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#437 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:38 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 416
January 15th, 2008

NATIONAL FORECAST

1/15 - 1/22
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Caribbean
chest to head
overhead
1 foot overhead
2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
1-2 feet overhead
overhead
North Pacific
head high
overhead
overhead
head high
head high
overhead
overhead
South Pacific
head to overhead
overhead
overhead
head high
1 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead
1-2 foot overhead

Plenty of East swell hitting the Caribbean coast straight on through til midweek next week. On the Pacific, a WNW swell shows up Wednesday bringing up the headhigh+ set count, and a WSW swell arrives on Sunday to put the surf back overhead. Larger SW swells are starting to ply across the ocean, and will bring waves late next week.

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

TIDES for 1/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 8.03 feet at 7:25 a.m.
Low Tide: .60 feet at 1:25 p.m.

Full Moon - January 22nd

TOP NEWS

Coca Cola signs up to sponsor the Circuito Nacional de Surf, from The Beach Times.

The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
Teen Spanish and Surf Camps (1-800-765-0025) - info@...
Cafe Playa Negra (652-9351) - cafeplayanegra@...

School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Third World Surf (643-1497) in Jaco - thirdworldproductionscr@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/13) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are enjoying head high, good waves every day now that our early morning high tides are kicking in.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The morning conditions are perfect as long as there is some swell.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are waves all up and down the bay - even in Tamarindo .

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/15)

The surf has been in waist high range for a while now. Sunny weather with offshores in the morings and some hard onshores in the afternoons. Water temp hovers at 80 degrees. Things will be changing for the better starting tomorrow as a new SW moves in with headhigh plus waves with a bit of NW added to the mix. The shape will be good to excellent. This swell should last at least a couple days before it starts to backslide. More swell on tap for this weekend. Alot of surfers around Playa Negra right now and with high tide in the morning you might want to check out Avellanas beachbreak or Marbella.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/13) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2-4 ft clean in the morning, wind turning onshore in the afternoon. Fun waves.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Nice weather, with chest high waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would stick with Guiones for the best waves.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/14)

Fun Head high surf, long wait, but its coming. Yeah!!! Calm before the storm day here in Nosara, as we have a good one headed our way late tonight... All of the forecasters are agreeing on this one, so I am hoping they are all correct. Good tides, good winds... sweet!!!

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/12)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell has dropped.  Chest high at best.   

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (1/13)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waves but really nice shape in the mid-tide sessions. Too much rain is falling for this time of year, but the wind has been good to us.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weekend looks like it'll be the same, but we might get a bump on Tuesday or Wednesday for a few days.

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

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#436 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Tue Jan 8, 2008 4:59 am
Subject: CR Surf Report for 1-7-08 		crsurf
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 415
January 7th, 2008

NATIONAL FORECAST

1/7 - 1/14
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
1-2' overhead
overhead
chest to head
chest at best
waist high
knee high
knee high
North Pacific
chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist high
waist high
knee to waist
waist high
South Pacific
chest to head
chest high
chest high
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest

The reefs to the east are breaking through Tuesday, but after that the country enters a dry spell with only a whisper of WNW swell to lap up on the Pacific Coast while the Caribbean becomes better for snorkeling than surfing. A bigger WNW swell takes its time arriving, only to send chest high surf by the 16th with a little help from a weak coinciding SW swell.

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

TIDES for 1/7/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: 1.0 feet at 8:12 a.m.
High Tide: 7.6 feet at 2:30 p.m.

New Moon - January 8th

TOP NEWS

Lisbeth Vindas set to compete on the WQS, from The Beach Times.

Second contest on the CNS tour to take place behind the Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa - Jan. 12th and 13th. Check www.surfingcr.net for details.

The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Waves Costa Rica (643-7025) in Playa Hermosa - info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa - hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Witchs Rock Surf Camp (1-888-318-SURF) in Tamarindo - stephenmonticone@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja BoatTours (670-1089) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Saturday is showing good size and form in the just overhead range. Even with the strong off shores which are diminishing now, the waves have been good all week,

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We will have reasonably good conditions for the afternoon high tides and small surf next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The entire bay is lighting up including the Tamarindo Estuary.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (1/7)

Its small, chest high at best, but its offshore. Longboarders and beginners are happy. I'm bored!

What else can I say? The swell reports don't show anything significant for a while. Hopefully, the storm forming off New Zealand will give us a pulse next week.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/6)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surf at Playa Negra has been small for the last couple days. Waist to chest high with fair to good shape for how small it is. Great fun for a longboard. The wind has been pretty strong offshore all day with some really strong gusts. Sunny skies and the water temp is 78 degrees. Not much change coming in the next few days. Small waist high SW bumps will be the norm as there is not much happening in the storm centers to the north and south for us. A northwest swell is possible as the storm track in the North Pacific dips low enough to send some possible stuff our way by next weekend. We will keep you posted as the situation changes.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/7)

Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (1/5)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves.  Best on the high tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water.  Lots of people in the line up at sunset.  'Tis the season. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:  Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st.   .Happy New Year! 

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/5)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves definitely picked up- unfortunately the wingd is picking up early and is staying onshore allday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will be fun, after such small conditions for a while now, so get your board and head out for some nice Hermosa juice.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best options are definitely the gully and terrazas.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Contest CNS in front of Waves Costa Rica… stop by and say hi


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#435 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Wed Jan 2, 2008 11:19 pm
Subject: CR Surf Report for 1-2-08 		crsurf
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 414
January 2nd, 2008

TOP NEWS

Tamarindo's chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, the international non-profit organization dedicated to water quality and ocean preservation, say their latest fundraiser was a success, despite receiving flak from a local group of surfers. Read more..

Puerto Viejo Residents protest marina built next to Salsa Brava - from www.amcostarica.com

The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

12/31 - 1/6
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
head
head to overhead
1 foot overhead
1 foot overhead
2 foot overhead
2-4' overhead
1-2' overhead
North Pacific
waist to chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
chest to head
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
head high to overhead
South Pacific
chest to head
chest to head
head high
head high to overhead
1 foot overhead
1-2' overhead
overhead

If you land in San Jose this week, head EAST to the reefs on the Caribbean coast. It will be firing from the ENE and NNE by Saturday. To the west, the week starts slow and the swell fills in even slower from the Southwest. By Friday the head high waves provide temporary relief, but the weekend sets are inconsistent. You'll have to wait another week for a stronger Southwest to cross the Pacific.

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

TIDES for 12/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: -.11 feet at 7:42 a.m.
High Tide: 8.67 feet at 1:39 p.m.

Full Moon - December 23rd

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1869) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/20) -

Where is this big swell everyone's been anticipating? I got all psyched up, waxed my board, set my alarm and woke up before the dawn, hoping to score some uncrowded waves on the perfect sandbar that has formed in front of the camp. But, much to my dismay, I was greeted with shoulder high waves (on the sets), when I was expecting consistent overhead barrels. Not that shoulder high waves aren't fun. Hell, I have some really good days of surfing in shoulder high waves, but its the expectation of late entry drops, tubing perfection, washing machine wipeouts, spaghetti arms and nasal drains that made me feel a bit jaded, when I realized that it wasn't going to happen. It took a few minutes of adjusting to this reality (one that is always present for the surfer) before I would allow myself to enjoy the gift that the ocean brought to my door this morning. But, damn it! Why did it have to blow out so soon?

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/2)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS -

Playa Negra is starting off the new year with fun waves and great beach weather. Head high sets with offshores in the mornings under sunny skies. Water temp is 83 degrees. The surf will stay in the chest to head high range for the next few days as a series of small SW swells come through to keep things in the fun zone. And the great thing is you'll have lots of friends out there to have fun with. High tide is running through the mornings this week. Check out Playa Negra early and beat the crowd.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/2)

Looks like fun little peelers this morning in Guiones.... I wasn't planning on surfing, but am going to make an hour to get in the water after seeing 6 or 7 waves peel all the way to the beach. I love these little mornings. We have a high tide coming up at 10AM. Looking ahead on the forecast, we may have a pretty good bump for Friday and Saturday... other than that, not too much on the horizon.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais - (12/30)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small, peaky waves.  Best on the high tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Coolish weather-warm water.  Lots of people in the line up at sunset.  'Tis the season.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:  Big party at Luz de Vida on the 31st.Happy New Year! 

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (12/30) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small waist to chest high perfect waves and great tides , there has been a head high critter once an hour from the Southwest so maybe there is something new on the way for the NEW YEAR . Town is packed and been pretty nice with some definite improvement in the Creep Population , less than we had last year and with more tourists , maybe we are making some effect just by not letting them work their trade in front of our homes and business ? I caught another idiot stealing some stuff from a tourists car on Thursday and Lorenzo and I scared him to the pleading ,shaking, "please don't hit me "point and this guy was downtown yesterday and saw my car and he hid behind a parked car ! It does work , you don't have to hurt them just make it hard for them to do their crap ! Watch out for your friends and clients , help somebody out who needs it more than you do and have a wonderful prosperous and wavefilled Happy New Year ! Pura Vida, Chuck and the Crew at W.O.W. Surf ! !

** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:5 -7 pies

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:Salsa Brava, playa grande , manzanillo


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#434 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:22 am
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 413
December 23rd, 2007

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NATIONAL FORECAST
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Caribbean
waist
chest to head
chest to head
chest
chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
North Pacific
chest head
chest to head
chest
chest to head
chest
waist to chest
waist to chest
South Pacific
head high
head high
head high
chest to head
chest to head
chest
chest

The Pacific is quiet for Christmas week. No northern action is going to show, and the SSW swell has weakened, pushing head high surf in as a Christmas gift, but disappearing the day after leaving small leftovers. Head south of Jaco to south facing beachbreaks for the bigger surf on the incoming tides..

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

TIDES for 12/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: -.11 feet at 7:42 a.m.
High Tide: 8.67 feet at 1:39 p.m.

Full Moon - December 23rd

TOP NEWS

Tamarindo's chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, the international non-profit organization dedicated to water quality and ocean preservation, say their latest fundraiser was a success, despite receiving flak from a local group of surfers. Read more..

Puerto Viejo Residents protest marina built next to Salsa Brava - from www.amcostarica.com

New Year's party in Santa Teresa at Luz de Vida Hotel. Four DJ's so you can dance all night and surf the first dawn patrol of the year. Check out Luz de Vida resort for more details.

The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

The Blue Flag was stripped from Tamarindo on Nov. 20, 2007 due to extremely high levels of sewage related bacteria found on the swimming and surfing beaches. From www.nacion.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.


** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (12/22)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Just overhead, off shore, and beautiful on Sat.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Off shores should hold through the weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are good peaks everwhere.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/20) -

Where is this big swell everyone's been anticipating? I got all psyched up, waxed my board, set my alarm and woke up before the dawn, hoping to score some uncrowded waves on the perfect sandbar that has formed in front of the camp. But, much to my dismay, I was greeted with shoulder high waves (on the sets), when I was expecting consistent overhead barrels. Not that shoulder high waves aren't fun. Hell, I have some really good days of surfing in shoulder high waves, but its the expectation of late entry drops, tubing perfection, washing machine wipeouts, spaghetti arms and nasal drains that made me feel a bit jaded, when I realized that it wasn't going to happen. It took a few minutes of adjusting to this reality (one that is always present for the surfer) before I would allow myself to enjoy the gift that the ocean brought to my door this morning. But, damn it! Why did it have to blow out so soon?

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (12/22)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves at Playa Negra have been in the fun headhigh to a bit overhead on the sets the last few days. Partly cloudy skies with offshore wind in the mornings and sea breezes in the afternoons. The water temp is 82 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Smaller surf is on tap for the next few days as this SW swell slowly backs down. Still fun waves in the chest high range with those nice offshores. A new SW starts to show the first part of this week with more headhigh stuff with fair to good shape.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have full moon low tides in the mornings now so check out Playa Avellanas rivermouth early and Playa Negra midday.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The Playa Negra Wall Of Fame slide show DVD coming soon. Check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (12/23)

Small, Glassy Surf, Longboarder's Heaven! It is a beautiful Sunday in Guiones Beach this morning. Surf is in the waist high range, but it has some perfect form. It would be one of those video days for the classic longboard/fish video! Looks like we will have these conditions for the next two or three days and then we get another big one, 5.5 ft at 16-18 seconds... it is pretty S though, so it shouldn't be quite that big here. So, enjoy the chillness that we have now, and take the wife and kids to the beach...We went to the fiestas in Esperanza last night!!! What a blast! Good food, and a bunch of laughs... there is always one guy that is really feeling his machismo and makes my night... last night there were two. If anyone went, i am talking about noventa dos and the Nosara mullet man... classic!

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (12/22) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: HO HO HO ! Merry Christmas ! Looking good here plenty of surf , 3-5 ft clean and bit shut down but not bad .Lots of people and we have more police , more tourists and less crime per recent stats here in town ! Got the new WEBBER SLX boards in and they are too rad ! Everybody is getting ready to visit so lets protect them and warn them so there vacation can be truly PURA VIDA ! It only takes a moment to mention and warn them and they appreciate it when we are straight and informative ! Just a word of caution is all it takes ! Watch out for crazy drivers because yes they abound right now , partiers should be more careful as the cops are getting tougher on drunkdrivers ! Don't drink and drive ! Have fun get great waves and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !



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Date: Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:18 am
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 412
December 16th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Mon - Caribbean: 1-2' overhead, North Pacific: chest to head, South Pacific: head high
Tues - Caribbean: 1' overhead, North Pacific: head high, South Pacific: overhead
Wed - Caribbean: chest to head, North Pacific: 1' overhead, South Pacific: 1-2' overhead
Thur - Caribbean: chest, North Pacific: 1-2' overhead, South Pacific: 1-3' overhead
Fri - Caribbean: chest, North Pacific: overhead, South Pacific: 1-2' overhead
Sat - Caribbean: waist, North Pacific: chest high, South Pacific: overhead
Sun - Caribbean: waist, North Pacific: chest high, South Pacific: head high

Pacific swell is from the SSW, maxing Thursday with a 14 second period. The swell after is not due until next Tuesday, also from the South Southwest.

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

TIDES for 12/16/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 7.85 feet at 7:04 a.m.
Low Tide: 1.01 feet at 1:10 p.m.

New Moon - December 23rd

TOP NEWS

FELICIDADES to Daveed and Vanessa Hollander for the birth of their son Ethan Asher!

Puerto Viejo Residents protest marina built next to Salsa Brava - from www.amcostarica.com

New Year's party in Santa Teresa at Luz de Vida Hotel. Four DJ's so you can dance all night and surf the first dawn patrol of the year. Check out Luz de Vida resort for more details.

