*** THis report is late due to mental difficulties. Lo siento ***

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 231
February 21, 2004

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

Top News --

Check www.surfingcr.com for the details and entry information for the
Circuito Nacional! Their new website looks great!

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

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

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

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

New Moon - Febraury 20th

Low Tide: -.31 ft at 8:47 am
High Tide: 9.08 ft at 3:06 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The new moon keeps the tidal swing big, but the surf is the
standard chest to headhigh with a few overhead sets. It keeps this
course until the big NW takes effect next Friday morning, pushing the
sets up to 1-3 foot overhead, the same size shaping up further south
by next Saturday. This swell should peak Saturday afternoon and start
to drop again next Sunday without the previously expected relief from
the South.

Caribbean - The small surf continue through the weekend into next
week - knee to waist high. Watch for storms bringing high winds and
rain. The next swell hits from both the NE and SE next Friday,
pushing surf up to head high at the beachbreaks and even bigger
Saturday on the reefs.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
A northwest swell arrived this week and the off-shores picked up to a
gale. Tamarindo has had shoulder to head high waves since Wednesday,
but the wind has been a problem until late afternoon. Today seems
like it could be great as the swell continues and the wind is more
calm. Esta semana llego un swell del noroeste y los vientos off-shore
se aumentaron hasta ser como una tormenta. Tamamrindo ha tenido olas
de la hombro hasta a la cabeza desde el miercoles, pero el viento es
demasiado hasta en la tarde. Hoy puede ser muy bueno porque el swell
continua y el viento esta mas calmado.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This is the weekend for sunset
sesstions! The later high tides are going to conincide with managable
winds. Este va a ser el fin de semana perfecto para surfear al
atardecer. Tendremos las buenas mareas en las tardes juntas con los
buenos vientos.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Most of Tamarindo and Langosta
has waves right now. Langosta is better a little earlier and
Tamarindo closer to sunset. Casi todo Tamarindo y Langosta tiene olas
ahorita. Langosta se pone buena un poquito mas temprano y Tamarindo
esta buena cerca del atardecer.

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

Reporte de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Estamos resiviendo un
swell con direccion del norte, las mejores condiciones para surfear
debido a la direccion del swell es witchs rock. Witchs rock: las olas
estan entre 4 a 6 ft costante y lo mejor es el factor viento bueno
todo el dia. la temperatura del agua muy fresca. Ollies point: las
olas entan entre 2 a 3 ft esto debido a la direccion de swell. el
viento muy bueno. Para el fin del mes posiblemente estara entrando un
swell del sur entre 4 a 6 ft...Reporte de Carlos Barrera de Roca
Bruja Surf Playas del Coco. Daily waves report (506) 670-10-20

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Pretty much as you predicted. This amazing Northern swell is just
twisted enough to light up all the breaks in our area - lots of
broken boards, bruises, and raving about open barrels. Off shores and
a little over head with top to bottom, round peelers. Every half hour
there is a rogue in the well overhead range.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same with a little lighter
wind. Get it early in case the wind switches in the afternoon.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Take your pick. South facing
beaches will be a little smaller.

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Playa Guiones- Solid chest to headhigh - Crowded, though. Pura birra!
Coconut Harry - www.coconutharrys.com

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Mal Pais -

Hemos tenido el torneo de surf de el circuito national, bonito con
pequenas olas; Esperamos buenas olas eso fin de semanas; Tamano de
dos hasta 5 pies,el set grande hasta 6-7; El lugar mejor es santa
teresa, con baja marea yh playa carmen con alta; El viento nos estas
ayudando mucho,todo el dia perfecto! Pura vida, Marco

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 3-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: Offshores 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 5:56 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM High
Tide: 05:13 PM / 9.50 ft Low Tide: 10:55 AM / -0.55 ft, Current
Conditions- We are surfing here at The Ranch. We have great swell
conditions out of the southwest. It's well overhead at most spots,
PURA VIDA!!!!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf out front 2-4 ft faces again and clean afternoon, seems a bit of
a WNW bending in here today and its making noise at nite so WHO KNOWS
!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Dominical; WNW swell
hitting Thursday, with wave heights around head high, with
occassional overhead sets. IT will be short lived, and by saturday it
will go back down to small. However, by monday, it looks like it
starts to pick up once again. Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Dominical; WNW oleaje pegando el jueves, con tamanos de seis pies,
con ocasional ola "overhead". Durara poco, para el sabado ya estan
las olas pequenas de nuevo. Sin embargo, para el lunes empezara a
crecer de nuevo.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) -Dominical. It seems
as if the waves won't stick around for the weekend, but you can be
sure of sun all day, until the afternoon clouds come rolling in. Que
va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas):Domincal. Parece que las
olas no van a aguantar este fin de semana, pero pueden asegurarse de
sol todo el dia, hasta la tarde, cuande llegan las nubes.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -Dominical: Possible
surf session at the point friday, but by saturday it's back at the
beach! El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su
area:Dominical: Posible sesion de surf en la punta el viernes, pero
para el sabado, es de nuevo en la playa!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- There is now beach rentals on the beach in
Dominical---umbrellas, chairs, hammocks. etc. Noticias y dias
especiales:Ahora se encuentra alquiler de accesorios de playa en
Dominical - sombrillas, sillas, hamacas, etc.

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): very changing weather at the moment,
hard to say.

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

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 230
February 14, 2004

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

Top News --

Good luck to the surfers competing in Santa Teresa. Bring your fish-
shapes! Also, there will be a benefit for the lifeguards in Dominical
this Sunday. Please support them. Check www.surfingcr.com for the
details and entry information.

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

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

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

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

New Moon - Febraury 20th

High Tide: 7.37 ft at 8:37 am
Low Tide- 1.09 ft at 2:35 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Let's get ready to rumble. Not yet, but soon! Small
conditions through the weekend, chest high and clean for the dawn
patrol. Wednesday morning will be the start of a few head high + sets
and then it gets better Thursday. By Friday surf will be 1-2 foot
overhead from WNW, right along with a big tide swing with the new
moon. It stays that way for the NEXT TWO WEEKS! 1-3 foot overhead and
better from the first SSW swell of the season arriving in 8-9 days
and a huge WNW swell keeping it pumping in two weeks. Disfrutalo!

Caribbean - East swell settles down from 2 foot overhead on the sets
to head high by Sunday afternoon and chest high Monday. Tuesday past
noon the next pulse swings in with waves overhead, consistent surf
until Thursday evening. Friday is dies into nothing, knee to waist.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We had a little one-day swell in the middle of the week, but
generally waves have had 1-3 foot faces. Mostly off-shore winds and
lots of sun. The estuary seems to be shifing these days so the next
swell should be interesting. Tuvimos un swell pequeno de un dia esta
semana, pero generalmente loas olas han sido de 1 a 3 pies. Vientos
casi siempre off shore y mucho sol. El estero parece estarse moviendo
en estos dias asi que el proximo swell debe ser interestante.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's supposed to pick up a little for
tomorrow's morning session, so let's hope that's true. It would be a
perfect eekend for morning surf. Dicen que manana sera a mejor y
esperamos que si. Seria un fin de semana perfecto para surfear en las
mananas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Get a longboard and go out
early in the morning near the rivermouth while the tide is coming in.
Toma un longboard y vaya temprano en la manana a la boca del rio
mientras la marea suba.

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

Reporte de oleje en la zona de witchs rock and Ollies point. Saludes
a todos los surfeadores amigos del medio ambiente, las espectativas
de oleaje para este fin de semana no son nada alentadoras, esperamos
que mejoren las condiciones para disfrutar de las muy buenas olas que
nos regala la costa de guanacaste. Witchs rock: las olas estan entre
3 a 4 pies el viento bueno todo el dia. Ollies point: las olas estan
entre 2 a 3 pies y el factor viento bueno todo el dia. Parece que
esta entrendo un swell con direccion norte con un tamaño de entre 2 a
4 FT....Reporte de Carlos Barrera de Roca Bruja Surf in Playas del
coco costaricasurftrips.com















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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell picked up on Thurs. and produced consistent, head high,
wind swept barrels for both the morning and evening sessions. The
afternoon session was spectacular for small waves. I heard average
skilled surfers raving about getting barreled and even tubed.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): These are tipical conditions for Playa
Grande for this time of the year - small waves spiking and lulling
depending on how the bay magnifies the swell pulse, and how the off
shores direct the waves toward the beach.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: One of the major advantages of
Playa Grande this time of the year is the ring of mountains behind it
that slow down the hard off-shores. If the wind blows extra hard,
Playa Grande is a good place to surf. Spread out and be considerate
as we are being swarmed by the hapless Tamarindo surfers who don't
feel satisfied practicing their "pop ups" on the beach of Tamarindo's
over promoted surf break.

** From Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
La situacion esta mejorandose, hemos vistos olas de 4 a 5 piez con un
fuerte viento off shore

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): El swell no va subir mucho, pero las
olas, chicas, pero de muy lindo forma para disfrutar igualmente

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande sera lo mas cerca
de Tamarindo y bastante consistente. Con carro al sur, Playa Negra y
Marbella estan muy lindos ahora, de Tamarindo a pie se ofrece
Langosta con lindas olas tambien.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Suerte al team
Hightide en Sta Teresa, que les va bien!!

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Chest high here in Guiones - good shape.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Overcast Air Temp: 87F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: South 1-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy
Wind: Offshores 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:44 PM High Tide:
07:40 AM / 7.79 ft Low Tide: 01:29 AM / 0.46 ft Current Conditions:
Nice fun sized surf, not too much size for this weekend. Good luck to
our team surfing micro conditions this weekend in Mal Pais, PURA
VIDA!!!!

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Surf fun if small ,2-4 ft faces and real clean mornings with the .m.
tide so be on it ! Afternoon is also okay if a bit textured with the
afternoon breezes !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Dominical, wave heights are around chest high, with the best sessions
being in the early morning with the offshore. Dominical, tamano de
olas andan por ahi tamano del hombro, con las mejores sesiones en las
mananas con el viento contra la ola.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Dominical. Weather has been a bit
stormy, best to get up early and catch the clean morning surf, the
weather has been coming in around 8:30 ish and the onshore has been
howling for he rest of the day. Dominical. El clima ha side un poco
tormentoso, mejor levantarse y agarrar las olas mas limpias del dia.
El tiempo malo entra por ahi a las 8:30 y el viento "onshore" sopla
por el resto del dia.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Best spot is right out in
front of Dominical center! Domincal. El mejor lugar es justo en
frente del centro.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Noticias y dias especiales: Sunday in
Dominical (the 15th)there is a fundraiser for the lifeguards at roca
verde restaurant/hotel. there will be food, live music, raffles, etc!
El domingo en Dominical (el 15) va a haber una fiesta por los
salvavidas en el restaurante/cabinas Roca Verde. Va a haber comida,
musica en vivo, rifas, y mas!

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
waist high conditions at low tide

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 229
February 7, 2004

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

Top News --

Next surf contest on the Circuito Nacional de Surf is in Mal Pais on
February 14-15th. Check www.surfingcr.com for the details and entry
information.

