Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 186
March 21, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

Congratulations to the C.R. National Surf Team, headed to Ecuador for
a Panamerican contest - Jose Montoya, Gilbert Brown, Ronald Brown,
Federico Vieto, Isaac Vega, Germain Medrano, Andrea Diaz, Luis
Vindas, Roberto Sanchez, Diego Naranjo y Lisbeth Vindas, and Walter
Gatgens. Also, great job to Gilbert Brown (open), Lisbeth Vindas
(women), Germain Medrano (junior) for winning their divisions in the
last contest held at the Backyard Inn in Playa Hermosa. The last
Costa Rica National Circuit contest will be in Dominical on April
19th-20th. Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points leaders and
signup info.

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

Low Tide - (-1.21) ft. at 10:49 AM
High Tide - 10.32 ft. at 5:08 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Strong tides swings expected for this weekend! Surf chest
to head high up north from a consistent WNW, best up at Ollie's.
Farther south, the weekend holds a little more size - 1-2 foot
overhead until Wednesday, when it drops down to head high. Friday
should see a foot inscrease and more sets coming from some long range
SW filling in with some overhead sets. Dawn patrols are the call for
this week! Expect a powerful SW to arrive 3 days after the next new
moon in the first week of April.

Caribbean - The weekend will see surf waist high with a few chest
high sets, and remain that way until Tuesday. Then for the rest of
the week, it looks small - knee to waist - until another ESE appears
next Sunday evening.

SPONSORS by Area

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

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

Diana Zimmerman
Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078
  in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023)
in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya aecdominical@...

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

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

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

Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...

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

  Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...

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

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...

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


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Friday morning saw waves in the chest to occasionally head high
range, with still wind. The onshores have been blowing all week,
usually by mid-morning. At least we can get in an early morning
session now and beat the wind. Waves are not great, but still fun,
and the water is very warm.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Morning sessions with still wind and chest high to head high, bumpy,
but still fun surf.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Grande in the morning, as well as for the evening glass off when it
cleans up a bit in front of the hotel.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91f Shade, 103f Sun, Water Temp: 87f,
Wave Height & Direction: WSW 4-6ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy. Wind: West, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:43AM Sunset: 5:50 PM HighTide:
05:08 PM / 10.32 ft Low Tide: 12:22 PM / -0.37 ft Long rides with
Good with Size and morning offshores making for good early morning
barrels. Look for a great afternoon session with offshores in the
East Bowl, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast- The Northwest
that crept it's way down here this week has tapered off into 2-3ft.
kiddie juice. We should see a South South West come in for Saturday
and Sunday bringing fun Surf in the 6ft. range for Weekend Warriors.
That should be followed by a Northwester that could develop into some
great surf for us beginning next week

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Daveed at Dominical Realty/Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Looks like the waves are going to pick up this weekend. Right out
front should be the best with head high to overhead waves.

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 185
March 14, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

The next Costa Rica National Circuit contest will be at the Backyard
Bar this weekend. Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info.

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

High Tide - 6.49 ft. at 11:49 AM
Low Tide - 2.13 ft. at 5:32 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf stays chest to head high from the southwest up in the
Nicoya peninsula and a foot bigger for the central and southern
coasts until Monday. By Monday evening, surf drops to chest high with
an occasional bigger set. Stays smaller until next Thursday morning,
when the first sets of a WNW start hitting with surf overhead. Will
grow another foot by Friday and stay overhead over the weekend, with
a few bombs every 15 minutes. Long range - next big SW swell hits
March 27th.

Caribbean - Over the weekend the last punches of an east swell will
be thrown, waves one foot overhead Saturday, dropping down to head
high Sunday and by Monday afternoon, clean and chest to shoulder
high. Midweek it will be small, knee to waist all the way until the
weekend with no relief on the map.

SPONSORS by Area

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

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

Diana Zimmerman
Private Surf Instructor
disurfin@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078
  in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023)
in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya aecdominical@...

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

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

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

Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...

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

  Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...

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

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...

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


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The typical off-shores came back this week with all their strength
and the water temperature has dropped considerably. Waves are about
waist high, maybe picking up just a bit today. Rumor has it, we're
going to be getting more soon and we're ready for it! Los vientos
tipicos off-shore estan de regreso con todas sus fuerzas y el agua
esta mucho mas fria. Las olas estan de a la cintura y parecen subir
hoy un poco. Se dicen que viene algo de swell y estamos listos!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend we hope for some good waves to go with our great wind.
If you have a spring suit you will definately need it out there. Este
fin de semanan esperamos olas buenas para el buen viento. Si tienes
un spring suit definatiivamente querras usarlo.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
This weekend should be an easy one for waves considering the off-
shore wind and mid-day high tides. If the swell is west enough, the
Tamarindo rivermouth may start peeling, if it's more south head to
Langosta. Este fin de semana debe ser buena para olas considerando el
viento off shore y las mareas altas al mediodia. Si el swell tiene
bastante oeste, la boca de rio en Tamarindo puede tirar olas y si
viene mas del sur, vamos a Langosta.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
On Thurs. all the breaks in the bay were working at some tide. The
wind blew light off shore all day and the waves were generally
smooth. You still had to pic um due to the squared off nature of this
swell which has been building since Mon. There were a few over head
and a half sets in front of the hotel and broken boards were spotted.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The upper level inverted trough on the East Coast of the U. S.
reported by meteorologist Tim Deegan, which helps squeeze our off
shores through this part of Costa Rica, is predicted to dissipate
over the week end. Off shores are what we are all about so be careful
as we move into the afternoon window next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Any of the dozen or so breaks in the bay could be good at different
tides. The elusive Tamarindo Estero mouth, which is only about 4 min.
from the hotel on the Playa Grande service road, has been interesting
on incoming tide.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
The surf finally picked up on Wednesday, with the southwest showing
in great form. Wednesday and Thursday both head high with bigger
sets, the wind is great- blowing offshore but not too hard.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - The surf should
stick around for a couple of days, dropping this weekend.
Fortunately, we should see the next swell a day or two later. I guess
this is the official start of south swell season...

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point (always finding this question
amusing), if you can't get on the boat any south facing beach will
have surf. Check out Playa Grande if you're in the Tamarindo area.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 88f, Wave Height &
Direction: SSW 4-5ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph
Sunrise: 5:47AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High Tide: 11:39 AM / 6.49 ft Low
Tide: 05:11 AM / 1.84 ft. It is bigger today with sets out of the
southwest PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast- We are
recieving surf from the South Southwest in the 4 foot range until
Saturday when it should start to taper off until Monday when we see
the arrival of another SSW which could bring in sets in the 6 foot
range.

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thursday afternoon waves of 2/4 ft with the every half hour boomer of
maybe some 6ft plus faced waves, seems real straight on and am not
sure where it came from or where its going but going hunting
tomorrow! Jueves P.M. 2 a4 pies de cara pero con un BIG ONE cada
media hour mas o menos no se ni de donde llego o donde va pero voy a
cazar unas olas manana !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Ojala que las olas aguanta y se mejora un poco, hope the surf lasts
and holds up for a bit !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
DONT TELL ANYBODY BUT I AM GOING THERE ! NO DIGA A NADIE PERO YO VOY
PARA ALLA !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical -

For the last two weeks, surf has been consistently overhead, with the
point working nicely in the mornings. When the waves are smaller, it
has been fun for longboarding out front at the beachbreak. Excellent
sunsets and not too crowded. Jazzy's is still serving dinner on
Wednesdays and Kim still teaches how to make baskets from palm
fronds. Call 506-787-0310 to make a reservation for classes or dinner.

** From Daveed at Dominical Realty/Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

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

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

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

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 184
March 7, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

The next Costa Rica National Circuit contest will be at the Backyard
Bar, March 15-16th. Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info.

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

High Tide - 8.22 ft. at 5:33 AM
Low Tide - .33 ft. at 11:32 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Southwest swell is here for the weekend, surf head high to
2 foot overhead and clean. Should drop off by Sunday morning, and
will be two feet smaller by Monday. FOr the rest of next week, waves
waist to shoulder high up north, headhigh to a foot overhead for the
central and southern coasts. Great morning seshes, but watch out for
an early wind switch to onshore.

Caribbean - Surf remains 2-3 foot overhead on the sets, and stays
consistent until next Tuesday. By Tuesday morning it will drop 2 feet
and by Wednesday afternoon be back to head high surf.

SPONSORS by Area

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

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114)
in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078
  in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023)
in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya aecdominical@...

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

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

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

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

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

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...

Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
High tides this week have been extremely high, making mid-tide in
Tamarindo preferable to high tide. Waves max out at around shoulder
high, then drop and become smaller as the water level increases. It's
been super-hot with off-shores lasting only until 9-11 AM. Las mareas
en esta semana han sido altisimas, haciendo que en Tamarindo, la
media marea tenga olas mejores que la marea alta. Las olas llegan al
hombro lo mas, pero se hacen mas pequenas mientras suba la marea. Ha
sido demasiado caliente con vientos off-shore solamente hasta las 9 -
11 de la manana.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Get up early this weekend and surf the waves before the wind
switches. It's hard to say what to expect since the wind is behaving
so uncharacteristically. I am sure that whatever we get is going to
be the best in the early morning. Levantese temprano este fin de
semana y surfea las olas antes de que se cambie el viento. Es dificil
predicir con el viento siendo tan extrano. Estoy segura de que lo que
tengamos sera lo mejor en la manana temprano.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
I think this weekend has a lot of potential. Playa Grande should be
very good in the morning, along with the beach break in Avellanas.
Langosta should be better later in the morning and the Tamarindo
beach break will be good at sun-up. Creo que este fin de semana tiene
muchas posibilidades. Playa Grande sera muy buena en la manana, y
tambien el beach break en Avellanas. Langosta sera buena en las
manana mas tarde y el beach break en Tamarindo sera bueno al amanecer.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The early morning, light off shore, session on Thurs. was shoulder to
head high with good, consistent form. The sand bars are less than
what they could be and are shortening the tidal windows and length of
rides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The tides are perfect for the weekend and the wind is beginning to
cooperate finally with the possibility of double sessions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The entire bay has some surf with the breaks in front of the hotel as
the main focus.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:57AM Sunset: 5:48 PM Good Waves, it's picking up again. we are
looking at another good weekend with swell predictions in the 6 foot
range from the south at 200-210 degrees getting real big by next
Monday March 10, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. We are
looking forward to be recieving surf from the Southwest in the area
six feet plus at the best spots backing down after This Sunday.

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thursady evening surf , a bit of a trying to glass off but to no
avail ! Height of 3 to 5 ft faces but still no glass in the
afternoons , a couple of days ago it got pretty fun and the tides are
right on so heres hoping !Jueves en la tarde fue no tan mal ni tan
bueno pero las olas de 3 a 5 pies de frente y con un poco de viento!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Great tides y buenas mareas!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Terraza is back in the show with a nite contest today!Terraza esta de
vuelta con un torneo de noche hoy !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 183
February 28, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

The next Costa Rica National Circuit contest will be at the Backyard
Bar, March 15-16th. Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info.

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

Low Tide - .94 ft. at 6:55 AM
High Tide - 7.58 ft. at 1:14 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This weekend will be the time to go east and get some good
surf while the west coast is left with chest to head high, clean
peaks, a foot smaller up around Tamarindo. The next swell arrives
slowly from the South. Tuesday you'll see a few overhead sets come
through and by Wednesday at dawn it will be consistent overhead. Add
another foot for Thursday, and mix it with a long range WNW swell. By
next weekend, surf should stay overhead and the tides will be great
for a double sesh.

Caribbean - You will not be sorry if you come to the right coast to
surf. This weekend, waves in the head high to overhead range, and by
Monday it jacks up another 2 feet. This ENE stays until Tuesday
afternoon. Wednesday is another overhead day and Thursday the swell
reintensifies, building to 2-3 foot overhead with bigger sets at the
best spots. The size then drops a foot by next weekend.

SPONSORS by Area

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

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114)
in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078
  in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023)
in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya aecdominical@...

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

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

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

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

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

  Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...

Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's small here in the Tamarindo bay which is nothing new. Mornings
are clean with light off-shore winds, but the rainy-season weather
pattern contines, and the wind is going on-shore between 9 and 9:30
AM. Clear skies, but on-shore winds. Is this El Nino? High tide
brings us waves of about 3 - 4 feet, but by that time the wind has
been on it for several hours. Las olas estan pequenas aqui en la
bahia de Tamarindo lo cual no es nada nuevo. En las mananas el mar
esta glassy con vientos livianos off-shore pero todavia tenemos un
toque de la clima del invierno y el viento se cambia on-shore a las 9
de la manana. El cielo esta despejada pero con vientos on-shore. Sera
El Nino? A la marea alta, hay olas de 3 o 4 pies, pero a esa hora el
viento es problematico.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
It's going to be sunny and gorgeous, but the surf is going to totally
depend on the wind. In the mornings when the wind is good, the tide
will be out, so it might be a good weekend to clean the house or do
some board repair! Sera asoleado y lindo, pero el surf depende
totalmente del viento. En la manana cuando en viento esta buena, la
marea estara baja asi que tal vez sera un buen fin de semana para
limpiar la casa o reparar una tabla.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Langosta is our only hope. There's not enough swell to break the
Tamarindo rivermouth at low tide, so if there are nice morning waves
nearby they will be in Langosta. Avellanas has some low tide breaks
for early mornings, too. Langosta es nuestra unica esperanza. No hay
swell suficiente para el estero en Tamarindo a la marea baja, asi que
si hay olas bonitas en la manana, estaran en Langosta. Avellanas
tambien tiene algunos lugares que se surfean a marea baja para las
mananas tambien.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell has been slowly building for the last few days, but the
wind is eddying on this side of the cape and
keeping the well overhead surf in a slight funk, or even junky, at
the best tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
If the wind straightens out, it could be epic since the swell is a
good size for powerful, clean surf.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The peaks in front of the hotel are lining up nicely.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Friday, Feb. 28, 2003 7:15AM Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f,
Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height & Direction: SW 6ft. (back of the wave)
Wind: West, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 5:57AM Sunset: 5:48 PM High Tide: 01:14
PM / 7.58 ft Low Tide: 06:55 AM / 0.94 ft The waves are big, up with
mellow tides for all day surfing here, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica
Extended Forecast. We are looking forward to be receiving surf from
the Southwest in the area six feet plus at the best spots backing
down after This Sunday.

