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

To see this report as HTML - visit:
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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@...

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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:
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 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 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 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.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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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

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?

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

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plush accomodations at the Hotel Fiesta. For competitors -
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Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
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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)
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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 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

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@...

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

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 247
July 3, 2004

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

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@...

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

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 246
June 26, 2004

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

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

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

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

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

Full Moon - July 2nd

High Tide: 8.13 ft at 7:59 am
Low Tide: 1.73 ft at 2:06 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - It's big, 2-4 foot overhead until Monday afternoon with a
14 second period, then slowly dropping to 1-foot overhead by Tuesday.
Wednesday a foot smaller, and then by the weekend back to head high
and clean, with a nice 16 second period long range SW keep the flow
going for July 4th.. Expect the next swell from the South arriving a
week from Monday (7/5) pushing surf back over 2+ feet overhead.

Caribbean - Head high to 2 foot overhead surf continues to push in
over the weekend, but will drop off Monday and by Tuesday will be
back to chest to head high and clean. Stays consistent chest high
throughout the week, with another East swell pushing in by Thursday
afternoon, but dying out by next Saturday, down to waist high. Go
exploring to find some overhead + peaks.

** 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@...

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Puramar Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

A decent-sized south swell arrived here yesterday. I didn't get to go
out and ride it because guess what I was doing - teaching! I'll be
doing the same thing today, but TOMORROW I'm saving a little high-
tide time for me. Our swells come from the south this time of year
because it's winter in South America, so they're getting storms which
send us waves from that direction. Along with big swells like this
come big currents! Yesterday on the incoming tide myself, my helper
and my 5 girls who were having a GREAT first day on surf boards, all
got washed from the lifeguard stand (if you've been to Tamarindo this
will mean something to you) to the estuary in a matter of about 30
minutes and had to get out and walk back! Part of that was because of
the incoming tide, but mostly it's because when strong wave-energy
comes from the south, it pushes everything north including surfers!
The wind was off-shore (good) until about 2 PM which is GREAT for the
rainy season. I could hear it on-shore until I went to bed last night
(rather late) but this morning is gorgeous and sunny and I know it's
off-shore without having to go look. I'm sure it was perfect at dawn
this morning but I was still in bed recovering from my battle with
the currents yesterday, preparing to go hit it again today!

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - AREA WAVE
HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have a
good swell running (well overhead on the sets), and although glassy,
the off shores have not been on it for a couple of days and its soft
and tricky

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Morning tides and swell should bring
good surf somewhere in the bay.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main focus seems to be in
front of the hotel where it is running quite bigger.

** From Coconut Harry's Surf Shop in Nosara (playa Guiones) -

Consistent head-high set waves with building south swell. Lots of
lefts! Clean, light offshores in the morning with variable light wind
all day. Bigger surf expected over next 3 days.

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: 94F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South Southwest 6ft. Plus (from the back of the wave), Sea
Surface: Slight Chop, Wind: Offshores 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM, High Tide: 08:47 AM / 8.23 ft, Low Tide: 02:59 PM /
1.64 ft, Quarter Moon, Current Conditions - We have south swell well
into the double overhead range at the bigger spots, PURA VIDA!!!!

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

Surf is a bit smaller but oh so good form ! Headhigh clean peaky
beachbreak from HEAVEN ! Rains are still around so we get some
interesting changes on a daily basis so you got to check it to get
it ! Pura Vida , Chuck !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Big, and getting bigger!
Pretty clean, but who wants to paddle out into closeouts? Tamano de
las olas y condiciones: grande, y creciendo! mas o menos. limpio,
pero, quien quiere mandarse en esas cerronazos?

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Bigger waves, a bit
of sun, and rain. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y
olas):olas mas grandes, un poco sol, y lluvia

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Once again,, dont' forget the fourth of
july celebration for those lifeguards, at roca verde, 12 noon
til ????? Come and help us keep them lifeguards saving
lives...Noticias y dias especiales: una vez mas, no se les olviden la
fiesta del 4 de julio, beneficio a los salvavidas en roca verde, 12
medio dia a ????? Vengan a ayudarnos mantener los salvavidas salvando
vidas!