The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

The Blue Flag was stripped from Tamarindo on Nov. 20, 2007 due to extremely high levels of sewage related bacteria found on the swimming and surfing beaches. From www.nacion.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (12/15)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Wed., Thurs., and Friday morning have all yielded excellent surf sessions with well over head sets and perfect off shore form.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The sets are becoming less consistent as the strong tides back off making for better bottom conditions and morning off shores.

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

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/12) -

Shoulder to head high waves could be found this morning at several beaches around the area, with Marbella being one of the stand out locations, producing some clean little barrels and fun rides for everyone on the tour.

That west swell that pounded the California coastline last week, brought us overhead waves all weekend, but has died a bit over the past couple of days. However, it is still giving us fun surf up and down the coast with offshore wind conditions everywhere.

Not only that, we are expecting more swell into next week. So if you are coming down, get ready to surf all day long.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (12/15)

The surf at Playa Negra has been fun headhigh to a few feet over on the sets. Good shape with sunny skies and 80 degree water. Offshore wind half the day and onshore sea breezes in the afternoons. Perfect beach and surfing weather. It's going to get better too. Waves stay in the chest to headhigh range for the next few days as high tide runs through the mornings. The SW swell should give Playa Negra good shape helped out by the offshore wind. Look for a bigger shot of SW swell for Playa Negra and Playa Avellanas on Wednesday and Thursday of this upcoming week.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The new John Lyman Photos t-shirts are here. Check them out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com
** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (12/16) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The wase are 2-3 ft with some chest head high sets rolling in.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell look like it will remain small but there is always some fun surf. Grab a long board or fish and get it before the wind picks up.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones will have the best waves in the area.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (12/16)

Small, Glassy Surf, Longboarder's Heaven! It is a beautiful Sunday in Guiones Beach this morning. Surf is in the waist high range, but it has some perfect form. It would be one of those video days for the classic longboard/fish video! Looks like we will have these conditions for the next two or three days and then we get another big one, 5.5 ft at 16-18 seconds... it is pretty S though, so it shouldn't be quite that big here. So, enjoy the chillness that we have now, and take the wife and kids to the beach...We went to the fiestas in Esperanza last night!!! What a blast! Good food, and a bunch of laughs... there is always one guy that is really feeling his machismo and makes my night... last night there were two. If anyone went, i am talking about noventa dos and the Nosara mullet man... classic!

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (12/15) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Chest high sets with nothing in between. The high tide is nearly impossible, but the mid-tide waves have really nice form and are fun.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): More of the same but a better tide arrangement through Tuesday. It looks like they should swell up over-head on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach.

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 411
December 9th, 2007

TOP NEWS

The Mal Pais Manifesto Gathering is from Jan. 18th to the 23rd. Go to www.manifestogathering.com for more information about this fun musical event.

Ban on Shark finning bill introduced in Costa Rica Congress after showing of the movie Sharkwater. From AM Costa Rica. Sign the petition to make the ban permanent. From www.pretoma.org

First contest on the National Surf Circuit will be December 8th and 9th in Jaco, behind the Hotel Copacabana. See more event dates at www.surfingcr.net.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

The Blue Flag was stripped from Tamarindo on Nov. 20, 2007 due to extremely high levels of sewage related bacteria found on the swimming and surfing beaches. From www.nacion.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - WNW swell continues Monday with surf two feet overhead, but the sets get farther apart, leaving overhead surf by Tuesday morning. Waves stay that size all day, but the swell dies out by dark. Wednesday through Friday the surf is chest to head high, bigger sets down south of Jaco. Saturday is a foot smaller, staying small through next Thursday morning (12/19) when some SSW overhead relief arrives.

Caribbean - Overhead surf on Monday with some 2 foot overhead sets on the reefs. Swell maxes by Tuesday morning, weakening through the rest of the day. By Wednesday it's chest to head high leftovers and more of the same Thursday. Friday and Saturday drops back down to waist high while you wait for the next swell, which arrives a week from Tuesday from the ESE.

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

TIDES for 12/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: .79 feet at 8:36 a.m.
High Tide: 7.77 feet at 2:52 p.m.

New Moon - December 9th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (12/8)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been well overhead, off shore, and good for most of the week. Today it was a little weaker and a little too high at high tide to match yesterday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Conditions look good if it doesn't get any bigger.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: This swell is focusing in on the north end of the bay with good peaks as far as you can see in both directions.

** From Blue Trailz Surf Adventures in Tamarindo:

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: This morning the sets started to roll in . Now it is 5.30PM and we have well over head surf

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

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: WAVES

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (12/8)

The surf has been increasing over the last couple days. Heading into the weekend, the waves are headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. Perfect beach weather with warm sunny skies and offshore wind all day. Water temp is back up to the low 80s. This latest SW swell peaks this weekend. Look for the swell to dissipate moving into the upcoming week. A bit of NW will show by Monday along with a small SW for some fun chest to head high stuff for the beginning of the week.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The new John Lyman Photos t-shirts are here. Check them out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (12/9)

What???? What???? All the forecasts are straight blowing it this week... Nobody is even calling for anything here, and it is 2 feet overhead on sets! The problem is that surfline and magic don't understand that we pick up a NW... Not many places in CentAM do, but we do... and it is firing. It may be our best direction, with strong bowls to the beach, lots of power. I went over on a duckdive last night, then two waves later had my leash snapped, so I had to surf it leashless for the last 45 minutes... That will make you step your surfing up a bit. Pio broke his leash this morning.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (12/8)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell hit for the 2nd time this week. Overhead, fair to good conditions.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (12/8) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: WOW we have surf ! 6-8 ft faces with bigger sets , plenty of power being utilized out there by the guys and gals ! Good turn out with lots of spectators and lost of new sponsorship involved and looks like the new Director Jose Urena means business about making the CNSC a better organization ! GO GO GO ! Anyways the shop was well represented in the contest as well with all the riders passing on to semi-finals for tomorrow ! New boards are here and the new WEBBER SLX are insane, new epoxy fabrication that's so sweet you gotta see it and new boards for @ 600$ ! Come on by and see em and check out the video too! Be happy and BUENAS OLAS , Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF! http://www.surfindustries.com/products/webber.html Thanks !

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (12/8) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Nice waves with overhead sets have been around for a week or so.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): We are expecting a slide for a few days into head-high as a max. But then we should be getting a nice swell. Looks like it'll be coming right at the beach so it'll probably only work at the point.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The point has been working occasionally at mid-tide but I think tomorrow (Sunday) and for the next bunch of days, the waves will be too small.

** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles (12/8) -

LES DESEA UNA FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERIDAD EN EL AÑO VENIDERO...- Marco & Sandra

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 410
December 2nd, 2007

TOP NEWS

The first marina in the Costa Rica Caribbean will cost $40 million and will have 398 berths, according to Grupo Caribe Internacional. The facility will be located at Playa Negra, in Puerto Viejo. If the official permits are granted, construction will start in eight months, according to the firm's attorney Walter Coto.

Ban on Shark finning bill introduced in Costa Rica Congress after showing of the movie Sharkwater. From AM Costa Rica.

Costa Rican take top honors in the Open, Jrs., and Womens' Divisions of the Reef Latin Pro in Jaco. Read more...

First contest on the National Surf Circuit will be December 8th and 9th in Jaco, behind the Hotel Copacabana. See more event dates at www.surfingcr.net.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

The Blue Flag was stripped from Tamarindo on Nov. 20, 2007 due to extremely high levels of sewage related bacteria found on the swimming and surfing beaches. From www.nacion.com

Osa Peninsula group to host Annual Earth Day Festival on April 20th, 2008. Read more..

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Fun head high surf Monday and then Tuesday the full SSW swell hits with waves 1-2 foot overhead with a 15 second period. Wednesday the swell continues to build with sets 2-3 feet overhead at exposed south beachbreaks. Thursday the sets dissipate, leaving fun overhead surf for the next 48 hours. Then on Saturday the first 2 foot overhead sets arrive from the WNW (West North West powerhouse from the Aleutians) and they continue through Monday morning.

Caribbean - Surf is chest to head high with some pretty consistent overhead sets. Gets a foot bigger by Monday midday, but then the sets get less frequent by dusk. Tuesday has some traces of headhigh sets, with mostly chest high waves. The swell is a remnant by Wednesday, with knee to waist high surf for the next four days afterward. Expect another pulse of ENE swell by next Monday, getting back to head high.

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

TIDES for 12/2/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 7.47 feet at 8:52 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.49 feet at 2:58 p.m.

New Moon - December 9th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
** Sponsors **
Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0157 or 825-1381) in Dominical - admin@...
Wave Log - Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (12/1)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small (2-3 foot), good waves with day-long off shores.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Good morning conditions in case the swell comes up.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks everywhere on the north end of Playa Grande.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: We tested the surf for pollution and found no effect from the Tamarindo water pollution failure and continue to posses the "green flag" award for excellent drinking water and surf conditions.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (12/1)-

Fun waves this morning. I was out by first light and surfed all by myself in chest to shoulder high lefts and rights that were peeling off the sandbar that has formed directly in front of the hotel. I had so much fun and caught tons of waves on my 6'0" fish, which works like magic on these waves.

Hopefully, I won't see you out in the water tomorrow morning, at least until I've caught my share of good waves :)

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (12/1)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The small surf continues with waist to chest high and a head high set every now and then. Sunny skies and offshore wind makes for perfect beach weather. Water temp is a chilly 72 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The surf will be picking up out of the SW with a bit of NW to help break it up a bit and make for some good surfing conditions. The dry season is in full bloom now with offshore wind all day and clear sunny skies.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra will be the hot spot all this upcoming week as the surf will be getting bigger with over head sets by Tuesday and Wednesday.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The new John Lyman Photos t-shirts are here. Check them out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (12/2)

Yo! Good waves out back today!!! But good waves and a sick baby make for no pics for you guys... I apologize, but... Matt is going to be taking up my slack this morning by throwing up some photos up on the site! Surf is chest to head high, maybe a larger peak, but not too much. Looking ahead, we are going to have a good week!!!! Lots of stars from magic, and surfline is talking about the Southern hemi "unleashing" some good energy!

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (12/1)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Some swell has arrived after a bit of a drought. Head high, good conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We're hoping for more of the same or better.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Just north of Playa Carmen is consistent.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (12/1) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: WOW Super fun longboard waves tonight out front , chestb high peelers and so clean it was gas ! Don't see much bog stuff but if it holds like this it isn't so bad its quite fun just got to ride bigger boards ! Just recived the new board line for 2008 in the store on most brands , new EPOXY WEBBERS that are insane and some great Erik Arakawas and a few Southpoint Carl Schaper retro fishes as well that are super sweet ! Come on in and check em out ! Pura Vida and happy surfing from Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (11/30) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: It is still just waist to shoulder high. Its been almost a month now.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): Same for the weekend, however, there appears to be a blip on the screen for Tuesday. I'm not confident it will materialize because I don't see the storm that is backing it up, but we could get at least something head high, please!!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach at Dominical.

** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:3-5 pies

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

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

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 409
November 25th, 2007

TOP NEWS

Ban on Shark finning bill introduced in Costa Rica Congress after showing of the movie Sharkwater. From AM Costa Rica.

Ernest Nunes from Brazil becomes new ALAS Latin Tour Champion during the Reef Latin Pro in Jaco. Read more...

First contest on the National Surf Circuit will be December 8th and 9th in Jaco, behind the Hotel Copacabana. See more event dates at www.surfingcr.net.

Costa-Bazooka festival - 7 Days of Music in Costa Rica. 2 Days, 8 bands in San Jose Jan. 7-8. Five Days in Quepos Jan. 9-12 Big finale at Rancho Allegre Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Cost is $15. Go to www.costa-bazooka.com for more info.

The Blue Flag was stripped from Tamarindo on Nov. 20, 2007 due to extremely high levels of sewage related bacteria found on the swimming and surfing beaches. From www.nacion.com

Osa Peninsula group to host Annual Earth Day Festival on April 20th, 2008. Read more..

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Continued small surf for the entire coastline, waist to occasional chest high waves. Dominical beachbreak will be best at midtide pushing in, along with other standout beach breaks. A slight increase in size will come Wednesday, but the chest to head high surf only lasts a day. Then it's back to waist to chest until next Wednesday (12/5), when a SSW brings some head high relief.

Caribbean - Chest to head high waves Sunday increase to overhead by Monday morning. Then it grows another 2 feet to max out Tuesday with set 2-3 foot overhead. Wednesday has fewer big sets, but consistent overhead conditions. Thursday the swell drops down to headhigh with some overhead sets and by Friday it's back to chest to head high. There's another ENE swell to follow that won't arrive until next Monday morning.

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

TIDES for 11/25/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: (-.88) feet at 8:48 a.m.
High Tide - 9.39 feet at 3:05 p.m.

New Moon - December 9th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
SurfingNosara.com
 
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Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (11/24)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have great conditions for the small (2 - 3 foot) waves.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. The tides are moving into the mid afternoon so the presence off shores becomes a factor.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are small peaks all up and down the north end of the bay, and an especially good vibe in the water with the small crowd.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (11/21)-

The surf has been small, but there are the occasional set waves still coming through that make it worth paddling out. The Papagayo winds (offshores) have kicked in for the season, so conditions should continue to be good. All we need now is some swell.

Luis was on fire today surfing at Playa Grande. He makes the waves look even better than they are. I'm not sure why he is wearing a wetsuit, other than the fact that he is so damn skinny and the offshore winds can chill you down. He is heading down to Jaco tonight for a surf contest. The way he has been surfing, he should do well. But then again, with the lack of swell in the water, it could be anybodys contest.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (11/24)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: No storms, no rain and no waves. Beautiful sunny skies with offshores in the mornings and those cool sea breezes in the afternoons. Water temp is a chilly 76 degrees.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The skate park in Tamarindo . Grass surfing at the Monkey Park in Portegolpe or the football on TV.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see what it used to look like when Playa Negra used to have waves. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (11/25)

Buenos amigos... things are good here in Guiones, as this morning is looking pretty fun.. it is waist high with some larger peaks, but lined up pretty nicely and not looking too weak. There is yoga training going on this morning on the beach, which means that you can only whisper as you are walking out to the lineup, and no hooting... wouldn't want to throw off anyones ohmmmms now. :) Actually, if you are an older male, who is married, I wouldn't walk the beach this morning with your wife.. it is a fight waiting to happen.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (11/24)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high, steady sets, glassy conditions, some offshore winds.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): May pump up to head high on Saturday.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Anywhere from Playa Carmen to Suck Rock.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waist to shoulder high waves and over-crowding have been plaguing us since I returned from Indonesia . It must be natures revenge on me for having had so much fun and good waves in Indo. However small, these little waves are giving some fun rides at the lower tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Doesn't look like there is anything more on the horizon for another week at least. However, with the sunny days and no-wind conditions, the small surf is not without merit.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach at Dominical is about the only place it'll be big enough for a ride.

** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 4-6 pies

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

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

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 408
November 18th, 2007

TOP NEWS

First contest on the National Surf Circuit will be December 8th and 9th in Jaco, behind the Hotel Copacabana. See more event dates at www.surfingcr.net.

Read the latest on the fecal coliform problems in Tamarindo. From The Tico Times, and The Beach Times.

Osa Peninsula group to host Annual Earth Day Festival on April 20th, 2008. Read more..

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Small surf continues all week, chest high with a rare head high set - a foot smaller north of Nosara. Some southwest juice gives the southern end of the country a few head high waves on Wednesday, but it doesn't last past Thursday morning. The next South swell isn't looking too powerful, bringing some head high waves by next Tuesday.

Caribbean - East north east swell has hit the coast with chest to head high surf. A few overhead sets appear late Sunday and all day Monday, but by Tuesday the swell loses steam and backs off to chest high waves. Wednesday will have surf waist to chest high, Thursday down to waist high, and Friday, back to knee to waist. Another strong NE swell has the potential to fill in the surf by next Sunday evening.

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

TIDES for 11/18/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 7.18 feet at 8:25 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.69 feet at 2:31 p.m.

Full Moon - November 24th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Walking on Water Surf Shop (643-3760 / 643-3844 surf report) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
Surfing Nosara Daily Surf Report - info@...
 
** Sponsors **
Wave Log Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (11/17)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The off shores are fanning the shoulder high, perfect, surf all day long.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Morning and evening sessions are still possible until Sunday. Beat the crowd by surfing early in the morning.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's more consistent at the main peak, but there are respectable little waves here and there up and down the beach.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (11/15)-

Today we still had some small surf in town (waist high), but some fun waves were had at the more exposed spots. The report from the road trip to Marbella today was chest to shoulder high with some fun waves in glassy conditions all day. It looks like we are expected to get a bit more swell this weekend, nothing big, just a bit more than we've had all week. Keith Novosel is back with us this month to take some great photos of our guests. Make sure to get him to get some shots of you surfing. He is an amazing photographer with a great eye for surf action.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (11/17)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been very small at 1 to 2 foot. Offshore wind most of the day and warm sunny skies. Water temp is 76 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More small surf. Not much out there for the next week. There does seem to be a lot of jellyfish in the water right now.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's terrific beach weather right now. Take the family and the longboards and spend a day at the beach.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the scenery at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (11/18)

Good Morning folks... I am getting an early one today, shots at 5:30 this morning, no one out... but swell starting to show. I surfed last night, and every ten minutes or so there would be a little set pushing through in the rib high range, and it looks to be that big today with bigger sets. This swell won't be very strong, as it has been downgraded by both Magic and Surfline, but both still have it improving over the last few days. The peak will be this afternoon, and we will have a nice low tide for it!

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 407
November 12th, 2007

TOP NEWS

Tamarindo says poor water quality affects tourism, from The Beach Times.

Costa Rica earns 4th place at the Pan-American Surfing Games. Gilbert Brown takes Bronze in the Open Division, the top honor ever for a Costa Rican.

Costa Rica earned a total of 20,267 points with its 4th place; Brazil was 1st with 29,992; Chile 2nd with 24,372, and Perú 3rd with 24,072. Read the whole story here..

Frederico Pilurzo set to compete in Hawaii's Triple Crown. Read about his success story, and check the link to live coverage of the event.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Wake up Tuesday to clean chest to head high surf, lots of fun waves for a fish or longboard. Best peaks get an overhead set each hour. Expect the same through Friday, and then a couple of sets a foot overhead Saturday - but only for incoming tide. Then it's back to small, chest high with rare bigger sets all the way through next Friday. On the 25th, you'll finally see some overhead South swell.

Caribbean - Tuesday morning shows waist high surf with an occasional chest high set. By dusk, the waves get more consistent, with a few bigger sets on the reefs. Wednesday wakes up to fun surf, but the swell fades after midday and leave only a few more chest high sets every half hour. Thursday is back to waist high, and it stays like that through Saturday with some wide scattered bigger sets all weekend.

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

TIDES for 11/12/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: .42 feet at 10:09 a.m.
High Tide - 8.03 feet at 4:26 p.m.

Full Moon - November 24th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Walking on Water Surf Shop (643-3760 / 643-3844 surf report) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
Surfing Nosara Daily Surf Report - info@...
 
** Sponsors **
Wave Log Surfing Journal - info@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (11/10)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The off shores are here. The surf is small, but good, in the head high range.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Probably a little smaller and most likely rideable at an earlier tide.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: , Although the main peak in front of the hotel is characteristically more consistent and crowded, we are seeing good waves everywhere in the north end of the bay

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (11/3)-

It's another beautiful day today. The surf is small but looks great for longboarding. Now that it hasn't rained for a few days, the water is starting to clean up. Check out our new webcam to see how the surf looks for yourself.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (11/1)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The late season SW swell during the week has all but faded into waist to chest high waves with fair shape. Sunny skies and offshore wind all day is signaling less rain as the dry season is upon us here at Playa Negra. The water temp the last few days has been a chilly 72 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Small surf is going to be around for the next week or so. Waist to chest high with the best time at mid tide coming up.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have a very low tide running through the mid mornings this week and with the small surf, check out Playa Negra either really early or later in the afternoon as the tide comes in.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out photos from the last SW swell we had here at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (11/11)

Well, our run of weather continues!!! It is a week now of perfect sunny skies and offshores, if only we still had a macking swell... but you'll never hear me complain... Surf this morning in Guiones is in the waist high range, there may still be lingering bigger sets, as every half-hour yesterday a real nice wave would roll through, and catch everyone inside... It is going to be another "Sprout" session on the retro twinz this morning... and a nice relaxing sunday... You guys have fun, play with your kids and catch a few where ever you are..

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (11/10)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Dropped considerably on Friday. Still lots of peaky, clean chest high waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: All beaches breaking with good shape & peaks

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -

Last Sunday, the Roxy Surf Camp in Costa Rica with Andrea Diaz was featured on "CW Now" as part of a travel story on Costa Rica . Check out the blog at Roxy.com to see behind-the-scenes footage taken from the Turtle Nursery near Playa Hermosa. For more info on CW Now, go to http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/cwnow

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#427 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Sun Nov 4, 2007 6:14 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 406
November 4th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A SW swell greets the new week with surf overhead Monday, growing to 2 foot overhead with a period of 18 seconds by Tuesday, bigger sets every 15 minutes. A West swell matches it Wednesday, pushing more 2-3 foot overhead sets than usual and make the right hand point breaks light up. Swell drops a little Thursday morning, and another foot by sunset. Friday's leftovers are head high with a hour wait for an overhead set. Saturday and Sunday stay smaller at head high.

Caribbean - Knee high surf from the NNE with a rare thigh high set. Dropping to near flat conditions by Tuesday and staying that way through Friday.

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

TIDES for 11/4/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide: 7.25 feet at 10:36 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.68 feet at 4:46 p.m.

New Moon - November 9th

TOP NEWS

Costa Rica gets ready to compete in the Surfing Pan-American Games. Official Complaint Filed Against Chile Team Today with ISA and PASA. Read more.. 

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop ? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Walking on Water Surf Shop (643-3760 / 643-3844 surf report) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Wave Log  Surf Journal- info@... 
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (11/3)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We are still waiting for the fabled Papagayo off shores and have been surfing generally sloppy conditions this week, even with morning high tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be rideable, but a little mixed up.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As you tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo the surf is smoother, but smaller.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (11/3)-

It's another beautiful day today. The surf is small but looks great for longboarding. Now that it hasn't rained for a few days, the water is starting to clean up. Check out our new webcam to see how the surf looks for yourself.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (11/1)

TS Noel is dumping lots of rain on Playa Negra. Once the storm moves farther north, we should be back to sunny and warm in the mornings and cloudy with rain in the afternoons. It won't be long now before this very wet rainy season is history. The surf has been in the headhigh range with fair shape. Water temp is 79 degrees. Look for a SW bump in the swell with headhigh to a couple feet overhead for the second half of this week. The wind should stay calm in the mornings and turn onshore by mid day. Looking into next week, we should see a large SW swell move into Playa Negra by Tuesday with easily double over head waves with good shape.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: New bikini girls at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (11/4)

Good Morning! I surfed before doing the report today, as I wanted to catch the lower tide early this morning. It paid off, and was the best session that I have had since getting back. I surfed for about 2 hours and had 25-30 waves... with 7 or 8 going to the beach, some 5 turns waves in there. It had good power, and it was evident that there is a new swell in the water. The water is still a bit cold... never reported that before here, but I am betting about 74 degrees. Surf was in the head high range today with some larger peaks... it was holding up good, with nice shoulders. The week has begun! Looking ahead, it is only getting bigger from here for the next four days. It looks to be peaking Weds/Thurs at 7 ft at 16-18 seconds... Not sure how big that will be... I am hoping double overhead peaks, and still manageable... but we'll see.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (11/3)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Solid chest to head high waves. All beachbreaks are peaky with good conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Weather is improving. Mornings have less chance of storms than afternoons.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (11/3)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Theres surf , some great fun head-high waves to be had and everyones talking about whats coming ! Weather is okay , not raining except at night and partly cloudy days ! Tourism is improving here as season gets close ! If you own or operate a surf school here call me , we have some great deals on a few Kym Thompson 3 phase epoxy longboards . They wont last long for sale but they have an incredible life expectancy and they ride real well too ! Only have 3 sizes 7'8",8'4", and some 9'6"s . Stock is good at the moment but last week we sold a bunch so get em while you can ! Stand up paddle boards are on the way too along with extra paddles , this is going to go crazy here in summer for sure. If your store or school has interest in seeing the lines we carry let us know so we can set-up an appointment to have you visit the new showroom ! Thanks, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

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Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:40 am
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TOP NEWS

No beaches closed yet in Tamarindo - from www.AMCostarica.com

The Montezuma International Film Festival, held November 1 - 5, 2007 in Montezuma, Costa Rica, will showcase 100 films from across the
world with live music, street parties, beach parties, special dinners, discussion panels and much more. All events are free and everyone in the world is invited to this first annual celebration of independent film!
montezumafilmfestival.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves will be headhead to overhead Tuesday through Thursday, coming from the WSW and SW. Lots of set waves, and still lots of rain showers. Friday the weather clears up, but the waves clear out leaving cleaner chest to head high surf. Saturday and Sunday morning stay small, but by Sunday evening a few overhead sets show at sunset. By next Monday a SW swell greets the new week with surf overhead, growing to 2 foot overhead by next Wednesday.

Caribbean - Waist high surf Tuesday, with the sets getting more infrequent throughout the day. Wednesday and the rest of the week will be knee high with a rare waist high set at the remote beaches. The first strong NE swell shows up on the radar a week from Tuesday, 11/5.

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

TIDES for 10/29/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide: -1.03 feet at 10:43 a.m.
High Tide - 9.44 feet at 5:00 p.m.

New Moon - November 9th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...

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AREA REPORTS

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (10/25)-

Another sunny day. I don't think it has rained at all this entire week, which is a welcome relief from this otherwise monsoonal rainy season. Waves are good too, with chest to shoulder high waves breaking out in front of our hotel, and the conditions are still glassy and its almost 1:00 pm. Right now, the tide is rising and the waves are a bit slower than earlier, but still very surfable. I'd suggest taking out the longboard for some fun rides. Water quality is improving, due to the lack of rain. The bay is clearing up and the ocean is starting to look inviting again. Lets, hope this continues. A month from now, we will be wondering if the constant deluge this rainy season was real. We are expecting the swell to pick up over the next few days. Keep checking back for updates.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (10/27)

We have had beautiful sunny skies with no rain for the last few days. It rained a bit today but that is normal for this time of year. The surf has been small with fun shape at the incoming tides. Water temp is 83 degrees and the water quality at Playa Negra is good. Look for an increase in swell from the SW for this weekend with well overhead waves with good shape. The wind should be light offshore in the mornings but coming onshore fairly early. It's a very low tide all though the mornings this week. Watch out for those rocks. The surf stays in the headhigh to overhead range through the end of the month. Happy Holloween.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: New bikini girls at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (10/29)

Hola folks, afternoon update... a bit of rain settling in, and some onshores, but we did have good session this morning... but the water is a bit cold.. it may have dropped below 78 degrees??? weird.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (10/27)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3 to 4 foot faces - some sneaker sets at 6 to 8 ft. More sun than rain this last week, so water conditions are improving.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell seems to be building. Off shore winds Saturday

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


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#425 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:07 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 404
October 21st, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves will drop from 1-2 foot overhead down to overhead on Monday, and then falls another foot Tuesday to head high. Smaller surf, chest to head high through Thursday. Friday shows an increase in size up to overhead in the southern half of the country, while north of Mal Pais will have to wait until Saturday for it to build to overhead waves from the Southwest, which stick around through next Monday.

Caribbean - The FLAT label still applies, although a tropical wave pushes rain in from the east. The forecast will improve once we get to November.

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

TIDES for 10/21/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 6.94 feet at 10:06 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.94 feet at 4:14 p.m.

Full Moon - October 25th

TOP NEWS

Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.

Surf contest at Boca Barranca to benefit Hogar Monserrat, October 27th-28th. Contact the Federation of Surf, C.R. at 244-2400 for more info.

Constant rains flood the Pacific coast, mudslides in Atenas - from www.AMCostarica.com

The Montezuma International Film Festival (MIFF), held November 1 - 5, 2007 in Montezuma, Costa Rica, will showcase 100 films from across the
world with live music, street parties, beach parties, special dinners, discussion panels and much more. All events are free and everyone in the world is invited to this first annual celebration of independent film!
www.montezumafilmfestival.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (10/19)-

What can I say??? It has been very rainy (extreme flooding throughout Costa Rica) and the result is chocolate brown water in Tamarindo accompanied with non-stop onshore winds for the past week, not the best surfing conditions. I guess that's why its called "The Wet Season".

On a brighter note, there is swell!!! Its been head high for the past week. Hopefully, the winds will clean up a bit in the morning. The report from Avellanas is that the water was much clearer with lots of potential if someone can turn off the onshore wind machine. I'll talk to Joe!!!