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Okay from Jaco 2-4 ft faces kind of funky bumpy with the midday winds
but still rideable ! Unos 2 a 4 pies de cara y un poco chopi del
viento pero no tan mal !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Bueno las olas tiene mucho que ver con la marea y la marea es al
medio dia entonces usted sabe! Midday high tide aint so great for us
Jaco locals and thats what we got so make the best of it !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Maybe watch for the sunday bump from the south for a quicky at
barranca!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Daveed at Dominical Realty in Dominical:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small chest high

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Maybe more swell. Small fun lines

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
We are now coldwell Banker international Costa Rica

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 182
February 21, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

Congratulations to Alvaro Solano and Lisbeth Vindas, winners of the
Open and Women's diveisions of the Circuito Nacional in Manuel
Antonio last weekend! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for points
leaders and signup info. Next contest at the Backyard Bar, March 15-
16th.

Also, last weekend in Peru was the contest for the Asociacion
Latinoamericana de Surf (ALAS). Gilberth Brown took third place, Nino
Medrano took fourth and Diego Naranjo fifth! Nino also took second
place in Juniors with Luis Vindas in third. Exelente amigos!

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

High Tide - 9.26 ft. at 5:54 AM
Low Tide - (-0.75) ft. at 11:56 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This weekend will see more surf in the chest to head high
range, with a few overhead sets coming from the SSW. This swell came
up from Peru, and is accompanied by another down south by Tahiti,
producing more waves per set. The swells die out Monday and by
Tuesday should be small up north, from waist to chest high, and chest
to head high in the central and southern zones. This trend continues
to the weekend, when another SSW swell should arrive. One nice thing
are the tides, with high tide at dawn and dusk providing two classic
beachbreak session daily.

Caribbean - Now is not the time for diving, there is surf!! Waves
head high to two foot overhead on some of the sets. Will get more
consistent by Sunday and for the rest of the week, the size should
remain the same. Time to check those reef breaks. Best to wake up
early, when the winds are non-existent.

SPONSORS by Area

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

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138)
in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078
  in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023)
in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya aecdominical@...

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

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

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

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

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

  Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015
fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
info@...

Century 21 (787-0138 /
fax: 787-0139) in Dominical
bill@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
daveed@...

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


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We had a one-day swell on Tuedsay of this week, but now we're back to
shore break, especially since the tides are so high. It's been
unusually cloudy for February and the winds have been going onshore
in the late morning. Tuvimos un swell de un dia el martes pero ahora
tenemos olas pequenas--especialmente como la mare esta tan alta. Hay
muchas nubes para febrero y el viento esta cambiando on shore antes
del mediodia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
It should be interesting, seeing as the wind isn't behaving the way I
would have expected. Morning is definately the time to surf whether
we get more waves or not. Debe ser interesante como el viento se esta
portando my raro. Definativamente la manana es el tiempo para
surfear, suban las olas o no.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Not much is going on in Tamarindo right now and the afternoons by the
estuary have more surfers than waves. It would be a great weekend to
strap the board on the car and go on a little trip! No esta pasando
casi nada en Tamarindo ahorita y en la tarde por el estero hay mas
surfeadores que olas. Sera el fin de semana perfecta para amarrar la
tabla encima del carro y hacer un viaje!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The shoulder high, silky, glassy, dawn patrol on Thurs. was classic.
It was very fishy. A ten pound, jumping bonito practically landed in
my lap and I surfed over the top of a 5 foot bull shark in two feet
of clear water. Not for the squeamish. The window only lasted for a
little over an hour as the tide fell, then the wind switched to
onshore in the afternoon and blew out the afternoon session. The
evening glass off was ridable, but sloppy.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are moving into the morning with great wind conditions
and the windows are expanding every day. Great conditions for surfing
if the swell holds or jumps a little.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The focus seems to be in front of the hotel right now.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 3-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: West, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:57AM Sunset: 5:48 PM High Tide: 07:06 PM / 9.45 ft Low Tide: 12:43
PM / -0.32 ft. It's picking up today with sets hitting the outside
reefs. We have west winds making for great offshores here. We are in
for a good Weekend! Look for tonight's session to be one of those
dreams are made of, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast- Sat
should see a Z-Lander heading in at 200-220 degrees for some fun six
foot surf but, not as much juice as last weekend's swell. We see this
one dying down Monday at two to three feet.

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chuck here ,fresh out of the water after a super fun longboard
session with clean 3-4 ft faces and decent shape, seems to be abit of
something new out there too ? Olas bien bonitas hoy apenas sali del
agua despues de unas cuantas olas de 3-4 pies con buena form y parece
que hay algo nuevo tambien !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Fantastic tides for this weekend , mareas fantasticas para Jaco esta
fin de semana PROVECHASE ! Ciao PURA VIDA !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Daveed at Dominical Realty in Dominical:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Big and bumpy

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Tapering off but still good size swell

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The point has been going off

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
Felicidades to Jennifer Hinds, placing 2nd in the contest in Manuel
Antonio! Que bien!

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 181
February 14, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, this weekend in Playitas,
Manuel Antonio! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and
signup info.

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

High Tide - 7.05 ft. at 1:13 PM
Low Tide - 1.37 ft. at 6:51 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Saturday morning looks good for the dawn patrol with some
head high glass, but the size drops again in the afternoon and on
Sunday. The next SWer arrives on Monday, with head high to overhead
waves for the southern and central coasts. Will be consistent all
through the week, but only chest high up north until next Wednesday,
when a WNW swell moves out over the Pacific and sends back some head
high juice for next weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for a the first
good South of the year, coming Monday the following week.

Caribbean - More good surf expected over the weekend, getting to 1-2
overhead at the beachbreaks and bigger at key locales. The ESE swell
strengthens Sunday pushing 3+ overhead surf to the reefs. Stays big
until Wednesday afternoon, the quickly fades, leaving chest high
clean waves for next weekend.

SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another week of small surf in the bay, waves up to waist high
breaking in fairly shallow water. Some mornings this week have had
less wind, but it always cranks up by the middle of the day. Anybody
remember how we had a spell like this last year at this time? Otra
semana de semana de olas pequenas en la bahia--olas hasta a la
cintura reventando en agua poca profunda. Algunas mananas esta semana
han tenido menos viento, pero siempre arranca al medio dia. Se
acuerda cuando tuvimos una epoca como esta el ano pasado?

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Sunday could be our lucky day, as reports are predicting a bit of a
pick up Sunday and Monday. Don't expect any changes in the wind
patterns, though. El domingo podra ser nuestro dia de suerte, como
los reportajes pronostican un poquito de pulso para el domingo y el
lunes. No espere grandes cambios en el viento.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It looks like the swell direcion is shifty (as there is little swell
to speak of), so head for open beaches like Nosara and Avellanas.
Parece que la direccion del swell se cambia mucho (como hay tan
poquito), asi que busque una playa bastante abierta como Nosara o
Avellanas.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thurs. the small small, perfect conditions we have been enjoying for
the last several weeks continued to produce in the head high range on
the good sets. The long waits were well worth the wind swept perfect
lefts and rights when they finally came. The water is still warm for
this time of the year and I am surfing the mid day
sessions without my light vest.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving into the afternoon, but we should be all
right with the off shores in the afternoon if our current conditions
hold which is what I expect. High tide is getting a little too full
for small surf now that the moon is pulling.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
There are small waves everywhere in the bay with the bigger sets
focusing in front of Las Tortugas Hotel during incoming tide.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 97f, Water Temp: 87f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5
mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:47 PM High Tide: 11:14 AM / 6.21 ft
Low Tide: 04:50 AM / 2.05 ft It's great surf today! Barrels and long
rides PURA VIDA!!

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are 2/3 ft or so and tide are soooo bad for me here in jaco !
Hermosa is suffering from straight on swell so its pretty closed out
too ! Maybe a quick ride to Estirillos center is the call but with
higher tide so late in the day its going to be a tough one, contest
in Quepos national circuit and its going to be SMALL so ride a
fish with a motor !


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

hola greg...thanks for the info...town is starting to
fill up again after the lull...March looks packed as
well for spring break.  Hope all is well with you.
Diana keeps me abreast of your latest happenings.
Enjoy your life. Suzanne
--- Greg Gordon <crsurf@...> wrote:
> Hola Suzanna,
>
> You can contact the writer Mike Parise directly at
> mikeparise@... or order through his website
> surfingtravel.com.
>
> Hope you are having fun in Tamarindo. Are there lots
> of people in
> town? KIT.
>
> Greg Gordon
> CRSURF.com
>
>
>
>
> --- Suzanna <rasurfshop@...> wrote:
> > Hola...we need to order 2 dozen copies of Surfer's
> > Guide to Costa Rica to sell in the shop...someone
> > ripped off my copy, so I do not know how to order
> > them...thanks for any assistance...suzanne
>
>
> =====
> *********************************
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> "The Best Place to check the surf in Costa Rica"
> info@...
> *********************************
>
> __________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________
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Hola Suzanna,

You can contact the writer Mike Parise directly at
mikeparise@... or order through his website surfingtravel.com.

Hope you are having fun in Tamarindo. Are there lots of people in
town? KIT.

Greg Gordon
CRSURF.com




--- Suzanna <rasurfshop@...> wrote:
> Hola...we need to order 2 dozen copies of Surfer's
> Guide to Costa Rica to sell in the shop...someone
> ripped off my copy, so I do not know how to order
> them...thanks for any assistance...suzanne


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*********************************
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best,

marcus sanders



-----Original Message-----
From: Suzanna
Sent: Mon 2/10/2003 12:46 PM
To: crsurf@yahoogroups.com
Cc:
Subject: Re: [crsurf] CR Surf Report for Feb. 7, 2003