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

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

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

Full Moon - Febraury 7th

Low Tide- .08 ft at 9:42 am
High Tide: 8.67 ft at 4:01 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This Sunday afternoon will see a few chest to head high
sets in the afternoon up in the northern Nicoya peninsula and Monday
will show a nice NW swell pop in some overhead sets for the morning
and early afternoon. It dies fast that evening leaving Tuesday back
down to chest high at best and smaller Wednesday going to the
weekend. A slight SW ground swell will fill in the southern beaches
come Thursday. Good offshores all week, though. Maybe try kitesurfing
on Lake Arenal or hit the Caribbean

Caribbean - It is going off with 1-2 overhead sets all weekend and
into next week. Whichever spot you hit, beachbreak or reef it's going
to be fun and big until at least Wednesday. Make sure to respect the
locals.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Lake Tamarindo is a great place to swim and snorkel right now, or to
learn to surf if you are under 12. Sorry to be the bearer of bad
tidings. Winds have been blowing hard mostly off shore. El Lago de
Tamarindo ahorita es un buen lugar para nadar o esnorkel o para
aprender a surfear si tiene menos de 12 anos. Lamento traer las malas
noticias. Los vientos soplan fuerte off shore.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): They say waves are on the way so let's
hope they're right. Sunset sessions will be perfect if it picks up.
Dicen que vienen olas asi que esperemos que tengan la razon. Sera
perfecto para surfear al atardecer si llegan olas.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Go straight to Playa Grande.
Vaya directamente a Playa Grande.

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

Reporte de oleaje en Roca bruja y Ollies point- Roca bruja: las olas
estan entre 2 a 3 ft viento bueno todo el dia. Ollies point: las olas
estan entre 1 a 2 ft viento bueno todo el dia. Extrañamos las buenas
olas esperamos pronto que mejoren las condiciones.Carlos barrera ROCA
BRUJA SURF OPERATION TEL (506) 670-10-20 WEBSITE:
WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM Si tienes interes de anunciar tu negocio
relacionado con el surf en nuestra carpeta link solo escribeme tu
informacion y website y con mucho gusto lo colocaremos. ( gratuito)
solo hoteles o surf shop.













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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small and ill-formed. Offshore winds blowing all day, but not much to
ride.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): More of the same, if not smaller.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Maybe the main peak at Grande,
to squeeze out a few waist high set waves.


** From Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Esta muy pequeño en este momento, hasta 2 piez con un viento muy
fuerte.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): No se ve mejoras para este fin de
semana, vientos fuertes y oleaje muy pequeno. Mejor pasarlo bien en
la fiesta de big bazar el sabado!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Los mejores lugares seran
Langosta, Avellanas y marbella.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: South 2-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy,
Wind: Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:44 PM, High Tide:
02:05 PM / 7.29 ft, Low Tide: 07:47 AM / 1.21 ft, Current Conditions:
Really fun surf today. Bigger Barrels in Bejuco and Tulin, PURA
VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Full moon coud bring some changes but
in which direction?

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

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 228
January 30, 2004

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

Top News --

Costa Rica´s Surfing Federation (FTS) has chosen former WQS contender
Wade Sharp from South Africa as their official coach for the World
Surfing Games this year and other future events. Sharp has vast
experience in the WQS circuit from previous years of competition and
is now passing on his knowledge to the upcoming Costa Rican team. The
next CR contest is in Mal Pais on Feb. 14. Check www.surfingcr.com
for info.

Protest Sparks Debate over Beach Camping by Steven J. Barry -
sbarry@.... What began as a trip to protest restricted
access to public beaches at the Papagayo Peninsula in northwestern
Guanacaste this week grew into a dicey debate about the legality of
camping at those beaches.

In other news, 'WE made it!': More than two dozen members of the
Sustainable Solutions Caravan traveled from San Francisco, Calif., to
San José, Costa Rica, on two old buses fueled by vegetable oil. The
group arrived here last Friday after a two-month excursion through
Mexico and Central America to tout the benefits of biodiesel. Tico
Times/Alex Roach. For more, go to - http://www.ticotimes.net/



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

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

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

New Moon - January 21st

High Tide: 6.74 ft at 9:15 am
Low Tide- 2.5 ft at 3:06 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Dropping W swell over the weekend, chest high with head
high sets Saturday, chest high at best Sunday at the beachbreaks.
Monday through Wednesday look worse, waist to chest high with a
bigger set every half hour. Very clean conditions. Long period NW
ground swell should give next weekend some head high sets, but it's a
long shot. (Take your chances on the Caribbean coast)

Caribbean - Fading ESE swell brings waist high surf to the
beachbreaks, chest high at the best spots for Saturday. By Sunday
even that disappears, leaving a knee high void until Tuesday midday
when another strong ESE shows up with some chest high sets by sunset.
Wednesday and Thursday it builds up to overhead, and will stay
overhead high going into the weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been an interesting week in Tamarindo. A nice little swell
rolled in over night, making beautiful shoulder high waves at the
river mouth this morning. The wind's been acting weird, sometimes on
shore, sometimes off. Not your characteristic January weather, but at
least the water stays reasonably warm that way. Ha sido una semana
muy interesante. Un bonito swell pequeno llego durante la noche,
trayendo lindas olas de al hombro esta manana en la boca del rio. El
viento esta lo mas raro--aveces on shore y aveces off. No es lo
normal para enero pero por lo menos el agua no se enfria tanto.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): It's looking great for morning surf.
You can go from sun-up to lunch time if the wind doesn't turn on
shore and I don't know what to say about that. Very strange. Se ve
lindisimo para surfear en las mananas. Puedes ir desde el amanecer
hasta la hora del almuerzo si el viento no se cambia on shore y yo no
se que decir sobre eso.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The river mouth is really
nice, the earlier the better avoids crowds. Langosta should be great
this weekend at sunrise while the incoming tide is still low. La boca
del rio esta muy bonito, entre mas temprano mejor para evitar mucha
gente. Langosta debe ser buenisima este fin de semana al amanecer
cuando la marea entrante este todavia baja.

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

Reporte de olas en la zona de witchs rock y ollies point- WITCHS
ROCK: las olas estan entre 4 a 7 ft muy bueno, el factor viento esta
en la mañana muy bueno despues de las 12:00pm cambia. OLLIES POINT:
las olas estan entre 4 a 6 ft muy bueno y perfecto, mientras no entre
el viento malo puedes disfrutar de buenas olas perfectas y largas.
REPORTE DE Carlos Barrera de roca bruja surf operation playas del
coco. website: www.costaricasurftrips.com Email:
info@.... Si tienes interes de anunciar tu negocio
relacionado con el surf en nuestra carpeta link solo escribeme tu
informacion y website y con mucho gusto lo colocaremos. ( gratuito)
solo hoteles o surf shop.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to occasionaly head high. Offshore winds until around midday.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The swell should continue to fade
through the weekend, but it should still offer plenty of fun chest to
head high waves. Long morning sessions.

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

** From Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Nosara -

It's head-high with some overhead set waves coming through. Surf
Contest at Playa Guiones this Saturday - starts 8:00 am. Weekend surf
looks to diminish a little. Hasta papayas, Coconut Harry

JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
2-4 ft with some clean stuff in the A.M. I bet Tulin was on fire
today with a bit west in the swell its the best around ! Clean again
this afternoon and hope it holds for while ! High tide mornings are
nice for sure! Instead of lugging your boards through airports, just
get one custom made and ready for you in Jaco for only $200 for 10
days with leash and board bag thrown in. You like it, you can buy it,
too.

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: South 4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy
Wind: Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:42 PM High Tide:
09:15 AM / 6.74 ft Low Tide: 03:06 PM / 2.05 ft Current Conditions-
It just keeps getting better. Today is the fourth day in a row Surf
Waaay Overhead, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high with occasional overhead at the point

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same good clean lines. Dawn patrol is a
good low tide time to get out and have some fun.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Try the point could be a great
place to start.

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Playa Cocles -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condicion.
Calm seas, low tides. Waves knee to waist high, with a couple of
bigger ones further down on Playa Grande and White Beach.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: By Tuba Creek on Playa Grande
and Playa Blanca.

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 227
January 24, 2004

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

Top News --

Costa Rica´s Surfing Federation (FTS) has chosen former WQS contender
Wade Sharp from South Africa as their official coach for the World
Surfing Games this year and other future events. Sharp has vast
experience in the WQS circuit from previous years of competition and
is now passing on his knowledge to the upcoming Costa Rican team. The
next CR contest is in Mal Pais on Feb. 14. Check www.surfingcr.com
for info.

Protest Sparks Debate over Beach Camping by Steven J. Barry -
sbarry@.... What began as a trip to protest restricted
access to public beaches at the Papagayo Peninsula in northwestern
Guanacaste this week grew into a dicey debate about the legality of
camping at those beaches.

In other news, 'WE made it!': More than two dozen members of the
Sustainable Solutions Caravan traveled from San Francisco, Calif., to
San José, Costa Rica, on two old buses fueled by vegetable oil. The
group arrived here last Friday after a two-month excursion through
Mexico and Central America to tout the benefits of biodiesel. Tico
Times/Alex Roach. For more, go to - http://www.ticotimes.net/



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

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

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

New Moon - January 21st

Low Tide: (-.71) ft at 9:49 am
High Tide- 9.5 ft at 4:08 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Strong tide shift with the new moon this weekend, combined
with some NW swell produces 1-2 foot overhead waves for most
consistent spots. Drops off to head high Sunday afternoon as the
swell passes offshore and doesn't strengthen until Wednesday morning,
building back to 1 foot overhead faces. Great 2-3 foot overhead set
waves stick around until Friday evening. Best dawn patrol - Wednesday
morning.

Caribbean - A short burst of NE swell pegs the coast Saturday with
overhead surf and then drops a foot by Sunday evening. Then another
swell from the ESE arrives on Tuesday at dawn pushing surf head high
and increases throughout the day. Look for 2+ overhead sets on Wed.
before it drops back to head high by Thursday and smaller going into
the weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

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

Roca bruja: las olas estan entre 4 a 7 ft bueno en el punto (el
burro) el viento bueno todo el dia. Ollies point: las olas estan
entre 2 a 3 ft debido a la direccion del swell N.O estra muy pequeño
eñ viento bueno todo el dia.. LLAME A ROCA BRUJA SURF TEL: (506) 670-
10-20 daily waves report VISIT: www.costaricasurftrips.com









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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are in the chest to head high range. The wind is the tricky
part, as it's been going onshore in the afternoon. When we do have
the right combination of tide and offshore winds, it's all time at
Grande.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Swell slowly decreasing over the
weekend. Unpredictable winds.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Grande and
peaks to the south.

** From Coconut Harry's in Nosara -

Thurs/Fri/Sat - head high with 1-2 ft overhead set waves here in
Guiones Great shape on Saturday! I hear bigger stuff Monday,


JACO & HERMOSA

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

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

Instead of lugging your boards through airports, just get one custom
made and ready for you in Jaco for only $200 for 10 days with leash
and board bag thrown in. You like it, you can buy it, too. Or the new
H.I.C.s are available and got some new ones on the way. Anybody want
a Merrick for less than 550$ or maybe a T+C by Cino Or Glenn Pang for
around the same $, Only at La Chosita Del Surf will you find this
kind of board selection. See ya soon, Chuck !


