore and the water has started to cool a
little. Parece que tenemos ahora el tiempo normal sin olas que
siempre viene en febrero. Otra vez esta semana en Tamarindo, las olas
llegaron hasta a la cintura a las mareas altas; menos a las mareas
mas bajas. El tiempo es lindisimo! El viento sigue off-shore ahora un
poco mas fuerte y el agua esta empezando a enfriar un poco.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's dawn patrol weekend and you'll
need a longboard. The ocean conditions are good for a lot of other
activities due to the calm water: snorkeling, diving, kayaking,
fishing- have a little morning session and then branch out! Es un fin
de semana de surfear temprano y se necesita un longboard. El mar esta
buenisimo para muchas otras actividades por el agua calmada;
snorkeling, buceo, kayaking, pesca--surfea en la manana y despues
haga algo nuevo!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta will be the closest
place to surf. Playa Grande is good too but the main peak is sure to
be crowded, so pick a smaller one to have more fun. Langosta sera el
lugar mas cerca para surfear. Playa Grande sera buena pero el pico
principal seguramente tendra mucha gente. Escoja un pico mas pequeno
para divertirse mas. Check www.puramar.com for her frequent updates
of news in Tamarindo.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - There is good news and bad news to
this report. The good news, we've had insane conditions with offshore
winds every day. I mean really really really really good conditions,
just no freaking swell. That would be the bad news, at least for surf
in Tamarindo. There has been shoulder to head high surf at Witch's,
as well as our favorite beach breaks that suck up swell a bit down
the coast.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Besides the San
Diego Chargers beating the Denver Broncos and holding on to first
place, we're not expecting much from the wave gods. The winds should
stay offshore for the next four or five months, so if I get sick of
telling you that it is offshore please understand that here in
Guanacaste the winds howl offshore every day during this time of
year. There is no sign of increasing swell, but the trip to Witch's
will still score you perfect waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Witch's Rock.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Yes, the Chargers are in first place. Even
though we're in Costa Rica, doesn't mean we're not football fans. If
you live in Southern California, please go to the game for me and
cheer for the Chargers. They need some love, almost as much as a trip
to the super bowl. www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for all WRSC info, too.

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Surf is waist high with an occasional bigger set wave sneaking
through. Winds have been consistently offshore until midday. SURF
CONTEST in Ostional - Dec. 10 & 11th. Inscription (entry) is c5000.
Pura Vida! Visit www.coconutharrys.com to find the best boards for
your holiday waves.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Overcast/Light Rain; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F;
Direction & Height: SW+WNW 2-3ft (from the back of the wave); Sea
Surface: Glass, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:42 AM, Sunset: 5:16
PM, High Tide:07:39 AM / 7.21 ft, Low Tide: 1:46PM / 1.72 ft, Current
Conditions: Summer is here long hot days full of sunshine and clean
West Northwest Swell action. The swell has come up a bit for the
weekend but we are still looking at rather small conditions. Early
offshores are making for great barrels along all beaches, PURA
VIDA!!!! Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to
support the local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

For daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

check the national report

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Green Iguana
Surf Camp is looking for new staff members for the office and
managment. If you are interested, qualified and have good people
skills please email us: admin@.... Green Iguana
esta buscando nuevos empleados para nuestra oficina y administracion,
si usted esta interesado, por favor mandenos un email.

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellan Inn in Cahuita -

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Sunny warm weather but, waves are low

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 264
December 12, 2004 (Happy Birthday - Dad!)

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Top News -

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
4 star Mohs Classic - Tamarindo - 18 y 19 Diciembre
5 star Salsa Brava Trofy - Puerto Viejo - 8 y 9 Enero
4 star Trofeo Rider - Dominical - 12 y 13 de Febrero
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo


Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the
local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

Andrea Diaz - www.wavescr.com has a great camp for learning to surf
or finding professional surf guides to raise the bar on your hi-
perfrormance hack-attack. Email Andrea at info@... to get the
details.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - December 11th

Low Tide: -.09 ft at 7:47 am
High Tide: 8.61 ft at 2:03 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The southern coast sees swell first, chest to head
conditions Tuesday afternoon, but not much bigger for the rest of the
week. From Mal Pais north, the swell from the WNW arrives Wednesday
afternoon and by Thursday will show overhead surf. This strengthens
Friday, maxing with 2 foot overhead sets every 20 minutes. Saturday
is a slight dropoff, but continued NW swell keeps it headhigh plus
into the following week.

Caribbean - Small surf Sunday and Monday, barely rideable. But on
Tuesday you'll see knee to waist high surf that preceeds a bigger NE
swell arriving Thursday. By Thur. afternoon chest high sets are
pushing in and Friday will be head high at the best spots which
continues into the weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

From the Puramar.com surflog - 12/9 - Here' s something that I feel
is worth sharing; it's an e-mail I got today, along with my response.
I can't tell you how many people write me in this tone of voice or
come into my shop almost looking for an apology if the conditions
aren't the ones in Endless Summer II. I find it amusing. I can do a
lot of things but I can't make waves or predict the future. I also
feel a great amount of genuine sympathy for you folks who plan a surf
trip and then find no surf! I would hate that. I sympathize. I would
be disgusted too. So here is the e-mail:
***email***
Hello, I'm visiting CR for the first time. I've been seeing a bit of
a flat spell(1-2ft) for the north pacific. Doe's it usually last
long? I'm planning on surfing Dec 21-26th, and a flat spell would be
really upsetting. Especially if I found out that the surf from my
home break (Miami,FL) was larger. (no name)
***Response***
Hi, Flat spells are upsetting, I agree. I can't remember one that
lasted this long at this time of year, so all I can say is that the
longer it lasts, the closer we MUST be getting to the end of it. If
you surf, you must know that Mother Nature has a mind of her own,
that's why we love her so much and why she sometimes drives us crazy
just like all the other people we love. Believe me - I hope we have
waves during your visit just as much as you do. If not, I can point
you south to where you can find some. Pura vida, Diana