Hola...we need to order 2 dozen copies of Surfer's
Guide to Costa Rica to sell in the shop...someone
ripped off my copy, so I do not know how to order
them...thanks for any assistance...suzanne
--- "crsurf <crsurf@...>" <crsurf@...>
wrote:
> Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
> Volume 6, Issue 180
> February 7, 2003
>
> Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf
> businesses
> throughout Costa Rica. See
> http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
> pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
>
> 4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, February
> 15-16th in
> Playitas, Manuel Antonio! Check the website
> www.surfingcr.com for
> rules and signup info.
>
> 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
>
> High Tide - 7.83 ft. at 6:44 AM
> Low Tide - .82 ft. at 12:43 PM
>
> NATIONAL FORECAST
>
> Pacific - The Nicoya peninsula remains small for the
> weekend, surf
> waist high, with some chest sets once every 15
> minutes. The next
> relief comes from the WNW on Wednesday afternoon,
> when the surf
> should grow a foot. Thursday morning looks much
> better, with surf
> head high + and that swell should stick around until
> Sunday. The
> central and southern coast look the same, except the
> the WNW won't
> arrive until Thursday.
>
> Caribbean - The Limon province is still getting hit
> with head high
> surf with some bigger sets. The waves back off a
> foot on Monday and
> then reorganize with another E swell in the head
> high range for
> Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday it grows 1-2 feet,
> and by Friday P.V.
> will see some 3-4 overhead barrels at their world
> class peak.
>
> SPONSORS by Area
>
> Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
> surfegg@...
>
> Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and
> Playas del Coco
> witchsrock@...
>
> Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
> troplat@...
>
> Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
> chuck@...
>
> Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078)
> solsurf@... in Playa
> Hermosa
>
> Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
> damore@...
>
> South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in
> Dominical
> info@...
>
> Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
> *tell em crsurf sent ya
> (aecdominical@...)
>
> Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
> www.diuwak.com or diuwak@...
>
> Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa
> Dominical
> www.villasriomar.com or info@...
>
> Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, &
> Photography
> thirdworldproductionscr@... (643-1064)
>
> Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
> info@...
>
> Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in
> Dominical
> http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or
> info@...
>
>  Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in
> Puerto Viejo
> http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
> info@...
>
> (new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 /
> FAX: 787-0139) in
> Dominical
> http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...
>
> Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in
> Dominical
> email: daveed@...
>
> Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
> demyen@...
>
>
>
> AREA REPORTS
>
> NICOYA (N)
>
> ** From Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo
> -
>
> AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las
> olas y condiciones:
> It's been another longboard week in Tamarindo. It's
> been waist high
> from Pico Pequeno to the rivermouth and lots of
> off-shore wind to go
> with that. Langosta has had nice fun waves before
> the tides get too
> high. Watch out during those late afternoon sessions
> in Tamarindo,
> though! It's that time of year when everybody and
> their dog is
> learning how to surf and it's a zoo out there! Ha
> sido otra semana
> para longboards en Tamarindo. Ha sido de a la
> cintura de Pico Pequeno
> hasta la boca del rio. Langosta has tenido olas
> bonitas antes de que
> las mareas se hacen muy altas. Ojo para las
> sessiones del atardecer
> en Tamarindo! En este epoca todo el mundo hasta los
> perros estan
> aprendiendo surfear y se pone algo salvaje!
>
> WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
> Que va a pasar este
> fin de semana (clima y olas):
> I haven't heard any news of weekend swells, but I've
> been under the
> weather sweating out some dengue fevers. My guess is
> that we will
> have windy afternoons preceded by gorgeous sunny
> mornings with great
> little waves. No he escuchado nada de swelles para
> el fin de semana,
> pero he estado enferma sudando calenturas del
> dengue. Me imagino que
> habran tardes vientosas despues de mananas
> lindisimas con preciosas
> olas pequenas.
>
> BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El
> mejor lugar a
> surfear este fin de semana en su area:
> Early morning should be good anywhere in Tamarindo,
> Langosta working
> better in midmorning. I recommend Playa Grande for
> sure, as dawn
> would be the time for hiking there this weekend and
> maybe you can
> beat the crowd. La mananita sera buena donde sea en
> Tamarindo,
> Langosta sera buena unas horas despues. Recomiendo
> Playa Grande por
> seguro, como la hora para la caminata sera al
> amanecer y tal vez te
> ganaras a la multitud.
>
> ** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in
> Playa Grande -
>
> AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las
> olas y condiciones:
> Another week of off shores and perfect small surf in
> the shoulder to
> head high range. There was a slight drop on Thurs.
> with
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Hola...we need to order 2 dozen copies of Surfer's
Guide to Costa Rica to sell in the shop...someone
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--- "crsurf <crsurf@...>" <crsurf@...>
wrote:
> Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
> Volume 6, Issue 180
> February 7, 2003
>
> Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf
> businesses
> throughout Costa Rica. See
> http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
> pics., forecast links, and tide charts.
>
> 4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, February
> 15-16th in
> Playitas, Manuel Antonio! Check the website
> www.surfingcr.com for
> rules and signup info.
>
> 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
>
> High Tide - 7.83 ft. at 6:44 AM
> Low Tide - .82 ft. at 12:43 PM
>
> NATIONAL FORECAST
>
> Pacific - The Nicoya peninsula remains small for the
> weekend, surf
> waist high, with some chest sets once every 15
> minutes. The next
> relief comes from the WNW on Wednesday afternoon,
> when the surf
> should grow a foot. Thursday morning looks much
> better, with surf
> head high + and that swell should stick around until
> Sunday. The
> central and southern coast look the same, except the
> the WNW won't
> arrive until Thursday.
>
> Caribbean - The Limon province is still getting hit
> with head high
> surf with some bigger sets. The waves back off a
> foot on Monday and
> then reorganize with another E swell in the head
> high range for
> Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday it grows 1-2 feet,
> and by Friday P.V.
> will see some 3-4 overhead barrels at their world
> class peak.
>
> SPONSORS by Area
>
> Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
> surfegg@...
>
> Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and
> Playas del Coco
> witchsrock@...
>
> Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
> troplat@...
>
> Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
> chuck@...
>
> Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078)
> solsurf@... in Playa
> Hermosa
>
> Escuela D'Amore (777-1143) in Manuel Antonio
> damore@...
>
> South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in
> Dominical
> info@...
>
> Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
> *tell em crsurf sent ya
> (aecdominical@...)
>
> Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
> www.diuwak.com or diuwak@...
>
> Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa
> Dominical
> www.villasriomar.com or info@...
>
> Third World Productions Surf Camp, Trips, &
> Photography
> thirdworldproductionscr@... (643-1064)
>
> Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
> info@...
>
> Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in
> Dominical
> http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or
> info@...
>
>  Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in
> Puerto Viejo
> http://www.cabinascasaverde.com or
> info@...
>
> (new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 /
> FAX: 787-0139) in
> Dominical
> http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...
>
> Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in
> Dominical
> email: daveed@...
>
> Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
> demyen@...
>
>
>
> AREA REPORTS
>
> NICOYA (N)
>
> ** From Diane, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo
> -
>
> AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las
> olas y condiciones:
> It's been another longboard week in Tamarindo. It's
> been waist high
> from Pico Pequeno to the rivermouth and lots of
> off-shore wind to go
> with that. Langosta has had nice fun waves before
> the tides get too
> high. Watch out during those late afternoon sessions
> in Tamarindo,
> though! It's that time of year when everybody and
> their dog is
> learning how to surf and it's a zoo out there! Ha
> sido otra semana
> para longboards en Tamarindo. Ha sido de a la
> cintura de Pico Pequeno
> hasta la boca del rio. Langosta has tenido olas
> bonitas antes de que
> las mareas se hacen muy altas. Ojo para las
> sessiones del atardecer
> en Tamarindo! En este epoca todo el mundo hasta los
> perros estan
> aprendiendo surfear y se pone algo salvaje!
>
> WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
> Que va a pasar este
> fin de semana (clima y olas):
> I haven't heard any news of weekend swells, but I've
> been under the
> weather sweating out some dengue fevers. My guess is
> that we will
> have windy afternoons preceded by gorgeous sunny
> mornings with great
> little waves. No he escuchado nada de swelles para
> el fin de semana,
> pero he estado enferma sudando calenturas del
> dengue. Me imagino que
> habran tardes vientosas despues de mananas
> lindisimas con preciosas
> olas pequenas.
>
> BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El
> mejor lugar a
> surfear este fin de semana en su area:
> Early morning should be good anywhere in Tamarindo,
> Langosta working
> better in midmorning. I recommend Playa Grande for
> sure, as dawn
> would be the time for hiking there this weekend and
> maybe you can
> beat the crowd. La mananita sera buena donde sea en
> Tamarindo,
> Langosta sera buena unas horas despues. Recomiendo
> Playa Grande por
> seguro, como la hora para la caminata sera al
> amanecer y tal vez te
> ganaras a la multitud.
>
> ** From Carrie and Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in
> Playa Grande -
>
> AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las
> olas y condiciones:
> Another week of off shores and perfect small surf in
> the shoulder to
> head high range. There was a slight drop on Thurs.
> with
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Volume 6, Issue 180
February 7, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

4th Surf Contest of the National Circuit, February 15-16th in
Playitas, Manuel Antonio! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for
rules and signup info.

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

High Tide - 7.83 ft. at 6:44 AM
Low Tide - .82 ft. at 12:43 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The Nicoya peninsula remains small for the weekend, surf
waist high, with some chest sets once every 15 minutes. The next
relief comes from the WNW on Wednesday afternoon, when the surf
should grow a foot. Thursday morning looks much better, with surf
head high + and that swell should stick around until Sunday. The
central and southern coast look the same, except the the WNW won't
arrive until Thursday.

Caribbean - The Limon province is still getting hit with head high
surf with some bigger sets. The waves back off a foot on Monday and
then reorganize with another E swell in the head high range for
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday it grows 1-2 feet, and by Friday P.V.
will see some 3-4 overhead barrels at their world class peak.

SPONSORS by Area

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

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been another longboard week in Tamarindo. It's been waist high
from Pico Pequeno to the rivermouth and lots of off-shore wind to go
with that. Langosta has had nice fun waves before the tides get too
high. Watch out during those late afternoon sessions in Tamarindo,
though! It's that time of year when everybody and their dog is
learning how to surf and it's a zoo out there! Ha sido otra semana
para longboards en Tamarindo. Ha sido de a la cintura de Pico Pequeno
hasta la boca del rio. Langosta has tenido olas bonitas antes de que
las mareas se hacen muy altas. Ojo para las sessiones del atardecer
en Tamarindo! En este epoca todo el mundo hasta los perros estan
aprendiendo surfear y se pone algo salvaje!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
I haven't heard any news of weekend swells, but I've been under the
weather sweating out some dengue fevers. My guess is that we will
have windy afternoons preceded by gorgeous sunny mornings with great
little waves. No he escuchado nada de swelles para el fin de semana,
pero he estado enferma sudando calenturas del dengue. Me imagino que
habran tardes vientosas despues de mananas lindisimas con preciosas
olas pequenas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Early morning should be good anywhere in Tamarindo, Langosta working
better in midmorning. I recommend Playa Grande for sure, as dawn
would be the time for hiking there this weekend and maybe you can
beat the crowd. La mananita sera buena donde sea en Tamarindo,
Langosta sera buena unas horas despues. Recomiendo Playa Grande por
seguro, como la hora para la caminata sera al amanecer y tal vez te
ganaras a la multitud.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Another week of off shores and perfect small surf in the shoulder to
head high range. There was a slight drop on Thurs. with fewer of the
overhead sets coming through in the morning, but with perfect light
off shore wind conditions, and then in the afternoon, the wind shift
obliterated the sunset session.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are shifting to the morning raising the probability
for great surf if the swell holds or grows.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
These "westish" swells are hitting the entire bay with good sand at
most of the spots from Chicken Head Rock to Tamarindo.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SSW 1-3ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5
mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:46 PM High Tide: 06:44 AM / 7.83 ft Low
Tide: 12:43 PM / 0.82 ft Super Small Time! Wanna Learn to Surf? PURA
VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. Swell is scheduled to be super
small until Sunday shows with some 5 footers and Monday picking up
after that.


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above



DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Dominical Realty / Coldwell Banker in Dominical-

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

Head high and fun. Good small swell with power coming through right
now.

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

Hopefully it will get a little bigger

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

Playa Dominical


CARIBBEAN

** From the Ciber Cafe in Puerto Viejo -

Nada, el mar parace como aceite. (Monday, 2-3)

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 179
February 1, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts. 

Germain Medrano wins the open division in Puerto Viejo, with Lisbeth
Vindas taking 1st for the women! 4th Surf Contest of the National
Circuit, February 15-16th in Playitas, Manuel Antonio! Check the
website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup info.

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

High Tide - 8.24 ft. at 2:18 PM

Low Tide - .34 ft. at 8:01 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Northern Pacific coast has lucked out from WNW swells that
have pegged the coast with surf headhigh or bigger on the sets. In
the Nicoya armpit, Jaco will not see the swell, but it may hit Tulin
and farther south, once again waves head high with a few bigger sets.
And the southern Pacific will be smaller - chest high +. These sizes
will be steady all weekend and into the beginning of next week, with
a drop in size by next Wednesday a foot for all beaches.

Caribbean - Waze size drops from head high to knee high between
Saturday and Monday. Next swell due for the right coast on Tuesday,
about midday will see an increase from knee to waist, to head high by
evening. On Wednesday, size increase to 1-2 overhead and by Thursday
spots are maxing 2+ overhead. Surf stays big through the weekend,
with it dropping off Sunday.



SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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


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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@... 



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

1. The surf has picked up this week, starting out without much of
anything and checking in yesterday with nice head high sets. It seems
that the wind gets turned on full blast at 12 noon, though, so the
afternoon high tides are tough to surf. Las olas han crecido esta
semana, empezando con casi nada y llegando ayer con sets bonitos de a
la cabeza. Parece que alguin suba el viento a ful a las doce del
mediodia, haciendo dificil las sessiones de la tarde.

2. Thank goodness as the tide moves later in the afternoon we should
have better sessions as the wind mellows in the evening. We have the
waves right now, we just need the wind to let them get to us. Por
dicha debemos tener sessiones mejores cuando la marea se hace mas
para la tarde. El viento es mas liviano entonces. Hay olas, pero
necesitamos que el viento las dejen llegar.

3. I think the weekend surf will be good most places around here.
Avellanas, as always, where you can chose your break according to the
tide is a good idea right now so you can work around the wind. By
Sunday maybe he rivermouth in Tamarindo. Right now, give Langosta a
try. Creo que el surf sera bueno en muchos lugares este fin de
semana. Avellanas, como siempre, donde se puede escojer su pico segun
las marea es una buena idea ahorita para que evites el viento. El
domindo tal vez la boca del rio en Tamarindo. Ahora, pruebe en
Langosta.


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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell never quit this week and has been holding overhead and
improving in quality every day. Yesterday was epic in the 1-2 foot
overhead range. The wind has been offshore all day with the minimum
tide changes between the moons resulting in long high tide windows.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tide is moving into the afternoon and getting fuller. If the
swell holds and the wind stays off shore all day, we should continue
to have good surf conditions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Pick your spot. The whole bay from Tamarindo to Chicken Head rock has
waves at some tide.



** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

El tamano de las olas era de 1,5 to 2,5 mt. the front. Esperamos olas
grandes,en este momento entraron dos swells,una del norte y otro sur-
oeste. Las olas estan buenas algunas veces en el dia. Santa teresas
best spot of the area,with regular tubes. Best wishes, Marco

JACO & HERMOSA


** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa - 

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SSW 4ft. (back of the wave)
Wind: Light Offshores, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:44 PM High
Tide: 03:07 PM / 8.62 ft Low Tide: 08:50 AM / 0.04 ft Good Surf
Today! Look for Mellow tides and All Day sessions here at The Coral
Ranch. Have a Great Weekend, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended
Forecast: Swells is supposed to maintain to 3-4 ft. and Fade Out by
this Sat!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small smaller and smallest , yep about 2/3 ft faces maybe on big sets
but high tide for the longboard crew is still fun! Nice breeze and
wish I could sit under the cocos in the shade ! Chica y mas chicas ,
ambos olas y gentio a la playa es me pronositco ! Buena brisa y la
clima es fantastico solo si puede estar abajo los cocos en la sombra!
Las ola de 2/ 3 pies por el momento !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Marea baja en la manana vaya al codo o las palmeras y Jaco para la
tarde ! Lo tide in the a.m. so gotta do Tulin or the corner and maybe
back to Jaco for the high tide longboard session !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Got a new batch of Al Merricks all Eagles wing models by Rob @THE MOB
@ Machado 5'10" -6'4" , nuevas Merricks en estock de 5'10" al 6'4" y
creo que llega los T+C hoy ! Ciao Chuck !


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above



DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Carlos at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

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

Surf is closed out today, but the sunsets have been incredible.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Congratulations to Jenny Hinds for getting 3rd in the Salsa Contest!
Also to Jose and Ronnie for making the semis! Check out
www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and get
to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@... for more info.



CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 178
January 23rd, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa
Brava in Puerto Viejo! Signups tonight at Johnny's Place, 5-9 p.m.,
followed by pre-party! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules
and signup info.

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. There is a group in Jaco having monthly get
togethers.

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

High Tide - 8.59 ft. at 7:02 AM
Low Tide - .07 ft. at 1:05 PM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The Nicoya peninsula will see a slight build of wave height
from a near shore system by Monday, putting surf in the head high
range. That should last through Tuesday, but afterward nothing is
coming from any direction, so surf drops down to waist to chest high
through the weekend, with maybe a long reaching head head set. Early
morning glassy sessions will be the call, as well as a sunset surf.

Caribbean - The right coast is getting barraged by a NNE swell
pushing in overhead surf for the coast, with some bigger 2 foot
overhead sets. Expect this to last through Sunday, dropping a foot
for the beginning of next week. Another E swell is expected to arrive
by next Thursday from the NEer off the U.S. coast this week.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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


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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The consistent, and overhead, solid swell we enjoyed all last week
petered down to head high on the better sets on Thurs. Although the
very westerly swell direction was a little squared off with a lot of
unmakable waves, there were also many good ones. The clear water and
off shore sculpted conditions were inviting. The afternoon sessions
for the first part on the week were mini Puerto Escondito with our
decent sand conditions. On Wednesday and Thursday the daybreak
sessions were clean, but the wind came on shore for the afternoon
session warming the water temperature while slopping up the waves. It
then died by evening allowing rideable, messy surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The tides are right for the morning and should be small, but
rideable, at least until the swell hits. The evening window will
start to fade by the end of the weekend.The crowds have been thick,
but since the entire bay is lighting up, everyone is pretty spread
out.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks from Ventanas
to the north all the way to Tamarindo to the south. Look for an
uncrowded spot.

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo (according to
the editor):

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are super-small right now--generally waist high. The dawn and
dusk high tides have light off-shore winds which pick up to a gale
during the day. Las olas ahorita estan pequenitas--generalmente a la
cintura. Las mareas altas del amanecer y atardecer tienen vientos
livianos off-shore los cuales se hacen fuertisimos durante el dia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Get your longboards! We could see a pick-up on Saturday from a north
swell, but north swells plus north winds make for formidable currents
so pay attention. Agarran sus longboards! Podemos ver un poco de
swell el sabado del norte, pero los swelles del norte con los vientos
del norte hacen corrientes fuertes. Ojo!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The Tamarindo River mouth should be good if we get the push from the
north. Otherwise I vote for Avellanas with it's varios options like
the beach break, the estuary or the point to the north. You should be
able to find something there. La boca del rio en Tamarindo puede ser
buena si llega el pulso del norte. Mas eso, voto por Avellanas con
sus varios opciones como la playa, el estero o el punto al norte.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Surf has been small in the Tamarindo area, a bit bigger outside of
town at the south-facing beaches. Ollie's Point has been INSANE of
course, the swell that hit Tuesday was basically due south and
perfect conditions
for the point...

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
I'd hate to jinx it, but we're expecting a solid northwest swell to
hit on Saturday Jan 25. This swell is going to last a couple of days,
drop a bit but continue to push as the storm thats pushing it is
still very strong and constantly swinging further and further south
(and further and further into our swell window)

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock will be the spot to surf on this swell. Perfect offshore
winds have been blowing daily. If you can't get on the boat, check
out the Tamarindo Rivermouth as its a no-brainer on any NWswell
lately.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
www.witchsrocksurfcamp.com/surfphotos.html to check out great Ollie's
Point photos of recent South swell. Don't miss the next one.

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

This surf season looks good! Yesterday evening, in front of Tropico
Latino 2 mt. front tube perfect waves. I take one with my new
longboard. pura vida!


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thurs. afternoon about 3 ft faces with a nice glass off , Jueves
tuvimos olas de 2/4 pies pero bien bonitas

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell is dropping so look for clean small conditions and we have
great tides too ! Oleaje a bajado un poco pero vamos a tenir buenas
condiciones con un buen marea para Jaco y todo !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Jaco en la manana y hermosa en la tarde !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
CR surf works , sold a 2 board package with all the goodies and put
the couple up here in the cabinas for 3 nites , and all because they
went to our links section on CRSURF.com.

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Friday, Jan. 24, 2002 8:45AM Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f,
Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: SSW 1-3ft. (back of the
wave) Wind: Offshores, 0-5 mph Sunrise: 6:01AM Sunset: 5:41 PM Small
Surf! PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast- Swells is supposed
to drop to 2-3 ft. for the end of the week Pura Vida!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Big and closing out but the point is working. A bit windy mid day.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
A bit smaller but still fun waves

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS -
Congratulations to Jennifer Hinds for taking 3rd place at the contest
in Salsa Brava, and now she is in 3rd in the overall standings in the
country!


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 177
January 17th, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts. 

3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa
Brava in Puerto Viejo! Signups tonight at Johnny's Place, 5-9 p.m.,
followed by pre-party! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules
and signup info.

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. There is a group in Jaco having monthly get
togethers.

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

Low Tide - .77 ft. at 8:09 AM
High Tide - 7.75 ft. at 2:27 PM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf stays fun for the weekend, with waves chest to head
high from the NW. The next swell springs up from the NW on Monday,
pushing surf up to 1 foot overhead, with some infrequent bigger sets.
The size drops for Tuesday a foot, but should be consistently head
high + for both the northern and southern coasts throughout the week,
with a bump from a SSW that is sneaking up from Peru. The first pulse
from another SW should arrive a week from Monday.

Caribbean - Salsa will be smaller for this weekend's contest, waves
from head high to a foot overhead, maybe a two foot overhead set.
Sunday will be smaller, with surf chest to head high at the
beachbreaks. The next swell arrives Monday afternoon, from the ESE
and a surge from the NE bringing surf back up to 2-4' overhead by
Tuesday and Wednesday. This swell will slowly fade to head high surf
for next weekend.



SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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


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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@... 



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This fairly boxed off north swell has been hitting our area squarely
all week and diminishing from double overhead last week end to head
high on the sets on Thurs. Even with the smaller size, everyone is
enjoying the occasional perfection and deep tube rides are not
uncommon. The sand in Playa Grande is getting better and in the good
category. The off shore wind has been holding all day and backing off
to a feather during the better sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The tide will be coming in at the Tamarindo Estero in the morning and
Grande will be high enough around noon for the three quarter push. If
the north swell continues to drop, it will probably turn into mini
barrel riding practice.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
If the northerly swell direction continues, try the Tamarindo end of
the bay for incoming tide and Grande at high and outgoing.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Ross Menking is recovering from a shark bite on the leg he received
in the remote San Juanillo area. Everybody wishes him a speedy
recovery and hopes to see him back in the water soon. For the rest of
us: No guts, no glory.

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo (according to
the editor):

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Right now we haven't got much in the way of waves, but we sure have
wind! This week started out with huge waves and very strong south-
pulling currents. Ahorita no tenemos muchas olas pero si tenemos
viento! La semana empezo con olas muy grandes y corrientes jalando
fuertisimo al sur.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The Papagayo off-shores are too strong for mid-day session, but
things should look up for the weekend as the tide moves later into
the afternoon. Expect waist high surf. Los vientos Papagayo son
demasiado fuertes para buenas olas durante el dia, pero las cosas
mejoraran este fin de semana cuando la marea alta es mas tarde.
Espere olas a la cintura.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The sandbars we've got at present close out Tamarindo and a lot of
the beach over in Playa Grande when we get any size, so my suggestion
for the weekend is Langosta. La forma de la playa en este momento
cierra las olas en Tamarindo y mucho de la playa en Playa Grande
cuando las olas tienen buen tamano. Para este fin de semana,
recomiendo Playa Langosta.

JACO & HERMOSA


** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa - 

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: Offshores, 0-5 mph
Sunrise: 6:00AM Sunset: 5:36 PM High Tide: 12:54 PM / 6.89 ft Low
Tide: 06:36 AM / 1.59 ft The swell seems to have dropped off a bit,
but we will see bigger sets in the high tide hours. We have a four
foot swell. There is little wind so, it looks like we are in for a
great afternoon session, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast:
2-4 ft. for the next week



QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Sunny and small with sets begining to pick by this weekend

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

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


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 176
January 10th, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts. 

3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa
Brava in Puerto Viejo! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules
and signup info.

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

High Tide - 7.25 ft. at 8:10 AM
Low Tide - 1.57 ft. at 2:09 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Strong NW brushing the northern coast with some surf in the
head high to overhead range for Saturday and Sunday. While central
and southern zones stay head high and fun with a weak high tide in
the morning for glassy dawn patrols. Expect the swell to slowly fade
out through the week, with waves waist to chest high for next weekend.

Caribbean - More juice is headed to Salsa Brava, waves there will be
double overhead on the sets Monday, dropping a little by Tuesday
afternoon. The ESE swell pushes in more chest to head surf for the
whole coast by Thursday, but dies off for next weekend, leaving
beaches with some chest high waves.



SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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


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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@... 



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The waves picked up a bit on Thursday, with some solid head high
sets. The wind's been offshore all day, and the waves have great
shape. Very fun!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Long morning sessions, as the tide is moving slowly.

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 as well as all up and down the beach.

** From Diana, the best surf instructor in Tamarindo (according to
the editor):

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
I'm fresh off the plane back in town, so not a lot to tell. Today
seems to have less wind and more waves than yesterday. Good news!
Estoy recien llegada de paseo, asi que no tengo mucho que contar. Hoy
parece que hay menos viento y mas olas que ayer. Buenas noticias!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
My guess would be hard off-shore winds and hopefully waves for as
long as the winds are light enough to let them into the bay. Me
imagino que habran vientos fuertes off-shore y probablemente olas
mientras los vientos las dejan entrar la bahia.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Any place except Marbella! Ross Menking's foot was bitten by a shark
there and he is still in the hospital recovering. Donde sea menos
Marbella. A Ross Menking le mordio el pie un tiburon alli y el esta
todavia en el hospital recuperandose.



JACO & HERMOSA


** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa - 

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph Sunrise:
5:59AM Sunset: 5:30PM High Tide: 08:41 PM / 7.82 ft Low Tide: 02:09
PM / 1.57 ft
We have a four foot swell with an occasional 6 footer here and ther.
There is little wind so, it looks like we are in for a great
afternoon session, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. New
Swell for the weekend!




QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
3-4 foot swell nice and glassy in the morning. Evening has been the
best.

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

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


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

osta Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 175
January 3rd, 2003

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts. 

3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa
Brava in Puerto Viejo! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules
and signup info.

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

High Tide - 8.93 ft. at 3:17 PM

Low Tide - (-.3) ft. at 9:00 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Traditionally, a swell comes a few days after the new moon.
Well, a WNW arrives, giving relief in the form of chest to head high
surf, with some overhead sets. Expect some nice barrels early at the
beachbreaks and a fun afternoon session to boot. Swell arrives Sunday
morning and sticks around until next Wednesday. Long range doesn't
look great, dropping swell for next weekend with some residual NW
sending some chest high or smaller surf.

Caribbean - East swell is pushing in surf 1-2 foot overhead on the
sets at the beachbreaks, a little bigger on the reefs. This should
last until Saturday afternoon, and then drop down to head high by
Monday. Tuesday another ENE swell fills in, keeping waves in the
overhead range.



SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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


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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@... 



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been small all week, with the swell picking up just a bit on
Thursday, giving us some chest high waves on the sets. The wind has
been turning onshore in the afternoon, however, which has been
ruining the afternoon sessions just when the tide at Grande has been
getting right.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Hopefully the chest high waves will stick around, and the tides will
be moving into an early morning session by Saturday, so we can beat
the onshores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It's all pretty much the same small stuff: Try Playa Negra, Playa
Avellanas, or Playa Langosta for a little bit more size.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

We will have a surf contest in playa santa teresa,the 4/1 and 5/1we
expect a good swell...tonight in front at tropico some set were
bigger. Aloha,marco



JACO & HERMOSA


** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa - 

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-3ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph High
Tide: 3ish Low Tide: 9ish Good Morning Happy New Year! It's Bigger
Today! PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. New Swell for the
weekend, Pura Vida!!!



QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From David at Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
2-4 foot. Glassy in the morning. Sunny and hot

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Look to pick up on Saturday 2-5 foot waves with some sets pushing 6

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
No idea here bro. Nothing is happening in town


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 174
December 20th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa
Brava in Puerto Viejo! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules
and signup info.

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

High Tide - 8.33 ft. at 3:30 PM
Low Tide - .32 ft. at 9:13 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves are clean this weekend at chest to head high, with a
few overhead set waves arriving Saturday afternoon and into Sunday
with a long 14 second period. Monday things get smaller in the
Central and South coasts, but a near shore swell develops off the
Guanacaste coast and stays around Tuesday. Later in the week nothing
big is expected from the north or south.

Caribbean - It's flat now, but in two days another ENE swell fills in
the coast with some chest high fun waves. By Tuesday, surf be head
high and size will stay the same through Wednesday. Not a lot of rain
expected either.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
A hefty West started showing yesterday. Thursday was well over head
and good form in spite of the fluky wind. The sand bars are almost as
good as they get resulting in a lot of quality surf. The crowds are
staying in Tamarindo where the brunt of this swell is hitting and we
are getting some very nice shape, even though it's a little smaller.
The afternoon glass off Wed. afternoon was a rush with hardly anyone
out. Tamano de las olas y condiciones:

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The high tides are in the afternoon so the waves here are a gamble
with all the afternoon on shores we've been experiencing.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
The whole bay is lighting up, so pick your spot and hope the wind
cooperates.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

Las olas fueron super lindas toda la semana passada,tamano mas de 2
metros,sets bigger estubo glassy,directione de norte/oeste ahora son
pequenas,y has jovido bastante...se va a poner feo manana..
hasta luego,pura vida...marco


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph High
Tide: 2:51 PM / 8.00 ft Low Tide: 8:40 PM / 1.32 ft. It is getting
big again Great Barrels at Tulin PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended
Forecast. New Swell for the weekend.


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Got to surf a mid afternoon session with only a light wind and right
before the masses arrived (more like 20 people) Waves broke about
chest high with some sneaker overhead sets that closed out a little
early. Still a lot of fun.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
NW swell won't be that strong, but noticable, producing some long
rides at the more defined sandbars. Best early Sunday morning, if
it's dry.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Sunset sessions have been the best at an empty beachbreak.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Have a Jolly Holiday! Next reporting in 2003!



CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 173
December 13th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

3rd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, January 18-19 at Salsa
Brava in Puerto Viejo! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules
and signup info.

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

High Tide - 6.94 ft. at 9:58 AM
Low Tide - 2.01 ft. at 2:58 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The weekend holds overhead sets for the beachbreak masses
and competitors in Jaco, with the standard waist to chest in between.
Best times will be midmorning. Next week surf weakens into Tuesday,
with those bigger sets disappearing but surf cleaning up. Wednesday
another SSW swells sends a few pulses but nothing big. And with some
nudging, the NW hitting California will hit the Guanacaste coast by
Saturday with some overhead sets.

Caribbean - Dropping wind swells from head high + for Saturday, down
to chest high by Monday and waist high by Tueday. Nothing in the
forecast for the midweek, just waist high and clean. Then on
Thursday, another E swell shows up with some bigger sets, setting up
a nice head high weekend.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
I was out of town until today, so this report is only for Thursday.
There is certainly some swell out there and the rivermouth is a
popular place right now. High tide waves were easy chest high, but
grew in size and speed as the tide dropped. The wind was light
offshore at dawn and continued to pick up speed all morning. Yo
estaba viajando esta semana asi quereporto solo por hoy, jueves. Hay
swell por seguro y la boca del rio es un lugar muy popular. Las olas
a la marea alta eran suaves y del pecho, pero mientras se bajaba la
marea, agararon tamano y velocidad. El viento amanecio off shore
liviano y crecio por toda la manana.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The swell will hopefully be around a little longer, and the morning
conditions are perfect. Expect a lot of sun, a lot of wind and waves
all over the place. El swell probablemente estara aqui unos dias mas
y las mananas tienen condiciones perfectas. Espere mucho sol, mucho
viento y olas por todos lados.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The rivermouth may be crowded, but that's because it's so great. The
beach by the lifeguard stand is good, Pico Pequeno has been great. If
the crowds get to you in Tamarindo, sneak off toward Playa Grande. La
boca del rio puede tener mucha gente pero es porque es tan buena. La
playa en frente de los salvavidas esta buena, Pico Pequeno ha sido
buenisimo. Si la gente le molesta en Tamarindo escondese en un pico
solitario en camino a Playa Grande.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been running overhead and a half to double overhead here
at the main break. The wind is combing them out in the morning during
the incoming and outgoing tide. Some of the sets are bumpy or squared
off and a few sets are perfect so you have to pick em. The good waves
are obvious and since the swell is coming out of the West and hitting
full force out front, there aren't any scary sneaker sets and
adequate lulls between the sets. The paddle out channels are working
well and I haven't seen many broken boards. On the good sets it could
easily be Puerto Escondido without the fear factor. Yesterday I
watched a five second, stand up, dry tube ride through the hole.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Everything is lined up for great surf with the morning tides, off
shores, and mellowing, cleaning swell.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
We've been going down to the Tamarindo River mouth, just three
minutes away, on the Playa Grande service road for low incoming
tides, and everybody along Playa Grande and Tamarindo is reporting
good waves at some tide.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

Las olas estan entre de tres pies y seis. La serie puede jegar a 8
pies. El viento es sur. Estamo esperando olas mas grandes.


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 95f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: WSW 4-6 ft. (back of the wave) Wind: South, 0-5 mph It is
going off. All the Southwest spots are on. Pretty big weekend crowds.
Surf Contest Finals in Jaco.


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -

1. Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
-Playa Playitas: esta es una de las playas que ha estado mejor esta
semana en cuanto a las olas y sus condiciones; por ejemplo, los
surfeadores me dijeron que han estado grandes, limpias, consistentes,
su dirección ha sido derecha y su tamaño ha estado entre los 6 y 7
pies en marea alta.
-Playa Espadilla: esta playa no ha tenido mala reputación, ni mucho
menos, poca asistencia durante esta semana, de hecho fue la playa en
donde miré más surfeadores el día en que fui a hacer la entrevista.
Los surfeadores se refirieron a ella como una playa con olas limpias,
de dirección tanto derecha como izquierda, más menos grandes y con un
tamaño aproxomado de 4 pies en marea alta.
-Isla Damas. uno de nuestros estudiantes, quien es un experto en la
disciplina del surfeo, fue a esta playa con su hijo para divertirse
y, a la vez, tratar de relizar algunos movimientos un poco atrevidos
y difíciles sobre su tabla de surf. Al regresar nos comentó que el
surfeo en esta área es estupendo y que a él le gustaría volver a este
lugar una y mil veces más. Así que no tenemos nada más que decir,
creemos que las palabras de este estudiantes son más que suficientes
para saber como está el surfeo en este lugar.

2. ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo las
olas?.
Por más de tres semanas hemos gozado de un sol que quema y no creo
que el próximo fin de semana vaya a ser la diferencia, o sea que vaya
a comenzar a llover. Sin embargo, con respecto a las olas los
surfeadores piensas que será más prometedor; con eso queremos decir
que es muy posible, según la opinión de los sufeadores, que las olas
estén mucho mejores. Y de no ser así, no hay ningún problema, pues ya
en este momento están muy buenas. Ojala que ustedes no se las pierdan.

3.¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área este próximo fin de
semana?.
A pesar de que todas las playas han estado recibiendo una asistencia
bastante considerable, tanto así como para que se nos hiciera difícil
hacer una elección, nosotros nos atrevemos a decir que la mayor
asistencia la ha tenido playa Espadilla, durante esta semana y no
tenemos ninguna señal que nos indique que la situación va a ser
diferente el próximo fin de semana. Por otro lado, a cualquier lugar
que usted vaya en esta playa se va a encontrar con olas dignas de
usted y su abilidad con su tabla de surf.


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is well overhead, but mostly closeouts until high tide. Mostly
sunny with light offshore morning winds.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The beachbreaks will be big, guaranteed. Maybe time to check out some
point breaks up north.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Around high tide will be best, mid morning.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Contest in Jaco this weekend! Support your local surfer!



CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 172
December 6th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

2nd Surf Contest of the National Circuit, December 14-15 at El Bohio
in Jaco! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup
info.

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

High Tide - 9.44 ft. at 4:18 PM
Low Tide - (-.85) ft. at 10:00 AM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Sets are coming in every ten minutes, shoulder to head high
up north at WSW facing beachbreaks. Central and South Pacific coast
might be a little smaller for the weekend, but fun. Afternoon and
dawn hightides make for good dawn patrols and p.m. sessions. By
Wednesday, smaller groundswell hits from the SW with some fun chest
high surf and last until next weekend.

Caribbean - Surf is up on the right coast, waist to chest high with
some head high plus sets all weekend and into next Monday. Weather
has not been great with lots of rain, but the water is still clear.
Time to hit up some Salsa juice.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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


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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
A north swell came in this week, breaking head high and bigger at the
rivermouth and in front of the lifeguard stand at low tide. The winds
have been viscious off-shore which usually doesn't happen until later
in the summer. Now the swell is diminishing a bit, but midtide at the
rivermouth is still head high. Un swell del norte llego esta semana
haciendo olas de a la cabeza y mas en la boca del rio y en frente de
los salvavidas a la marea baja. Los vientos son los ferroces off-
shore de puro verano. Ahora el swell se va bajando un poquito pero a
la media marea la boca del rio esta todavia a la cabeza.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Expect a windy weekend! A lot of the swell in the ocean is being held
out of the bay by the wind, but as the tide shifts to sunrise, early
morning should be gorgeous. Espere un fin de semana vientoso! El
viento no esta permitiendo que mucho del swell en el mar entre la
bahia pero con las mareas altas al amanecer, las mananas estaran
lindisimas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
The Tamarindo rivermouth is the best place to be but expect a crowd.
Avellanas is a good pick as well. La boca del rio en Tamarindo es el
mejor lugar pero hay mucha gente. Avellanas tambien es buena.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've been having solid shoulder to head high waves the last few
days. The offshores created some all time sessions! The wind was a
bit funkier on Thursday, with some sideshores, but the waves were
still very much fun!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The swell looks like it's still in the water, so more of the same,
hopefully! And now we're moving into early morning high tides, making
for doublesessions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Everywhere around here! Playa Grande's been happening, as well as the
Tamarindo Rivermouth, and points in between!

* From Joe at Witches Rock Surf Camp -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
If nobody has been surfing since this last Sunday, YOU BLEW IT.
Tamarindo Rivermouth, all time conditions, perfect offshore winds
w/overhead surf for 4days straight. This is the best I've seen it in
2 years.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
Today, as I stare at the surf, I see the isn't dropping. Basically,
its staying head-high + day after day.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Tamarindo Rivermouth, Marbella, Witch's, Negra. Just get somewhere
and get the surf.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Tamarindo Discomovil Monday Dec 9. Be there or miss out (like
you did w/ the waves this last week)


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: SW 2-4 feet, Wind: South, 0-5 mph.It is sunny, the surf
came up 2-4ft, PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. 1-3 feet
for the next week or, so....


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is chest to head high, offshores in the morning with some low
tide sucking barrels and lots of closeouts. Semiclean in the
afternoon. Hasn't rained in four days!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Wave size will stay the same waist to head high surf, early morning
offshores with a.m. hightides.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
In front of the lifeguard stand. Away from the "crowds" of 20.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Contest in Jaco next weekend! Support your local surfer!


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 171
November 15th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

1st Surf Contest of the National Circuit, November 16-17th in Playa
Negra! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup info.

SURF CONTEST benefiting homeless kids at the Hotel Arenal Pacifico in
Jaco organized by Cabinas Las Olas. Contact 643-3687 for more info.
The contest doesn't have any cost of inscription, the surfer that
wants to compete has to help us to spend a day on the beach with 45
kids between the ages of 13-18 years. We have softboards which we are
going to use to get kids in the water and teach them how to surf.

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

High Tide - 7.16 ft. at 11:46 AM
Low Tide - 1.81 ft. at 5:50 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The nice SW swell that arrived Wednesday will be fading out
by Saturday, leaving surf up in Guanacaste chest high and further
south waist to chest high. No relief is expected Sunday, but by
Monday a NW swell will hit the beaches of the Nicoya peninsula,
pushing surf back up to headhigh with some overhead sets. This won't
be seen in the central Pacific but a few headhigh sneaker sets show
up in the southern zone. NW'er stays on the scene through next
Thursday and further ahead another SW swell will push in head high
surf for next weekend.