** From Guido from Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Another swell comming in for the weekend, doesn´t seem very big but
it´s going to be good anyway, it comes from west and then changes
towards SW, winds form Ne and changing after the 24th, best day it´s
probably Friday with some six footers and good wave periods. Tide is
high in the afternoon and very big, ( 9.2 feet avg ) best time to
surf is noon time and later before it gets too much water. Have fun
and see you at the beach.


** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: South 2-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy,
Wind: Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 5:38 PM High Tide:
04:08 PM / 9.50 ft Low Tide: 09:49 AM / -0.71 ft. Current Conditions-
The surf came up a bit from yesterday, looks like good surf through
the weekend. PURA VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

See the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 226
January 16, 2004

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

Top News --

Gilbert Brown wins at Salsa Brava! Check out www.surfingcr.com for
signups and standings info. Congratulations to the following surfers
who will represent Costa Rica in the ISA Games in Ecuador in March:
Open: Gilbert BROWN, Diego NARANJO, Alvaro SOLANO, Luis VINDAS.
Mujeres: Lisbeth VINDAS, Maria del mar ALFARO Longboard: Diego
NARANJO Bodyboard Hombres: Walter GATGENS, Juan MONTIEL, Bodyboard
Mujeres: Lorena Vera (o Jennifer Torres).

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

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

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

New Moon - January 21st

High Tide- 7.39 ft at 9:04 am
Low Tide: 1.21 ft at 3:02 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A large fetch in the Nortern Pacific will keep the
Guanacaste coast fun with surf from chest to head high all weekend
and into Monday. Nice tides for a dawn patrol on Saturday or barrels
at low tide on Tuesday. Then on Tuesday it picks up a foot and by
Wednesday will see overhead surf along the entire coast from the WNW.
Avoid the beaches facing too far south.

Caribbean - For the Caribbean coast, dying swell on Saturday, waist
high with a few bigger sets. By Sunday it's gone until next
Wednesday, when a few more waist high + waves will be seen. Looks to
be the beginning of a new swell that will peak next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've got waves! After a 2-week flat spell, some nice long rides have
been rolling in at the river mouth from waist to shoulder high.
Langosta has been overhead, but super-slow take-offs. Great off-
shores and cool water. Despues de quince dias sin olas, hay buenas
olas ahora en la boca del rio--de a la cintura hasta del hombro.
Langosta esta sobre la cabeza pero muy muy despacio. Buenos vientos
off-shore y agua algo frio.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Hopefully the swell will stay around
for a few days. The winds are consistant and much more bearable in
the mornings. Looks like a great weekend to be right here! Esperamos
que el swell dure varios dias. Los vientos son fijos y mucho mas
agradables en las mananas. Parece un buen fin de semana de estar aqui
mismo.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Try Langosta at a low or mid
tide! If you can get to Avellanas, go there! Prueba Langosta a una
marea baja o media. Si puedes ir a Avellanas, vaya!

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

Reporte de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Roca bruja muy buenas
noticias esta entrando swell, las olas en la roca estan entre 4 a 6
ft bueno l viento moderado .... Ollies point las olas entan entre 3 a
4 ft no esta entrando mucho debido a que la direccion del swell es
N.O pero muy mejor a dias atras......Reporte de Carlos Barrera de
Roca bruja surf trips en playas del coco, VISIT
www.costaricasurftrips.com







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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are in the chest to head high range, with offshore winds
blowing all day long.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Grande and
peaks to the south.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Well Well Well finally a break in the doldrums , head
high sets and glassy mornings even if a bit closed out. Hermosa is
probably solid right now and I bet it was real good at The OK Coral
today ! Towns been busy and yep the new H.I.C.s are available and got
some new ones on the way . Anybody want a Merrick for less than 550$
or maybe a T+C by Cino Or Glenn Pang for around the same $ , Only at
La Chosita Del Surf will you find this kind of board selection . See
ya soon, Chuck !


** From Guido from Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Big waves are back for the weekend, it has been very flat for the
last days but it changed today and it´ll be good friday and sat,
swell coming from ssw, calm winds and long hot sunny days ( 3 to 5
feet during Fri and Sat ). Lots of people around but not that many
from 5:30 till 7:00 am when it`s best surfing chances. Sunday and the
rest of the week much smaller again, so hurry up!!!


** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Skies, Air Temp: 87f, Water Temp: at 85f, Wave
Height 4ft.(back of the wave) ]High Tide: Lowtide: We have really fun
surf long lines here at The Ranch. PURA VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From our new sponsor, Sylvia Webb at Hotel Yare in Playa Cocles -

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 225
January 9, 2004

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

Top News --

The next contest of the Circuirto Nacional is on January 10 and 11th
in Puerto Viejo. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info.

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

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

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

Full Moon - January 7th

High Tide- 8.34 ft at 4:25 pm
Low Tide: .34 ft at 10:06 am

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Stay in the Caribbean for the contest this weekend! The
north Nicoya gets lucky with a short burst of chest to head high
waves Sunday and Monday with the incoming tide. The southern
beachbreaks chest high on average. By next Tuesday, breaks south of
Jaco will see a slow recovery to some overhead decency with super
clean dawn patrol conditions. Wednesday afternoon will see the first
pulses of a big WNW ground swell that will kick it up to 2 foot
overhead by Friday. And it's back by more from the SW due during next
weekend.

Caribbean - Head high with overhead sets this evening but dropping
tomorrow down to head high. Sunday smaller, down to chest high with a
still a few overhead sets every twenty minutes. Monday the swell
reutrns and by Monday evening more overhead surf hits the coast.
Tuesday fades about a foot but looks to get bigger going into next
weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
If only there were waves in Tamarindo to report! The new year has
brought lots of beautiful sunshine and off-shore winds, but we need a
swell! Tamarindo is breaking knee to waist high; Langosta maybe a
foot bigger. The water is cool, but not too cold. Ojala que hubiera
olas de que reportar! El ano nuevo nos ha traido mucho sol y buenos
vientos off-shore, pero necesitamos un swell! Tamarindo tiene olas de
a la rodilla hasta de la cintura; Langosta tal vez un pie mas. El
agua esta un poco fria, pero no mucho.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Nothing big in the forecast,
unfortunately. Teach a friend to surf! No hay pronosticos de olas,
desafortunadamente. Ensenale a un amigo a surfear!

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Lake Tamarindo isn't happening
right now. Options nearby are Playa Grande, Playa Langosta, and Playa
Avellanas. It might be a good time for a drive to Nosara. Ahorita no
hay nada en el Lago de Tamarindo. Playa cercanas son Playa Grande,
Playa Langosta y Playa Avellanas. Puede ser un buen momento para un
viaje a Playa Nosara.


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

REPORTE DE OLAS EN ROCA BRUJA Y OLLIES POINT: Roca bruja las olas
estan muy divertidas entre 3 a 4 ft, el factor viento en muy buenas
condiciones. Ollies point las olas estan entre 2 a 3 ft el factor
viento bueno odo el dia. REPORTE DE CARLOS BARRERA,ROCA BRUJA SURF
OPERATION. VISIT www.costaricasurftrips.com





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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Very small: waist high, with the very occasional chest high wave.
Beautiful conditions--offshore winds all day long, nice shape--but
just too small.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Maybe a little increase in the swell,
but nothing much.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Whatever swell is in the water
seems to be hitting the middle of Tamarindo bay, and missing the
northern areas of Playa Grande. Try Tamarindo, and the southern half
of Playa Grande.

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

Como cada enero,algunos dias estamos sin olas...el mejor lugar para
surfiar,playa carmen,frente tropico latino...we expect same
condition..pura vida! Marco

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:Okay heres the real deal , I had a visit from Barbie
yesterday and she said she saw Ken get some great double overhead
barrels at the corner yesterday , wind was light N.E. and the lines
were clean and long ! Expect the swell to drop off a little more over
the next week but still gonna be big enough for KEN !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 1-2ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:54AM, Sunset: 5:26 PM, High
Tide: 03:09 PM/7.85 ft, Low Tide: 08:51 AM / 0.72 ft, Current
Conditions: Small Scale, like a Lake, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Sean at Coldwell Banker in Dominical - the big news - New
baby dude. Jan. 4th 2004 Aiden Jakob McGraw Stokes

** From our new sponsor, Sylvia Webb at Hotel Yare in Playa Cocles -

Searching for... relaxation, good surfing, good food ... Caribbean
style bungalows, rooms and restaurant, tastefully decorated private
verandas with ample yards, lush tropical vegetation, silent
wilderness near the beaches of Playa Cocles. Affordable vacation
paradise! .. Special prices for surfers .........www.hotelyare.com or
hotelyare@... TEL -FAX (506) 7500106 TEL:(506) 750 0420

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 7, Issue 224
January 3, 2004

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

Top News --

The next contest of the Circuirto Nacional is on January 10 and 11th
in Puerto Viejo. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info.

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

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

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

Full Moon - January 7th

High Tide- 6.82ft at 11:07 am
Low Tide: 2.2 ft at 5:00 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Go to the Caribbean! The Guanacaste coast will get some
headhigh surf Saturday, while the rest of the coast makes due with
chest to head high surf. This trend worsens through the week, surf
will be at best head high going all week and into next weekend. The
southern beachbreaks chest high on average.

Caribbean - This coast is the place to be! Surf is 1-3 foot overhead
with the best waves coming Sunday throughout the day. The bulk of the
E swell passes by Monday afternoon and by Tuesday surf drops to head
high with still some leftover overhead sets. Wednesday it's down
another foot and by Thursday it's too late, waves only waist high.
This is the season, so more surf will be on the way for sure.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

Repote de olas en roca bruja y ollies point. Roca Bruja : las olas
estan de 3 a 4 ft con viento offshore muy fuerte. Ollies point : las
olas son pequeñas 3 ft y el viento es muy fuerte.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Chest to occasionally head high, offshore and beautiful.

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

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Playa Grande
and points north and south.

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

El tamano esta manana fue variabile,de 3 to 7 pies; solo pocas series
de 7 en playa ccarmen,frente del tropico latino; parese que vamos a
tener el mismo tamano en el weekend; el lugar mejor, tropico latino
en la manana! Pura Vida, Marco


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Look out world, we are better than ever ! Prove me right , please !
Anyways surf today was pretty fun in the a.m. with 3-4 ft faces maybe
and some clean conditions prior to the wind . Seems to be a bit of a
windswell out front , real close together and odd ? Town is still
recovering yet so if you want to get a surf in Hermosa could be real
good and not so crowded as the last few days ! Happy New Year
!H.I.C.s are in with a real nice slection including the ANDY IRONS
models !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F, Direction &
Height: Southwest 2-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind:South 0-3 MPH, Sunrise: 5:54AM Sunset: 5:26 PM High
Tide: 11:07 AM / 6.82 ft, Low Tide: 05:00 PM / 2.20 ft, Current
Conditions: We have conditions dying out of the Southwest, PURA
VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellan Inn in Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Big waves rollong in, shoulder to overhead.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Rain, sun, rain. High tides and big
waves.

