** 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.

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/19) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A powerful, but only slightly overhead NW swell is pounding us. Friday there were very rideable, fairly smooth, rights and some lefts. You had to pick 'um. You can see the cross bump in the >waves from the northerly swell direction as the more direct off shores comb across the faces. Very light crowd as everybody is surfing the more perfect breaks for this swell direction.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Our end of the bay will get better as the swell diminishes.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Tamarindo is the focus of this swell and is as good as it gets. Our guys who have been scooting over there on the service road are coming back with tall tales.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/20)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been in the headhigh to a couple feet over head range on the sets. Fair to good shape with the water temp at 80 degrees. Beautiful sunny skies with offshore wind in the mornings and some afternoons we are getting a nice sea breeze.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves are getting smaller with chest to headhigh sets. Still great beach weather.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra is always the hot tip with a medium tide coming up. As the tide drops, check out Playa Avellanas.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the new animated slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (1/20) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: 4-6 ft with makeable rights and lefts with some close outs. Need to look for the shoulders especially during lower tides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More waves in the 4-6 ft range with incoming tides cathing the bigger part of the  swell. The mid morning session should be good.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Guiones has been working and I've heard Ostional and Marbella have been pumping but closing out a bit with the North swell.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/20)

It is looking real good this morning with solid overhead swell and finally some good looking winds and perfect tides for the morning session... It should only get better all morning!!!  I will let the pics speak for themselves today...  I am off to get some...

** From Andrea at Waves CR Surf Camp in Playa Hermosa (1/19)-

REA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Waves have been epic this week-Especially last 18 th

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):  Drop down just a little but nice not too windy middle of the day conditions, just good enough for the late surf sessions.

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

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (1/26) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:  The head high + surf here has great shape and all day off shores.  The sand is not as good as it could be and the high tides are a little fat and throwing some bounce in it.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):  The potential for great surf increases as the high tide moves into mid-morning sessions and decreases in height.

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

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (1/26)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf here at Playa Negra has been in the really fun zone at head high plus with good shape. Offshore wind and sunny skies everyday. Water temp is 80 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same. It will back off a little and then pick right back up the first part of this week to head high plus as a fresh SW swell moves into this part of the coast. More perfect beach weather in store for the foreseeable future.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Negra has been fun but a fair crowd out there. Try Playa Avellanas early for  a session with less people and big time fun waves.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (1/26)

the surf is looking fun this morning, but it could have some more power... the form is good and sets are shoulder high.  Magic is actually saying that a good direction 5ft swell is headed our way today, so you should start seeing that if you haven't already...

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (2/24)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:  We are moving into our morning tides now which will solve the problem of the afternoon on shores we slopped through last week.  The swell is remainig constant at the perfect, a little overhead size.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):  Each day into the week has a little higher probability for great waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area:  The mixed swell should light up the whole bay.

** From Carlos at Costa Rica Adventures in Playa de Coco (2/25) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Witchs Rock: muy bueno entre 4 a 6 pies con buen viento offshore temprano, el agua muy fresca no fria. Ollies Point: divertido 3 a 4 pies con buen viento ayer domingo, la temperatura del agua muy fresca...

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Bueno este fin de semana parece que vamos a tener muy buenas condiciones en las mañanas por la hora de la marea alta 5:31 am. con respecto a las olas todo parece que vamos a tener buen oleaje.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: El mejor para surfear estos dias, hay varios como para llegarle en carro y surfear tempranito PLAYA GRANDE Y PARA VIAJAR EN LANCHA ROCA BRUJA ESTA PERFECTO.. .. Reporte de Carlos Barrera and Adan Barrera - Witchs Rock Surf Tours, Boat trips, surf reports,fishing and photographer services. phone: 381-91-66  email rocasurf@... or witchsrocksurftours@... or www.costaricaaventuras.com

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (2/24)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been small the last few days. A couple of cloudy days with some drizzle.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Small surf continues through the weekend but a new SW swell start to show on Tuesday with head high sets and will max out next weekend with over head sets. Sunny and offshore in the mornings with a sea breeze in the afternoons.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Super low tides are running through the mid mornings this week. As the swell picks up mid week, check out Avellanas rivermouth as the tide heads out.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Check out the Playa Negra slide shows at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (2/25)

The excitement today isn't on the beach, it is about 600 miles out in the middle of the ocean, steam-rolling its way in... Looking at the forecast we have a full week of four and five star days!!!  Should be overhead until next week starting tomorrow at some point...  And for our Thursday, Friday sessions it is looking all-time, with 6 feet at 16 seconds from our sweet 216 direction... it is a rest and get ready, movie day today...  I'll be hitting up the frog pad on the way home from the office. Today on the beach we have waist high surf, it is looking almost flat, with some good waits between sets... But who cares, as I can feel the energy headed our way!!!