Caribbean - Saturday the surf stays knee to waist high but clean.
Then on Monday a ESE arrives with surf chest to head high with the
biggest sets hitting Wednesday. Swell expires Thursday afternoon
leaving waist to chest high surf for next weekend.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've had a week of small surf as predicted. Waves in Tamarindo have
ranged from waist to chest, smaller in the beginning of the week.
Each day starts with off-shore winds, but today is the first day that
they've held into the afternoon. Looks like we've got a bit of west
swell coming in that's causing Henry's point and the central area of
the beach to break. Las olas esta semana han sido pequenas como
pronosticaron. El tamano es de la cintura al pecho, mas pequeno al
principio de la semana. Cada dia empieza con el viento off-shore,
pero hoy es el primer dia que ha seguido hasta la tarde. Parece que
tenemos algo de un swell oeste que esta haciendo olas en Henry's
point y la parte central de la playa.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
A swell from the south/southwest is predicted to arrive here on
Friday, winds expected to be off shore, so it could shape up to be a
great surf weekend in Tamarindo. Un swel del sur/suroeste es
pronosticado para el viernes y el viento lo esperamos off-shore asi
que podra ser un fin de semana perfecta para surfear en Tamarindo.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
It looks like it's could be great anywhere, especially Langosta.
Depending how much west is in the swell, the Tamarindo rivermouth
could be a good spot as well. Parece que podra ser buena donde sea,
especialmente en Langosta. Depende en cuanto del oeste tenga el
swell, la boca del rio en Tamarindo puede ser buen lugar tambien.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Thursday saw waves at a solid head high with some sets well overhead.
It was offshore throughout the day, making for a long mid-morning to
early afternoon session. Lots of barrels! Playa Grande at it's best!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The swell seems a bit junkier today, Friday, with plenty of size but
a bit more mixed up than yesterday. Who knows, though, as the tide
fills in it could certainly clean up and we could have a repeat of
yesterday. This weekend looks good for Grande as we seem to be locked
into an offshore weather pattern and there's plenty if swell in the
water.

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

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa -

Surf area- Mal Pais y Santa Teresa. Tamano - small,1 to 1,5 meter on
the front. Best spot - In front of Tropico Latino! Playa Carmen!
Puravida, Marco


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Slight Overcast, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: SW 2-4 feet, Wind: Very Still, 0 mph, Good
Morning! The Surf came up a bit, overnight. It's looking real good
with the incoming tide this instant. We have 2-4 foot conditions
(that's from the back of the wave for all you Wallys) and, No Wind,
PURA VIDA!!!! Costa Rica Extended Forecast. 2-3 feet for the next
week or, so.... Pura Vida!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above



DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

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

Surf is chest to head high, clean in the morning - choppy in the
afternoon. Not much rain during the day, only at night.

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

Wave size will decrease down to waist to maybe a chest high set for
Saturday and Sunday. Not much expected next week.

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

In front of Tortilla Flats. A nice peak has been formed by the
sandbars there.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Good luck to Ronnie, Jose, and Jenny at the contest in Negra! Check
out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and
get to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 170
November 8th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

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.

1st Surf Contest of the National Circuit, November 16-17th in Playa
Negra! Check the website www.surfingcr.com for rules and signup info.

Next SURFRIDER meeting in Dominical - November 14th, 4:30p.m., at
Thrusters! Beach cleanup at 3 p.m. 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.

TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after

High Tide - (-.87) ft. at 11:05 AM
Low Tide - 9.36 ft. at 5:23 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Swells arriving from all directions this week. Surf will be
in the chest high range for the weekend and then slowly increasing up
to 1 foot overhead by Tuesday. Surf stays bigger Wednesday and then
drops slowly back to stomach to chest high for next weekend. Morning
high tides should help the form at the beachbreaks.

Caribbean - The eastern coast looks small for the weekend, maybe some
waist high surf at the beachbreaks. Then on Monday afternoon a slight
increase will be noticeable and by Wednesday surf should be chest
high with some nice sets flowing in from the ESE. It starts dropping
Thursday and is back to waist high by Friday.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diane at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

SIZE AND CONDITIONS:
The waves have been small all week--around waist high in all of
Tamarindo. Last Sunday was a gorgeous blue
summer day with off-shores all day long. The week has been more a mix
of summer and winter with inconsistant winds, patchy rain and blue
skys in between. At the moment we have the wind on shore and a lot of
chop. Las olas eran pequenas toda la semana--a la cintura en todo
Tamarindo. El domingo pasado era un lindo dia azul de verano con
vientos off-shore todo el dia. La semana tuvo una mezcla de verano
con invierno con los vientos cambiandose, lluvias cortas entre cielos
azules. Al momento, tenemos el viento on-shore y mucha
desorganizacion.

THIS WEEKEND:
I don't mean to be always predicting gloom and doom, but virtual bouy
reports for us for this weekend have the set waves rolling in at
about waist high. The good news is they should hold up fine in the
predicted off- shore wind. No quiero siempre estar trayendo malas
noticias, pero un bouy virtual cerca de nosotros esta pronosticando
un fin de semana con los sets a la cintura. La buena noticia es que
tendran buena forma en los vientos off-shore que pronostican.

BEST PLACE TO SURF:
Hmmm. Best TIME to surf will be mid incoming tide as the high tides
are far too high for the lack of swell. I recommend Avellanas and
Playa Grande, especially as what swell we have is coming from the
south. El mejor HORA para surfear sera a la media marea entrante
porque las mareas altas son demasiado altas para tan poquito swell.
Yo recomiendo Playa Avellanas y Playa Grande, especialmente como el
swell que hay viene del sur.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small and clean with the tides falling in the morning and late
afternoon making for some nice glassy sessions. However, the waves
are pretty small though there is an occasional decent chest high wave
that comes through.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
The word is that we may have a new swell coming. That would make for
some fun weekend surf and doublesessions at Grande.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Tha main peak at Grande as that's really the only place the swell is
getting in right now.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
This has been the first week of crap surf in quite a while. Not much
to report here boss.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
As the weather report shows a slight increase this weekend, everyone
is watching the GIANT freaking NW swell off the northwest coast of
the US....dont' know if this is too north to make it here, if it is
Witch's Rock will be off the hook.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Playa Grande or Witch's Rock for the high tide, Ollie's Point on the
low. Ollie's Point, by the way, has actually had fun chest-high surf
despite the flat spell thats taken over the rest of the Costa Rican
world. If you can get to Ollie's, you'll have fun.


JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hey Dudes ! It was fun and around chest high on sets with a nice
evening glass and yes Jaco likes extreme tides ! Cierto, era bonita y
bastante , Olas del Pecho y bien bonitas !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Maybe next week a bit of something wierd and good ? Talvais esta
semana un poco de algo bueno y bonito ? Watch for next week or even
if its possible for the contest next week at Playa Negra ? Vamos a
ver si hay olas para el torneo de circuito la proximas fin de semana
en Playa Negra !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Come surf with me but bring your longboard ! Venga a surfiar con
migo ,pero traiga "el longboard" ! Ciao y Gracias por prestando mi
esta tierra por esta tiempo ! Su Amigo , CHUCK !!

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Slight Overcast, Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: SW 1-3 feet
Wind: Very Still 0 mph Good Morning, Waves are up and we are surfing!
Costa Rica Extended Forecast-
Clean and Perfect little Waves. Pura Vida!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

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

Waves are in the waist to chest high range, with a bigger set every
twenty minutes. Finky conditions with a big tide change.

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

The weekend should clean up a little and get a little bigger.
Hopefully the winds will stay offshore alittle longer in the morning.

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

Bring a longboard whereeveryou go to catch the most surf.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Good luck to Ronnie, Jose, and Jenny at the contest in Negra! Check
out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and
get to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 169
November 1st , 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

THE NEWS! New Surfos mag out with contest dates - next one at Playa
Negra on November 23. 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. Website of the week -
www.leatherback.org - Learn about projects that the protect the
turtles visiting Playa Grande!

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

Low Tide - 1.08 ft. at 5:29 PM
High Tide - 7.76 ft. at 11:25 AM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - West-southwest swell sticks around for the weekend up
north, but down south it stays smaller, in the chest to head high
range. Dawn patrols at point breaks and p.m. sessions at the backyard
beachbreaks are the call. Swells fade out by Monday leaving waist to
chest conditions until a straight South arrives next Wednesday
pushing surf up to chest to head high with maybe a sneaker overhead
set.

Caribbean - No wave-relief for the weekend, but it appears a small
groundswell is setting up for Monday with small surf, waist high,
growing to some chest high sets by next Thursday.



SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa Flamingo
salescostarica@...

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Our waves are small right now but have nice shape when the wind stays
off them. Winds have been shifty, especially since this last part of
the week we've had rain at dawn and throughout the day. With the
westward shift in the swells, the rivermouth has had waves rolling
all over the place--small, but beautiful and everywhere! Las olas
aqui estan pequenas ahora pero con buena forma cuando los vientos
permitan. Los vientos se cambian mucho, especialmente en esta parte
final de la semana cuando ha estado lloviendo al amanecer. Con el
swell mas del oeste, la boca del rio tiene olas por todas partes--
pequenas, pero lindas y tantas!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Predictions don't show much of a size increase, but they show the
wind switching steady off-shore on Sunday so let's cross our fingers!
El pronostico no tiene olas mas grandes pero dice que el viento se
hace fijo off-hore el domingo asi que cruzemos los dedos!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Old Man's and Henry's--spots near the Tamarindo Circle--break on a
west swell so we might see some waves there. Best will likely be the
Tamarindo estuary with that sandbar set by the winter's south swells.
Old Man's y Henry's--lugares cerca del centro de Tamarindo--tienen
olas en los swelles oestes asi que pueden haber olas alli. Lo mejor
probablemente sera el estero en Tamarindo con el sandbar puesto por
los swelles sur del invierno.

JACO & HERMOSA


** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 83f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: South 2-3 feet, Wind: 0 mph,
High Tide: 10:18 AM / 7.67 ft, Buenas, It is low tide clean and
Perfect. Costa Rica Extended Forecast - Small Waves. Pura Vida!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are waist to head high and chunky, but not with much form.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
It is expected to clean up in the mornings with more offshores, but
the low tide might make the set waves close out.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Make a boat trip up in Guanacaste. The beachbreak will be fun, but
smaller.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Election day in the states is November 5th. Check your reps.
environmental record and vote for the planet! Surfrider meeting at
Thrusters - November 14th, 4:30 p.m.



CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 168
October 25th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts. 

THE NEWS! Spooky surf with lots of goblins in the soup! West-
Southwest swell on the way for Wednesday. Germany gives Costa Rica
$10 million for conservation efforts! Gutentach! 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. Website of the week - www.ancientsediment.com - Mud from the
Osa to keep your skin young and help the southern region!

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

Low Tide - .43 ft. at 11:10 AM
High Tide - 7.98 ft. at 5:26 PM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Traces of a WSW arrive Sunday, pushing the surf up a foot
to head high, but still a little junky. Then by Tuesday it grows
another foot with a few bigger sets and by Wednesday it's 1-2 foot
overhead, super clean in the early mornings with a midmorning high
tide. I would like to see what T-Bay is doing with this swell angle,
as well as Ollie's and Matapalo! WSW starts dropping Thursday, and by
Friday waves recede to head high for next weekend, with the swell
angle coming more from the South.

Caribbean - Copy and paste from last week, no surf to mention - just
nice conditions for snorkeling and enjoying the fun activities on the
beach and on the rivers.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa Flamingo
salescostarica@...

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves this week in the Tamarindo area have been about waist high. The
days begin with off-shore winds which generally last until late
morning and have begun to occasionally switch back. Esta semana las
olas en Tamarindo han estado a la cintura. Los dias empiezan con
viento off-shore que generalmente sigue hasta el mediodia y a veces
regresan mas tarde.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks like it will bring small waves, so get your long
board. The winds are predicted to be less cooperative than they have
been, but with the high tides at sunrise/sunset, early birds should
catch some morning surf. Este fin de semana tendra olas pequenas, asi
que traiga su longboard. Se pronostican que los vientos seran menos
favorables que an sido esta semana, pero con las mareas altas al
amanecer/atardecer, los que se levantan temprano encontraran olas en
la manana.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
I recommend Langosta for this weekend. It picks up the south pulse
better than Tamarindo. Recommiendo Langosta para este fin de semana
porque las olas del sur entran mejor alla que en Tamarindo.


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa - 

Local Climate: Rainy Air Temp: 83f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: Southwest 2-4 feet. Wind: 0 mph High Tide: 6:05 PM / 7.67
ft Buenas Dias, It is high tide and a little bumpy from morning
showers. This Week's Outlook It is looking pretty meager from the
south. We are hoping to get some northwest activity. Pura Vida!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf has been junky at most times of the day, with winds switching
onshore early due to showers along the coast. At the right tide mix,
the chest to head high sets have a little form for a quick cover up
and a couple of snaps.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
West southwest swell fills in a little on Sunday and then stronger
next week (Wednesday)

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol is still the call with the best chance for offshores and
a good tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Party tonight at San Clemente - bring your freakiest costume por
favor! Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a
place to stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in the
water. Email aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 167
October 18th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

THE NEWS! Coastguard Law up for approval in C.R. Legislature. New
issue of Surfos is out and looks excellent! Check for beach cleanups
in your area! 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. Website of the week -
www.apreflofas.org - Costa Rica's Environmental Watchdog Group!