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

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 223
December 26, 2003

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

Top News --

The next contest of the Circuirto Nacional is on January 10 and 11th
in Puerto Viejo. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info.

Rrecycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079, In Jaco: 643-2043, and In
Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

New Moon - December 23rd

Low Tide: (-.8)ft at 10:50 am
High Tide- 9.57ft at 5:11 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Occasional overhead sets appear over the weekend, but the
main SW swell has passed and by next Monday and Tuesday, expect only
waist to chest high conditions. Wednesday looks better with a few
head high sets showing in the south and then the New Year brings fun
head high to overhead surf to the coast. It last only about 24 hours
so for the weekend, it's back to chest high. Go to the Caribbean!!

Caribbean - The weekend wave size will be only wiast to chest high,
but by Tuesday evening a ENE swell pushes in some head high surf and
by Wednesday afternoon should be 1-2 feet overhead. The best day will
be Friday, as 1-3 ft. overhead conditions can be found at la isla and
other reefs.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves in Tamarindo right now are waist to chest high at most,
Langosta is shoulder to head. Winds have been off-shore all week and
the new moon has brought very drastic tide levels, creating strong
currents. Las olas en Tamarindo ahora estan de la cintura al pecho a
lo mas grande. Langosta tiene olas de al hombro de a la cabeza. Los
vientos han ido off-shore toda la semana y la luna nueva trajo mareas
fuertes con mucha corriente.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend the beach is packed. There
are waves around, but Tamarindo is crammed with Christmas vacationers
and surf schools with over a dozen people at a time. Este fin de
semana la playa esta llenisima. Hay olas, pero Tamarindo esta llenita
de gente disfrutando de la navidad y escuelas de surf con mas de 12
personas a la vez.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Head away from the crowds to a
solitary peak in toward Grande or head to Langosta. Busque refugio de
la mucha gente en un pico solitario de Playa Grande o vaya a
Langosta.

What's happening at the Best Western these holiday weeks? Sunset
Happy Hour & Dinner Specials every day...Saturdays 2x1 Pizza

Dic 24 Bob Benjamin
Dic 26 Ladies Night/ DJ Gerald
Dic 28 Songuanaco
Dic 30 Ghandi & Evolucion
Jan 01 Bob Benjamin
Jan 02 The Hard Covers

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

Reporte de olas en Witchs rock y ollies point- Ollies point las olas
estan muy bajas debido al swell de norte que esta entrando y el
viento bueno todo el dia.....Witchs rock las olas estan entre 3 a 4
ft en el burro y el viento muy bueno todo el dia.. Feliz navidad a
todos pura vida CARLOS BARRERA DE ROCA BRUJA SURF OPERATION...



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

Here it's glassy...summer season!!!!,from 2 to 5 feet; We expect the
same condition for the weekend,and the best place to surf is Playa el
Carmen as Playa Santa Teresa, better the second one for short boards;
Pura vida, Marco

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
HO HO HO ! Feliz Navidad ! No big gifts out front but fun small clean
blessings ! Enjoy the family and think good thoughts !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny, Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: Southwest 4-5ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface:
Glassy, Wind: South 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:54AM Sunset: 5:26 PM
High Tide: 06:02 PM / 9.38 ft Low Tide: 11:40 AM/-0.49 ft, Current
Conditions- Whew, We have great conditions out of the Southwest, PURA
VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 222
December 19, 2003

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

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - This weekend the swell is kicking from the WNW, with surf
head high to 2 foot overhead on the sets at beachbreaks. Certain
reefs will work too. The waves stay good until Monday, when it fades
first down south and then farther north by Tuesday evening. Surf
stays from chest to head high until next weekend.

Caribbean - Waves will hit the open beachbreaks chest to head high
with a few biiger sets every hour. Starts dropping Sunday and by
Monday, it will be back to waist high. Some swell stays in the
picture all week, and by next weekend it will push back up to some
overhead peaks. (The season is starting to come alive)

Top News --

Germain Medrano from Puerto Viejo wins the Open Division of the
Circuito Nacional de Surf contest at Playa Dominical. Libeth Vindas
took the women's heats and Luis Vindas, the Juniors. Jason Torres had
the best time, winning the boys division in waves only as tall as he
was. Internation Surf Contest in Ecuador - March 19-28: The Costa
Rica team will be selected from: 4 mens open, 2 women, 2 bobyboard
men, 1women bodyboard, 1longboard, 1 manager, 1 asst. manager, 1
coach and judges. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups and
standings info. The next contest in on January 10 and 11th in Puerto
Viejo.

Rrecycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079, In Jaco: 643-2043, and In
Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

New Moon - December 23rd

High Tide- 7.5 ft at 10:47 am
Low Tide - 1.26 ft at 4:43 pm

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the best surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Those hard off-shores are back, starting up around 9 AM and blowing
until mid afternoon. Waves are smaller than at the beginning of the
week, waist high and breaking fast. Los fuertes vientos off-shore han
regresado. Empiezan a las 9 de la manana y siguen hasta la tarde. Las
olas estan mas pequenas ahora que al principio de la semana, de a la
cintura y romen fuertes.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a
pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend morning sessions should be
good although probably not all that big. Mid tide is a better pick
right now than high tide. Este fin de semana las sessiones de las
mananas deben ser buenas aunque probablemente no muy grande. La
media
marea entrante esta mejor ahora que la marea alta.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avellanas has a little more
size than Tamarindo right now, so that's my pick for morning surf.
Avellanas esta mas grande que Tamarindo ahora, asi que la recomiendo
para surfear en las mananas.

What's happening at the Best Western these holiday weeks?

Dic 24 Bob Benjamin
Dic 26 Ladies Night/ DJ Gerald
Dic 28 Songuanaco
Dic 30 Ghandi & Evolucion
Jan 01 Bob Benjamin
Jan 02 The Hard Covers

Sunset Happy Hour & Dinner Specials every day...
Saturdays 2x1 Pizza

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Beautiful conditions: offshore winds blowing all day long for the
last few days, sunny skies, and a fun little chest to occasionally
head high swell running. Tides are moving slowly so there's a large
window for surfing at Grande. Fun little barrells to be had by all!

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: All up and down the beach at
Grande.

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Feliz Navidad from Nosara! Waves picked up - head high to 2 ft
overhead set waves - lotsa wind
today, though. Playa Guiones

JACO & HERMOSA

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Karla at Green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Glassy and about 3 to 4 feet. Fun rippable waves!

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

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Parties over
New Year's and Christmas, Jazzy's River house is having a Christmas
Eve dinner. For reservations, call (506) 787-0310. Green Iguana Surf
Camp wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

CARIBBEAN

** From Topo at the Magellin Inn in Cahuita -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS- Tamano de las olas y
condiciones:
Waist to chest high waves, with some overhead ones.

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

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

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 220
December 7, 2003

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

Top News --

Dec. 13 and 14th are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Dominical. This is a 5-star event. Check out
www.surfingcr.com for signups and standings info.

Beach party in Playa Pelada (Nosara) on December 14th - all day.Come
out to play futbol, races, and a clean up sponsored by the local
MINAE group.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - December 8th

Low Tide - 1.43 ft at 6:35 am
High Tide- 7.41 ft at 12:44 am

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The Guanacaste coast is the place to surf this week, as
offshore winds last longer each day and the swell is coming from the
NW. Best around Ollie's and Witches, while the rest of the coast
settles for waist to head high surf most of the week, with bigger
days on Wednesday and Friday. The next weekend looks like head high
conditions and clean, with a double session at the beach breaks due
to an early high tide.

Caribbean - The beaches will be hit or miss for the rest of the
weekend and throughout the week. An ENE swell currently sending in
waist to chest highwaves peaks Monday with some head high sets and
backs off by Tuesday, leaving it only knee high with some bigger
sets. Another ENE fills in Wednesday, but doesn't make it all the way
in, so only a few chest high sets will be seen until the next
weekend. Some spots that jut further out may pick up the swell
better. Try an island or reef.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The week started out with a strong north swell that brought head high
waves to Tamarindo. The rights were rolling but the current had us
all on a train to Langosta. Since that swell passed, we seem to have
waves every other day--not sure what that's all about. Winds have
been off shore sometimes all day, sometimes just ing the morning.
This is the first week of no rain. La semana empezo con un buen swell
de norte que trajo olas de a la cabeza a Tamarindo. Tiraba lindas
derechas, pero el corriente fue como montarse en un tren hacia Playa
Langosta. Desde que paso este swell, hemos tenido olas dia por
medio--no se que sera eso. Los vientos han sido off-shore aveces todo
el dia, aveces solamente en las mananas. Esta es la primera semana
sin lluvia.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): With this every-other-day pattern,
Saturday should be the pick! I expect off-shores in the morning but
won't count on them in the afternoon as the tide fills in. Sunset
sessions should be the best. Con esto de dia por medio, digo que el
sabado sera buen dia para surfear. Espero vientos off-shore en las
mananas pero no contare con ellos para las tardes cuando la marea se
suba. Los atardeceres seran los mejores tiempos para surfear.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The beach break in Langosta is
good right now if you know the spot to be. Henry's is even breaking,
but look out for the rocks! La playa en Langosta esta buena ahora si
sabe en que punto estar. Hasta Henry's esta tirando olas pero cuidado
con las piedras!

** From Denis at Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
3 a 4 pies, lo mejor con marea subiendo, con vientos que cambian
rapidos de on a off shore

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Esperamos un buen oleaje, un poco
revuelto y con posibilidad de vientos offshore del verano.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: En la misma Playa Tamarindo
estuve muy lindo estas dias, Grande Tambien pero con mucha gente en
el agua. Avellanas y negra para evitar demasiado gente tienen que
quebrar lindo tambien.

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

Reporte de olas en Roca bruja y Ollies point- Roca bruja las olas
estan entre 4 a 6 ft el viento muy bueno. Ollies point- las olas
estan entre 2 a 3 ft pequeño debido a la direccion del swell

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Playa Guiones (Nosara) - 1 ft overhead on set waves. Pretty clean all
day. - Hasta bananas - www.coconutharrys.com

JACO & HERMOSA

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Chest high somewhat bumpy surf today
but nice weather and people on the streets , looks like summer is
here !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F
Direction & Height: South 2-4ft (from the back of the wave) Sea
Surface: Glass. Wind: Light Off shores 0-3 MPH Sunrise: 5:43AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM High Tide: 01:29 PM / 7.58 ft. Low Tide: 07:19 AM /
1.17 ft. Current Conditions- Bigger than Yesterday, Clean, long
lines, good surfing. PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Daveed at Coldwell Realty in Dominical -

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

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Windy but look for early morning
sesions

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

CARIBBEAN

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

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

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

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

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 219
November 28, 2003

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

Top News --

Dec. 13 and 14th are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Dominical. This is a 5-star event. Check out
www.surfingcr.com for signups and standings info.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - December 8th

High Tide - 9.65 ft at 5:41am
Low Tide- (-.4 ft) at 11:56 am

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Big tide change for Friday, and this weekend starts off
small. Chest high at best until Saturday right before dark, when some
head high sets start filing in. By Sunday, surf picks up to a foot
overhead from the SW and by Monday stays bigger, with a push from the
NW as well. Monday and Tuesday will have some great dawn patrol and
evening sessions, so get on it. Nothing big expected for later next
week or next weekend.