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (10/19)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been small and blown out for the last few days with rain pretty much 24/7. We are suppose to get less rain this upcoming week and I'll believe it when I see it. The surf should pick too out of the SW with waves on Saturday reaching in the double overhead range. If that pesky onshore wind stays down it should be fun. We have the high tide running through the mornings right now so the early birds could get some surfable waves.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: New bikini girls at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (10/20)

Surf in Guiones today is a bit better than it has been. We have a good swell showing at 7.5 ft at 16 seconds. It is a bit out of the South with the direction of 203 degrees, but it has plenty of size to get into the bay. It is not raining at report time, but we did get some last night again. Hopefully these are the death-throws of the rainy season, and it will be nice again soon!

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (10/20)-

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

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (10/21) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 8 feet perfect with crystal clear water ! What are you talking about water quality ! Somewhere its like that! Jaco today not too bad , a bit of debris on the beach water green not brown like it's been and 3-5 ft faces and really quite fun, super peaky with a sneeker set here and there! Raining again right now and its supoosed to grow a bit size wise so let's see what tomorrow brings but don't be afraid the waves are fine and the pollution[bad stuff] not dirt, that we could have had got flushed out months ago by the first rains !!! New WEBBERS for 475$ and up right now at W.O.W. SURF –Jaco , BLOWFISH in DOMI , and BANANA SURF CLUB –Tami and soon coming to other shops near you, so if you want a rocket go to one of these INDEPENDENTLY OWNED SURF SHOPS – OWNED and OPERATED BY SURFERS and get a great board for very little bread ! Thanks Again ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !


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#424 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:15 am
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 403
October 14th, 2007

TOP NEWS

Constant rains flood Jaco/Herradura, mudslides in Atenas - from www.insidecostarica.com

Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.

Surf contest at Boca Barranca to benefit Hogar Monserrat, October 27th-28th. Contact the Federation of Surf, C.R. at 244-2400 for more info.

Thousands support Las Baulas National Marine Park. Environmentalists demand lawful expropriations. From www.Pretoma.org

The Montezuma International Film Festival (MIFF), held November 1 - 5, 2007 in Montezuma, Costa Rica, will showcase 100 films from across the
world with live music, street parties, beach parties, special dinners, discussion panels and much more. All events are free and everyone in the world is invited to this first annual celebration of independent film! www.montezumafilmfestival.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Monday starts out 1 to 2 foot overhead, smaller with the tide going out, and the macking sets arriving with incoming tide. Lots of chop due to the wind and rain (what else can you expect for October) but the dawn patrol will be the call for later in the week. Thursday shows the waves dropping down to overhead. As the tide fills in Friday afternoon, a new round of SW swell arrives, pushing sets up to 2 foot overhead. Saturday the waves reach their peak at 2-3 foot overhead, with even bigger freak sets every 30 minutes. It drops off two feet Sunday, and stays a foot overhead through next Tuesday.

Caribbean - The week starts out flat and stays that way. Less chance for showers since the Caribbean Sea is quiet.

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

TIDES for 10/14/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .34 feet at 10:33 a.m.
High Tide - 8.12 feet at 4:47 p.m.

Full Moon - October 25th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (10/14) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We still have relatively clean water here on this end of the bay while theTamarindo side is chocolate milk after it rains. The surf has been consistently poor this week with all the on shores in spite of the non stop swells.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Not much!

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

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (10/13)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been in the headhigh range with strong onshores 24/7. October is the height of the rainy season and we have been getting plenty of it. Not much surfing going on here. With all the muddy runoff the ocean looks like chocolate milk. Water temp is running in the low 80s.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same as a low pressure centered just north of Costa Rica has stalled giving us mucho lluvia and plenty of that onshore wind.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach is not such a hot place to be this weekend so check the cable tv or get those things done you have been putting off.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Because the surf is shitty, check out the bikini girls at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (10/13)

The rain has let off for a bit here in Guiones, but the waves aren't yet clean. Surf height is in the head high range and the form is not good, with pretty yucky water and lots of chop. It could clean up in a day or so, but we probably won't see it today.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (10/13)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high at best. Sloppy, windy, rainy conditions. Lots of brown soup from the que brada runoffs.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Stormy, windy conditions are expected to increase. Small, sloppy swell.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Not much to choose from.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (10/13) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surf is surprisingly good here in Jaco, water is muddie and you need to use super sticky wax but its been clean and peaky at 3-5 ft faces . Its pouring down again and I will tell you it's one of the longest lasting rains I have seen, Lorenzo and I were talking about one in like 92 0r 93 that lasted almost nonstop for 2 weeks so if this one gets backed up by another low pressure we may have a record runner! Sorry for the lowlying homes around, they are just getting hammered . Drive safe and if you want sun go to the caribe side, Say hi to Herschel in Puerto Viejo for us !! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3 a 4 pies, desordenado, mucho viento, tormenta. No ha parado de llover en una semana

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Al parecer va a seguir lloviendo, se aproxima un swell

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Jaco, puede ser Playa Hermosa se arregle

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Let's Go Surf. Enseñemos a surfear a los Atletlas de las Olimpiadas Especiales.

El próximo 27 de Octubre Waves Costa Rica en conjunto con Cámara de Comercio de Jaco y la iniciativa privada, realizará el "Let's Go Surf", actividad recreo-educativa dirigida a los atletas de natación que representaron a Costa Rica en las Olimpiadas Especiales 2007 en China .

Esta iniciativa nació a raíz de la premier de la película "Surf Up's", co-patrocinada por Quiksilver , los fondos recaudados de dicha premier fueron destinados para ayudar a los atletas a ir a las Olimpiadas Especiales en China a efectuarse en dos meses. Gilbert Brown, Isaac Vega y Jason Torres firmaron autógrafos; Andrea Diaz proveyó información de surf y como aprender a hacerlo. Así los atletas se entusiasmaron con la idea de aprender a surfear y decidimos regalárselo como premio al esfuerzo y dedicación deportiva que poseen.

En total son 35 personas incluyendo a los atletas y a sus representantes. El evento comenzará el 26 Octubre con una cena de bienvenida. Al día siguiente nos dirigiremos al sur de Playa Jaco para enseñarles surfear y realizar juegos recreativos, el evento finalizara con la entrega de premios y agradecimientos

Para Waves Costa Rica y Roxy Costa Rica Surf Safari es un honor enseñarles a surfear a estos atletas que llevaron en alto a Costa Rica en las Olimpiadas Especiales. Gracias a Quiksilver , Cámara de Comercio de Jaco, Cabinas las Olas, Cabinas Las Arenas, Hermosa Bungalows, Day Star Properties, 911fm, Wishbone restaurant, Wilderness Photography y a las innumerables personas que de una u otra manera lograron que este evento se pueda llevar acabo.

Para todos aquellos que deseen participar o cubrir este evento por favor comuniquese con nosotros al 643 70 25 o al info@...

Cronograma de la Actividad

Viernes 26 de septiembre

10:00am. Salir de Jaco. Recoger los atletas en San José
12:00m. Comenzar la ruta por las 12 paradas en San José.
02:00pm. Terminar ruta trasporte. Regresar a Jaco
04:00pm. Llegar a Jaco. Dejar a los atletas en Day Star. Recibir a los atletas con los medios que estén en la zona.
06:00pm. Cena de Bienvenida en Day Star.
08:00pm. Despedida primer día

Sábado 27 de septiembre

08:00am. Llevar desayuno a los atletas y familiares. Convocar a los medios a que desayunen con ellos.
09:30am. Llevar a los atletas a Madrigales, sur de Jaco, donde se desarrollara el evento.
10:00am. Comenzar con el desarrollo de la lección: Bienvenida. Presentación del staff. Clase teórica. A cargo de Andrea Diaz.
10:20am. Comenzar calentamiento divertido a cargo de Leonidas Ruaro
10:40am. Repartir aguas. Comenzar con la clase práctica en el agua
12:00am. Fin de la actividad acuática. Sacar a los atletas, instructores y familiares del agua. Repartir aguas
12:20am. En el área del toldo firma de autógrafos, repartición de premios y repartición de los agradecimientos.
01:30pm. Llevar a los atletas a Day Star.
02:30pm. Buscar a los atletas en Day Star. Llevarlos a San José.
04:30pm. Llegar a San José. Comenzar la ruta por las 12 paradas.
**Los medios asistentes serán alojados en cabinas las Olas y Cabinas las Arenas

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#423 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2007 3:50 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 402
October 9th, 2007

TOP NEWS

Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.

Thousands support Las Baulas National Marine Park. Environmentalists demand lawful expropriations. From www.Pretoma.org

The Montezuma International Film Festival (MIFF), held November 1 - 5, 2007 in Montezuma, Costa Rica, will showcase 100 films from across the
world with live music, street parties, beach parties, special dinners, discussion panels and much more. All events are free and everyone in the world is invited to this first annual celebration of independent film!
www.montezumafilmfestival.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. Order any product over $100 and receive a FREE National Geographic Laminated Costa Rica Map.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves from the West! Book your trip to Ollie's now. Surf is overhead and sloppy from the rain, but it will grow a foot by Wednesday and be 2 foot overhead Thursday along the northern Guanacaste coast. Consistent overhead to a foot overhead surf for the rest of the Pacific all week, building to 2 feet overhead by Friday and Saturday. Swell lasts through next Monday, dropping down to overhead Tuesday and head high next Wednesday. After that, wait five days for a strong South swell to arrive.

Caribbean - If it's said that the waves will be over 1 foot all week - they would be lying. Flat all week through Saturday.

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

TIDES for 10/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .98 feet at 7:40 a.m.
High Tide - 8.10 feet at 1:47 p.m.

New Moon - October 10th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (10/7) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell has been holding from overhead to head high and is fairly clean in spite of the flukey wind conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's difficult to predict right now. The few surfers hanging on it are occassionally well rewarded with uncrowded, great surf. The offshore trades could begin any day now.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: It is a little larger and more consistent at the main peaks.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (10/5)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has been in the fun zone with head high sets. This is the rainy season and it is raining in the mornings and almost all night. The ocean has been glassy with fair conditions and 83 degree water. Very uncrowded.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect chest high sets with the occasional head high wave. Expect more rain.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We are coming up on the low tide in the mornings so sleep in and hit Playa Negra around 8:00 or 9:00. You might just be all alone.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out Vol. 2 of The Bikini Girls Of Costa Rica at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (10/8)

Surf on this evening was kind of sloppy, but there were still good ones rolling through. The forecast is not looking too good with the longest period of the week coming in at 8 seconds. It still could be fun if local conditions cooperate, but this time of year who knows. We have a low tide tomorrow morning at 7:38am, So with small conditions that should help us out.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (10/6)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest to head high. Some wind-rain in the afternoon.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Any of the south facing beaches.


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#422 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:08 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 401
September 30th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves are chest to head high up north and a foot bigger south of Hermosa. The SSW swell arrives Monday as the tide fills in, and waves will increase to 1-2 foot overhead. The same size swell sticks around through Wednesday, with bigger sets in the morning. Then it drops a foot for Thursday and Friday. Saturday a SW swell fills in the south facing beaches with more 1 foot overhead waves for the next three days. After that, it looks to be small (chest to head) since there's no other wave makers out there.

Caribbean - The right coast starts out with waist high surf, but by Monday is knee high and then it is flat - great snorkeling conditions through Friday. Of course this area is prime time for hurricane formation so the forecast can change quickly. But for now, flatness.

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

TIDES for 9/30/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - (-1.02) feet at 11:02 a.m.
High Tide - 9.46 feet at 5:16 p.m.

New Moon - September 26th

TOP NEWS

Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.

Thousands support Las Baulas National Marine Park. Environmentalists demand lawful expropriations. From www.Pretoma.org

The Montezuma International Film Festival (MIFF), held November 1 - 5, 2007 in Montezuma, Costa Rica, will showcase 100 films from across the
world with live music, street parties, beach parties, special dinners, discussion panels and much more. All events are free and everyone in the world is invited to this first annual celebration of independent film!
www.montezumafilmfestival.com

The Beach Times Reports 18,000 cases of dengue this year. Wear your repellant!

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/29) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The morning and evening glass offs are bringing rideable sessions in the head high range. Although the wind is not off shore, the wave shape is generally OK and uncrowded. This little swell is particularly clean.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): As we move toward the morning high tides, the possibilities for better surf are increasing.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There are peaks all up and down the beach.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (9/26)

Today the surf backed off a bit from the overhead surf that was here all weekend. The report from Witch's Rock was shoulder high with the occasional head high set, but perfect A-frame peaks. Out in front of our hotel the surf was in the waist to chest high range but very fun even after the wind came up this afternoon. The forecast is more small surf until Sunday / Monday when the waves should get overhead again.

For those that care, Luis Castro traveled down to Mal Pais / Santa Teresa for the first surf contest of the season. He won the airshow with some sick spinning aerials. I have no idea what to call some of the maneuvers he does. All I know is that he can blast. He also entered the Bodyboarding division and won that too. Nice job Luis!!!

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/28)

The surf here has been small the last couple days. Waist to chest high and mixed up. Onshore wind early. The full moon low tide running through the mornings doesn'r help much either. Partly cloudy in the mornings and raining in the afternoons. Water temp is 87 degrees. Look for continued small and weak through the weekend with an increase from the SW for the start of the week.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/30)

Good Sunday folks... How are my people today? I ate chicken wings and drank great beer last night, watched my Gators lose, but everything can't always be perfect... Surf today in Guiones should be pretty good, as we have a 4 foot at 16 seconds swell in the water, at 216 degrees, which is about our best direction, but it is raining and the water is pretty dirty... Here is the note from Ry-dog our surf reporter for the next little while... "Hey, there was some pretty heavy rain late last night/early this morning. as such, the water is looking fairly sucio and there was not a soul out there at report time. unfortunate, because last night was small but super fun...nice formed waves which i shredded diligently with the Webskins. it is still raining lightly at the moment, but there is a chance it could clear up this afternoon and perhaps be some good surfing. It looked like there was still a few little ones trying to roll in right now." And I do have some good news on the bridge front!!! According to Bobbi Johnson, who is about as in there as you can get in Nosara, there is a temporary bridge being put in very soon... If you have more details, shoot them over, and we can keep the folks informed... Thanks for the note Bobbi..

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/29)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head High - some overhead sets. Scattered thunderstorms.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): SSW swell should hang around for a few days. Thunderstorms continue.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: All beaches should be firing with the expected SSW swell.