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We are enjoying a very fun mini swell with a westerly direction.
Perfect waist to shoulder peelers and light crowds. The wind has been
changing early so the lower tides are the call.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The tides are moving into the afternoon
and high tide is a little fuller each day lowering the probability
for great surf without a strong swell.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are little waves
everywhere in the bay including Tamarindo.

Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf has continued to stay in
the waist high range, with heavy offshore winds almost 100% of the
time. With a bit more swell we'd have epic conditions in Tamarindo
Bay. Surf at more exposed beachbreaks has reached shoulder to head-
igh with slight overhead "creeper sets" coming through. Yesterday
(Friday December 10) Witch's Rock was the best I've seen of anywhere
this last week, with the Sailboats sandbar seeing great conditions
despite the lack of swell.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The swell models
are predicting a slight increase in swell with a late season south,
hopefully reaching us by Tuesday. For the weekend, however, we don't
expect much change...as usual, .if you live here then you probably
know where to go to find waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - After surfing Witch's
yesterday, and having been surfing this entire last week, Witch's
Rock always comes on top. If you can make the trip, get out there and
you won't be bummed. If you're driving in, make sure you know what
you're doing. Late season rain showers on December 6,7 and 8 made the
road near impassible. We will tow you out AFTER we're done surfing,
not before! You'd probably be better out hiking into the park, or
stop by the camp and purchase a boat ticket for the day. If you can't
get out to Witch's, Playa Grande or even Nosara will show you some
fun waves.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- The San Diego Chargers are going to the
playoffs?....I don't want to get ahead of myself, but they are
playing like stars. Oh yeah, and if you're in Costa Rica stop by the
WRSC Bar & Grill for a cold Imperial, happy hour daily 5-8pm and
weekend BBQ! pura vida- joe

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara)! It's 'muy poquena' here -
occasional chest set wave. We're doing lots of lessons however, as
the surf is perfect for beginners. Pura Vida, Coconut Harry -
www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: SW 1-2ft (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface: Glass,
Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:42 AM, Sunset: 5:16 PM, High Tide:
11:28 AM / 7.26 ft, Low Tide: 05:20 PM / 1.58 ft, Current Conditions-
We have a boost for Monday through Wednsday from a late season Z-
lander with a little NW mix. All SWspots will be on, Enjoy the
colorful 2005 Rancho Coral calendar featuring all of our local sporty
girls. It's for a great cause. Also, check out the new lines at LOST
and SONY that will make great christmas gifts. PURA VIDA!!!! Pick up
your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the local Casa
del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page or www.rovercam.com)

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

check the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 265
December 17, 2004

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Top News -

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
4 star Mohs Classic - Tamarindo - 18 y 19 Diciembre
5 star Salsa Brava Trofy - Puerto Viejo - 8 y 9 Enero
4 star Trofeo Rider - Dominical - 12 y 13 de Febrero
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo

Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the
local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

Andrea Diaz - www.wavescr.com has a great camp for learning to surf
or finding professional surf guides to raise the bar on your hi-
perfrormance hack-attack. Email Andrea at info@... to get the
details.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - December 26th

High Tide: 8.5 ft at 7:37 am
Low Tide: .46 ft at 1:38 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The WNW swell will be fading out slowly, still head high +
Saturday, but the sets disappear Sunday, dropping to chest high.
Monday morning another NW swell sends some punchy overhead sets, but
it does not last more than 24 hours. It will stay chest to head high
for the rest of the week, but look for a few overhead peaks from a
long range NW pumping from Alaska.

Caribbean - Swell drops quickly Sat. , leaving knee high conditions
for the late afternoon and through Monday morning. Then with the
rising tide a NE swell pushes in some chest high sets. By Tuesday
it's head high with overhead sets, this lasting through Wednesday.
Swell fades again Thursday, only waist to chest going into next
weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been head high and good for several days now. Today we enjoyed a
morning and an afternoon session with light offshores and excellent
small waves. The crowd has been fairly light.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): We might get an afternoon session
tomorrow, but its morning sessions after that. The crowds are
expected to grow.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: All the spots are working at
some tide. we are even hearing some whispers about how good Palm
Beach in the center of the bay is right now.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - As expected, the surf picked up on
Tuesday and by Wednesday the swell reached head high plus here in
town. From the camp, rivermouth rights can be currently seen REELING
50yards plus with solid offshore winds most all day every day.
Outside of town, the rivermouth at Avellanes was overhead yesterday.
For those in the know, some offshore reefs have been completely
freaking GOING OFF!!!...oh wait, you don't have a boat? No worries,
we'll get you out there if you like. As if this flat spell couldn't
have gone on any longer, the sandbars are working great and so is the
wind. Tamarindo is all smiles.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The swell models
show that the surf will not drop, but in fact get bigger with another
NW swell on its way by Sunday/Monday timeframe. As you know, NW
swells give the Tamarindo Rivermouth its reputation...look out for
reeling rights from the rock pile in to the camp. It should be pretty
good with this wind.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - I haven't seen Witch's
Rock since last Friday, but with the NW swell direction Sailboats
should be breaking very well. Take the boat or hike in, THE ROAD IS
STILL HORRIBLE. Its bad, and with your crap rental car you will most
definitely get stuck. Locally, check the rivermouths for the best
conditions as the sand bars are working really well at the moment.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Watch the San Diego Chargers dominate
Sunday against the Browns and clinch their first playoff berth since
the 94/95 season. Once you've done this, check
www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com and come see what its all about! Daily 5-
8pm Happy Hour drink specials, BBQ every weekend all weekend long.
Pura Vida from WRSC!