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (2/23)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: head high - peaky, good shape in the morning.  Wind in the afternoon

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Well we have surf here and pretty good out front too ! Some overhead ones but regular waves are shoulder high , conditions are  fair with light winds until eveing when it blew a but sideshore. Supposed to get big later in the week so be ready , thanks and happy surfing !

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

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

Overhead waves with nice glassy conditions in the mornings. LA Curva has been pretty fun, classic overhead conditions.

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

Looks like the waves are going to stay like this for a couple of days.

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

Head to the beach breaks, early in the morning.

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** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical (2/24) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high to a couple of feet overhead.  No wind and early-morning/late-afternoon tide conditions.  What more can one ask for.  The conditions are what give Domincal beach its name.  Really fun!!!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same but there are signs of a real swell brewing for later in the week. 

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: This is a good swell, but its not big enough to light up the Point.  Stay at the beach but stay out of my way ;-)

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (3/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We have great just overhead surf right now.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): Good conditions for great surf if the swell holds at this size and the wind stays off shore in the morning as predicted.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main focus is to the south of the main peak. Lots of room

** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (3/14) -

Today in Tamarindo the wave look small but glassy and clasic conditions, size 2ft to 4ft. A cloudy day due to rain last night but perfect for longboarders..

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (3/15)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves have been head high plus with good shape. Mostly sunny skies with light offshore wind in the mornings, coming onshore early these past couple days. 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 coming up as this last SW fades. Great beach weather coming up for Semana Santa. More head high plus waves due mid week.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: We have high tide running through mid mornings this week. Check out Playa Negra for the best wave in this area.

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

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (3/15) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Sat. morning the waves were 3-4 ft with some nice over head sets. The wind turned onshore early but the waves held up and therewere some really long lefts and rights. 

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): It should continue to be head high to overhead. The tide is high at 10 a.m. Sunday so the best bet would be first thing in the morning when the wind is right.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Guiones has the most consistent waves right now but it does not hurt to check out Ostional or Marbella for some stronger faster waves.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: The Nosara surf instructors are at the surf contest in Playa Carmen representing Coconut Harrys and Playa Nosara. Good Luck Esteban, Cacho, Luis y Jesse!

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (3/15)

Good morning folks!  Surf is once again looking good in Guiones this mornin with chest high sets rolling in, and close to perfect form...  Looks like long lines without too many closeouts... but we are approaching a low tide in a few hours, so that may start to change as the tide drops out.  Looks like a tweener day, fish or shortboard???  No se mai... Looking ahead, you may want to make this a lay day as we have a new SW headed our way, should start impacting our surf this evening... 5ft at 14 secs... it is at 209, so that is a bit south, but it shouldn't be big enough to closeout... but we may have some pretty quick ones.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (3/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Small clean fun waves and maybe a bump coming ? Weather is nice too! Want a real good deal on a new stick, we have few 07s we are blowing out but they are selling fast, mention you saw this note on CRSURF and we will pass on some unreal deals ! Chuck and the CREW !

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (3/29)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:   Today this well overhead and messy swell settled down some and the off shores fanned off some just overhead beauties.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas):  The next few days should be pretty good with the morning high tides and light crowds.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area:  There are peaks everywhere.

** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (3/28) -

Today I went to Avellanas with all the school, the conditions helped a lot with offshre wind and good barrels. Today was that perfect day for all the guests, the sizes 2ft to 5ft  and clean wavesPura Vida..

** From Carlos at Costa Rica Aventuras in Playa de Coco (3/27) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Witchs Rock: Las olas estan muy buenas entre 5 a 8 feet con buenos tubos, el viento esta offshore todo el dia un poco fuerte en ocaciones...

Ollies Point: Las olas estan entre 4 a 6 feet con tubitos muy perfectos y largos, el viento esta offshore todo el dia....