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

Low Tide - 1.5 ft. at 7:05 AM
High Tide - 7.73 ft. at 1:11 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Dropping SSW swell for the weekend, with surf from 1-2
overhead Friday afternoon, down to chest to head high by Sunday.
Through next week, the surf stays smaller (in the chest to head high
range) but fun, with high tides in the late afternoon bringing some
juice. Winds have been shifty in the south, but more consistently
offshore up north. Waves stay consistent through next weekend but
nothing magnificant, maybe some nice dawn patrols at your local
beachbreak.

Caribbean - This coast is still in the flats, maybe a little relief
arriving next Tuesday, with some waist high peelers at the better
beachbreaks. Bring your snorkel gear.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa Flamingo
salescostarica@...

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The surf has been through a lot of changes this week--it started out
big, went flat and today the rivermouth was head high and pitching
tubes. The wind is staying off shore until midday and the beach
between the lifeguard stand and the estuary was giving some folks
nice rides instead of the customary close outs. Las olas han cambiado
muchisima en esta semana--al principio eran grandes, se fueron y hoy
la boca del rio estuvo a la cabeza y tirando tubos. El viento quedo
off shore hasta el medio dia y el beach break entre la salvavidas y
el estero estaba bonito, no cerrado.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Looks like a great weekend for the incoming tides. Hopefully the
swell that arrived today will keep us paddling for a few more days.
Parece buen fin de semana para surfear la marea entrante. Esperamos
que el swell que lego hoy nos tenga remando por unos dias mas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Anywhere! The Suizo had waves today, the rivermouth, the beach break,
Langosta, Grande, Avellanas...you can't go wrong! Hoy el Suizo tuvo
olas, la boca del rio, el beach break, Langosta, Grande,
Avellanas...¡no se puede equivocar!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
The surf has been really really good. Even in Tamarindo there have
been barrels (yes, overhead offshore conditions too). This week has
been awesome, very little crowds and great overall waves. Ollie's has
been EPIC. oh god.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
This swell that is running yesterday/today will decrease this
weekend, followed by another one on Sunday. If all goes as planned,
surf won't drop below head-high at Witch's or Ollie's. Conditions
have been ideal (even Tamarindo has been going off)

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's Point, on this south swell, is pumping. Find a way to get
there.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Holloween party Oct.31................boo!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:
Swell has come up a little with some head high sets this evening but
it remains disorganised despite the lack of rain. On the upside, no
crowds.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:
Swell from SW should build - hopefully coupled with cleaner
conditions.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA THIS WEEKEND:
Beachbreaks - top end of Sta Teresa and Playa Carmen


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height &
Direction: Southwest 4-6 feet Wind: 0-5 mph High Tide: Around 1 PM We
still have great surf out of the southwest with 4 to 6 footers. Aloha!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are coming in head high with some sets 2-3 foot overhead, light
winds possibly going offshore after the p.m. rain. No fun with the
low tide at dawn, with cloudy conditions and agua sucia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell contnues from the SW through Saturday with a definite drop off
Sunday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Midmorning at some point break.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to
stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in the water.
Email aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 166
October 11th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

THE NEWS! Coastguard Law up for approval in C.R. Legislature. First
contest of the national circuit in Jaco is postponed. Surf flick at
La Hacienda of Shane Dorian. Check for beach cleanups in your area!
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. Website of the week - www.natureconservancy.org -
Protecting the Osa Peninsula and Guanacaste Coasts!

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

High Tide - 9.88 ft. at 6:01 AM
Low Tide - (-.42 ft.) at 12:15 PM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - South swell arrives Sunday midday with surf one foot
overhead with a 16 second period. Gets better in the afternoon and
best Monday morning before starting to drop off next Tuesday.
Wednesday it's back in the chest to head high range, but more swell
from the SW pushes it back overhead by Thursday and into the weekend.

Caribbean - A pulse from a nearby tropical system hitting Nicaragua
gives the coast surf in the waist to chest range, but only stays
until Sunday. Afterwards, another four days of knee to waist fun
clean surf. Enjoy Carnival in Limon!!!



SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa Flamingo
salescostarica@...

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
With the extremely high new moon tides this week and little swell,
Tamarindo hasn't had much more than a little shore break. There have
been fun little mid tide longboard waves in the late mornings, but in
the afternoons super high tides and onshore winds have been the
usual. It's been a gorgeous week weather- wise. Con las mareas
altisimas de la luna nueva y un swell demasiada pequena, casi no han
habido olas. Tuvimos solamente olas pequenas para longboard a la
media marea en la manana cerca del mediodia. Las tardes han sido de
mareas altisimas y vientos onshore. Pero ha sido una semana de tiempo
lindisimo.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Keep Sunday morning open, because it looks like we have waves on the
way starting then. The tide ought to be just right to run out and
catch a few while the morning sun shines and the morning off shores
blow! Mangenga abierto el horario de domingo en la manana, porque
parece que vienen olas para entonces. La marea debe ser buena para
agarar algunas olas mientras brilla el sol de la manana y soplan los
offshores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
As these predicted waves will be coming from the south/southwest,
Langosta should be the best place in town to cath them, Playa Grande
if you can travel. Como las olas pronosticadas vienen del
sur/suroeste, Langosta sera el mejor lugar agarrarlas, o Playa Grande
si puedes viajar.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
Amidst this so-called "rainy season", we in Tamarindo have seen
hardly any rain. Its been sunny, the conditions have been really
clean with offshore winds, some glassy conditions too. The surf in
tamarindo hasn't been much to talk about, small longboard waves,
while Ollie's Point has been absolute FIRING the last three days.
Trips have been staying at Ollies all day long, conditions offshore
with overhead set waves and nobody out...got to love this time of
year.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
We are waiting for a due south, planned to hit on Saturday October
12th (happens to be the date of WRSC Tamarindo's next party....hmmmm)
Surf should get 2-3ft overhead plus at Ollie's, we can't tell yet if
the swell is too south to get to Witch's Rock. This swell is going to
hit us in spurts, expect stories of some beaches being waist high,
others being double overhead (Negra, Grande, Ollie's). No ones going
to be here to surf it, either.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Ollie's is the only sure bet, then Negra and Grande. Anywhere that
gets a deep south swell (secret spots...)

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Tamarindo hosting two parties: #1 Sat. Oct. 12th, WRSC Birthday
party for Roach, Luke, and Johan #2 Thur. Oct 31st, WRSC HOLLOWEEN
PARTY. Wear your best costume for added effect, anyone wearing the
generic "surfer" costume will be pointed out and laughed at = no
friends. be creative.

JACO & HERMOSA


** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 11AM Local Climate: Offshore: Overcast Skies
Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South 4-5
foot. Wind: None 5-7mph High Tide: 6:47 AM / 9.97 ft The swell is
coming up and there is great surf!!

** From Chuck from Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Jaco thursday a.m. funky stormy wierd 3-4ft and with a new push from
something coming out of the south? Jueves en Jaco fue muy extano por
la manana con tormenta y viento con olas de 3-4 pies y con un poco
empuje nueva del sur pero creo es del viento no mas !

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Puede hacer que las olas de la tarde va estar mejor , un poco de
lluvia en las montanas y marea alta en la tarde ! Could be a good
afternoon here in Jaco maybe a bit of rain coming out off the
mountains and high tide in the afternoon !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
QUIEN SABE ? WHO KNOWS ? BEACH BREAK FOR SURE Y SEGURO

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Well as usual the rumours run rampant here, yesterday someone told me
that the contest for this weekend is cancelled but I cant get this
confirmed , I believe the BILLABONG event upstairs is still a go for
8;30 p.m. upstairs from the shop at La Hacienda on Saturday, the name
of the video is BLUEPRINT which is a biography of Shane Dorian ? Como
siempre los rumores son pesadas y sin confirmacion aqui, ayer llego
los noticias que otra ves han cancelado el torneo de circuito ? NO ES
CONFIRMADO ? Creo que todo via el evento BILLABONG es para el sabado
en Bar La Hacianda a las 8:30 p.m. , va estar bien bonito el evento
con el video BLUEPRINT que el biographia del Shane Dorian ? Voy a
buscar un poco info del torneo ahora y si usted tiene info por favor
llamame ! If you have any info about the contest PLEASE CALL ME @ 643-
1308 ! Gracias Chuck !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

** From David at Escuela D'Amore in Manuel Antonio -

1- Tamaño y consistencia de las olas esta semana en:
Playa Playitas: Esta semana las olas han estado limpias, no muy
grandes, consistentes, con dirección derecha y con un tamaño
aproximado de más o menos cinco pies en marea alta. Playa Espadilla
(enfrente del restaurante Lobster): En esta playa las olas han estado
muy buenas, con esto quiero decir que han estado limpias,
consistentes, de dirección tanto derecha como izquierda y con un
tamaño aproximado de más o menos tres pies en marea alta. Isla Damas:
De esta playa no tenemos información por el momento, pero pronto
haremos una investigación del surf en este lugar.

2- ¿Qué esperan el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las
olas?.
El tiempo es una cosa que normalmente es impredecible, sin embargo
nosotros nos atrevemos a decir que hará sol por las mañanas y estará
nublado o lloverá por las tardes. Con respecto a las olas estamos
seguros que continuarán como lo han estado hasta al momento.

3-¿Cuál es mejor lugar para surfear en su área el próximo fin de
semana?
El lugar que ha sido más frecuentado por los surfeadores durante esta
semana ha sido el área que está enfrente del restaurante Lobster. Sin
embargo, a esta playa solo van surfeadores que no son muy diestros
sobre tablas de surf. Por otro lado, hay un lugar que está enfrente
del restaurante Arboleda, el cual ha sido frecuentado, no en gran
cantidad como el que está enfrente de Lobster, pero si se pueden ver
a varias personas realizando maniobras sobres sus tablas.


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf is cafe con leche from 8 hours of rain and strong tides. At
least no one is out!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Swell comes in from the South Sunday with big closeouts in the
overhead range. Looks best for next Monday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Dawn patrol before it mushes out for the high tide. Late afternoons
too.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to
stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in the water.
Email aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 165
October 4th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

THE NEWS! Circuito National Surf Contest October 12-13 in Jaco! Next
SURFRIDER organizing meeting in Dominical - October 10th, 4:30p.m.,
at Thrusters, beach cleanup starts at 3 p.m. at Tortilla Flats with
prizes for helpers! 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. Website of the week -
www.surfreport.com.ve - keeping Venezuelans stoked with surf news and
photos.

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

Low Tide - .98 ft. at 6:31 AM
High Tide - 8.41 ft. at 12:50 AM


NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves will be less consistent over the weekend, in the
chest high range, with some head high+ sets coming in every 10
minutes with a 14 second period. At the beachbreaks, have the most
fun either for dawn patrol barrels or good shoulders about 2 hours
before high tide. Surf slowly increases a foot by Monday and changes
to more from the south, but nothing huge is coming until next
Saturday from down south of Peru.

Caribbean - No relief in the Caribbean with tropical systems sucking
the juice up north, leaving waves in the knee to waist high range.
Maybe a stomach high set on Monday, but returning to flatness for the
rest of the week. Good diving conditions!!


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

Remax/Gold Coast Realty (654-4919 fax 654-4184) in Playa Flamingo
salescostarica@...

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Right now winds are holding off shore through the sunny mornings
we've been having, switching near noon. The head high waves we had
last weekend have backed off to longboarders' waist high peelers. En
este momento los viento siguen off shore casi toda la manana,
cambiandose cerca del medio dia. La olas que eran de a la cabeza el
fin de semana pasada, ahora son apenas para el longboard, a la
cintura.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
This is really nothing to complain about, seeing as the sun is
shining and the water is clean. Small waves and beautiful mornings at
low-tide spots while the wind holds. Esto no es nada de que quejarse
con el sol afuera y el agua clara. Olas pequenas y mananas linda en
los lugares de marea baja mientras no se cambie el viento.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
I recommend Playa Negra. The waves may not be epic size, but it's a
low tide break that will work before the winds hit. Recomiendo Playa
Negra. Las olas no seran muy grandes, pero sierve a la marea baja
antes de que empiezen los vientos.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
The surf has been really fun and uncrowded, we love the "rainy
season". The conditions haven't been epic, but this morning its
offshore and clean surf...

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
We should see this same waist-to-chest high surf in Tamarindo, a bit
bigger at Negra and Grande, until Sunday. Sunday will see the start
of a new southwest swell, going to be at least head high and probably
a few feet overhead on the sets.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Most spots will see surf, with Witch's and Ollie's getting a couple
more feet higher. Witch's will see the best waves this swell, as the
direction has alot of west in it.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS-
WRSC Tamarindo is hosting a discomovil October 12, and if you can't
make that then check out the HOLLOWEEN PARTY....more info to come
soon.

** From John at Pura Vida Tours in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves have been fun all week and it looks like a chest to head high
swell will be around for the weekend!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
Look for glassy and chest high everywhere.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
All spots on there tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Pura Vida Tours and proud to announce its ground breaking on a new
office, shop and minimarket in downtown Playa Grande. We've started
construction and will be open by Christmas. We will have a internet
cafe/real estate and rental office on one side and a minisuper and
surf shop on the other! Don't worry you won't be able to miss us as
where right on the main road only 100 yards from the beach!