Caribbean - Waves from the ENE push in Saturday morning, chest to head
high at the beachbreaks and best in the afternoon. Sunday it drops
back down to waist high, but stays consistent with a few bigger sets
every half hour. This lasts through Wednesday with more swell on the way.

** Surf Reporters **

Coconut Harrys in Nosara
www.coconutharrys.com

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
After a flat week, a swell came in yesterday. Evening surf in
Tamarindo was shoulder high and Langosta was head high. This morning
it seems to have tapered off a bit and the wind was light on-shore
this morning. It's been a week of mixed winter and summer
conditions--some days clear, some days muggy. Despues de una semana
sin olas, ayer llego un swell. Las olas en la tarde in Tamarindo
estaban al hombro y Langosta tenia de a la cabeza. Esta un poco mas
pequeno esta manana y el viento soplaba levemente on-shore. Ha sido
una semana de condiciones mixtas entre verano y invierno.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This will be a great weekend for morning
surf. Whether or not the swell holds, the recent shift in swell
direction has waves peeling all over the place. Este sera un buen fin
de semana para surfear en las mananas. Que se quede o que se vaya el
swell, el cambio reciente de direccion del swell tire olas por todas
partes.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: It's going to be a great
weekend where ever you go. Langosta seems to be getting the best surf
right now. Sera buena donde vaya. Langosta parece tener las olas
mejores en este momento.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The chest to head high swell we've had running since Tuesday seems to
be finally waning as of Friday morning. Still fun Friday morning with
offshore winds and chest high waves. We're moving into the double
session cycle at Grande with at least the guarantee of offshore winds
for the morning session. The afternoon sessions are a bit more tenuous
with the winds, but the occasional rainstorms can make for some nice
late afternoon offshores.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves)- Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Diminishing swell but still lots of fun,
especially with two go outs.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The main peak at Grande and
just to the south.

** From Coconut Harry in Nosara -

Playa Guiones seeing head-high, clean surf now. Should be good for
several days. Happy Thanksgiving - vaya con Dios. Coconut Harry -
www.coconutharrys.com

** From Karla at Green Iguana Surf Camp in Mal Pais (Playa Carmen) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The report from Malpais, Santa
Teresa and Playa Carmen area: It has been small for the last week, but
there was some increase in the size yesterday afternoon. About
shoulder high on the biggest sets. The wind was not bad at all
yesterday and the afternoon session was glassy, and sunny. The extreme
high tide was making it a little mushy around mid afternoon, but it
got better towards sunset. The crowds are back though.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): A little rain here and there and the
size will increase a little but not much.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Santa Teresa at low tide and
anywhere else(Carmen, Teresa, etc.), at higher tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Happy
Thanksgiving! For private Spanish instruction email-
Karla_malpais@...

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Well it's a bit bigger than the last few
days and quite fun with the super high tide , 2-4 ft faces and semi
glassy. Light wind and just a bit of backwash at the sunset ! I think
I actually got a head high one at @ 4:15 ! Check out the new H.I.C.
models due to arrive next Fri. {if aduana does us right} ! We have the
best selection of new boards in Costa Rica and we don't even have any
of those KRUSTY ones either!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

See National Report

CARIBBEAN

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The weather is beautiful and sunny, gorgeous beaches, great for
snorkeling, but no waves, maximum knee high. Tide is low.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves)- Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same conditions, the weather is lovely
and sunny but no waves.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: White beach in Cahuita center
might give some waves.

I am traveling to Jaco during christmas, and i was wondering if i am
goin to get any good surf, i read that hermosa is good but i can
never find out when. All i want to know is if i can expect good surf
and by good i mean big, if so what spots shold i go to. I can handle
double overhead,or overhead , its no problem for me i just want to
know wher to go , if anyone has any info they can help me with it
would be greatly  appreciated. My email is- Ottwe@....


thanks.
steve bengal

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 218
November 21, 2003

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

Top News --

Congratulations to Gilbert Brown for winning the contest at Playa
Negra. Also to Nicole DeLeon for winning the womens division, Luis
for the Jr.s, Jairo Perez for the Boys, and Killian for the Grommets.

Costa Rican surfers filled the finals for the ALAS contest held in
Carabete, Dominican Republic. Gilbert Brown placed 4th, and Germain
Medrano made it to the semi's in the Open Division. Germain also took
2nd place in the Jrs. Division and Luis Vindas received 4th. For more
info. and some great photos, check www.alastour.com

Nov. 15 and 16 are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Negra. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups
and standings info.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - November 8th

Low Tide - .79 ft. at 6:06 am
High Tide-8.07 ft at 12:21 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The swell tap has been turned off for the moment, surf
waist to chest high with only a few random head high freak sets, and
it stays that way over the weekend and until next Tuesday. Wednesday
the SW swell fills in another foot, and by Thursday some consistent
head high surf hits the better beachbreaks. Only drops a foot by next
weekend, but no big relief in sight.

Caribbean - The surf season is open for the right coast, consistent
waist to chest high surf from the NNE along the beaches for the
weekend, dropping back to just waist by Monday. The next push comes
from the ENE on Thursday morning, waves head high with one or two
overhead sets. It drops again next Friday, but stays fun going into
next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

Wave size and conditions: The surf is small, about waist high, but
today we're having our first burst of stiff dry off-shore wind! This
past week started out with a large westerly swell that brought waves
at least head high to Tamarindo and now it has passed. Las olas estan
pequenas, como a la cintura, pero hoy tenemos los primeros fuertes
vientos secos off-shore! Esta semana empezo con un swell grande del
oeste lo cual trajo olas por lo menos a la cabeza.
Desafortunadamente, se ha pasado completamente.

What to expect this weekend: If today is an indicator, it will be a
weekend for longboarding. The small peeling waves and the perfect off-
shores should make mornings a dream. Si hoy indica lo que venga, sera
un buen fin de semana para los longboards. Las largas olas pequenas y
el viento perfecto debe hacer de las mananas todo un sueno.

Where to surf this weekend: I vote for the Tamarindo river mouth.
It's gets crowded, but the waves are plentiful even if they're small.
As the road dries out, the trip to Avellanas should also be well
worth the bumps. Yo voto por la boca del rio en Tamarindo. Se llena
mucho, pero hay bastantes olas aun que esten pequenas. Como el camino
se va secando, el viaje a Avellanas valdra los huecos.

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
The swell is small--around chest high--but the offshores are creating
beautiful fun little peaks all up and down the beach. Long mid-
morning to early afternoon sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The waves will probably stay small but
the sun will be out and the offshores blowing, so it will be a fun
weekend for playing around in the surf.

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

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

Reporte de oleaje en la zona marina del Parque Nacional Santa Rosa.
Roca bruja: las olas estan muy buenas 6ft el viento perfecto todo el
dia full offshore. Ollies point: las con buena forma entre 4 a 5 ft
el viento perfecto todo el dia. Reporte de Carlos Barrera de Roca
Bruja Surf Operation PLAYAS DEL COCO. VISETE TAMARINDO VISTA VILLAS,
MARESIAS SURF SHOP,TAMARINDO AVENTURAS, HOTEL NAHUA, HOTEL LAS
TORTUGAS.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Well looks like the swell is gone again, small 2-4 ft faces out front
but the 4 footers are every 1/2 hour , get a longboard and hunt up
some micro barrels they are out there ! I had a blast yesterday out
front from 9-11 with NO WIND ! I dont see anything on the way till
maybe Monday but that should be a decent bump anyways so come
surfing !

** From Guido at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

It seems it`s going to be a calm weekend over here, waves are small,
way fast breaks at every set, and changing winds Anyway the weather
is great, tides are high a little past noon, ( 9 feet avg ) and
again, it gets better after monday, comming from south, with 2 - 5
feet occasionaly. Not much going on in the area, big volleyball fest
in Jaco, and good chances for surfing lessons.

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 7:35 AM Local Climate: Overcast. Air Temp: 93F.
Water Temp 85F Direction & Height: SW 2-3ft (from the back of the
wave) Sea Surface: Glassy. Wind: Light Offshores 0-3 MPH Sunrise:
5:33AM Sunset: 5:14 PM High Tide: 12:21 PM / 8.07 ft Low Tide: 06:06
AM / 0.79 ft. Current Conditions Good Morning, it's still fun as we
head into a small weekend, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

See National Report

CARIBBEAN

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Half rain, half sun. Sea choppy with sometimes a strong breeze. Waves
waist high and increasing. High tide.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Waist high waves with hope of bigger
ones.

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

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Carnival this
weekend in Cahuita

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 217
November 14, 2003

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

Top News --

Costa Rican surfers filled the finals for the ALAS contest held in
Carabete, Dominican Republic. Gilbert Brown placed 4th, and Germain
Medrano made it to the semi's in the Open Division. Germain also took
2nd place in the Jrs. Division and Luis Vindas received 4th. For more
info. and some great photos, check www.alastour.com

Nov. 15 and 16 are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Negra. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups
and standings info.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - November 8th

High Tide - 8.13 ft. at 5:46 am
Low Tide-1.03 ft at 12:00 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Saturday calls for chest high surf, with head high sets
every 20 minutes. Sunday morning stays the same, but some 1 foot
overhead sets start appearing around noon, and get more consistent
through the afternoon. Monday and Tuesday will be the best, head high
to overhead. Wednesday it fades fast and it's back to chest to head
at the better beachbreaks through next weekend.

Caribbean - Since Saturday and Sunday will remain small, from knee to
waist high, Monday afternoon through Wednesday will be the best days
to surf. Waves from the NE will increase from knee high to chest high
by Tuesday morning and stay consistent all day with some head high
sets. By Thursday, it drops back to waist high with a few bigger high
sets until the weekend. Expect more to come as NE'ers push off the
U.S. coast.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

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

The season is turning slowly into "summer". The sky is getting bluer
every day and the waves stay cleaner longer into the day. There's
been nice surf this week about chest high, head high in Langosta. La
estacion se esta convirtiendo en verano. El cielo esta cada dia mas y
mas celeste y las olas estan mas limpia por mas tiempo. Hay olas de
como al pecho--a la cabeza en Langosta.

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

This weekend, it's dawn patrol. All the breaks in the area should be
great if you get up early and should clean up again in the late
afternoon. Este fin de semana, es surfear al amanecer. Todos los
breaks en el area deben estar bien buenas si se levanta temprano y
deben estar buenas de nuevo en la tarde.

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

Langosta seems to be the pick, but it's been rather crowded Langosta
es el mas recomendable pero ha sido bastante llena de gente.

** From Denis at Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

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

Estube lindo los ultimas dias, con olas de uno a un metro y medio,
las tardes sin viento, pero ya el viernes se puso muy chico y ademas
hay mucha gente en el agua.

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

Parese que disminuye continuamente el tamaño de las olas, ya que hay
poco ahora. Se puede mejoras por el alrededor del jueves con un swell
del sur

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

Para evitar la gente (ya parese casi temporada alta en el agua!)
Grande y Langosta se ofrecen bien. Igualmente va ser muy chicas las
olas en todos lados

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales:

Por el campionato en Playa Negra este fin de semana, mandamos suerte
a Paco, Isac y Rigo, todos surfeando por Hightide Surfshop Tamarindo,
vamos chicos!