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Date: Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:27 am
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 400
September 23rd, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The week starts strong with surf 2-3 foot overhead on the sets and plenty of overhead waves in between. The SSW swell stays around Tuesday and Wednesday, dropping to 1-2 foot overhead. Thursday starts to see a more pronounced drop, overhead with sets a foot bigger. Friday and Saturday will be head high with fewer bigger sets.

Caribbean - Surf on Monday will be waist high and clean. A few chest high sets arrive Tuesday, but are gone again by Wednesday midday. Then it's knee to waist high leftovers until the weekend. Good chance for tropical flareups since this is the time of the year for Caribbean storms.

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

TIDES for 9/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 7.32 feet at 11:48 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.64 feet at 5:58 p.m.

New Moon - September 26th

TOP NEWS

The Montezuma International Film Festival (MIFF), held November 1 - 5, 2007 in Montezuma, Costa Rica, will showcase 100 films from across the
world with live music, street parties, beach parties, special dinners, discussion panels and much more.

All events are free and everyone in the world is invited to this first annual celebration of independent film! www.montezumafilmfestival.com

The Beach Times Reports 18,000 cases of dengue this year. Wear your repellant!

Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. And don't forget to print out the 2008 tide charts.

** Surf Reporters **
Manuel Antonio Surf School (777-4842) on info@...
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/22) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Rainy and messy just overhead surf.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. If the on shores let off it could get interesting.

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

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/23)

The last couple days we have had plenty of rain. Raining all day but the surf has been fun anyways. The wind has been offshore most of the time and the waves are head high with bigger sets. The water temp is in the low 80s. Lots of runoff into the ocean from all the rain. We have a good swell coming for this weekend. SW with a perfect direction for Playa Negra. Look for well overhead waves with good shape staying with us through the first half of this upcoming week. High tide is running through the mornings and that's a good thing for Playa Negra. It should be real fun at Playa Avellanas as well. Crowds are at a minimum this time of year.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/23)

Well, it isn't firing, but it is the best it has been in a little while... some head high waves that look make-able... The wind is light onshore at report time, and it didn't storm too bad last night, so it isn't as funky as it has been lately. All-in-all, folks would be skipping work in FL, so I guess it is all prospective. I think I will grab a surf after throwing this report up. We have a low tide that passed at 6AM, so it should be holding up a bit more later in the morning. I surfed last night and caught four closeouts and paddled in... couldn't find a make-able section... I only saw one guy get a good wave, and it was Luigi back-dooring a left barrel, it was sweet, but the ride was less than 3 seconds. Hey, has anyone driven to Nicoya this week?

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/22)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high - with some overhead sets. Light wind - thunderstorms in the afternoon.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell seems to be building. Maybe 1 - 2 ft overhead.

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

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (9/23)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Well Im a bit late but thanks to [in part] CR SURF we are busy ! Waves are fun its coming up for sure a couple of overhead ones at Escondida came thru this afternoon . Barranca could be the call for Monday A.M. Conditions were not so good for Oeste today too much fresh push from the south and it was a bit messy . I expect we should have some fun waves during the week as long as the wind doesn't blow ! Sandbars are nice here and with this peaky multi direccion swell its right on for us ! Pura Vida, Happy Surfing ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

** From Marco at Manuel Antonio Surf School (9/22)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: olas de 6.84 pies, un poco deformadas por el efecto del viento

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): un clima nublado por las tardes con mucho viento , esto afecta la formacion de las olas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Al final de la playa Manuel Antonio

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/22)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Super nice low tide waves. A little bit overhead with long, hollow shoulders and lots of hoot'n and holler'n by the sea monkeys.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): At least head and a half on Sunday and a continuing strong swell through mid week next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The point might work on Sunday, but right now the beach is excellent.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: I'll be leaving for Indonesia on Wednesday (where the sets are showing 20' faces on wetsand.com ) and will be gone for a month. I might post my Dominical beach report with the waves from the Mentawais just to make you jealous.


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Date: Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:18 am
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 399
September 16th, 2007

TOP NEWS

Now you can get your tide charts for all of 2008!

Surf contest in Santa Teresa behind La Lora Amarilla on Sept 21-23. Come out to support the ninos. Contact Johanna for more info at joha_stone@...

Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves will be overhead on Monday on Tuesday, with sets every twenty minutes a foot bigger. By Wednesday the SSW swell dies a bit, down to head high with plenty of overhead set waves at the south facing beaches. Stays the same for Thursday and Friday morning. By the evening session, some straight south swell sets arrive at 1-2 foot overhead. Saturday dawn patrol is the call with surf 2 foot overhead, bigger sets down south. Due to the angle, some spots will be small since they are protected. This swell will strengthen by next Monday, up to 2-3 foot overhead through Sept. 25th.

Caribbean - Whatever minumal surf there is, mostly knee high with a rare bigger set at the reefs, will be gone by Wednesday. Then it's flat through Saturday, with a tiny chance of tropical waves for the following week.

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

TIDES for 9/16/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .69 feet at 11:38 a.m.
High Tide - 7.89 feet at 5:50 p.m.

New Moon - September 26th

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/15) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The tides have moved to the morning session and the waves this week have been exceptional for this time of the year. I saw someone take off deep on a left on the south side of the main break and get totally barreled for a hundred yards on a slow motion, stand up, tube on Friday afternoon. You had to pick 'em, but the rides of a lifetime are possible. The wind for the last couple of days has been off shore, or slightly on shore, for nearly ideal conditions for a somewhat crossed up swell.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is a little mixed up, so only a lucky wind condition will pull some shape out of it at this well overhead size.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As it gets bigger, tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo .

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/14)

This is the best time of year for surf at Playa Negra. The past few days have seen smaller surf in the head high range with partly cloudy skies and some afternoon rain. The water temp is 84 degrees. We have a SW swell starting to show today and should peak out by the end of this weekend. Head high to a couple feet overhead with fair to good shape. We might be in for a little more rain and onshore wind coming up this weekend. With the higher tides starting to run through the mornings, get out there early. This is also the most uncrowded time of year here at Playa Negra. Enjoy!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/16)

My Gators worked Tennessee yesterday... we found the game online for ten bucks and watched it streaming in the office, Florida/Tennessee on one computer, the ASP World Tour on the other... great afternoon, then we went and surfed empty head high Guiones last night... Anyways, Surf this morning is in the head high range, it is super glassy, but we had a dead high tide at 6:30 this morning so it needs some time to start breaking good... if you are longboarding, get out there, it looks pretty fun for the thicker equipment. My rule of thumb for tides here is that if it is under 2 feet overhead, you should wait for a lower tide, at least low to mid... Over 2 feet overhead, the high tide, depending on the angle, can get real good, with mushier sections outside, but when it is bigger you can get real heavy inside sections... it is fun getting to know this wave so well. There were three folks out at report time. Have a great Sunday, E.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/15)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high - storm conditions most of the day.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Chest to head high by Sunday. The wet season continues.

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Surf Contest next weekend behind La Lora north of Playa Santa Teresa.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves are head high and peaky. Too soft at high tide, but great at mid-tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): More of the same.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: All the beaches should be working.

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Date: Sun Sep 9, 2007 7:18 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 398
September 9th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Dropping SSW swell leaves waves a foot overhead on Sunday, and Monday the sets get farther apart, overhead at the better beachbreaks. Tuesday it stays consistent at headhigh with an hourly overhead set, Wednesday and Thursday are a foot smaller with a 10 second period, but by Friday it's back up to overhead and stays like that through the weekend (13 sec. period). Nothing big coming until next Thursday from the SW.

Caribbean - Not much surf for this week, knee high mostly with a rare waist high set. No tropical storms are expected to form, but that means little considering next week is the height of the hurricane season.

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

TIDES for 9/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - 1.46 feet at 7:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.18 feet at 1:21 p.m.

New Moon - September 11th

TOP NEWS

Surf contest in Santa Teresa behind La Lora Amarilla on Sept 21-23. Come out to support the ninos. Contact Johanna for more info at joha_stone@...

Roxygirls and WavesCR Surf Camp to hold party for Special Olympics kids on October 26th and 27th. Learn more here.

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/8) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: As we move into the afternoon high tides, this strong (double overhead) swell has less probability for a good session. The really experienced surfers are going out anyway and coming up with a good ride or two. It's hard to tell which waves will work or not.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It is remarkably smooth, even as the tides move into the afternoon and might be doable if the wind doesn't come up.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As we tuck into the bay toward Tamarindo , the surf become more manageable. The Tamarindo estero mouth is holding some form during the incoming tides.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/8)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been having a good run of SW swells with double overhead surf through all the tides. The last few afternoons have been very good with not much wind and partly cloudy skies. Water temp is in the mid 80s. Look for smaller surf for the next couple days and then a big jump in the swell with both S and SW for a combination that could see Playa Negra with double to triple overhead waves by this weekend.With the low tide running through the mornings this week, check out Little Hawaii early for big waves with no crowds.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (9/9)

Oh yeah! We still have well overhead surf this morning at Guiones and a dead low tide at report time. It is making for another session of heavy surf, which seems to have everyone excited. There weren't many folks surfing, and I didn't realize how big it was until I was cropping photos and saw the guy in photo 1... that wasn't even that big of a wave... so there is still some size out there for sure. I got up late today, and snapped photos at 7:45, and from what I heard there was some morning sickness on it early according to Mario... but it is getting better, and we could be in for a good later morning session with the pushing tide... I may be pullng out the K-step up today.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/7)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: SW swell, overhead, light wind in the morning. Afternoon thunderstorms.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell seems to be weakening. Thunderstorms expected every day.

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

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/8)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Ah, this is what we expect from Dominical. We've now had two weeks of overhead waves that are ridable at all but dead low tide. A little bit of on shore wind has been hard on the mid-day sessions, but mornings and evenings offer 4 hours of good surf per day. The point has been working at lower tides, but is not very big and many people are surfing the inner shelf as opposed to the outer boil. If you wait at the outer boil during lower tides, you can usually get a good overhead wave about every 15 minutes or so.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): I haven't seen signs of a swell yet, but we should have double overhead for the entire weekend. Mornings and evenings will be good at the point. The beach will probably be closed out, but it has been so good with the larger waves for weeks, that I am hoping the beach is still open for this swell. Best to operate with thick leashes and epoxy boards!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: As mentioned, I think the beach will close out and the point will warm up through Sunday. However, there have been a few souls over the last few weeks who have been pushing through the bigger beach break and I hope we may continue to see good surf at the beach as well.

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 397
September 2nd, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - If you picked one week to visit it should be this week. Powerful 1 to 2 foot overhead surf on Monday, coming from the 205-210 mark, so it's SSW. This swell sticks around through Wednesday, and Thursday it drops only a foot with stick a few mackin sets. Friday is the same, but by Saturday morning the waves pick up 2 feet, as another SSW swell fills in with waves 2 to 3 foot overhead at south facing beaches. (A foot smaller north of Mal Pais) BE ON THE ALERT FOR FLOODING AT HIGH TIDES !!

Caribbean - It's too quiet Monday morning, but by evening a few chest high wave file in from Hurricane Felix. It grows overnight, welcoming dawn patrollers with overhead surf and getting bigger throughout Tuesday. By midday it's 2-3 foot overhead and firing, but accompanied by wind and rain. Wednesday it's still rainy, but the surf is more managable at head high. Thursday is back to small, knee to waist surf. BE ALERT FOR FLOODING !!

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

TIDES for 9/2/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 10.08 feet at 5:59 a.m.
Low Tide - (-.35) feet at 12:12 p.m.

New Moon - August 11th

TOP NEWS

Luis Vindas wins the ALAS Movistar Latin Pro in El Salvador. Nino Myrie makes to the 4th round. Read more here and check www.alaslatintour.com for pictures.

Check out a cool aerial view of the Southwest and Northwest Pacific coastline at www.vrskytour.com

To assist in research and protection of the Isla de Coco National park, which was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1997, a website - www.tuislacoco.com has been created.

Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (9/1) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We're riding overhead, messy, morning surf right now. With the morning off shore breezes, it's close to being good. The weather is tricky now that we are entering the heart of our rainy season. The hard cores are enjoying uncrowded conditions. WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell is growing. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: As the swell grows we'll tuck down in the bay to the Tamarindo Estero. The service road is torn up right now so it takes about ten minutes.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (9/1)

Today we were busy cataloging the new shipment of WRSC surfboards that just arrived yesterday. Meanwhile, the surf picked up a couple feet just in front of our hotel bringing some head high waves on the bigger sets. We got back just about sunset and the waves looked great with nice glassy conditions and partly cloudy skies.

And from Friday.. The surf was chest to shoulder high in front of the camp early, but the dropping tide made Avellanas the best choice. So, we brought our graduating class to test their skills. It was a beautiful sunny day with a few scattered clouds coming in the evening making for a gorgeous sunset. The report from Witch's Rock was head high A-frame peaks breaking left and right with glassy conditions. Ollies Point was a bit smaller in the waist to chest high range breaking on the inside sandbar for some fun longboarding.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (9/1)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. Fair to poor shape as all the rain has taken the sand from the beach and put it on the reef. Water temp is in the mid 80s. Lots of rain this past week makes the roads very bad.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. Lots of storms downunder has cranked out swells lining up for us at Playa Negra for this upcoming week. Maybe a little less rain but watch for TS Felix as he moves up the Caribbean. We may get rain from this storm by midweek.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: High tide in the mornings means check out Playa Negra or Avellanas if you are close by. Be careful if you drive. The roads are a mess.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: If you can't get here, check it out at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/31)

Good Morning it is in Nosara, with light offshores and clean waves! Been a while since it has really been clean, but we have a session this morning. Sets are in the Chest to possibly Head high range. Today is the bottoming out day in between swells... and we have a macker on the way (according to the forecasts that keep blowing it!), 6.5 ft at 16 seconds at 215, which means that it is final a good SW, and Guiones should feel it.

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (9/1) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-4 feet cleaner conditions and fun.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather was nice most of the day Friday with fun waves in the afternoon. Saturday morning the weather is sunny so far cleaner head high surf.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones is catching the most of the swell. Waves should be picking up Sunday, Monday, Tuesday with new swell on the way.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (9/1)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Strong tropical storm with high winds brought big waves but nasty conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): No end in sight.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice waves here in Jaco, head high to overhead on sets , sw direction and kind of juicy, high tide proved to be what we expect of it for sure! Rode a WEBBER Afterburner 6'2" off the rental rack and it goes so fast I thought I was somebody else !!! Surf should stay fun thru the weekend, may start to close out though if this swell cleans up then its off to spot X on Monday! Rain expected for the weekend so its hit or miss on the sun factor for sure! Happy Surfing from Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (9/1)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Overhead with an occasional double are gracing the beach at Dominical. However, they are very peaky and too soft at high tide. So, the best tide is mid-tide. The wind has been good until about 8:00 am and then in the afternoons after about 3:00 pm.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND: The swell should be growing through next week with very nice waves arriving on Tuesday or Wednesday. There is a big storm off of Peru that should be sending even bigger waves after that...who knows.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is working particularly well. The waves are very peaky and it is easy to paddle out and catch lots of shoulders. Don't expect long rides unless you're on a long board.