CARIBBEAN

look back at the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 245
June 19, 2004

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

Top News --

Tamarindo will be hosting a local's surf contest on June 19th. Sign
up at Hightide Surf Shop.

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

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

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

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

New Moon - June 17th

Low Tide: 1.66 ft at 9:05 am
High Tide: 8.63 ft at 3:20 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The SW swell arrives Saturday and continues to build
through Sunday and Monday with waves 1-3 foot overhead. Tuesday also
see some WNW mixed in for the Guanacaste coast and it stays big until
Thursday, when it drops down to overhead. Another SSW pulse arrives
Friday to keep everyone content with 15 second periods and 2-3 foot
overhead surf.

Caribbean - The chest to head high surf dies out Monday through the
day and stays small (waist high) through Wednesday. Thursday it
builds again from the ESE and by Friday is back to head high with
next weekend looking to bring in surf 1-2 foot overhead or bigger at
the premiere spots.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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@...

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been a gorgeous week for longboarding. Wave faces have been knee
to chest high and are picking up a bit today. We've had light off-
shore for the last three days which is totally amazing for June. a
sido una semana lindisima para el longboard. Las olas han sido de a
la rodilla de a la cintura pero estan un poco mas grandes hoy. El
viento ha sido liviano off-shore para tres dias lo cual es increible
para junio.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Tamarindo is going to be great in the
afternoons--small but very fun. Langosta should have a bit more size
and be even better. Tamarindo debe ser lindo en las tardes- pequeno
pero lindo. Langosta debe ser un poco mas grande y todavia mejor.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: I'd pick Langosta. The small
swell is coming from the south and Langosta picks it up the best. Get
out there around lunch time. Yo escojo Langosta. El swell pequeno
viene del sur y Langosta lo agarra mejor. Vaya como a la hora del
almuerzo.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Our Indian Summer arrived on Monday with offshores and fanning
perfect surf in the head high range all week.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): With the tides in the late afternoon,
good surf will depend on weather the wind holds off shore all day or
not.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, right around the
hotel, are the only breaks working right now.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
No tenemos mucha olas en este momento, estan entre 2 y 3 pies

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): estamos esperando un swell chico en los
proximos dias, pero no creemos que supera los 4-5 pies

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Se surfeo muy bien el pico
pequeno justo en Tamarindo, si no como siempre Negra, Avellanas y
Marbella.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Este sabado se
realiza la segunda fecha del Tamarindo Surfcontest, esponsorisado por
negocios locales como Hightide Surfshop y otros. Tengo el placer de
informales que salio en venta el nuevo libro de "Surf the Planet"
sobre Costa Rica. Todo los spots en el pais, descriptiones, lugares
para estar y no, lindisimos fotos, indispensable para todos los
surferos. Esta en venta en Hightide Surfshop. Mas informacion
RipCurl@...


JACO & HERMOSA

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

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Waves today from 3-4 ft with bigger sets and lots of
fun , a bit windy but clean peaky conditions . Olas vacilona con
temano de 3-4 pies y con un poco de viento en la tarde .No se para la
proxima semana pero telvais ?

** Tommy at the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 90F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South 2-4ft.(from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy,
Wind: Offshore South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:19 AM, Sunset: 6:01 PM, High
Tide: 03:20 PM/8.63 ft. Low Tide: 09:05 AM / 1.66 ft. Current
Conditions - Calm, really clear water, it's kind of crowded and
medium sized surf, PURA VIDA!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS- The surf has been small, but it is
coming back up, for around monday ish. Tamano de las olas y
condiciones: las olas han estado pequenas, pero van para arriba, por
ahi el lunes.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -some head high sets,
some sun, some rain. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y
olas):unas olas tamano de uno, un poco sol, un poco de lluvia

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-get set for the 4th of july lifeguards
bash...bring some cooked goods or some booze, and cash for food, and
raffles, lots of fun! Noticias y dias especiales: Preparense para la
fiesta del cuarto de julio beneficio alos salvavidas de Dominical.
Traigan comida, o cocteles...y efectivo!!! va a haber mucha comida,
rifas, y mucha diversion!