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: Offshore: Sunny Air Temp: 91f, Water Temp: 85f, Wave
Height & Direction: south 2-4 foot. Wind: South 0-5mph High Tide
11:40 AM / 7.33 ft. It is clean small, sunny and fun.

** From Chuck from Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves pretty fun if a bit off from the last few days @ 3-4 ft faces
and clean this a.m.! Bien vacilon hoy y con condiciones ideal para la
manana !

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Depende el oleaje pero si sigue chica TULIN en las horas tempranas y
vuelve a Jaco para la surfiada del medio dia !

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Torneo para la proximas fin en Jaco del circuito, mas info como
llega! Contest next weekend here in Jaco, part of the Natl. Circuit ,
sorry dont have anymore info ? Lack of communication here ? Anyways I
hope this goes well and thanks to the organizers of last weekend
contest which as I understand went very well ! Iguess that is it for
now ! Cant believe Leon is gone ? What a freaky world we live in!
Ciao and God Bless ! Chuck !


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are chest head with some overhead sets pushing in every 8-10
minutes. Early morning barrels and lots of speedy closeouts. Midday
is perfect with light onshores and sunny weather.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
SW will switch to more from the south for the weekend with surf about
the same size for the next 7 days. More rain than usual expected
since this is the wettest month of the year.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
Late afternoon in front of the old spanish school, or check out the
Circuito National contest in Jaco.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
Surfrider organized beach cleanup Thursday 3 p.m. at Tortilla Flats.
Meeting at 4:30 p.m. at Thrusters with free drinks for helpers. In
October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the year. Check out
www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place to stay and get
to practice your spanish with the locals in the water. Email
aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 164
September 27th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

THE NEWS! Copa/Arenas Surf Contest this weekend attracts surfer from
around the country - big surf expected! Next SURFRIDER organizing
meeting in Dominical - October 8th, 7p.m., at the panaderia! 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

High Tide - 8.43 ft. at 6:04 AM
Low Tide - .95 ft. at 12:15 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A SSW with a 12-13 sec. period takes the stage this
Saturday, late afternoon - with waves growing from overhead to some 1-
3 foot + overhead sets pegging the main South facing beaches for
Sunday and Monday. Early morning high tides mean lots of water moving
around, so find a nice sandbar on the lower tides if the wind's not
on it. Lots of afternoon storms playing games with the wind, so watch
the weather into next week, as this swell fades out by Monday and by
Tuesday, surf returns a perfect head high and glassy at dawn session.
Next Wednesday through Friday hold the same and another SW arrives
for next weekend, sending overhead surf from down under.

Caribbean - A 9 sec. period NE swell that has given the right coast a
little relief will gasp out by Saturday afternoon, with some leftover
chest to head high sets. By Monday, the surf returns to waist high
and by Wednesday goes back to almost flat.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -
We have been getting waves nonstop.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -
More waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -
Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point. If you can't afford a boat ride, any
south facing beach such as Grande. Playa Negra will be good too.


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: On shore: Sunny , Off Shore: Sunny Air Temp: 91f,
Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South with 4-6 foot with
bigger sets. Wind: Off Shore 0-5mph High Tide 7AM This report is
dedicated to the loving memory of my best Surf Bud and great Surfer
Leon Hill - Memorial Paddle Out at Terrazzas this morning. It is
great out there. Go get some barrels for Leon! (I will! - gg)


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surfed the last few days in the early morning and late en la tarde.
Big and clean really early, but started closing out early and never
regained its form. A few board breakers thrown in to keep one too far
outside. In the afternoon the current and light wind have chopped it
up a little. "Magical" midday weather - Thanks John for the
inspiration.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
SSW will stay in the head high to overhead range for most parts until
Saturday late p.m., when some bigger - up to 2 foot overhead - waves
start pumping in. More consistent Sunday and dropping off a little by
Monday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area:
If you are in the contest, in front of Tortilla Flats. If not, take a
drive to a favorite spot that faces a little south, it will be
working at the right tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:
In September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place
to stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in the
water. Email aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 163
September 20th, 2002

Brought to you each Friday evening by local surf businesses
throughout Costa Rica. See http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for
pics., forecast links, and tide charts.

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

Surf Contest in Playa Dominical, September 28-29th, $500 first prize!
Call Arenas Surf and Skate at 253-9000 for signups and info.

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. Next meeting in Dominical - October 8th, 7p.m.,
at the panaderia!


TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after

Low Tide - 1.12 ft. at 8:11 AM
High Tide - 8.32 ft. at 2:19 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - One SW swell drops off Sunday afternoon from 1-2 foot
overhead surf down to chest to head high on Monday. Then another
swell fills in from the WSW, hitting the Nicoya peninsula with solid
overhead surf that last all week. Best spot is Ollie's or Nicaruaga
for sure. The direction slowly changes to more from the South by
Friday, but size stays in the overhead range with a few bombers
arriving every 15 minutes. A freak NW pushes in some chest high bumps
on Thursday that will either A-frame the sets out, or double them up.
Overhead surf stays in the forecast through next weekend.

Caribbean - The wave juice is being sucked up by tropical storms in
the Gulf and out past the Bahamas, leaving the beautiful beaches flat
and the water super-clean for other water sports. If you want Gulf
waves, go to Texas!


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...


AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

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

The week started out with some beautiful morning sessions with light
off-shores. By 9 or 10 the wind is going on-shore and continuing
through out the day. Wave size is about waist to shoulder high,
depending where and when go. Right now rain and on-shore winds have
created a lot of disorganization and chop. La semana empezo con olas
lindas en las mananas con vientos suaves off-shore. El viento esta
cambiando a las 9 or las 10 y sigue on shore todo el dia. El tamano
de olas es de la cintura al hombro, depende en cuando y donde vas. En
este momento la lluvia y vientos on-shore han hecho mucha
desorganizacion en el mar.

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

We're expecting to see a considerable jump in wave size this weekend,
but due to the temporal, on-shore winds will be a problem. The sea
should be calmest in the early morning when the tide is low. Estamos
esperando un aumento considerable en el tamano de las olas este fin
de semana, pero los vientos on-shore seran un problema por el
temporal. El mar sera mas calmado en las manans cuando la marea esta
baja.

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

Check the low tide spots: The Langosta river mouth and the Tamarindo
river mouth. Prueba los lugares de marea baja: La boca del rio en
Langosta y la de Tamarindo.


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: On shore: Sunny , Off Shore: Sunny Air Temp: 91f,
Water Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South with Solid 6 footers
and bigger rogue sets. Wind: Off Shore 0-5mph. High tide at 2:57 PM /
8.53 ft. Low Tide at 9:02 PM / 0.48 ft . It is great out there. Go
get some!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above


DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

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

Got back yesterday from surfing Pavones. Waited since Tuesday for a
SW that arrived Thursday afternoon with some headhigh to overhead
peaks. Really fun at the point and at La Esquina. Friday was overhead
and peeling 100 yard rides. Best thing was nobody was there, just us!
Dominical had consistent barrels all week during lower tides.

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

SW swell will die off Sunday and be replaced by another more westerly
swell arriving Monday. Backups keep the waves pumping past next
weekend in the overhead range.

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

In front of Tortilla Flats.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

In September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place
to stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in the
water. Email aecdominical@... for more info.


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 5, Issue 161
August 23rd, 2002

Brought to you each Monday evening (after American airlines lost my
luggage and I had to wait in San Jose too long) by local surf
businesses throughout Costa Rica. See
http://www.crsurf.com/links.html for pics., forecast links, and tide
charts.

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

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. Next meeting in Dominical - October 8th, 7p.m.,
at the panaderia!


TIDES *for Friday - add 50 min. each day after

High Tide - 9.37 ft. at 7:18 AM
Low Tide - .30 ft. at 1:33 PM

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Consistent surf in the headhead to overhead range for the
week, waves one to two feet smaller up north of Nosara. Surf will
slowly pick up from the SSW and by Thursday a few 2 foot overhead
sets show up. Bigger sets become more consistent Friday and for the
weekend, we'll see 1 to 3 foot overhead sets from the south. Lots of
rain in the forecast. Next week, surf drops off a little but there's
some leftover juice from another SWer going around the NZ horn.

Caribbean - The remnents of a tropical systems pushes in some nice
waist to chest high waves, lasting until Tuesday, then prepare for
another flat spell.


SPONSORS by Area

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

Robert August Surf Shop (653-0114) in Tamarindo
rasurfshop@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo and Playas del Coco
witchsrock@...

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

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

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

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) solsurf@... in Playa
Hermosa

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

Adventure Education Center (787-0023) in Dominical
*tell em crsurf sent ya (aecdominical@...)

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
http://www.hotelrocaverde.com or info@...

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

(new) Century 21/ Dos Hermanos Realty (787-0138 / FAX: 787-0139) in
Dominical
http://www.dhrrealty.com or james@...

Dominical Homes / Dominical Realty (787-0116) in Dominical
email: daveed@...

Gold Coast Realty (654-4447) in Playa Grande
demyen@...



AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana at Robert August Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

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

The south swell accompanied by a south wind gave us a week of huge
messy waves. Langosta reportedly had the best morning surf at Sapos
with waves well overhead and fairly clean until the winds picked up.
Capitan Suizo was the break of choice at chest to shoulder high with
the south wind being off-shore. The swell is diminishing as the week
progresses. El swell del sur acompanado por un viento del sur nos
trajo una semana de olas grandes pero desorganizadas. Segun
reportajes, Langosta tuvo el mejor surf en las mananas con olas sobre
la cabeza y limpias hasta que llegaron los vientos. Capitan Suizo fue
el lugar preferido con olas del pecho la hombro y el viento del sur
off-shore. El swell se disminuye mientras la semana progresa.

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

North winds are predicted for this weekend, which are better than
south winds for most of Tamarindo. The swell passes and leaves us
with our typical waist to chest surf which will be better the earlier
you get to it. Se pronostican vientos del norte para este fin de
semana, los cuales son mejores que vientos del sur para la mayoria de
Tamarindo. El swell pasa y nos deja con olas normales de la cintura
al pecho. Entre mas temprano llegas al agua, mejor.

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

Playa Grande should be really great in the early mornings with the
incoming tide and the left-over of the swell. In Tamarindo, the
rivermouth should be good near mid-tide and the Langosta rivermouth
near low tide. Playa Grande sera buenisima en las mananitas con la
marea entrante y los sobros del swell. En Tamarindo, la boca el rio
sera buena por la media marea, y la boca del rio en Langosta por
marea baja.

* From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

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

We have been enjoying constant swell between overhead and a half and
double over head for over a week now. Different spots have been
ridable at various tides and wind conditions. The early morning
sessions have been productive the last few mornings. With no real off
shores, patience is the key with an occassional perfect glassy wave.

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

The size is right for the main peak over the weekend with early
morning tides.

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

Out front if it's not too messy and Tamarindo and points south if it
is.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS & CONDITIONS:

Swell has now dropped after the excitement of the weekend. It's
shoulder high out front this morning, clean but a little
disorganised. Weather is perfect - sunny days and downpours at night.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND:

More swell. Should be around 5' for the weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA:

Providing it stays clean, Playa Carmen should be good in the morning
around high tide.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate: On shore: Rainy , Off Shore: Rain Air Temp: 91f, Water
Temp: 85f, Wave Height & Direction: South 4-6ft.(back of the wave)
Wind:South 5-7mph High Tide: 10:36 AM / 7.71 ft The conditions are
not too good today a bit stormy, low tide right , now. It maybe
better around high tide! PURA VIDA!!!! Dennis Christopher and Tobit
McLean, are doing their Endless Summer Surf Clinics in Playa Hermosa,
so, call Tobit for details and info 506 643 2078 or e-mail him @
brisadelmar@... or, Call Tommy in Esterillos at (506) 778
8648 Pick up useful travel hints and current weather and wave
conditions here in Costa Rica catering to Surfer's needs.
http://ranchocoral.com. PURA VIDA!!!!

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

Great waves here in Jaco around 4-6 ft faces with super nice clean
coinditions in the morning , tides were right on and light offshores
and a couple of hours free bfore opening the shop ! Long weekend here
so should be some people here for Sat. and Sun. , I have heard a
rumour that CIRCUITO NATL will have its first contest soon and have
tried to get some more info but its like pulling teeth so ??? Anyways
off to the states for a GRANDMA FIX and a bit of biz at the trade
show/surf expo!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & SOUTHERN PACIFIC

** From Greg at the Adventure Education Center in Dominical-

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

Got out of the water and overhead clean surf. Muchos tubos y de
tamano overhead y como vidrio. Offshore en la tarde.

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

Midmorning high tides with early morning offshores when it's not
raining at dawn. Afternoon glass off sessions as well with some lower
tide barrels.

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

Beachbreak around eight, don't hesitate.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

In September and October, Dominical has some of the best waves of the
year. Check out www.adventurespanishschool.com to sign up for a place
to stay and get to practice your spanish with the locals in the
water. Email aecdominical@... for more info.

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Hola,

In order to send out the weekly report, CRSURF needed to find a way
to handle the almost two hundred subscribers. So this is it!

In addition to facilitating the dispersion of the report, now you can
opt to post messages and photos as the group grows. If you are not on
the list, feel free to join now!

Gracias - Greg Gordon
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