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

Hoy estube surfiando en playa el carmen,linda atardecer,olas de 2/3
feet..glassy parese verano... carmen,con este tamano sigue el mejor
lugar para la atardecer...pura vida, marco

JACO & HERMOSA

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

Small fun rideable longboard waves here in Jaco and weather looks
pretty good for the weekend and yep its payday here in Costa Rica so
the masses are heading down the mountain ! Crowds won't be bad
because we have miles and miles of deserted beachbreaks here in the
neighborhood just waiting to be surfed ! See Ya Soon ! Chuck !

** From Guido at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

It looks like dry season has come earlier this year, this week only a
few showers at night very sunny humid days and very variable surfing
conditions. Waves are still coming from SSW, high tides early morning
and late afternoon (7 - 8 feet avg) raises a little move after Sunday
(SW) waist to head high. Very changing winds during weekend. It's a
matter of the right time at the right place. For Jaco and Hermosa is
better early morning or before high tides in the afternoon.

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F. Direction &
Height: SW 2-3ft (from the back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glassy.
Wind: Light Offshores 0-3 MPH. Sunrise: 5:33AM Sunset: 5:14 PM. High
Tide: 05:46 AM / 8.13 ft. Low Tide: 12:00 PM / 1.03 ft. Current
Conditions: We have small to medium conditions with Good Surf at
Este, Bejuco and Hermosa Beaches. We should see an small boost from
the Southwest late Saturday. We are looking at micro conditions
(bring your fish) for the opening round of surf Saturday in Playa
Negra for the Costa Rican National Surf Series. We will be on the
point at A Surfer's Dream Playa Negra, Good Luck To Our Riders, PURA
VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Sean at Coldwell Banker in Dominical-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

Small, chest to shoulder high

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves):

Summer is coming, and looks like we should see some swell in a few
days

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA:

Dominical beach

CARIBBEAN

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

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

Waves are knee high, a few to the waist. They are short and choppy.
The tide is up.

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

Could change to higher waves as we are starting to get our small rain
season which brings in stronger seas. The weather is covered with
some rain, especially at night. Some peaks out now and then during
the day.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA -

White Beach and if things improve maybe Playa Negra, but it's not
great.




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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 216
November 7, 2003

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

Top News --

Felicidades to Gilbert Brown of Puerto Viejo for winning two skins
($520) at the Quiksilver King of the Peak contest in Florida. Good
luck this weekend in the Dominican Republic, too!

November 13th is the next "Surfin the Black Hole" at Terraza del
Pacifico in Playa Hermosa. Check the site for more info.

Nov. 15 and 16 are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Negra. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups
and standings info. And Congratulations to Luis Vindas for winning
the Open and Jrs. divisionsat the 2nd contest held at Playa
Esterillos. Other winners were Ronnald Brown (Boys), Jairo Perez
(Grommets), Lisbeth Vindas (Women), and Edward Gerry (LB)

And if you happen to be at La Libertad, El Salvador, look for a
contest on Nov. 15-16 to benefit a local surfer community group.
Check www.puntamango.com for the details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - November 8th

Low Tide - .78 ft. at 7:49 am
High Tide - 8.09 ft at 1:58 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Saturday starts out chest to head high with a few bigger
sets coming from the SW. Sunday it picks up to a foot overhead and
the best time will be Sunday late afternoon. By Monday, the SSW swell
fades down to head high and by Tuesday afternoon, a longboard might
be needed as it drops to waist to chest. (a little bigger farther
south) Wednesday through next Friday look the same, with some
overhead relief arriving from the SW next Sunday.

Caribbean - Some residuals from a giant fetch in the Atlantic sneaks
under the Lesser Antilles and pushes in chest high surf at the beach
breaks with maybe a a head high sneaker every half hour. Swell quiets
down Sunday and by Monday it's back to waist high. Midweek stays
small, knee to occasional waist high. Conditions can change rapidly
as this is the prime month for hurricanes that begin below the
Yucatan peninsula.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

Pura Vida Surf Camp in Mal Pais
info@...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
This has been a great week for morning surf. The incoming tide had a
little extra swell early in the week, about chest high. Morning off
shores lasted until mid morning. The sky turned bright summer blue
and the onshores were light. Then your surf reporter went to San Jose
where I am right now and am not certain what the current beach
conditions are. Esta ha sido una semana maravillosa para surfear de
manana. La marea entrante tuvo un pequeno swell temprano en las
semana--al pecho. Los vientos off shore duraron hasta las 9 de la
manana. El cielo se aclaro a un celeste de verano y los vientos
onshore eran livianos. Entonces su reportadora de surf se fue para
San Jose donde me encuentro ahorita y no conozco las condiciones de
hoy en la playa.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Hard to say from inland, but if the
weather follows it's pattern, it will probably be gorgeous weather.
The mid-day tides may be somewhat blown out, but probably not too
much for nice longboard sessions. Es dificil decir desde la ciudad,
pero si el tiempo sigue igual, sera un fin de semana lindo. Las
mareas del medio dia tendran viento onshore encima, pero no demasiado
fuerte para disfrutar de un longboard.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Keep an eye on that
rivermouth. It seems to be shifting north and that's when it really
starts rolling. Ojo en la boca de rio. Se esta moviendo hacia el
norte y eso es cuando empieza de verdad.

** From Carrie from Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Too low tide to surf Grande this morning, but there looks like
there's a decent size swell in the water, at least chest to head
high. Glassy morning conditions and maybe it will stay glassy, or go
offshore like it did Thursday for the afternoon session.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Sunny with some high clouds. Afternoon
sessions, and perhaps we're seeing the beginning of the dry season
weather with the promise of more consistent offshores.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Afternoon sessions at the main
peak at Grande, and perhaps a low tide morning session at the
Tamarindo Rivermouth.

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

El tamano de las olas son de 3/6/8 pies(el frente...) Algunos dias
glassy como de verano,el mejor lugar estubo en la madrugada y en la
atardecer playa santa teresa...Hoy tenemos on shore en el dia,con
olas de 6 pies maximo en frente de tropico latino el fin de semana va
a seguir igual...en santa teresa

** From Karla at Green Iguana for girls in Mal Pais -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Here in Malpais, Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa area the waves are
smaller this week, shoulder to head high on the bigger sets. Cleaner
than last week but smaller in size.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves)- Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): The weather has changed now and is nice
and sunny and we expect to see more sun during the weekend. Bring a
strong sunblock if you are coming to this area, especially if you are
going to be surfing at high tide since it is in the middle of the day
when the sun is stronger.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Carmen in the high tide and
Santa Teresa in the low tide.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Not much going
on except the usual soccer games on Sundays. For Spanish lessons in
Malpais email karla_malpais@.... Have a great weekend!


JACO & HERMOSA

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

HIC surfboards due to arrive this week so keep stopping by! Actually
let us know that you saw it at CR Surf and we will give you a 10%
cash discount at the shop !Thanks !

** From Guido at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

This weekend Hermosa will get a little smaller but still fun, the
waves are coming from south ranging between 3-6 on Fri - Sat - and
2-5 the next week. Head - Shoulder high and better in the afternoon
(4 - 5 pm) after high tide. It gets windier at noon, just before high
tide. Best breaks are Tulin, Sector2, La Curva at the southern end of
Playa Hermosa and Jacó in high tide. The weather has been very good,
sunny mornings and a few showers late in the afternoon and at night.

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny!!!! Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F Direction &
Height: WSW 4ft Plus, Sea Surface: Glassy, Wind: Light Offshores 0-3
MPH, Sunrise: 5:30AM, Sunset: 5:15 PM, High Tide: 01:15 PM / 7.89 ft,
Low Tide: 07:17 PM /1.15 ft, Current Conditions- We are under at
least four feet of good WestSouthwest get out and get some PURA
VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Entre 3 y 4 pies diariamente

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Este semana va a ser ideal for los
esurfereadores de Manuel Antonio, especialmente el sabado en la
tarde. No se ponostica mucha lluvia este fin de semana.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar para
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Como siempre, en playitas se
encuentran las olas mas grandes (4, 5 pies); pero en el centro,
enfrente de Arboleda vamos a tener suerte.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: ESURFEAR LA
LUNA LLENA EL SABADO! NOS VEMOS A LAS 1030 PM POR PLAYITAS.

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 215
October 31, 2003

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

Top News --

November 7-9, the Dominican Republic is hosting a $5,000 contest as
part of the Latin American Surfing Association at Playa Carabete. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

November 13th is the next "Surfin the Black Hole" at Terraza del
Pacifico in Playa Hermosa. Check the site for more info.

Nov. 15 and 16 are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Negra. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups
and standings info. And Congratulations to Luis Vindas for winning
the Open and Jrs. divisionsat the 2nd contest held at Playa
Esterillos. Other winners were Ronnald Brown (Boys), Jairo Perez
(Grommets), Lisbeth Vindas (Women), and Edward Gerry (LB)

And if you happen to be at La Libertad, El Salvador, look for a
contest on Nov. 15-16 to benefit a local surfer community group.
Check www.puntamango.com for the details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - November 8th

High Tide -9.0 ft at 6:52 am
Low Tide - .29 ft. at 1:08 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The excellent SW swell pumps in 2-3 overhead surf all
weekend and stays strong until Tuesday afternoon, as it will drop
down to overhead. Wednesday will still see some overhead sets, but
less consistent and by Thursday it will be down to chest to head
high. Next Friday looks smaller, only chest high sets at the best
beachbreaks. Going into next weekend, it does not look good, only
chest high and waiting for some South swell that shows in about 11
days.

Caribbean - Swell from the ENE drifts in slowly for the weekend, not
pushing surf over waist high. The conditions do not improve until
next Wednesday afternoon, when some bigger chest high bumps will be
seen and by next Friday, a head high set or two will keep the locals
happy.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

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

Wave heights and conditions: There's been a south swell running this
week which brought head high surf to Tamarindo. Capitan Suizo was
breaking nicely from waist to chest high over the weekend and the
south wind that chopped up the waves at other local breaks was off
shore there. The swell has dimisished, but waves still are shoulder
high near the rivermouth and morning winds are light off shore. Ha
habido un swell del sur en esta semana lo cual trajo a Tamarindo olas
de a la cabeza. El Capitan Suizo tenia bonitas olas de a la cintura
al pecho el fin de semana pasada y el viento del sur que distruia las
olas en otros puntos estabe off shore alli. El swell se va pasando,
pero las olas por la boca del rio estan todavia al hombro y el viento
de las manana es off shore.

What to expect this weekend: Another swell is rumored to be on the
way, so it should be a great weekend in Tamarindo. You can get in two
sessions with the early/late tides. Afternoons are variable--some are
rainy and on shore, but the pattern is starting to shift and allow
some pretty sunset sessions. Se rumora que viene otro swell, asi que
debe ser un buen fin de semana en Tamarindo. Puede surfear dos veces
por dia con las mareas temprano/tarde. Las tardes se varian--algunas
son lloviosas y on shore, pero el tiempo se va cambiando y aveces
permite sessiones bonitas al atardecer.