Laberinto Spot: Marea alta estan llegando muy buenas olas entre 5 a 9 feet para los que le gusta surfear olas grandes...

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (3/29)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: We've been having a great run of really good surf for the last couple weeks. If you haven't been here, you really missed it. But it's not too late. The waves will continue with head high to a couple feet over head through the end of the month and into the first week of April. Look for the perfect beach weather to continue as well with those offshores blowing into the morning hours, coming onshore by about 2:00 in the afternoons. Water temp is a chilly 74 degrees from all the upwelling by the strong offshore wind. High tide runs through the mornings this week so get out there early and beat the crowd.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Naked dancing girls on the beach at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones (3/29) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The waves are 4-5 ft with some nice overhead sets. The wind has been offshore in the morning until about 11 a.m. The last few days have been fantastic!!

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The swell is supposed to back off the next couple of days but a new south is on the way for Tues.-Wed. The waves should still be chest to overhead and fun. Go early before the winds change and also check the sunset waves. The wind has been backing down nicely at night.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Playa Guiones has been firing with rights and lefts. For a bigger thrill you can always head down to Camoranal for some heavier bigger waves.

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (3/30)

Surf this morning is looking fun in the chest to maybe a bit bigger range... I will be taking out the twinnie today, trying to get a few... Should be another great morning in paradise!!!  E.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (3/29) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Well overhead - lots of juice.  Wind gets on it in the afternoon.

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (3/15)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Want a real good deal on a new stick, we have few 07s we are blowing out but they are selling fast, mention you saw this note on CRSURF and we will pass on some unreal deals ! Chuck and the CREW !

AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/5)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The swell is holding, but the high tides have moved into the afternoon and the early onshore wind has been blowing it out.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Evening glass offs are possible.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Check the main peak first.

** From Rafael at Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo (4/2) -

Today the waves look great in the morning, offshore wind and sizes 3ft to 5ft really good for all the surfer but in the afternon the wind change to chopped and onshore conditions..

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/5)

Playa Negra has been in the head high range with fair to good shape. Low tide in the mornings has made the place tube city with lots of ins and outs. Light offshore wind early but coming onshore by about 9:00 the last few mornings. More perfect beach weather and 81 degrees for the ocean. We have smaller surf on tap for the next few days. Waist to head high as small pulses of SW move through our little corner of paradise. By mid week coming up we will see more long period swells out of the SW with at least head high surf and probably bigger on the sets. Start looking for rain clouds in the afternoons as the rainy season gets closer.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Naked dancing girls on the beach at Playa Negra. www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/7)

Surf is looking super fun this morning in the waist to chest high range with
some larger sets.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (4/5) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Good swell direction - clean head high surf most of the day.  Weather is beautiful

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (4/5)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:  Nice clean waves and the tides are getting better ! Just checked Oeste and it was waist to chest and so glassy and tide high dropping and just the lowtide lounge peak with one guy out ! Hermosa was a bit bumpy but Jaco was clean if a bit dumpy ! Just got the new WEBBER SLX boards in and they are so hot ! Also received a batch of new Channel Islands in directly from Santa Barbara ! Here in our Surfer owned and operated SURF SHOP have no fear ! We only carry the real thing and only quality product yeah we know you can find a big label board at way too good to be true pricing well think about maybe it is too good to be true ! If its real its going to cost a bit but those that know and surf well will be able to tell the difference , it takes a long time to build up a reputation as a top notch board manufacturer and NOONE just gives that up to someone else . It takes time and dedication to be one of the best in the world and that's why they [the best] Channel Islands and  Eric Arakawa choose us to handle their boards at our store along with a select couple of new ethical INDEPENDENT SURF SHOP AFFILIATES and yes you can check it out at their sites ands see whats really going on ! DON'T GET TAKEN BY UNETHICAL LABEL STICKING SURFBOARD MANUFACTURERS ! If you want a local hand shape see Carton  from Carton surfboards he has the ba--s to build his own boards and does a great job at it and doesn't have to BURN anyone else to sell his boards and doesn't cut corners to produce some low quality boards to sell to the unknowing ! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR y LO BARATO SALE CARO ! Support only real surfshops with real surfboards and real product who also support SURFING ! Thanks ! Oh and congratulations to Lupe Gallucio on her new sponsorship with Rip Curl and Dragon , she will be a nice addition to the RC crew along with Mattias Braun who just did a fantastic job in Panama   ! PURA VIDA ! Chuck and the CREW at WOW SURF !