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 244
June 12, 2004

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

Top News --

Tamarindo will be hosting a local's surf contest on June 19th. Sign
up at Hightide Surf Shop.

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

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

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

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

New Moon - June 17th

High Tide: 8.42 ft at 9:51 am
Low Tide: 1.51 ft at 4:58 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Saturday and Sunday look fine, 2-3 foot overhead at the
better spots, but less rip and a perfect dawn patrol tide. Then it
drops some each day through the week, a foot overhead by Monday
night, head high all week and through next weekend. Then a week from
Monday (6/21), a nice SSW swell arrives, long period, bringing surf
back up to 2-3 foot overhead.

Caribbean - This Saturday waves are waist to chest high, with rain
coming in frequently in the afternoon. Sunday and Monday look the
same with Tuesday morning starting a new push of E swell, head high
with bigger sets. The swell peaks Thursday, 1 foot overhead and by
Friday cleans up, but drops a foot by that evening.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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@...

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)



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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The wind has been coming on shore early the last couple of days,
however we do have an off shore morning every few days. The swell has
dropped down to around head high on the sets with a short glassy
window in the morning.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather pattern is normal and
positive for this time of the year. If we don't have any storms, we
should be looking at our off shore "Indian Summer" in the next week
or two. The swells have been consistent and a perfect size and will
probably continue.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are sessions going off
all along the bay from Chicken Head Rock to Tamarindo Estero and seem
to vary daily. It's a good idea to scout it out every day starting in
front of Las Tortugas Hotel. The lower tides have been working well.


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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Tenemos unas olas muy lindas, casi glass despues de lo revuelto que
estuve la semana pasada. El tamaño esta entre los 6 y 8 pies con
viento suave favorable. Esta la marea roja aqui asi cuidense los
oidos y ojos por infeciones!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Esperamos que las condiciones se
mantienen, asi vamos a tener un weekend muy divertido para surfear

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: El sur, como Avellanas, Negra
y Marbella rompieron muy lindo, doble overhead, y tambien Grande es
siempre muy constante y mas potente que aqui en Tamarindo o Langosta.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-Noticias y dias especiales: Se realizara el
dia 19 de Junio la segunda fecha del tornea local de Tamarindo.
Insriptiones se pueden realizar entre otros lugares en Hightide
Surfshop y Tamarindo Adventures.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 90F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South Southwest 4-5ft. (from the back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Glassy, Wind: Offshore South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:17 AM,
Sunset: 5:55 PM, High Tide: 10:49 AM / 8.34 ft, Low Tide: 05:10 PM /
1.52 ft, Current Conditions: The waves are better today with less
current and long, rideable lines, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA



** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Dominical is on it's way up again!
it's getting BIG! Tamano de las olas y condiciones: dominical esta
creciendo otra vez! Se esta poniendo grande!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - bigger waves, and
rain. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):olas mas
grandes, y lluvia

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - go to the point, or
pavones. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
vayanse a la punta, o a pavones

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-? nothing but rain in dominical. Noticias y
dias especiales:nada sino lluvia en dominical.

CARIBBEAN

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

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Sun in the mornings, rain in the
afternoons. Waves waist to shoulder high

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 244
June 12, 2004

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

Top News --

Tamarindo will be hosting a local's surf contest on June 19th. Sign
up at Hightide Surf Shop.

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

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

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

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

New Moon - June 17th

High Tide: 8.42 ft at 9:51 am
Low Tide: 1.51 ft at 4:58 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Saturday and Sunday look fine, 2-3 foot overhead at the
better spots, but less rip and a perfect dawn patrol tide. Then it
drops some each day through the week, a foot overhead by Monday
night, head high all week and through next weekend. Then a week from
Monday (6/21), a nice SSW swell arrives, long period, bringing surf
back up to 2-3 foot overhead.

Caribbean - This Saturday waves are waist to chest high, with rain
coming in frequently in the afternoon. Sunday and Monday look the
same with Tuesday morning starting a new push of E swell, head high
with bigger sets. The swell peaks Thursday, 1 foot overhead and by
Friday cleans up, but drops a foot by that evening.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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@...