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Nosara (Playa Guiones), We're getting real fun head-high
surf now with those great peaks from the NW sweeping in producing
loooong rights! Pura Vida, amigos - let's go surfing! Lessons are
$25/hour when you rent a board from Coconut Harry's Surf Shop - visit
me at www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: SW+WNW 3-4ft (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface: Glass,
Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:42 AM, Sunset: 5:16 PM, High Tide:
7:37 AM / 8.50 ft, Low Tide: 01:46 PM / 0.48 ft, Current Conditions:
We have a pretty solid swell from the southwest. We should see
condititons sustain while our team is up in Tamarindo surfing in this
weekend's CNS event good luck to all competitors. PURA VIDA!!! Pick
up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the local
Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Oh my goodness or should I say HIS goodness ! What gifts we get and
so frequently too ! No way this wasdone by accident or by some
unplanned event ! Jaco end of my street somwhere between my wave #
50000 and # 60000 right here at the end of my street in "paradise"
and I was awestruck and filled with such a wonderful emotion that NO
DRUG, NO DRINK or any other outside influence could ever give me , it
was not perfect but so close to and not big but so beautiful that it
didn't need to be ! Only a few friends in the water and a sunset that
even by our standards couldn't be beat ! A super clean headhigh wave
comes my way and myself and Shane [a friend from somewhere] are both
there and he's been waiting and so have I but he's deeper and I am on
a super sleek Carton longboard so I defintely could have it and on my
feet earlier but I saw that look on his face and it was {PLEASE} then
backed out of a I am sure was the wave of the evening and an evening
of one wave sets and its almost dark but he looks at me with the new
face of THANKS and gets his wave of the day and I get to see the
smile as he pulls in and its sooo worth it ! Then as I turn around
and look out the back and expecting to wait a bit in comes the
greatest most perfect wave I could have asked for today and it was
solid headhigh uncontested and went all the way to the beach! What a
way to live, surfing + living clean and enjoying the fruits of our
efforts ! W.O.W. surf is Walking on Water ! Come on by and enjoy our
view [and viewpoint] Thanks Chuck and the crew at W.O.W. surf [aka La
Chosita Del Surf] REAL WORLD SURF REPORT AT 643-3844 !

For daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 266
December 25, 2004

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Top News -

Check out the results from the Moh's Classic in Tamarindo -
www.crsurf.com/index.html

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
5 star Salsa Brava Trofy - Puerto Viejo - 8 y 9 Enero
4 star Trofeo Rider - Dominical - 12 y 13 de Febrero
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo

Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the
local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

Andrea Diaz - www.wavescr.com has a great camp for learning to surf
or finding professional surf guides to raise the bar on your hi-
perfrormance hack-attack. Email Andrea at info@... to get the
details.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - December 26th

Low Tide: .89 ft at 8:09 am
High Tide: 7.71 ft at 2:22 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf chest to head high for the better beachbreaks for the
weekend, and then a WNW swell arrives Monday morning with consistent
overhead surf by the afternoon. Maxes out Tuesday at a foot overhead
and dies quickly Wednesday down to head high. Going into 2005, expect
(gulp) waist to chest high surf and no major swells for next weekend.

Caribbean - Knee to thigh surf for the right coast, with no action
until NNE hits Monday pushing surf up to chest high with an infrquent
head high set. Consistent waist to chest high waves for the rest of
the week, picking up some strength for New Year's Day.

** Surf Reporters **

Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical
info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Michael Dolsey Designs- Surfboards, boardshorts, Fins, Leashes and
Lycra. Private label. Blanks stocked. SUN Epoxy surfboards - Perfect
Surfboards for beginners and Surf Camps. Contacts: Michael Dolsey -
(506)-844-5469, Jose Urena - 380-2751, and Matthew Scott - 643-3250

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

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 very different surf situation every day for almost a week
now. The swell keeps changing direction and the wind keeps surprising
us with its direction and intensity. Every year we get something
similar during this powerful solstice moon. Sometimes it even rains.
Yesterday was perfect in the head high range, although a little
inconsistent. Clear turquoise water, light off shores all day, light
crowd, and powerful fast sets brought us an early Christmas present.
The sand in Playa Grande is reasonably flat and in OK condition to
handle just about any swell.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The high tide is in the afternoon so if
the wind holds and the swell stays strong, Playa Grande will fire.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Even some of the weird spots
have been good.