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 396
August 26th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - SSW swell arrives Monday with a 14 second period, breaking 1-2 foot overhead. Peaks Tuesday morning with the midmorning push, 2-3 foot overhead with macker sets. Wednesday it starts to drop, with sets coming farther apart and maxing at 2 foot overhead. Thursday and Friday are smaller, overhead at most spots that face south. Then it's head high to overhead for Saturday and Sunday morning. By Sunday evening another SSW swell arrives with a 1-2 foot overhead set showing each 30 minutes. That swell lasts another four days.

Caribbean - Tiny surf this week. Flat until Wednesday, and then it's only knee with a rare waist high set. Same for Thursday through Saturday. Better for snorkeling than surfing.

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

TIDES for 8/26/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - 1.95 feet at 6:53 a.m.
High Tide - 8.02 feet at 1:12 p.m.

Full Moon - August 28th

TOP NEWS

Check out a cool aerial view of the Southwest and Northwest Pacific coastline at www.vrskytour.com

To assist in research and protection of the Isla de Coco National park, which was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1997, a website - www.tuislacoco.com has been created.

Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/25) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: After a sketchy week, Saturday is offshore ahd overhead with some excellent sets in between the funky ones.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Don't expect much as the tides move into the afternoon and the offshores become dependent on rain squalls. The swell is holding.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamrindo estero mouth has been pretty productive with the bigger swells we are seeing now.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/20)

We have Marcos Conde visiting us from the International Surfing Association to work with all our instructors and coaches to help improve the surf school program here at Witch's Rock Surf Camp.

Marcos was the chief trainer for the Brazilian National Team for many years and has been working with the Tahitian National Surf Team and the Costa Rican National Team to prepare them for international competition. We are proud to host Marcos and support the ISA and the Costa Rican Surfing Federations goal to develop surfing instruction standards and protocols in Costa Rica and around the globe.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/26)

I don't get this... it seems like we just can't get a day to line up just right... we have the waves, and the tides now, but not the winds, I guess i should just go with it and start worrying about perfect surf in December. Surf this morning looks pretty fun, it is in the head high range, with some larger sets... we are at about a dead low right now at 630AM, and waves are breaking top to bottom... which may be the redeeming factor this morning, as I saw a few nice little pits, that were makeable. Anyways, it is probably worth surfing, could lock into a good one to talk about for a few days.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/25)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest high, some overhead. Wind/rain in the afternoon

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): May be able to catch some clean waves in the mornings

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

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/25)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: The waves have been shoulder to head high with low tides being the best. High tides are almost unsurfable because of the small waves. However, the low tide waves have had, at times, some great and fun shoulders, little tubes and have been surfed without much effort.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): By Sunday we expect some big waves, and if the forecasts mean anything, by Tuesday we should all be at the point or down south. We've got a BIG swell coming.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach will be best through Sunday morning, then either the beach or the point through Monday morning. Then probably only the point from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Have fun!

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Date: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:54 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 395
August 19th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Solid SSW surf in the foot overhead range, continuing until Wednesday morning. During the afternoon tidal switch the swell drops quickly, and by sunset is down to overhead. Thursday and Friday continues with head high to overhead waves and only by Saturday does it fall to head high. Then by Sunday evening the first sets of another SSW arrives, a foot overhead on the sets. Next Monday and Tuesday, more 1-2 foot overhead surf. Then a couple of smallish days before a powerful SW arrives on September 1st.

Caribbean - Hurricane Dean sends overhead surf on Monday. It drops down to chest high by Tuesday, and by Wednesday the swell is history, down to waist high. Thursday through Saturday are quiet, knee to waist high. By Sunday, another tropical system appears to push more chest high East swell to the coast.

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

TIDES for 8/19/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 8.49 feet at 6:45 a.m.
High Tide - 1.32 feet at 12:54 p.m.

Full Moon - August 28th

TOP NEWS

August 20, is a legal holiday in Costa Rica and all banks, government offices and agencies and businesses will be closed to observe the Mother's Day holiday. Feliz Dia de Las Madres!

Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com

Have you checked out the deals in the CRSurf Shop? Books and travel bags to help you prepare for your trip. And now you can listen to your favorite Reggae tunes while reading the surf report.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (8/17) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: By Friiday afternoon this fairly clean swell was too large for our beach break and without considerable offshores will probably be unrideable until it drops some.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarido Estero area, just a few minutes down our service road, is handling this nicely.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo - (8/17)

The surf has been terrible for the past week as we had a serious low pressure system hovering over Costa Rica causing serious flooding, choppy surf and generally miserable surfing conditions. The only surf to report was the great tsunami scare of 2007, due to the 7.9 earthquake off the coast of Lima, Peru. Of course, we evacuated to high ground barely in time to avoid the devastation caused by the 50cm high tsunami. Wow!! The weather broke two days ago, but the surf was still poor. That is until today. Today, the surf was shoulder to head high at Playa Avellanas for our graduation surf trip this morning. The wind remained glassy until about 10:00am and we are hoping for a nice glass off session in front of our hotel in Tamarindo.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/18)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf has picked up with a very steep south swell moving in for the weekend. Some double overhead waves on the mid tides. Sunny in the mornings and raining in the afternoon. Water temp in the mid 80s.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Check out those south facing beaches on the incoming tide for some big waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: There has been a bit of morning sickness early at Playa Negra. With high tide in the mornings now, check out Negra early and then head to Avellanas and bang rails with the masses.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com Check it out!

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/19)

Good morning folks! Surf still has some size on it today, but the tide is killing it. Dead high at report time.... I bet some spots North may be firing, but the river is way too high. I am hoping that the tide will drop out a bit and it will get real good, but who knows, it always seems to be missing something lately... We can have the size and tide, but the wind will be a little off, or the wind and tide and a small weak swell... One of these days is going to line up just perfect... can't wait. Have a good Sunday... when does football start? E. Elle McPherson is surfing in Guiones this week... our history goes way back, she was the first women that I ever saw topless, we were in the Bahamas, and whe was doing a photo shoot... I had the chance to talk with her the other day in the water and told her the story... it made her blush... it was pretty funny...

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones - (8/17)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: It's 6-8 ft and heavy. Unfotunately, it's very disorganized with strong currents and closing out. There are few bombs that are makeable.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should be big on Sunday with 2-3 ft overhead waves and then decreasing during the beginning of the week. Hopefully we'll see some cleaner waves with less current.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: I would try Playa Garza and Playa Pelada on an incoming tide from mid to high tide in the afternoon.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/18)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/18)

Great week here lots of excitement including running to the hills for the Tsunami warning , thank God it didn't happe! Surf today has come up a bit , overhead sets with a bit of storm bump involved and yep its going to be exciting here in Jaco for the contest, I figure some heavy drops will be taken , its low tide and rising swell this weekend! Biz is good lots of people around and once again , don't blame it on the MUNI or The POLICE or anybody else, if you see trash pick it up, if you see a crime in action scream, call the cops whatevers the creeps are going to run and if you catch em in the act make sure you hold em till the cops come and don't accept a sob story ! Send em to Jail, spend the time to write em up and go to the hearing ! Its OUR responsibility to get the creeps off the street ! If you buy drugs off the creep at the corner its your fault someone steals from you because it's the same dude ! If its wrong don't do it, if its right promote it ! If you own a business in C.R, BUY A GARBAGE CAN and put it in front of your business , hire a guard or a buy a camera to scare off the thieves, they don't like anybody taking their picture . Put up a sign that says You have a security monitor in place , even if it doesn't work it keeps them thinking ! Don't live in fear pass it on to them, DEMAND RESPECT ! Sorry but I am tired of hearing everybody blame someone else including the tourist for the theft problem, its OUR problem and WE can fix it ! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (8/18)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: There comin'!!! The first bumps appeared this morning with some overhead action about every 15 minutes. The wind has been low and the tide is perfect for two sessions per day.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): We are looking for a nice swell to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Should be up to double overhead. The swell is coming from the deep south so the beach should hold its form, but I imagine most people will take to the point or head down to Pavones or Matapalo.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach should work, but the point should be going off as well.

** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -

Go to our website - www.totemsite.com - for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.

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#415 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:21 am
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 394
August 12th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf stays headhigh to overhead on Monday (a foot smaller Nosara and north), but by Tuesday midday a Southwest swell pushes in a few 1-2 foot overhead sets. Wednesday it drops down a foot, and overhead waves stick around for Thursday and Friday morning. Then throughout the day on Friday, a few 1-3 foot overhead waves come in each hour, growing as the day gets later. Saturday and Sunday see a strong 2-3 foot overhead south swell with a 12 second period, with more surf for the following week.

Caribbean - Waves are knee high at best Monday morning, and Tuesday you will see only a few waist high sets throughout the day. On Wednesday morning, there's more waist high surf which stick around through Thursday. Friday is back to small knee high stuff, and Saturday there's another ENE pulse sending waist to chest high waves for the weekend. Two tropical systems, one southeast of Cuba and the second moving towards the Lesser Antilles, could easily push up the surf a couple of feet this week and next.

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

TIDES for 8/12/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - 1.16 feet at 8:10 a.m.
High Tide - 8.83 feet at 2:22 p.m.

New Moon - August 12th

TOP NEWS

The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.

Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com

By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

** Surf Reporters **
Hotel Buenisimo (640-0694) in Santa Teresa hotelbuenisimo@...
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The rainy season is sending us a messenger that it is on its way with messy, rainy, overhead waves.

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

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

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/11)

The last couple days have been on the small side with chest to headhigh on the sets. Mostly sunny in the mornings and raining every afternoon. The ocean temp is hanging right at 84 degrees. The next couple days should see an increase in the swell with headhigh to a couple feet overhead on the sets. It is moving into low tide in the mornings now so Avellanas rivermouth will be the hot tip for the next couple mornings.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/12)

Surf is horrible today! Nuff Said... wind is whipping onshore, and I am getting depressed... I can only go about 2 days without glassy sunshine surf, and I am pushing 4 now... We have a low tide at report time, 8:30... I did paddle out yesterday and dodged trees for a while, but it didn't hold my interest...

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Surf is 4-6 ft but very stormy conditions, onshore and choppy.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Pelada on an in coming tide. Very local spot. Get's crowded with over 5 people.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: We held a Save the Howlers surf contest last weekend with a big turn out of contestants and people watching the tourney. The Winners were Vibr 1st place, Christian 2nd place, and Correa 3rd Place. We also raised over $1200 to change electric wires and transformers to prevent Monkeys from being electrocuted.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa (Mal Pais) - (8/11)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Chest, head high - Wind, rain, sloppy storm conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Looks like more of the same for the whole weekend.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Doesn't look good anywhere in Santa Teresa or Mal Pais.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco - (8/11)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: ITS BIG, ITS GNARLY, ITS HERMOSA WITH A VENGEANCE ¡ Small for a while but not anymore, 8-10 ft faces maybe bigger saw a boomer roll thru at Terrazas and Jaco was way overhead , not real good form but plenty of waves , should drop overnite and clean up a bit too ¡ Weather is kind of wet but you can still get fried at midday in the sun if that's your game, plenty of people in town too ! Just knocked a couple of criminals off the street for at least 3 months with the help of my team at W.O.W. SURF over 7,000$ with of stolen merchandise in their car and we caught em ! Columbian/Tico thieves might have been pretty good at stealing from other people but Lo and I and the W.O.W. SURF CHICKS showed NO FEAR and busted them in the act ! Thanks to Greidy and the Jaco Police force they are now in prison for at least 3 months until trial date . It can be done , we can fight the bad people , JUST DO IT ! We are in the right and have the power but it takes everybody ! Save your nieghbor bust a thief !! Pura Vida, Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 1 pies

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

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

NEWS AND EVENTS - Noticias y eventos: We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.


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#414 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Mon Aug 6, 2007 5:10 am
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 393
August 6th, 2007

TOP NEWS

The final stop on the Triple Crown of Costa Rica Surfing will be August 17-19th in Jaco. Visit www.surfingcr.net for details and inscriptions.

Projecto Ninos in Nosara raises money for school supplies by selling rooms and tours donated by local businesses. To learn more, go to www.projectoninos.com

By the numbers - 832,604 tourists have arrived by air since Jan. 1st, 2007. Check now for some great deals on Martin Air and Spirit Air for the Spring in 2008!

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Monday morning maxes at only overhead, but those set waves have some juice. A south swell that's been brewing all week slowly arrives Tuesday morning with waves a foot overhead. Then it gets more consistent Wednesday and Thursday, with sets a foot bigger. If you're up north, some of the swell is blocked, but others will be shacking up. Friday the sets start to dry up and by Saturday morning, it drops back to overhead and it's head high by Sunday. Long range is smallish for the next week plus. Get up early to catch the winds right, it can get fickle past 8 a.m.

Caribbean - The ENE swell starts to fizzle from head high sets down to chest high by Monday afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday see waist high surf, with stomach high sets. And by Thursday just trace waves, knee high with some rare waist high sets through Sunday. However, keep your eyes on tropical formations that move under the Lesser Antilles as they can bring wind swell.

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

TIDES for 8/6/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 9.18 feet at 8:06 a.m.
Low Tide - .83 feet at 2:22 p.m.

New Moon - August 12th

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The early morning surf is small and glassy with dicey afternoon conditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It's getting smaller with a few head high sets.

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

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (8/3):

Today, the surf was chest to shoulder high with glassy conditions. My brother in law, Detlef and I checked it out at day break and decided to head over to Casitas where we scored some really fun waves. The wind came onshore by noon, along with the low tide.

This evening the waves were really good out in front of our hotel and the winds turned offshore at about 4:00pm making for another great sunset session.