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/13)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Yesterday (Sat. ) was alittle too big and raw but everything now is lining up for some great surf with the morning high tides and offshores.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas):  Perfect conditions

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area:  This swell is hitting everywhere.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen. 

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones - (4/13)

Surf is looking super fun this morning in the waist to chest high range with some larger sets.

** From Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais (4/12) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Swell hit Friday aternoon.  Overhead, consistent, clean waves.  Long rides.  Light rain in the evening.

** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/12)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: bright blue skies early, high clouds filling in.  Less than head high waves this morning conditions clean and uncrowded.  Best local spot: Dominical.  Early rainy season return: light rain last three afternoons.  Baru River flowing high and muddy. 

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical - (4/12)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: A bad back and a lot of work has kept me from doing any surfing over the small days of last week. Today, the swell arrived and it looks nice at the beach; I'll be out tomorrow. The point doesn't seem to be very large even though the swell shows it should be but I'll have to pick between the point or the beach for tomorrow.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The swell will peak tonight (Saturday) and go down during the week. Should be big enough to have good fun through Wednesday. 

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Either the point or the beach. We'll see tomorrow.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report Volume 9, Issue 430 April 20th, 2008
Contents Pic of the Week National Forecast Tides Top News Area Reports & Forecasts go to www.CRSURF.com	PIC OF THE WEEK Taken by: John Lyman	Sponsors Tico Travel - Surf Trips info@... Hermosa Beach House Playa Hermosa 2643-7178 E-mail www.dolsey.com WHOLESALE SURFBOARDS Epoxy, poly, softtops SURFBOARD MATERIALS blanks, resin, cloth,fins,boxes LEASHES, BOARDBAGS, BODYBOARDS 38" - 46" www.rashguards.com Island Hoppers TV Bringing you the best surfing in da islands. CR Travel Guide DVD Only from Vertical Pics E-mail Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa 2640-0524 E-mail Hotel Marea Brava in Playa Hermosa 1-866-727-2577 or in C.R. 2643-7043 E-mail The Backyard Hotel in Playa Hermosa 2643-7011 E-mail The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com Lohelani Catamaran Tours 714-957-8144 (U.S.) Surf tours on the Pacific Coast E-mail Hotel Poseidon Phone toll free: 888-643-1242 in Jaco.: 2643-1642 reservations@... Safari Surf School Nosara info@... Walt Paraiso Hotel 2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069 waltparaiso@... Esencia Hotel & Villas 2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381 info@... Luz de Vida Hotel 2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319 info@... Vista de Olas Hotel Ph/Fax: 2640-0183 info@... Hotel Diuwak 2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089 info@... Hotel Domilocos 2787-0244 reservations@... Delfin Beach Front Resort 2778-8054 info@... Green Iguana Surf Camp Group & Private Lessons in Dominical 2787-0157 or 8825-1381 A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra info@... Blue Trailz Surf Adventures in Tamarindo (2653-0221) info@... Dona Paulina's Restaurant and Cabinas in Playa Negra (2652-9158) infodonapaulina@... CR Surfing Guide 619-520-3545 gustavo@... Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge Ph/fax: 2750-0256 in Puerto Viejo reservations@... Witchs Rock Surf Camp Ph: 2653-1262 reservations@ witchsrocksurfcamp.com Third World Surf in Jaco thirdworldproductionscr@... Phone: 643-1497 Ranchos Itauna Ph/Fax: (506) 640 0095 ranchositauna@... Nature Cabina for rent near Dominical Beaches qpb@... La Sirena Hotel Downtown Quepos 1-800-493-8426 info@... Teen Spanish in Costa Rica info@... 1-800-897-0025 in the U.S. and Canada or (505) 897-7348 Cafe Playa Negra Bed & Breakfast & Bistro Tel/fax : (506) 652-9351 cafeplayanegra@... Costa Paraiso Lodge (787-0025) in Dominicalito info@... Green Iguana Surf Camp (825-1381) in Dominical admin@... Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical info@... School of the World in Jaco Phone: 643-2462 info@... Kevin's Transfers (506) 643-2604 office (712) 361 -9218 cel comeeds@... Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 658-8331) in Playa Avellanas olassa@...
Surf Reporters Hotel Las Tortugas (2653-0423) in Playa Grande E-mail Walking On Water Surf Shop in Jaco Surf Report 2643-3844 E-mail Hotel Buenisimo in Santa Teresa E-mail 2640-0694 John Lyman Photography based near Tamarindo E-mail Land Assurance in Dominical E-mail (787-0291) Witchs Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo 1-888-318-SURF local CR# 653-1262 E-mail Coconut Harrys in Playa Guiones 2682-0574 E-mail Witchs Rock Surf Trips Playa de Coco (2670-1869) E-mail Hotel Totem Playa Cocles 2750-0758 Fax: 750-0825 E-mail