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Feliz Navidad! Shoulder to head-high here - lotsa fun from the NW
swell. Hope Santa is good to you - Pura Vida, amigo! Lessons are
$25/hour when you rent a board from Coconut Harry's Surf Shop - visit
me at www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Night, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: SW+WNW 4ft Plus (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glass, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM,Sunset: 5:26 PM, Current
Conditions: We have the most awsome of conditions for this Christmas
Eve. No Crowds and a raging Sou'wester. We surfed low tide at a
secret spot with Tahitian Style Barrels (the right featured in our
video Crazy Gringos) and came back to The Ranch for a Freestyle
Festival that was very aerial, Looks like it'll hold through the
weekend. Crowds should arrive tomorrow. Congrats to our Groms for
cleaning the podium in Tamarindo, Have a Merry Christmas, PURA
VIDA!!!! Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to
support the local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

For daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Wave hights are swelling to
occational head high (finally) but are coming in at 210 degrees
(square to the beach for close outs). On shore wind is low so the
shoulders are fast but good. Low tide is closed. Three hours on
either side of high tide is workable. Too small for Punta Dominical.
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Las olas estan creciendo algunas
veces hasta la cabeza (por fin) pero ellas vienen de 210 de grados
(son quadradas a la playa y muy cerradas). El viento es bajo entonces
puede correr rapido pero bueno en los hombros de las olas. En marea
baja es imposible. Las tres horas en cada lado de la marea alta es
mejor. Demasiado pequeño para Punto Dominical.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Playa Dominical or
Playa Hermosa. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area: Playa Dominical o Playa Hermosa

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Crazy parties at night. Lots of tourists
and locals at the beach during the day. Crowded surf at Dominical.
Noticias y dias especiales: Muchos turistas y ticos en la playa.
Muchos surfistas en Dominical.

CARIBBEAN

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 267
January 1, 2005

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Top News -

In order to make the town safer, Tamarindo businesses have hired
lifeguards and increased police resources. View the whole story on
the Tico Times website - www.ticotimes.net/newsbriefs.htm

Check out the results from the Moh's Classic in Tamarindo -
www.crsurf.com/index.html

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
5 star Salsa Brava Trofy - Puerto Viejo - 8 y 9 Enero
4 star Trofeo Rider - Dominical - 12 y 13 de Febrero
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo


Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the
local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

Andrea Diaz - www.wavescr.com has a great camp for learning to surf
or finding professional surf guides to raise the bar on your hi-
perfrormance hack-attack. Email Andrea at info@... to get
the details.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - January 10th

Low Tide: .98 ft at 12:27 pm
High Tide: 7.89 ft at 6:22 am

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Mornings are the call all weekend and early next week.
Swells arrive in the early hours off the northwest coast and before
the stiff offhore winds blow it flat, you have some chest high surf
through Wednesday, a head high set if you're lucky. Then by next
Friday the first SSW sneaks some chest high surf up South America
and fills in with some head high to overhead peaks by next Saturday.
Drops back off after next weekend. Best bet is to hit up some
Caribbean stylee.

Caribbean - Sunday morning calls for overhead surf at the
beachbreaks and the reefs starting to fire. The swell peaks out
Monday and then drops back to chest to head by Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday have more chest to head high surf, with bigger sets
every half hour.

** Surf Reporters **

Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical
info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Michael Dolsey Designs- Surfboards, boardshorts, Fins, Leashes and
Lycra. Private label. Blanks stocked. SUN Epoxy surfboards - Perfect
Surfboards for beginners and Surf Camps. Contacts: Michael Dolsey -
(506)-844-5469, Jose Urena - 380-2751, and Matthew Scott - 643-3250

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

Christmas doesn't seem all that Christmasy when it's hot, but it
comes anyway. We had a nice west/northwest swell as a Christmas
present last week. It's amazing how the waves break bigger and
better at different parts of the beach with the different swell
directions. It stands to reason, of course, but it's just an amazing
thing to watch. The biggest and best waves were over the rocks in
front of "The Circle" and Nougi's–down by the rivermouth they were
much smaller, a little closed out and there were a lot of currents
swirling around.

This is a really busy time of year in Tamarindo! Luca and I have
been giving lessons like crazy and I'm training another friend Alex
to help us. Yesterday I had to borrow a friend's longboard because I
had more students than boards! Starting last night, there's a big
party somewhere every night until the first of the year. I can't
personally hold up through that many parties in a row–I'm saving up
for the 31st.

In the last week, the wind has really picked up. The Papagayo winds
come every year around this time and continue on through March or
April. The Papagayo winds are off-shore gale-like winds that blow at
first in the afternoons, then from morning to evening, then 24/7 in
February and March, then slack off in the same fashion as the rainy
season approaches. Off-shore winds are a good thing, but these are
sometimes overkill. They really cool down the water and make early
morning/late afternoon sessions feel chilly.

We wish everyone a happy holiday, and a safe, happy new year. Hope
to see lots of you surfing here in 2005!

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE
HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've
been enjoying a waist to shoulder high, perfect swell with
occasional overhead sets. The light all day off shores and dual
sessions have been fanning everyones enthusiasm in spite of the
holiday crowds rife with clueless beginners.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell has been jumping up and
down, especially in consistency, and conditions are good here if the
swell holds or increases. As long as it is small, and many spots are
flat, don't look for a drop in the crowds. The Bikini show on the
beach is worth a check out between sessions since high tide is both
in the morning and evening. A lot of surfers are sleeping in for the
morning session.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The whole bay is lighting up
with the westerly swells. Try to find some space among all the
surfers.

** From Joe at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Well...the surf could definitely
get bigger. In town we've had offshore winds every day, and surf has
reached chest high at best. Outside of town, I've found shoulder to
head high surf with some awesome conditions. Not as big as it can
get, but with these Papagayo winds blowing offshore the conditions
are set up perfectly for the next swell.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The swell models
are showing a late season south swell on the way, starting to show
this Sunday and filling in Monday and Tuesday. For the weekend,
bring the longboard and leave the big wave gun at home. We'll be
lucky to see waist to occasional nipple high surf, but it will be
fun and the water is very nice...