The usual suspects were out. Ricardo and Carlos were dominating the waves, weaving in and out of the crowd of beginners that sat on the inside.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (8/4)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The last few days have been epic surf here at Playa Negra. Well overhead with offshore wind until mid afternoon. Water temp is 86 degrees. Rain almost every afternoon.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Smaller surf is on tap as this swell winds down. Chest to headhigh on the sets. Glassy conditions until the onshore wind comes up in the afternoon. More rain in the afternoons.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have the high tide running through the mornings now so Playa Negra will be fun about mid morning as the tide goes out. Look for an increase in surf the first couple days of the new week as a new SW swell starts to move in with well overhead waves by Tuesday.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Daily photos posted at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (8/5)

Surf this morning at Guiones is in the waist to maybe a bit bigger range... it is very clean, but pretty mushy with the high tide. I took photos this morning at 6AM and there were already folks on it... Looking at the swell forecast, we have some good surf on the way, Magic calling for Tuesday to be a 5 starer, and Thursday to be close... let's hope that holds. I have a new board built for speed, and haven't gotten to put it to use yet... Yesterday was the local benefit contest, and it was great... I shot photos of the semis and finals and posted them up in the forum ... it is worth taking a look at it... here is one from the final, did he pull it? sequence in the forum...
 
** From Marco at Hotel Resort Totem in Playa Cocles -

We have a new supply of surfboards and bodyboards to rent. Three hours for $10, half day - $15, full day - $20. Go to our website for our August Newsletter and to get special deals for making reservations online.

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Date: Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:52 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 392
July 28th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf stays chest to head high for Sunday and Monday, with a few overhead sets at the best breaks. Tuesday morning a weak SW pushes the surf up to consistent head high conditions, but doesn't last past Thursday. More chest to head fun conditions for the Friday and the weekend, and continuing all through next week. A long range SSW swell will push in a few 1-2 foot overhead sets the following weekend, so watch for it.

Caribbean - Waves are waist to chest high for the rest of the weekend. On Monday a ENE swell pumps head high waves to the reefs, and maxes out on Tuesday with some overhead sets. By Wednesday it drops a foot, back to chest high, but a stormy Caribbean Sea will send a freak overhead set through each hour. It stays around chest high for the rest of the week and into next weekend.

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

TIDES for 7/28/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - 2.17 feet at 7:17 a.m.
High Tide - 8.20 feet at 1:37 p.m.

Full Moon - July 29th

TOP NEWS

BEWARE of catching Dengue Fever, there has been a lot of cases reported on both coasts.

Legalize It Surf Tournament -
Saturday August 4th - Starts at 8am - Playa Cocles, 1km southeast of Puerto Viejo. Open & Girls categories, all ages welcome to enter. For more info, call Beto @ 885.9688

La Laguna del Cocodrilo restaurant in Tamarindo is hosting the 1st Annual Blue and Jazz Benefit, August 4th and 5th, to help the Associacion de Promejores a Tamarindo.

There's also a marathon (10k and 30k) coming to Tamarindo on August 4th. Go to www.tamarindobeachmarathon.com for more info.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Playa Grande is tricky right now as the high tides are moving into the afternoon. After a week of great waves in the just overhead range, yesterday was, at best, poor. We will be looking for afternoon thunder storms to glass it off. Use caution with the lightning - two trees were struck and killed at the hotel last week with people surfing 200 yards away.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Not much unless there are afternoon glass offs.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (7/27):

Today, is graduation day for our surf school. So, we have taken all our students to Avellanas for a surf safari in search of good waves. The surf, out in front our hotel, was waist to chest high and the ocean surface had a bit of a bump, which is making for poor conditions this morning, which should clean up this afternoon.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/27)

Playa Negra has been good the past couple days. Head high to a couple feet overhead with good shape through the morning high tides. Water temp is hovering in the mid 80s. Beautiful sunny skies in the mornings with light offshores until about noon when it switches to fairly strong onshores. It is still raining almost every afternoon. The next couple days will see a decrease in the swell. It will stay in the head high range through this weekend and then pick back up the beginning of next week as a new SW swell moves in from a storm off New Zealand.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Killer Costa Rica photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/28)

Surf this morning is in the chest high range, as it has dropped a bit more in the last day, but the form is better than yesterday. It is a bit punchy with a low tide coming up at 730AM. This place cracks me up sometimes, there are only 2 people in the water right now, and they are dropping in on each other... Come on folks...

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 3-4 ft with bigger sets but a bit stormy, had a crazy storm go thru here last nite , saw a couple of tourist building an ARK ¡ Weather in general has been beautiful just a heavy shower here and there and at any time. Last week was great surf week here with nice size and shape at all the beachbreaks . Plenty of surfers around and of course we are ready as usual, Big sale on WEBBERS and its on at most of the dealers here including , Banana Surf Club-Tamarindo, Kina Surf –Sta Theresa, W.O.W. SURF –Jaco and BLOW FISH Surf Shop –Dominical . 2008s are on the way so now thru Nov. or as supply lasts you can get a great board for an even greater price ! Nice HUH ! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF !

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Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:16 pm
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 390
July 15th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Sunday - Waves are still overhead from the SSW, unless you are north of Mal Pais, where it's headhigh. Nosara to Grande is chest to head and fun. Monday - Expect waves to drop to chest high throughout the day in the small spots, but plenty of head high + peaks come in if you travel south. Tuesday to Thursday - small surf, stomach to chest high with only headhigh sets down south of Jaco. Friday afternoon, the first overhead sets of a SSW kick in with a 11 second period. By Saturday afternoon it's a foot overhead, and Sunday it's 2 foot overhead and firing at those left points. This swell lasts through next Wednesday morning.

Caribbean - Sunday afternoon surf is head high to overhead, lots of sets. By Monday the sets subside, leaving head high peaks and on Tuesday it drops another foot. Wednesday's leftovers are waist high with a rare bigger set. Thursday shows another ENE pulse with waves head high from sets coming every half hour. And on Friday there are still plenty of chest high waves to share. The ENE swell fades quickly so it looks to be small for the weekend.

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

TOP NEWS

AM Costa Rica selects the Seven Wonders of Costa Rica. Go to www.amcostarica.com

The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest, was held July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. $1500 in prizes. See the results here.

Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away massive development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....

The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

TIDES for 7/15/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - .82 feet at 9:08 a.m.
High Tide - 9.34 feet at 3:22 p.m.

Full Moon - July 29th

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves this week in Tamarindo have been mostly chest high at high tide. A really heavy rain this morning has got the chocolate milk look going out there. You have to see it to believe it: the estuary has turned around and now curves toward the Tamarindo side, bringing the rivermouth out in front of Witch's Rock Surf Camp! Haven't seen that in 10 years. Las olas esta semana han sido mas o menos de al pecho a la marea alta. Una lluvia fuertisima esta manana le ha dado al mar la apariencia de leche de chocolate. Tiene que verlo para creerlo: el estero se a cambiado al lado de Tamarindo y la boca del rio ahora esta en frente de Witch's Rock Surf Camp! No se ha visto en 10 anos.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Expect to get a mouthful of mud if you go in that water today! It will clean up eventually, but probably will take a day or two. Wave size is diminishing through the weekend. But you have to go check out how that rain blew out the beach by El Pescador. They say it used to be an estuary and today it is again! Hoy si usted va la mar le espera una bocada de barro! Se limpiara con el tiempo, pero necesitara unos dias. El tamano de olas se esta disminuendo. Pero tiene que ir a ver como la lluvia abrio la playa junto al Pescador. Dicen que antes era un estero y otra vez hoy lo es!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Hunt for clean water. There should be some at Playa Grande and Avellanas. Busque el agua limpia. Debe ser limpia en Playa Grande y Avellanas.

** From Colin at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (7/12):

The waves have been good at the rivermouth all week. On Tuesday, we had head high dredging barrels as the tide started to drop. The current was brutal, but caused the wave to almost move in slow motion as the double up barrel started to form. Today, the waves are a bit smaller, about chest to shoulder high with offshore winds grooming some nice peaks. The right and left is working at the rivermouth. Expect it to remain surfable most of the day with these conditions.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/14)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We're enjoying great surf in the head high to half overhead range in spite of the afternoon high tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Look for afternoon glass offs with the rain storms. Conditions improve next week when the high tides move into the morning window.
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Look for tides and peaks along the north end of the bay with little or no backwash.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/14)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been waist to chest high with the occasional headhigh set. The weather has been raining one day and sunny the next. We should be getting into our little summer soon. A break from the wet weather will be a welcome time.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Wet weather is in store for the next few days with the surf too south for Playa Negra. It will stay small for the next few days.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Avellanas could be the call for the next few days. Break out the longboards.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Killer Costa Rica photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/15)

Surf this morning is in the chest high range, and it looked pretty fun. I am having a hard time getting motivated as we just ended a month of great surf, but it is still real good if you are on your way from FL. Doesn't look like much headed our way in the next few days. We just passed a low tide around 9AM.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (7/14)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves today about 3-4 ft with some sets as well . weather was nice but rains are right around the corner . Surf should be good sized for the contest for sure! Pure Surf Distribution dealers are putting together their prebooks for Surf Industries new 2008 surfboard lines www.surfindustries.com for a glimpse of what was 2007 and the response is great and service and pricing to the dealer network is never been better . If you are interested in becoming a dealer or if your school or rental program needs new product NOW is the time to order to get even better pricing . Let us know at costarica@.... Thanks !

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#411 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Mon Jul 9, 2007 4:24 pm
Subject: CR Surf Report for 7-9-07 - 2nd try 		crsurf
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 389
July 9th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Consistent surf from the SSW early in the week - waves reaching a 1-2 overhead down south of Hermosa, and in Guanacaste headhigh with a rare bigger set. South facing beaches will pick up another foot on Wednesday and Thursday, and solid overhead surf is the call through Saturday almost directly from the south. Then we have to wait until next Saturday for the next batch of southern surf.

Caribbean - Monday and Tuesday show a build up of surf, from waist high to shoulder high by sunset with a few bigger sets. The East swell arrive Wednesday with head high surf and grows to overhead Thursday and Friday. Dies off in the afternoon, and returns to head high by Saturday. More swell to follow as the Atlantic flow points right toward Costa Rica.

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

TIDES for 7/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 8.95 feet at 9:29 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.08 feet at 3:48 p.m.

New Moon - July 14th

TOP NEWS

The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest will be held the weekend of July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. There will be $1500 in prizes, plus a party at the Tabacon restaurant in Jaco Saturday night at 9 p.m. with live reggae at 10 p.m. Read more here.

Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away mass development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....

The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Blue Trailz Surf Tours in Tamarindo (7/6) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice shoulder to head high sets breaking in the bay of Tamarindo , South end of Grande has some very good waves and Langosta has been working well in the past few days

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Head high surf on south fasing beaches

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas will be good in the next few days North end of Grande and Langosta shoot have decent size surf

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

The surf today was a bit smaller, but still some fun shoulder high sets came through the rivermouth in Tamarindo. The winds were lightly offshore most of the day and the high tide this evening had some glassy waves peeling over the rivermouth sandbars.

It looks like we have more waves on tap for the rest of next week. That makes me happy. Hopefully, you have made plans to come down here soon as the surf season is in full swing. If you want to catch really fun waves this is the time of year. The most exposed spots rarely go less than head high at this time of year. I look forward to seeing you soon.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/7)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been enjoying great overhead morning surf with stiff off shores. The crowds at times around the main peak are overwhelming, however the sessions have been long and most of the surfers are having a great time. This swell is a little raw and the ones that work well are hard to pick.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): With morning tides, there should be some great surf for several days as long as the wind cooperates.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus is on the main peak to the south of the hotel, but there are great waves everywhere along the north end of the bay.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/9)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been real fun with head high sets and glassy conditions. Water temp is hovering in the high 80s. Sunny skies in the mornings and rainy afternoons. Look for more of the same as the swell turns more South with some SW wind swell mixed in to give it good shape. We have high tide running through the late mornings this upcoming week so look for Negra to be good to very good as the tide comes up.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (7/7)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves in Playa Guiones have been consistent all week with head high to overhead sets. The crowds have been moderate and the vibe is always friendly here. The surf has been good mid morning and afternoons due to the tides. With some fast tubes on the lower tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend waves are expected to weaken to chest to head high. Early morning should be your best bet with the in coming tide. Also, check back as the tide goes out. There's been some power and fast rides during lower tides.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones should catch most of the current swell the best.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/8)

Buenos, I expected the surf to be smaller today as we are waiting for new swell to arrive, and my first 4 minutes on the beach I didn't see anything fun roll through... then a 7 waves set macked through peaking at the palm tree, and rolling to the rancho. None of the waves closed out... and no one was on it, one guy caught one way, way out on the shoulder, but the best sections were already over. That set was a bit overhead. If you want some of those you better get on it quick because with the rising tide it won't last too long. On the forecast, we are looking at some good waves for the next few days, and offshores are forecast in the mix! Good tides... I might be rescheduling some appointments tomorrow... Last night we had some killer little lines rolling through. Like a little skate park, and all the local groms were getting it done, tails flying, airs boosting, and a little barrel from time to time.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/6)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves are shoulder to just over head high. Nice form even if a little closed out. The main swell appears from the west and so the current is pushing toward the cell tower/Roca Verde and the wave yields more rights than lefts.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The weekend looks to be about the same or maybe a bit smaller. However, a nice looking storm is brewing off Ecuador and Columbia and should send us a gift during the week next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Anywhere along the beach at Dominical.

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#410 From: "crsurf" <crsurf@...>
Date: Mon Jul 9, 2007 4:23 pm
Subject: CR Surf Report for 7-9-07 		crsurf
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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 389
July 9th, 2007

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Consistent surf from the SSW early in the week - waves reaching a 1-2 overhead down south of Hermosa, and in Guanacaste headhigh with a rare bigger set. South facing beaches will pick up another foot on Wednesday and Thursday, and solid overhead surf is the call through Saturday almost directly from the south. Then we have to wait until next Saturday for the next batch of southern surf.

Caribbean - Monday and Tuesday show a build up of surf, from waist high to shoulder high by sunset with a few bigger sets. The East swell arrive Wednesday with head high surf and grows to overhead Thursday and Friday. Dies off in the afternoon, and returns to head high by Saturday. More swell to follow as the Atlantic flow points right toward Costa Rica.

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

TIDES for 7/9/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 8.95 feet at 9:29 a.m.
Low Tide - 1.08 feet at 3:48 p.m.

New Moon - July 14th

TOP NEWS

The second leg of the Triple Crown surf contest will be held the weekend of July 13-15 at the Hotel Terraza del Pacifico in Hermosa. There will be $1500 in prizes, plus a party at the Tabacon restaurant in Jaco Saturday night at 9 p.m. with live reggae at 10 p.m. Read more here.