Best place to surf: I don't think you can go wrong. If it gets big,
the Suizo should be good--or just run for the closest wave. Creo que
no se puede equivocar. Si esta muy grande, el Suizo debe ser bueno--o
solamente corra para la ola mas cercana.

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

Reporte de oleaje en roca bruja y ollies point- Roca bruja: las olas
estan divertidas entre 3 a 5 ft el factor viento en la mañana es
bueno, al medio dia cambia el viento y posibilidad de lluvia. Ollies
Point: las olas estan entre 3 a 4 ft muy divertido hay que tener
suerte con el viento.....Reporte de Carlos Barrera ROCA BRUJA SURF
OPERATION PLAYAS DEL COCO.

JACO & HERMOSA

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

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Hey Guys , waves here in Jaco thurs. a.m. fun kindof closed out
glassy 3-5 ft faces with the bigger set . Lots of weather out there
and rain almost everynite to keep it interesting and you may have to
drive to find the right spot but HEY THERES ALWAYS WAVES ! Pura Vida
! Chuck ! HIC surfboards due to arrive next week so keep stopping by!
Actually let us know that you saw it at CR Surf and we will give you
a 10% cash discount at the shop !Thanks !

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny/Slight Overcast. Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp 85F
Direction & Height: SSW 4-6ft. Sea Surface: Glassy Wind: Light
Offshores 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 5:29AM Sunset: 5:16 PM High Tide: 07:32 PM
/ 8.31 ft. Low Tide: 01:08 PM / 0.29 Current Conditions: Happy
Halloween!!! It's a bit smaller today, after a week of Pumping Surf.
We had an another awesome, morning session on the West Reef! With
Surf Waay Overhead, East Bowl is barreling. We've had afternoon
Offshores making for Looong, Hollow Lefts off the West Peak. Look for
another tubular session this afternoon.

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

I moved to Costa Rica 4 months ago.  I usally surf Playa Hermosa.  I
want to surf different breaks, but, my pregnant wife usually is
sitting on the beach and is limited to where she can go.  I am down
to surf anywhere,I usually surf on the weekends because of work, but,
I can surf during the week also.  I speak very little spanish.  I
grew up in Hermosa Beach, Ca and have been surfing for over 16
years.  I have access to houses at Playa Escondida and Nosara but
nobody to surf with.  Please let me know if you are interested.


Paul Naret
pnaret@...

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 214
October 24, 2003

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

Top News --

November 7-9, the Dominican Republic is hosting a $5,000 contest as
part of the Latin American Surfing Association at Playa Carabete. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

Nov. 15 and 16 are the next dates for the Circuito Nacional de surf
at the beach - Playa Negra. Check out www.surfingcr.com for signups
and standings info. And Congratulations to Luis Vindas for winning
the Open and Jrs. divisionsat the 2nd contest held at Playa
Esterillos. Other winners were Ronnald Brown (Boys), Jairo Perez
(Grommets), Lisbeth Vindas (Women), and Edward Gerry (LB)

And if you happen to be at La Libertad, El Salvador, look for a
contest on Nov. 15-16 to benefit a local surfer community group.
Check www.puntamango.com for the details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

New Moon - October 25th

Low Tide -.13 ft at 7:29 am
High Tide - 8.8 ft. at 1:43 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Saturday will see the start of a new SW swell with surf 1-2
foot overhead. By Monday it increases another 2 feet and by next
Wednesday easily double overhead at southwest facing beachbreaks.
Wednesday also shows an influx of northwest swell, too, so look for
lots of set waves and hit the points Thursday at lower tides. (Swells
always seem to arrive right on or after a new moon. How convenient!)

Caribbean - Surf this weekend drops down to knee to waist high with
no real sets. The swell fades entirely by Monday and Tuesday it's
tiny. Wednesday and Thursday also look knee high or less, but Friday
should see an increase of a foot and continuing to get better for
next weekend.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

see the national report above

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Tommy at Rancho Coral in Esterillos -

Local Climate: Hot & Sunny!!!!! Air Temp: 93F. Water Temp: 85F
Direction & Height: SSW 4-6ft.(back of wave) Sea Surface: Glass Wind:
South 0-5 MPH Sunrise: 5:27AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM Current Conditions: The South Sets are fading and
yeilding to a stronger Southwest. Waves intervals are picking up
rapidly as well. We are on a Building Sou'Wester and, back to back is
a series of similiar swells from Z-land. One is scheduled to feed in
behind a smaller one this weekend maxing out for Monday with 10 foot
clean-up sets, PURA VIDA!.

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above


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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 213
October 17, 2003

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

Top News --

October 23rd is the next date set for "Surfing the Black Hole!" in
Playa Hermosa. To compete, check out - http://terraza-del-
pacifico.com/surf.html

November 7-9, the Dominican Republic is hosting a $5,000 contest as
part of the Latin American Surfing Association at Playa Carabete. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - October 10th

High Tide -7.59 ft at 6:54 am
Low Tide - 1.61 ft. at 1:10 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - SW swell with some west angle arrives Saturday bring surf
overhead with sets a foot bigger every 10 minutes. Drops a little on
Sunday with sets less consistent and by Monday, waves will be head
high with a few overhead sets. Wave size stays the same until
Thursday morning, when it drops down to chest high and continues on
to the weekend. Best option is early morning all week.

Caribbean - This is Carnival week in Limon, so bring your party hat
and "No worries, mon bout dem waves". It will be tiny until next
Wed., when a wind swell pushes in from the NNE with surf waist to
chest high with a few punchy sets.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AREA REPORTS



NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
It's been a week of a lot of variety! A lot of onshore wind, some off-
shore mornings, nice shoulder-high waves during afternoon sessons mid-
week but a little smaller now. The swell direction is westerly and
the last few mornings have been clear and bright. Very cool water! La
semana ha tenido mucha variedad! Mucho viento on-shore, algunas
mananas con viento off-shore, buenas olas de al hombro durante las
tardes durante la semana pero mas pequenas ahora. La direccion del
swell es del oeste y las mananas han sido lindas y asoleadas. El agua
esta muy fresca!

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): This weekend we can expect nice morning
surf if the weather pattern holds. Probably not all that big, but
should be clean. Dress warmly. Esta semana podemos esperar olas
bonitas en la manana si el tiempo sigue asi. Probablemente no muy
grande, pero limpio. Preparese para agua fria.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- > El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: The Tamarindo rivermouth
really likes this swell direction! La boca de rio en Tamarindo esta
buena con esta direccion de swell.

** From Witch's Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - The surfs been dropping throughout
the week, from really fun overhead surf on Monday to waist-to-chest
high slop mid-day Friday. It was really really good the first couple
days of the week...

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Fortunately the
swell looks to be building again, by Sunday surf should return to
shoulder-to-head high (hopefully bigger at exposed spots)

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- The Tamarindo
Rivermouth has been shaping up the last few weeks, the surf this past
Monday and Tuesday has shown that true potential to the rivermouth is
there... Since the swell should have alot of west in it, Tamarindo
should show to be quite fun!!

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

Repote de olas en roca bruja y ollies point: Roca bruja: las olas
estan entre 4 a 5 ft lluvia en las tardes, el viento onshore despues
de las 10am. Ollies point: las olas estan muy divertidas entre 3a 5
ft, el viento onshore no muy fuerte. Roca Bruja Surf Operation Playas
del coco. MUY PRONTO - WWW.COSTARICASURFTRIPS.COM



JACO & HERMOSA

** From Guido at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Conditions have been pretty much the same during the week, surf from
the southwest, waist to shoulder, not much wind and a few nice
barrels and not crowded at all, tropical depresion approaching the
coast and a change on the swell`s direction and zise is expected for
Sat overnight - Sunday morning. Biggest waves will be tomorrow head
high and maybe one foot overhead, gets smaller on Fry and Sat and
changes on Sunday to ssw. Tides in Hermosa are high in the early
morning, but not too big, ( 6.50 average) good for early raisers, 5
am till 8 am, or late afternoon before sunset, great way to end the
day. According to the swell's direction, is better to surf in Boca
Barranca, Caldera.. Left breaks are on for the weekend.

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

hi,

I was thinking about spending a week in Costa rica(tamarindo), and then a week
in Panama, and i´m having some serious doubts on when to go. Since i´m going for
surfing, i dont know if its better for to go on February,
or in July. My doubt is that, everybody says is offshore all the time in
February, but as i could notice, it s pretty much small all the time(is that
true), and from what i read in your website places like witchs rock, ollies
point and playa negra break best on S, SW and W swells which are much more
frequent july, and most of February swells como from N, NW(am i
wrong?)...Besides theres bigger waves in Panama at this time of the year, so i
wanted to ask what do you think is  best for me to do?Oh, and is it esay for me
to move around on the tamarindo area, since i´m only 18, and not able to rent a
car?

Thanks for your patience,

Fabio
P.S.: Does witchs rock, ollie point, and playa negra break on northern swells?
because what would be the purpose of beeing on the offshore season since theres
no waves at this spots?and is it consistent on February?what about April, would
it be better than Feb. and Jul.?
P.S.: As you could notice, i´m pretty lost, so any info you could send would be
great...

thanks again...

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 212
October 10, 2003

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

Top News --

Congratulations to Gilbert Brown and Andrea Diaz for winning the
first contest on the C.N.S. (Circuito Nacional de Surf) tour. The
next one takes place Oct. 11-12th at Playa Esterillos. Sign up
through www.surfingcr.com

November 7-9, the Dominican Republic is hosting a $5,000 contest as
part of the Latin American Surfing Association at Playa Carabete. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - October 10th

Low Tide -.32 ft at 8:52 am
High Tide - 8.64 ft. at 3:01 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The peak of this weekend's WSW and NW swell combo will come
Saturday afternoon, with surf 1-2 foot overhead with an 11 second
period. Expect lots of set waves through Sunday. By Monday evening it
drops a foot but won't get below head high at the beachbreaks.
Another SW swell arrives Thursday morning bringing waves a foot
overhead and a 13 second period. Surf will be consistently overhead
all through next weekend with more set waves due to some NW swell
arriving. Dawn patrol tomorrow for barrels!

Caribbean - The right coast is still quiet, with surf knee high to
waist all weekend and through next week until Thursday, when a ESE
wind swell raises waves up to chest high. But due to tropical
activity in the Atlantic, long range swells may push in a few nice
sets at the right moment.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Rain and more rain! On-shore winds and more rain! Is that water or
chocolate milk? Lluvia y mas lluvia! Viento on-shore y mas lluvia! Es
leche con chocolate o es el mar?

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Rain and more rain! It's full moon in
October, so rain rain rain. Lluvia y mas lluvia! Es la luna llena de
Octubre, asi que llueve y llueve.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: You can surf down the street
right now! Puedes surfear hasta en las calles ahorita!

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: I think it's
going to rain. Creo que llovera mas.