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - If you get out of
town, many spots are seeing great waves. Witch's Rock has been by
far the best, with shoulder to high waves despite the lack of swell.
If you can't make it the rock, find the best beach break that sucks
up swell (I'm sure you know where to go). And, if you don't know
where to go, maybe you should stay at home and cheer for the SD
Chargers.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Sunday was a sad day for San Diego, but we
did show that we're a playoff contender. Expect a solid home game
win by the Chargers, which is the big upcoming event for yours
truly. Also check www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for great surf trips
throughout the Guanacaste Coast! Pura vida- joe

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Surf is 'poquena' however, fu anyway + you can stay out for hours
due
to consistent off-shore winds.Happy New Year! Coconut Harry! Lessons
are $25/hour when you rent a board from Coconut Harry's Surf Shop -
visit me at www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Direction & Height: SW 1-2ft. (from the back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Glass, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 5:26
PM, Current Conditions: New Year's Eve has some really interesting
parties going on which is good because we are not under too much
surf. However, we surfed a spot today and we are supposed to get a
boost from the Southwest for tomorrow, The Carribean should have a
great week a quick trip over to Bocas Panama would be a great idea
if you want some Carribean juice, PURA VIDA!!!! ! Pick up your copy
of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the local Casa del
Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

For daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Cashew Hill Lodge in Puerto Viejo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - 3 - 5 ft. at Beach Break, Playa
Cocles Playa Negra good for beginners. Salsa has nothing.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Good waves at
Beach Break, Playa Cocles.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Beach Break

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- "Skindog," of 'Billabong Odyssey'
and 'Stepping into Liquid' (surf videos), is in town- Nino Medrano
and Gilbert Brown are in town, preparing for the contest in Janaury.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 268
January 9, 2005

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

Tourism increases in 2005 due to the tsunami affecting the beaches
in Thailand. Some expecting 2.3 million tourists by 2012. View the
whole story on the Tico Times website -
www.ticotimes.net/newsbriefs.htm

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
4 star Trofeo Rider - Dominical - 12 y 13 de Febrero
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo

Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the
local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

Andrea Diaz - www.wavescr.com has a great camp for learning to surf
or finding professional surf guides to raise the bar on your hi-
perfrormance hack-attack. Email Andrea at info@... to get
the details.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - January 10th

Low Tide: .79 ft at 6:26 am
High Tide: 7.67 ft at 12:45 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A mixto SW/NW swell pushes in overhead surf Sunday and 1-2
foot overhead Monday at the best spots on the Guanacaste coast. Only
a foot smaller down south. Dawn patrols at point breaks are the
call. It drops back to head high Tuesday, losing the SW push, and by
Wednesday is down to chest high. Thursday through Sat. look mellow,
waist to chest and a random head high + set, with no relief until
Sunday morning, when more chest high sets fill in up north.

Caribbean - The powerful East swell bringing 1-2 foot overhead peaks
will continue Monday, but slowly fade off Tuesday down to head high,
Wednesday down to waist to chest, and Thursday to knee to waist.
Then another East swell starts filling in again with a few chest
high sets Friday and more Saturday.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

** Surf Reporters **

Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical
info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Michael Dolsey Designs- Surfboards, boardshorts, Fins, Leashes and
Lycra. Private label. Blanks stocked. SUN Epoxy surfboards - Perfect
Surfboards for beginners and Surf Camps. Contacts: Michael Dolsey -
(506)-844-5469, Jose Urena - 380-2751, and Matthew Scott - 643-3250

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Yesterday at mid-tide were the first waves we've seen all week.
Tamarindo has been really flat; flat enough that birds can use Pico
Pequeno as an island for napping even at high tide. The wind has
been medium to hard off shore and there isn't a cloud anywhere! Ayer
a la media-marea vimos las primeras olas en una semana. Tamarindo ha
sido muy tranquilo--tan tranquilo que los aves duermen encima de
Pico Pequeno aun a la marea alta. El viento es off-shore bastante
fuerte y no hay ni una nube en todo el cielo.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Reports say we're supposed to get
a little swell from the north and the south this weekend. No matter
how little, we'll take it! Los reportajes dicen que vamos a recibir
un poco de swell del norte y del sur este fin de semana. No importa
lo poquito que sea, sera bienvenido!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta in the mornings will
probably be the best this weekend. Las mananas en Langosta
probablemente seran lo mejor este fin de semana.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf we are having now is typical for this time of the year with
Playa Grande and Witches getting some surf while everywhere else is
flat. Some of the "locals" who were lucky enough to be here last
year when it seemed to never stop, are somewhat surprised by the
miniature conditions. The small swells are jumping up and down from
just barely ridable to excellent small surf. Yesterday we actually
saw some overhead sets and better form than the preceding days.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Hopefully the predicted swell
will be bigger and we can spread out some and get away from the main
peak in front of the hotel where all the Tamarindo nomads are
congregating every day. The tides are in the late morning with long
(6 hour) windows and the wind should remain perfect to stiff.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The 20, or so, peaks in the
bay should all work if the new swell has any punch. I picked a time
and peak yesterday with hardly anybody out.