Help support the Hermosa wildlife refuge and keep away mass development. Contact Andrea Diaz at adiaz@....

The Save the Howler Monkey fundraiser blues and rock concert is on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From Blue Trailz Surf Tours in Tamarindo (7/6) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Nice shoulder to head high sets breaking in the bay of Tamarindo , South end of Grande has some very good waves and Langosta has been working well in the past few days

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Head high surf on south fasing beaches

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas will be good in the next few days North end of Grande and Langosta shoot have decent size surf

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

The surf today was a bit smaller, but still some fun shoulder high sets came through the rivermouth in Tamarindo. The winds were lightly offshore most of the day and the high tide this evening had some glassy waves peeling over the rivermouth sandbars.

It looks like we have more waves on tap for the rest of next week. That makes me happy. Hopefully, you have made plans to come down here soon as the surf season is in full swing. If you want to catch really fun waves this is the time of year. The most exposed spots rarely go less than head high at this time of year. I look forward to seeing you soon.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (7/7)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been enjoying great overhead morning surf with stiff off shores. The crowds at times around the main peak are overwhelming, however the sessions have been long and most of the surfers are having a great time. This swell is a little raw and the ones that work well are hard to pick.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): With morning tides, there should be some great surf for several days as long as the wind cooperates.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The focus is on the main peak to the south of the hotel, but there are great waves everywhere along the north end of the bay.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (7/9)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been real fun with head high sets and glassy conditions. Water temp is hovering in the high 80s. Sunny skies in the mornings and rainy afternoons. Look for more of the same as the swell turns more South with some SW wind swell mixed in to give it good shape. We have high tide running through the late mornings this upcoming week so look for Negra to be good to very good as the tide comes up.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (7/7)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves in Playa Guiones have been consistent all week with head high to overhead sets. The crowds have been moderate and the vibe is always friendly here. The surf has been good mid morning and afternoons due to the tides. With some fast tubes on the lower tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend waves are expected to weaken to chest to head high. Early morning should be your best bet with the in coming tide. Also, check back as the tide goes out. There's been some power and fast rides during lower tides.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones should catch most of the current swell the best.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: There is a save the Howler Monkey fundraiser concert on July 27th at the Harbor Reef in Playa Guiones at 7 p.m. They are bringing in some rock and blues musicians from the states to rock out the house. It's $50 per person and it includes dinner. The money goes towards updating the transformers and electric cables to make them monkey friendly. The area lost 8 monkeys just last month to electricution. It's an ugly sight to see a monkey burned like that. To buy tickets call (506) 682-1010 and ask for Brenda.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (7/8)

Buenos, I expected the surf to be smaller today as we are waiting for new swell to arrive, and my first 4 minutes on the beach I didn't see anything fun roll through... then a 7 waves set macked through peaking at the palm tree, and rolling to the rancho. None of the waves closed out... and no one was on it, one guy caught one way, way out on the shoulder, but the best sections were already over. That set was a bit overhead. If you want some of those you better get on it quick because with the rising tide it won't last too long. On the forecast, we are looking at some good waves for the next few days, and offshores are forecast in the mix! Good tides... I might be rescheduling some appointments tomorrow... Last night we had some killer little lines rolling through. Like a little skate park, and all the local groms were getting it done, tails flying, airs boosting, and a little barrel from time to time.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (7/6)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: Waves are shoulder to just over head high. Nice form even if a little closed out. The main swell appears from the west and so the current is pushing toward the cell tower/Roca Verde and the wave yields more rights than lefts.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): The weekend looks to be about the same or maybe a bit smaller. However, a nice looking storm is brewing off Ecuador and Columbia and should send us a gift during the week next week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: Anywhere along the beach at Dominical.

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 388
June 30th, 2007

TOP NEWS

60 surfers competed on June 23rd in Playa Hermosa to help support the nearby wildlife refuge. Gilbert Brown won while Jim Hogan gets the soul surfer honor. Stay tuned for more efforts to keep Hermosa natural.

Tamarindo Mixer at the Surf Club Langosta, 4 p.m. Sunday. Come out to meet others who care about the future of Tamarindo.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf Sunday will be chest to head high and clean from the SSW. A Southwest starts to fill in Monday up to overhead and peaks Tuesday with sets a foot overhead. The sets Wednesday double up from a WSW pulse, but there's not too much size. Thursday it fades to headhigh, more of the same for Friday. Saturday and Sunday it drops to chest high, with still a few head high sets. The best spots get some overhead sets every hour, but will be crowded.

Caribbean - July starts with chest to head high surf from an ENE wind swell then picks up to overhead on Monday. Tuesday afternoon tops out with sets 1-2 foot overhead. Wednesday is a foot smaller, still fun, and there's more waves as well, yet a little smaller by day's end. Thursday it drops down to head high and by Saturday this swell is gone, but another is right behind it for next week.

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

TIDES for 6/30/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

Low Tide - 1.78 feet at 8:28 a.m.
High Tide - 8.63 feet at 2:25 p.m.

Full Moon - June 30th

** Surf Reporters **
Diana at PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
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AREA REPORTS

** From Diana at Pura Mar Surf Shop in Tamarindo - (6/30)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: What a great week it's been for surf! More south-facing beaches have had bigger surf than we have, but the wind's stayed off-shore and the surf has been waist to chest high. Great conditions for learning and for surfing--not every day you get both at once! Que buena semana para surfear! Las playas que dan mas al sur han tenido olas mas grandes que nosotros pero el viento ha sido off-shore y las olas de a la cintura o de al pecho. Buenas condiciones para aprender y para surfear--no son todos los dias que se pueden hacer las dos cosas!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Surf size is supposed to pick up a litte and the swell shifs a bit west which will help us out here a lot. El tamano de olas se dice que sera un poco mas grande y el swell vendra un poco mas del oeste lo cual para nosotros es muy buena noticia.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande, Langosta or the Tamarindo river mouth if you've got your longboard ready to go. Playa Grande, Langosta o la boca del rio en Tamarindo si tienes listo el longboard.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande - (6/30)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high, off shore, and excellent!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same if the wind holds for 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: There are lots of people rotating in and out of the main peak to the south of the hotel all day, but there are also good peaks all along the north end of the bay.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/30)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The major south swell that came through our area was just too south and Playa Negra didn't see much of it. A few head high sets and that was about it. We have had some unseasonably strong offshore winds the last couple days. Beautiful clear skies and not much rain. Could the little summer be a bit early this year? Coming up look for smaller surf as this swell backs down. Chest high on the sets until this coming weekend when a SW starts to show on Saturday with a perfect direction for us here at Playa Negra. It should be well overhead with good shape.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (6/30)

Well, I get a surf this morning, and boy am I stoked I made that decision. It was head high, but dead low tide and rights were zipping across the sandbar. I pulled in a few times, and kept getting my head whacked, and finally got a big one to open up right and had a pretty good barrel. Almost standing. Yeah!!!! I am still stoked on that one.

Surf this morning looks pretty fun, I wasn't planning on surfing, but after looking at it, think I will have a go. Sets are in the head high range, wtih some larger peaks, and form is good. We have a low tide coming up at around 8AM. Winds are light and variable at report time, and I think it will be clean for a while.

We had a few folks register for the forum yesterday, and sulrich is the winner of the trit and coke.. so shoot me an email and the next time you are down you can claim your prize. It is almost a shame that Trit_Lover didn't win, but maybe if you come by I can hook one up for the comedy in that...

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa -

Surf apoya causa ambientalista - 60 tablistas llegaron a Playa Hermosa de Garabito, Puntarenas - por Lena Catalina Lizarazo Siza Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas . Un total de 60 surfeadores se hicieron presentes frente a las instalaciones del Hotel Las Olas en Playa Hermosa de Playa Hermosa con el propósito de contribuir al desarrollo de un proyecto que tiene como objetivo, educar y crear un sentido de pertenencia y de conciencia, tanto a vecinos como a visitantes, quienes llegan al Refugio de Vida Silvestre Playa Hermosa.

La competencia se realizó para apoyar el trabajo en beneficio del Refugio, creado hace tres años. En el esfuerzo deportivo participaron varias entidades gubernamentales como la Cámara de Comercio del Pacifico y agrupaciones como Christians Surfers.

" El objetivo central, es recaudar fondos para la limpieza en Playa hermosa y la protección de vidas silvestres. Todos sus organizadores son voluntarios, a medida que se va dando a conocer la organización y la existencia de estos eventos, vemos como muchas personas de diferentes organizaciones se interesan por brindarnos su apoyo y eso es muy importante tanto para los vecinos de Playa Hermosa, como para sus visitantes." Expreso Cristina Truitt, codirectora la Cámara de Comercio del Pacifico.

Durante la competencia participaron reconocidas figuras del surf tico como Carlos Munoz, actual campeón de categoría Boys en el ranking del Circuito Nacional de Surf y el connotado caribeño de Puerto Viejo de Limón Gilbert Brown.

Balance de resultados - Según el reporte oficial de los organizadores la representante local, Andrea Díaz, obtuvo el primer lugar con la maniobra en la mejor ola en la categoría de mujeres, premio que en hombres de lo adjudicó, Gilbert Brown.

El vecino de Playa Esterillos Oeste, Carlos Muñoz, se adjudicó la distinción como el mejor movimiento aéreo. Entretanto, Michael Torres consiguió la mejor ola en la categoría de grommets. Otros surfeadores como Garret Andrews, conquistó la mejor ola masters (mayores de 30 años) y Jimmy Hogan, la mejor soul wave.

Desde ya se planea otro evento que contara con la participación y colaboración de otras organizaciones asociadas con el proyecto de Playa Hermosa. En el futuro los organizadores esperan repetir la experiencia para continuar el apoyo en favor del área protegida de Playa Hermosa.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS: After a bit of a swell, we are back to head high waves. They look peaky and nice, but I've been too busy to surf for over a week :-(

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves): It looks like we should continue with the head high type surf until Monday. The tide is coming around to my favorite for the wave conditions. You get a mid-tide session in the morning and the evening. High tide is a couple hours after noon/midnight.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA: The beach is it.

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 387
June 23rd, 2007

TOP NEWS

June 23rd - Local Surf Contest in Playa Hermosa. Live music, bikini contest, and lots of prizes all day and night. Trinity Roots band plays at the Backyard Bar. For more info..

June 30th - Surf contest in Tamarindo, starting at 7 a.m. $500 in prizes and free lunch. Sponsored by Smith Optics, Cobian, Christian Surfers, Z-Flex, and Soul Armor.

Luis Vindas wins the first leg of the Costa Rica Triple Crown contest held June 9 and 10th in Playa Dominical.

Contact info@... to get your trip package reservations. Family Surf Lessons can be custom built for your experience and budget.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Powerful, almost straight south swell arriving today and building in strength Sunday. Waves will be 1-3 foot overhead Sunday morning with bigger sets and a 14 second period. Monday is the peak, sets breaking every ten minutes double overhead. Beaches not facing south will be 3 to 4 feet smaller so you can still find fun surf in Tamarindo Bay and a few point breaks. Swell lasts through Wednesday, dropping down to a foot overhead Tuesday and overhead Wednesday. Thursday looks smaller still, dropping another foot, and for Friday and the weekend expect surf chest to head high with infrequent sets. Next swell on tap is next Monday afternoon from the SW pushing surf up to 1-2 feet overhead.

Caribbean - The weekend has some fun waves in the waist to chest high range, but the real deal starts up Monday morning from an ESE swell pushing in overhead surf at dawn and building to 2 foot overhead by dusk. Tuesday it maxes out at 2+ foot overhead with plently of set waves and by Wednesday it fades fast - down to head high for the evening and Thursday morning. By that afternoon though, another ENE fills in with 2-3 foot overhead surf that will build and continue through next weekend.

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

TIDES for 6/23/07 (add ~50 min. each day)

High Tide - 8.01 feet at 9:06 a.m.
Low Tide - 2.02 feet at 3:20 p.m.

Full Moon - June 30th

** Surf Reporters **
PuraMar Surf School (653-1355) in Tamarindo -  puramartamarindo@...
Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande - surfegg@...
Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco - chucks@...
Hotel Totem in Playa Cocles (750-0758) - totem368@...
Samara Surf School (656-0055) in Samara - jesse@...
Land Assurance (787-0291) in Dominical - info@...
Coconut Harrys (682-0574) in Playa Guiones - reyersteve@...
 
** Sponsors **
A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra - info@...
Blue Trailz (653-0221) in Tamarindo - info@...
CR Surfing Guide (619-520-3545) - gustavo@...
Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical - info@...
Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426) - info@...
Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito - info@...
Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com
Dona Paulina's Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra -  infodonapaulina@...
Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or 643-1642) reservations@...
Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge (750-0256) in Puerto Viejo - reservations@...
Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas - olassa@...
School of the World (643-2462) in Jaco - info@...
Roca Bruja Surf Tours (670-1020) in Playa del Coco - rocasurf@...
Hotel La Dolce Vita (778-7015 ) in Esterillos - info@...
La Sirena Hotel (1-800-493-8426) in Quepos - info@...
Ranchos Ituana (640-0095) in Mal Pais - peter@...
Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches - qpb@...
Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco - comeeds@...
*****************

AREA REPORTS

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (6/22)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf today is on the small side with waist to chest high sets at the right tide. Beautiful sunny skies in the morning, clouding up mid day and raining by mid afternoon.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will stay on the small side for the next few days. A very steep South swell is expected by the biginning of the week but don't look for much here at Playa Negra. Too South for this part of the Gold Coast.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The high tide is running through the mornings this week and with the South swell you should look at Little Hawaii or Langosta.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: You can see just how flat Playa Negra is right now. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (6/23)

It is showing on the Bouys at 5 ft, at 13-14 seconds, but this swell may have too much south in it for Guiones. I bet Pavones is firing today. The good news is, that there is a a lot of current flowing North, which sometimes comes before the swell, and if it does fill in today, the South Swells usually have a real good shape. There will still be surf today, with sets in the chest high range, kind of mushy at the incoming tide, we have a high around 9AM. Wind is offshore, and the surf is nice and clean!

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco -(6/22)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 2/4 ft and funky today ¡ Winds on shore early with a tiny storm out front but thiers a big one on the way ! Big Swell and it's the direction for the LEFTS ! Choose one and go ! Weather is going to be a factor so stay on it and be ready ! Could this be the INVIERNO BRAVO that we havent seen since 19-- ? How about a couple of my happy surf campers from 1992 ,do you remember that July , Tulin rivermouth and "peanut butter tubes " ? If you do write me and let me know ! Thanks ! Chuck and the CREW from W.O.W. SURF !

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