	NATIONAL FORECAST 4/14 - 4/20 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Caribbean overhead waist to chest high waist high knee or less knee high knee or less head to overhead North Pacific overhead headhigh waist to chest waist to chest chest high overhead overhead South Pacific 1 foot overhead overhead head high chest to head chest to head 1 foot overhead 1 foot overhead Overview - Caribbean Coast - Fading East swell leaves surfers dry by Tuesday, dropping down to waist high and smaller by Wednesday through the weekend. Pacific Coast - Overhead surf from the SSW continues through Monday morning, but will drop slowly through the day and through Tuesday. Wednesday through Friday have minimal surf, but another SSW swell shows Saturday with more overhead waves. The next big SW swell arrives a week from Thursday (5/1). To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html
	TIDES for 4/20/08 (add ~50 min. each day) see all tides for the month FULL MOON TONIGHT! Low Tide: .55 feet at 8:44 a.m. High Tide: 8.91 feet at 2:59 p.m. New Moon - May 5th
	TOP NEWS The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th. International Surfing Artist Glenn Martin will be showing his oil paintings of local scenes, Jaco/Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica at the Quiksilver Award Event, Doce Lunas Hotel/Spa, April 25-26, Noon-Evening and at the Beach of Playa Hermosa Backyard Bar/Hotel , May 3-4, noon-evening. E-mail him for more information. Tamarindo Restarts Lifeguard Program with help of business sponsors, from The Beach Times. Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo. Talamancan's BriBri Indians are wary of new marina possibilities in Puerto Viejo, from the Tico Times. How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.
	AREA REPORTS ** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/19)- AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:   Some double overhead sets are mixing with the well overhead consistent surf.  Surprisingly the wind is holding in the afternoon for the high tides which are high enough to throw backwash into the high tide surge excitement. The water has been a little nippy but is warming up now as the wind backs off. WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas):  If it doesn't get any bigger and the wind holds for the afternoon high tides, the surf should continue to be excellent until the high tides shift to the morning window in a few days. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area:  Pick your peak. ** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12) AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees. WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen.  BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com . ** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Solid swell over 2-3 ft overhead. The outgoing low tide conditions in the morning are causing some big close outs. Waves improved as the tide came in until the wind turned onshore. Hoping for a glass off evening session. WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): More big waves and hopefully better shape for Sunday morning. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: It might pay to drive to some other spots, Garza, Pelada, Rivermouth... Good luck!! ** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (4/19) - Andrew here for your early Saturday morning report from Guiones.  The swell really filled in last night and everyone's waiting to see what the higher tide will bring.  We're approaching dead low as of photo time and you've gotta be really picky and find the right shoulder.  There is a small crew outside snagging some good ones.  Sets are almost double overhead.  Could be a really good day to travel to some of the bigger wave spots.  The wind is light, so I don't expect it to stay offshore all morning today like it's been doing this week.  Grab your bigger board and go get some!! ** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (4/19) - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Hey its here, some great surf in the neighborhood ! Up to 3 ft over head and light winds with no rain just like you would want April to be ! Congrats to Jose Calderon on his new sponsorship with Split he will be going on to represent Costa Rica in France in June and will be sure to do great next weekend at Terrazas ! Nice job and looks like Split will also pickup one of BlowFish Surfshop riders from Dominical "ROBERTO" ! Nice work guys! Just  go surfing! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF! ** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/19)- AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: well overhead set waves/clean all day WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): clear, blue sky morning (sat) - more of the same... BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: dominical, unless the swell builds fast then maybe the point. ** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical - AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high...maybe a few inches over...but somehow the point is crowded and the beach empty...??? WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Same for a few days. Many different events from different directions making for peaks here and there. BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: The beach at Dominical is my bet but everyone else seems to be picking other locations.
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