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Buenos Dias from Playa Guiones (Nosara) & Feliz Año! It's chest to
head-high set waves around the higher tides. Winds have been
consistently off-shore for most of the day. We are the authorized
BIC surfboards dealer in Guanacaste - contact me for prices and or
more information. See my website for the link to BIC for board sizes
and specs. Pura Vida! Coconut Harry - www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Slow on waves but better here than a lot of places!
The Corner and close vicinity is the spot, waist to headhigh with
the best at lowest tide, some pretty barrels to be had but you gotta
go FAST! Winds on it by 10:30 but by then your already surfed out!
No big changes that I feel just another "bump" on the way! Get it
early and get it good and you too can be happily surfing! Prayers to
those in Southeast Asia, how blessed we are that this type of
disaster hasn't come our way! Off to the Surf Expo and check out the
new gear for the year! Oh by the way anyone noticed the strange
looking watercraft around town? We have nicknamed them "CHOPSTIX"
some kind of surfboard shape looking personal flotation devices with
NO SOUL made by poor dudes who will never get a chance to understand
what a rush it is to ride a wave to the beach , remember this isn't
mountain biking or snowboarding or even skateboarding, if you don't
surf you cant understand what shaping a surfboard is all about, many
of my friends are laminators and sanders and some of my most revered
friends are shapers! Don't be fooled, support surfing and surfboard
design buy and ride REAL SURFBOARDS! Thanks Chuck and the Crew at La
Chosita and W.O.W. surf! New # for info 643-3844 !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Night, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: SW 2-3ft. (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface: Glass,
Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:53 AM, Sunset: 5:26 PM
Current Conditions : We have the arrival of some southwest for the
weekend, PURA VIDA!!!! Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls
Calendar to support the local Casa del Suenos -
www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page or www.rovercam.com)

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The set height is now just head
high. Nice peaky sets. But everyone is waiting for tomorrow.
Finally, I think the 3 month calm may be broken. We'll know soon.
Tamaño de las olas y condiciones: La altura de las olas acabo de
llegar a la cabeza. Bien puntado (hay una palabra como esa). Todo la
gente estan esperando para mañana. Pienso que por fin acabó trés
meses con olas pequeñas. Sabemos prontos.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Ah yes, we are
expecting overhead with a little slant from the south. If they
continue to be peaky and the wind stays down, it should be
excellent. However, the high tide is mid-day (the worst for wind)
and it isn't much of a high tide at that (about 7.5 feet). If indeed
the waves are big, they'll likely fall hard. Que va a pasar este fin
de semana (clima y olas): Bueno, esperamos para olas sobre la cabeza
con un poco angulo del sur. Si las olas siguen puntado y no hay
mucho viento, entonces tenemos un fin de semana excelente. Pero, la
marea alta es en el medio día (peor para viento) y no hay mucho agua
en esta marea alta (solo 7.5 pies). Si las olas son grandes,
probable caen duras tambien.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Dominical and
Hermosa. Even though the waves are up a bit, I think they'll not be
big enough to light up the Point. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin
de semana en su area: Dominical y Hermosa. Todavia no hay
sufficiente para Punta Dominical.

CARIBBEAN

** From Cashew Hill Lodge in Puerto Viejo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
BIG - 6 FT AND ABOVE

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: SALSA BRAVA, COCLES-BEACH
BREAK, PLAYA NEGRA, ESCUELITA

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales: SURF CONTEST
IS HAPPENING NOW!

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 269
January 15, 2005

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Top News

Big Rains in the Caribbean cause flooding, roads may be blocked to
Puerto Viejo - read more at www.ticotimes.net. (Hey, that translates
to less crowded surf spots !)

Gilbert Brown featured in Quiksilver's Explorations Magazine -
Congrats Gilbert!!

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
4 star Trofeo Rider - Dominical - 12 y 13 de Febrero
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo


Pick up your copy of the 2005 Sportsgirls Calendar to support the
local Casa del Suenos - www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

Andrea Diaz - www.wavescr.com has a great camp for learning to surf
or finding professional surf guides to raise the bar on your
hi-perfrormance hack-attack. Email Andrea at info@... to get
the details.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - January 10th

High Tide: 9.26 ft at 6:21 am
Low Tide: -.42 ft at 12:28 pm

Pacific - Surf is small down south, waist to chest high for Saturday,
growing a foot Sunday and Monday, and seeing some head high surf
Tuesday before it drops back down again to chest high for the rest of
the week. The Nicoya coastline has lucked into some head high surf
arriving Saturday afternoon and becoming more consistent Sunday and
Monday. By Tuesday, surf will be overhead will one or two bigger
sets, and Wednesday afternoon it drop off again, back to chest high.
Thursday through Saturday look small - chest high. But watch for a
big ole NW to arrive sometime next Sunday with more overhead surf for
the following two to three days.