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)



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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The wind has been coming on shore early the last couple of days,
however we do have an off shore morning every few days. The swell has
dropped down to around head high on the sets with a short glassy
window in the morning.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather pattern is normal and
positive for this time of the year. If we don't have any storms, we
should be looking at our off shore "Indian Summer" in the next week
or two. The swells have been consistent and a perfect size and will
probably continue.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are sessions going off
all along the bay from Chicken Head Rock to Tamarindo Estero and seem
to vary daily. It's a good idea to scout it out every day starting in
front of Las Tortugas Hotel. The lower tides have been working well.


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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Tenemos unas olas muy lindas, casi glass despues de lo revuelto que
estuve la semana pasada. El tamaño esta entre los 6 y 8 pies con
viento suave favorable. Esta la marea roja aqui asi cuidense los
oidos y ojos por infeciones!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Esperamos que las condiciones se
mantienen, asi vamos a tener un weekend muy divertido para surfear

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: El sur, como Avellanas, Negra
y Marbella rompieron muy lindo, doble overhead, y tambien Grande es
siempre muy constante y mas potente que aqui en Tamarindo o Langosta.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-Noticias y dias especiales: Se realizara el
dia 19 de Junio la segunda fecha del tornea local de Tamarindo.
Insriptiones se pueden realizar entre otros lugares en Hightide
Surfshop y Tamarindo Adventures.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 90F. Water Temp 87F, Direction &
Height: South Southwest 4-5ft. (from the back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Glassy, Wind: Offshore South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:17 AM,
Sunset: 5:55 PM, High Tide: 10:49 AM / 8.34 ft, Low Tide: 05:10 PM /
1.52 ft, Current Conditions: The waves are better today with less
current and long, rideable lines, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA



** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Dominical is on it's way up again!
it's getting BIG! Tamano de las olas y condiciones: dominical esta
creciendo otra vez! Se esta poniendo grande!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - bigger waves, and
rain. Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):olas mas
grandes, y lluvia

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - go to the point, or
pavones. El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:
vayanse a la punta, o a pavones

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-? nothing but rain in dominical. Noticias y
dias especiales:nada sino lluvia en dominical.

CARIBBEAN

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

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Sun in the mornings, rain in the
afternoons. Waves waist to shoulder high

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

Hola -

The report has been updated for June 5th.

Greg @ CRSURF.com

--- In crsurf@yahoogroups.com, m2246 <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> When does the Wave Forecast get updated? It is still showing May
22nd
> on the website

Hola Felo,

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

Suerte!

Greg @ CRSURF

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

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

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

Top News --

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

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

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

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

Full Moon - June 2nd

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)



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

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

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

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

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






JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at the Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

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

** Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco:

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

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

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

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

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

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

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

En la pagina de Rover Cam se hace mención:

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


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


Gracias, Saludos, Felo.

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

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

Top News --

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

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

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

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

New Moon - May 18th

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)



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

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

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: We're hoping for some morning
surf now that we're moving into our morning high tide cycle. May want
to try the Tamarindo Rivermouth area for more protection.

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

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



JACO & HERMOSA

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

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

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

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

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

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

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

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Cahuita:

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

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

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

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

Top News --

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

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

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

New Moon - May 18th

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

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

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

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

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

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

JACO & HERMOSA

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

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

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

** Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

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

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

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

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

CARIBBEAN

check the national report

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

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

Top News --

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

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

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

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

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

Full Moon - May 4th

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

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

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

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

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

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellin Inn in Cahuita:

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

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

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

Top News --

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Moon - May 4th

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

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

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

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

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

CARIBBEAN

** From the Magellin Inn in Cahuita:

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

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

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

Top News --

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Moon - April 19th

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

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

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

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

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

CARIBBEAN

see national report

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

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

Top News --

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Moon - April 19th

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

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

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

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

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

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

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

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

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

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

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

CARIBBEAN

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

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

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

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

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

Top News --

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Moon - April 19th

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

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

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

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

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

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

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

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

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

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

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

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

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