Caribbean - This weekend surf will be chest to head high at the
beachbreaks, a little bigger at the primo spots. Drops off fast
Monday morning, back to waist to occasional chest high surf through
Wednesday morning, and by the afternoon waves from the NE will start
to push in some more head high sets. Thursday is the best day, head
high to overhead with consistent sets, Friday the sets will fall
farther apart and the surf drops again down to chest high.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

** Surf Reporters **

Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical
info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Michael Dolsey Designs- Surfboards, boardshorts, Fins, Leashes and
Lycra. Private label. Blanks stocked. SUN Epoxy surfboards - Perfect
Surfboards for beginners and Surf Camps. Contacts: Michael Dolsey -
(506)-844-5469, Jose Urena - 380-2751, and Matthew Scott - 643-3250

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
There hasn't been much swell in Tamarindo this week, although
Langosta was good at the beginning of the week. Waves have been from
knee to chest (some sets today) high and the wind was actually on
shore today and yesterday. No hemos tenido mucho swell esta semana en
Tamarindo aun que Langosta estuvo bien al principio de las semana.
Las olas eran de la rodilla hasta al pecho (algunos sets hoy) and el
viento estuvo on shore ayer y hoy.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend looks small but I don't
expect the on-shore winds to continue. It's a little small to bother
with dawn patrol, but sunset sessions should be beautiful. Este fin
de semana parece que sera pequeno pero no pienso que los vientos
on-shore siguiran. Las olas son demasiado pequenas para levantarse al
amanecer, pero las sessiones del atardecer deben ser lindisimas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Pico Pequeno is doing pretty
well with this mix of swell direction. The rivermouth at Avellanas at
low tide is probably good too. Pico Pequeno esta bien con esta mezcla
de swell. La boca del rio en Avellanas probablemente esta bien
tambien.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The wind has been light on shore for the last few days after a
stunning week of amazing surf. The swell is still waste to shoulder
high.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Since the tides are beginning to be
right in the morning, this weekend could get interesting if the swell
picks up a little bit for both morning and evening sessions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The bigger the swell the
further we can spread out from the hotel.

** From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Waves were pretty good throughout
the first few days of the week. By Thursday most of the swell had
left, today (Friday) its looking more and more like an Imperial
afternoon. Wind has been offshore most every day, right now its
kindof switching off and on but its pretty mellow so the surf
(although small) is still pretty fun.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Surf reports seem
to show a slight increase later today through Saturday and into
Sunday. This could be good for the early morning / late afternoon
high tides.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Witch's Rock, or any
beachbreak that sucks up the swell.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Check www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for your
next surf trip to the land of PURA VIDA! Also, unfortunately the
Chargers are out of it for 2005! They played a good season! Watch
every San Diego Charger game next season at the WRSC Bar & Grill!

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara) ! Well, we got SURF amigos! It's
head-high & building - looks like a great weekend here. Golf carts
for rent now - check my website for prices. We are also the
authorized BIC surfboards dealer in Guanacaste - contact me for
prices and or more information. See my website for the link to BIC
for board sizes and specs. Pura Vida! Coconut Harry -
www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: SW 1-2ft. (from the back of the wave), Sea Surface: Glass,
Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 6:00AM, Sunset: 5:35 PM, Current
Conditions: The swell has dropped and it is calm. We have good surf
at most beaches, PURA VIDA!!!! Pick up your copy of the 2005
Sportsgirls Calendar to support the local Casa del Suenos -
www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

For daily report, please check the Rovercam link at- www.rovercam.com

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:The swell came and went... Wave height is now shoulder
high, peaky and fun.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like another swell should
be coming by Sunday that will bring head high waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical & Hermosa. Not the
point.

CARIBBEAN

see the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 8, Issue 270
January 22, 2005

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Top News -

The Caribbean is back to normal, businesses and hotels are open and
excited to welcome back visitors. Check first with Cabinas Casa
Verde - www.cabinascasaverde.com or Cashew Hill Lodge -
www.cashewhilllodge.co.cr for a nice place to stay. Or at the Cocles
beachbreak at Cariblue Hotel - www.cariblue.com.

Nino Medrano wins 1st at Salsa Brava, Gilbert Brown takes second at
the 6-star C.N.S. event. For more info, go to www.surfingcr.com.

Upcoming Events on the Costa Rica Surf Circuit-
4 star Trofeo Rider - Dominical - 12 y 13 de Febrero
3 star Grand Prix - Mango Jacó - 12 y 13 de Marzo
4 star Trofeo Dakine - Nosara - 9 y 10 de Abril
6 star - Playa Hermosa - 28 y 29 de Mayo

Andrea Diaz - www.wavescr.com has a great camp for learning to surf
or finding professional surf guides to raise the bar on your hi-
perfrormance hack-attack. Email Andrea at info@... to get
the details.

Check www.ticoshopping.com for Costa Rican foods. And tell them
CRSURF sent you.

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 Saturday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - January 25th

Low Tide: 1.74 ft at 6:59 am
High Tide: 6.96 ft at 1:15 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The flatness is almost over. Saturday will see the start
of a long period, 14-15 second NW swell that sends in chest to head
surf. Sunday it strengthens to solid head high waves with a few
overhead sets and one or two mackers throughout the rising tides
(mid-afternoon) Swell drops back down to head high Tuesday, but will
remain in the chest to head range with a few lucky overhead sets
until Friday.

Caribbean - Chest high surf early Saturday morning with sets more
infrequent through the afternoon. Sunday looks like some waist high
waves, and Monday morning is quiet, too. By the afternoon a straight
N swell edges the coast with some chest to occasional head high
sets. The sets get more frequent Tuesday, but that's it. Wednesday
it's back to waist high + with no relief until the weekend.

To do your own forecast - use our links at
http://www.crsurf.com/surflink.html

** Surf Reporters **

Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical
info@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262)
reservations@...

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) 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@...

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

Michael Dolsey Designs- Surfboards, boardshorts, Fins, Leashes and
Lycra. Private label. Blanks stocked. SUN Epoxy surfboards - Perfect
Surfboards for beginners and Surf Camps. Contacts: Michael Dolsey -
(506)-844-5469, Jose Urena - 380-2751, and Matthew Scott - 643-3250

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo
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@...

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

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

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

Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge 506-750-0256 in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp (653-1262) in Tamarindo
reservations@...

Dos Palmas Studio Apartments (430-4258) in San Jose
info@...

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@...

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

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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 are experiencing typically small waves for this time of the year
peppered by occasional perfect head high surf. This week was so
small we could barely surf which is unusual for Playa Grande. Then
again, I remember years like this in the 90's, 80's and 70's. It
seems like about a 7 year cycle.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): As a result of the nearly flat
conditions, the sand is building in beautifully and should be nearly
perfect for the next few swells.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's been a while since I
have seen such flat sand which is perfect for our beach and often
one of the main differences between us and Witches Rock (our sister
break). It's filling in well here on the north end of the bay and I
expect some unusually good conditions for this end of the bay when
the swell finally hits.

** Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The winds have been epic, the
surf has been meager, overall its been fun but small.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - In case you hadn't
heard, we're expecting the biggest swell of the year to hit today,
Friday, January 21. ITs early Friday AM right now and we're off in
about 5min to drive in/surf Witch's Rock. It could be one of those
magical days...

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Witch's Rock, with or
without the swell (hopefully with)

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com for the best
surfing vacation of your life!

** From High Tide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Las condiciones de las olas no son muy buenas, poco tamaño alrededor
de 3 a 4 pies en la mejor hora del día, agua un poco fría.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar
este fin de semana (clima y olas): Parece que entrará swell
proveniente del sur oeste para el domingo entre 6 y 7 pies, así que
parece que estará divertido.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Las playas hacia el sur como
Avellanas, Negra y Marbella

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Visite nuestra
nueva tienda en Playa Langosta "Alta Marea" Buena suerte con las
olas!!!!!

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

Reporte de olas en witchs rock y ollies point - Witchs Rock: las
olas estan creciendo y parece que vamos a tener buenas olas el
sabado y domingo, el factor viento esta bien muy buenas condiciones.
Ollies point: las olas estan creciendo y parece que van a entrar
buenas olas creo que la direccion del swell no es directa para
ollies pero las condiciones mejoran mucho. Laberinto: muy buenas
olas y seguro va a estar muy grande el sabado y domingo solo acto
para surfeadores profecionales.

REPORTE DE CARLOS BARRERA ROCA BRUJA SURF OPERATION

WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM - SURF TRIPS TO WITCHS ROCK AND OLLIES
POINT BY BOAT

** From Coconut Harry in Playa Guiones (Nosara) -

Hola from Playa Guiones (Nosara), Offshore winds for the last 6 days
creating 'chilly' water conditions, but surf has been fun and is
building. Waist to chest high sets last night. BIC surfboards for
sale - new & used - contact me at surfa@... Pura Vida, Coconut
Harry - www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
WOW ! Pretty small today but that's okay, its been fun for everyone
for weeks and looks like a bit of something showing on the HORIZON!
Weather is fantastic and we have had nice cool evenings in Jaco with
Offshores everynite! Have Claude Codgen here with us from C.C. RIDER
and Sunshine surfboards goofing off and sharing waves with us! What
a cool dude! Biz is good and LIFE IS "PURA VIDA" and of course
SURFING IS WALKING ON WATER !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny; Air Temp: 91F. Water Temp 87F; Direction &
Height: SW 2-3ft.; Sea Surface: Glass; Wind: South 0-3 MPH; Sunrise:
6:00AM; Sunset: 5:35 PM; High Tide: 10:08 AM / 6.98 ft; Low Tide:
04:02 PM / 1.93 ft; Current Conditions: The surf came up today but
not too much, PURA VIDA!!!! Pick up your copy of the 2005
Sportsgirls Calendar to support the local Casa del Suenos -
www.ranchocoral.com/page3.html

(for daily reports, please check the Rovercam link at the bottom of
this page or www.rovercam.com)

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The wave heights at Dominical are
disappointing at best. In all of my time here, I've never seen such
a long stretch of small waves. They are waist high, closed out at
low tide and mushy and choppy at high tide (which is mid-day).
Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Los tamaños de las olas en
Dominical son pequeñitos. En mas que dos años en la playa Dominical,
nunca he visto un epocha tan largo sin olas. Las olas que tenemos
son no mas que la cintura. Son cerado durante la marea abaja y sin
forma durante la marea alta.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - I think the
weekend is too soon, but it looks like we might have a head high
swell by Monday. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):
Pienso que el fin de semana no pasa nada, pero Lunes posible podemos
tener olas hasta la cabeza.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - Dominical & Hermosa.
El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical &
Hermosa.

CARIBBEAN

** From Wendy at the Cashew Hill Lodge in Puerto Viejo -

Things here are very normal. The roads opened up first thing last
Tuesday and it has been sunny since. We had no flooding in our area.
Sixaola and Bribri had some flooding as did an area between here and
Limon. Puerto Viejo de Sirapiqui was inundated, but Puerto Viejo de
Talamanca weathered the storms very well indeed! The surf contest
finished up, with Nino and Gilbert taking first and second places,
respectively. The waves have been good. Not real big, but surfable.
My son is out at Beach Break right now. We are very upset to be
hearing that most people think we are inaccessible and flooded. Not
so at all. Any help you can give us to pass the word along will help
the many empty hotels in our area.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/surfindawgs/

STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Tommy Perkins
   To: crsurf@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 10:15 PM
   Subject: [crsurf] dawgs



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