** From Denis at Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Tenemos olas de 5 a 6 pies, a vezes muy revueltos por las condiciones
climaticas, lluvias fuertes y viento que cambio rapido de on a
offshore y vice versa.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Se ve lindo para este fin de semana,
gracias a las tormentas Olaf y Nora del Norte, frente mexico y otro
que esta subiendo desdel Sur. Esperamos el pico mas alto el domingo a
la tarde, con un swell desde este-sureste. Ojala que se pone mejor
las condiciones climaticas. Ojo con el agua sucio, cuidense las
infectiones de oido.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Avelanas y Negra van estar
lindos, y tambien en Playa Tamarindo esta llegando buenas olas
gracias a la direction del Swell.

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

Roca Bruja: tiene buen tamaño 6 ft el problema es el viento onshore.
Ollies point: las olas tienen mejor forma debido a que el rio esta
lavantando el piso del punto y la ola tiene mejor tubo. Las
condiciones el tiempo estan muy lluvioso, la temperatura del agua
normal agradabre.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 3:35 PM. Local Climate: Partly Sunny. Air Temp:
88F. Water Temp 85F. Wave Height & Direction: SW 4-6 ft. (back of the
wave) Sea Surface: Glass. Wind: South 0-5 MPH. Sunrise: 5:27AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM High Tide: 03:01 PM / 8.64 ft Low Tide: 08:52 AM /
0.32 ft Full Moon!!!! Current Conditions- We have offshores and
really clean surface conditions. It is still really good and long
Left Barrels off the West Peak. Our Southwest Swell should build and
hold though Monday. We have the National Curcuit here tomorrow down
the beach in Este. Stop by and check it out, PURA VIDA!!!!

** From Guido at Hotel Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Weather conditions for this weekend may be expected to be rainy and
overcast,showers during the afternoon and night and winds coming
westward onshore. The swell`s direction will change overnigth on the
11th, coming from SSW, the waves will rise up a couple more feet (3-
7). Time between peaks will increase a little for better chances.
High tides in the afternoon, fri. at 15:01 (8.64), sat 15:37 (8.67)
sun 16:13 (8.58),Better to surf one or two hours before high tide,
not very good in Hermosa but better chances at some point breaks. It
changes SW on Tues 14th.

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

Sloppy funky storm surf ! 2-4 ft at best and getting rainier and
sloppier as we speak ! Had a couple of EPIC days
here recently if a bit small , Low tide A-Frame peaks with chest high
barrels for a couple of days but back to Slop again ! Ciao Chuck !

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Great swell. Look out for 6 to 8 foot swells hitting the shore

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

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

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 211
October 3, 2003

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

Top News --

Congratulations to Gilbert Brown and Andrea Diaz for winning the
first contest on the C.N.S. (Circuito Nacional de Surf) tour. The
next one takes place Oct. 11-12th at Playa Esterillos. Sign up
through www.surfingcr.com

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. And in November (7-9), the Dominican
Republic is hosting a $5,000 contest as part of the Latin American
Surfing Association. Go to Alastour.com for details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

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

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

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

Full Moon - October 10th

High Tide -8.41 ft at 8:10 am
Low Tide - .97 ft. at 2:28 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A Southwest swell continues for Saturday with waves head
high to 2 foot overhead and a 13 second period at the best
beachbreaks and points. It drops 2 feet by Sunday afternoon, and by
Monday it appears only chest high at best with a 7 second period. The
SW push slowly comes back Tuesday afternoon and by next Wednesday
fills in with overhead surf and a 12 second period with some west
angle from tropical sotrm Nora. This swell won't last more than a
couple of days so by the following weekend it will be not better than
head high. Keep your eyes on Tropical storm Nora and a new depression
just SE of it.

Caribbean - If you are going over to the right coast this weekend or
next week, bring your mask and snorkel becasue it will be flat.
Tropical storm Larry is not expected to cross the Yucatan and produce
waves.

** Surf Reporters **

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

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

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

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

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

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

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

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

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana the surf instructor in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
There's been a nice southwest swell going this week bringing in waves
around shoulder high in Tamarindo, head high in Langosta. Ocean and
wind conditions have been stormy, but some early morning this week
have been fairly well lined up and even off-shore. Ha habido un
bonito swell suroeste en esta semana, trayendonos olas como al hombro
en Tamarindo, a la cabeza en Langosta. El mar y los vientos han
estado muy agitados y tormentosos, pero algunas mananitas en la
semana han estado tranquilos y hasta off-shore.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
It's October, so who knows? We've got plenty of waves right now, it's
all about how stormy the ocean is. Expect quick drops and short
rides. Es octubre asi que quien sabe? Hay bastantes olas, el variable
es que tal tormentoso seran el mar y el viento? Espere entradas
rapidas y rides cortos.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Langosta seems to be picking
up this swell the best. The earlier in the morning, the better.
Langosta esta agrrado bien este swell. Entre mas temprano en la
manana, mejor.

** From Denis at Hightide Surf Shop in Tamarindo -

Tamano de las olas y condiciones: En este momento tenemos olas de
unos 3 a 5 pies. El clima hace dificil predicir las condiciones, hubo
mucho viento y lluvia, asi esta bastante revuelto todo. Ojo con las
infeciones de oido, el mar esta bastante suicio por las lluvias

Que va a pasar este fin de semana (clima y olas): No se ve algun
cambio en los proximos dias, el swell del Sur- oeste se marcho
direcion de nicaragua y mexico, asi esperamos por buenos vientos y
menos lluvia.

El mejor lugar a surfear este fin de semana en su area: Marbella y
Negra seran lo mejor, tambien Langosta es una buena option para la
gente sin transporte en Tamarindo.

Noticias y dias especiales: Felicitationes a Andrea y Gilbert por sus
buenas actuaciones en Jaco!!


JACO & HERMOSA

** From Rancho Coral in Playa Esterillos -

Local Climate: Sunny. Air Temp: 88F. Water Temp 85F. Wave Height &
Direction: South 6ft. (back of the wave) Sea Surface: BIG Perfect
Surf. Wind: North (offshore) 0-3 MPH
Sunrise: 5:27AM Sunset: 5:29 PM High Tide: 06:14 AM / 9.76 ft Low
Tide: 12:29 PM / -0.25 ft. Current Conditions- We have Big, Fun,
Delicious Surf and NO Crowds, Go out and get it. PURA VIDA!!!!


QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

DOMINICAL & OSA

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Head high and fun

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same head high swells

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa dominical


CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 210
September 26, 2003

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

The C.N.S. (Circuito Nacional de Surf) has sent out the dates for the
2003-2004 contest season. The first contest this weekend in Jaco
(Sept. 27-28) and the next one Oct. 11-12th at Playa Esterillos. Sign
up through www.surfingcr.com

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info. And in November (7-9), the Dominican Republic is hosting a
$5,000 contest as part of the Latin American Surfing Association. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

We now have contacts in Jaco and Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are
interested in working on a Costa Rican chapter of the Surfrider
Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - October 10th

Low Tide -(-.23) ft at 8:42 am
High Tide - 9.33 ft. at 2:56 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - The SSW swell has arrived bringing surf overhead to 2-3'
overhead on the sets by Sunday morning. Up north the surf will be a
foot smaller. The wave period lengthens to 13 seconds Monday and
Tuesday, and those days will be the best for a sunset session.
Wednesday the swell fades un poco down to head high, and by Thursday
afternoon, the overhead sets only appear every 15 to 20 minutes. Next
weekend looks small, chest high, and nothing hitting until the
following Wednesday from the SSW.

Caribbean - The flat spell is almost over. On Tuesday afternoon,
waves will increase from knee high to waist high with a few chest
high sets and Wednesday morning looks best for finding chest high
surf. Thursday the swell fades all day and by Friday it's back to
knee to waist. Be aware that conditions change dramatically with the
presence of tropical storms so watch for updates.

** Surf Reporters **

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Rancho Coral (778-8648) in Esterillos
solsurfer@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica
www.surfingtravel.com

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa de Coco -

Las olas estan muy buenas en witchs rock y ollies point de 6 a 8 pies
bueno.

JACO & HERMOSA
QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO
DOMINICAL & OSA
CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 209
September 19, 2003

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Congratulations to Diego Naranjo, the August winner of Terraza del
Pacifico's "Surfing the Black Hole" Night surf contest. Only 1000
colones to enter to win $400! Starts at 5 p.m. behind the hotel in
Playa Hermosa. The next date is Sept. 25th. Visit their website for
more info.

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info. And in November (7-9), the Dominican Republic is hosting a
$5,000 contest as part of the Latin American Surfing Association. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

Are you looking for help with recycling? Call in Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, and In Dominical: 787-0024.

We now have contacts in Jaco and Tamarindo! Send me a note if you are
interested in working on a Costa Rican chapter of the Surfrider
Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans, Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - September 25th

High Tide - 7.19 ft at 8:23 am
Low Tide - 2.15 ft. at 2:41 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Waves 1-2 foot overhead are coming from the SW and will
remain the same size through Monday. The high tides are just right a
nice dawn patrol as well. Tuesday morning will see a decrease in size
by a foot and another two foot drop by Wednesday, down to chest to
head high by the afternoon. Stays small until next Sunday, when a big
south starts filling in the coast with waves overhead and growing
bigger all through the following week.

Caribbean - Still no surf predicted for the Caribbean coast, Sunday
will see a few knee high sets but it won't get much bigger throughout
the week.

** Surf Reporters **

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo
info@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -

Wave heights and conditions: The swell that came in during the
weekend gave us about two days of excitement. Waves now range from
waist to shoulder high, coming in from the south/southwest. The on-
shore switch is coming pretty early in the mornings now. Afternoon
rains have been consistent and rather heavy for the last week,
cooling off the steamy afternoons and sometimes turning the wind
around. El swell que vino para el fin de semana trajo dos dias de
olas. Las olas ahora son de a la cintura de al hombro, llegando desde
el sur/suroeste. El viento viene on-shore temprano en la manana en
estos dias. Las lluvias de las tardes han sido consistentes y fuertes
en esta semana, refrescando las tardes calientisimas y aveces
cambiando el viento.

What to expect this weekend: This weekend, expect beautiful morning
and rainy afternoons. Getting up early will be the best stragegy for
getting good surf. Think twice about surfing too soon after heavy
rains, as this is a common cause of ear infections and other
unpleasantries. Este fin de semana espere mananas lindas y tardes
lloviosos. Levantanadose temprano sera la estrategia mejor para
encontrar buen surf. Pienselo bien para es a surfear muy pronto
despues de lluvias fuertes como esto es la causa de muchos
infecciones de los oidos y otros complicaciones.

Best place to surf this weekend: With the south/southwest pulse,
Avellanas should be good. There has been some road work, so it may
even be passable! The rivermouth in Tamarindo around mid-tide is
looking nice and of course as long as the waves come from the south,
Grande is a good choice. Con el swell de sur/suroeste, Avellanas debe
ser bueno. Han habido arreglos en la calle y tal vez se pueda
pasarse! La boca del rio en Tamarindo a la media marea se ve bien y
mientras hay olas desde el sur, Playa Grande siempre es buena.

JACO & HERMOSA

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & OSA

**From Steph at green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves have been tiny for the past week (1-3 feet). At sunset, it
looked like the size was starting to pick up.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Hopefully, the swell will come tomorrow
and last throughout the weekend (5-8 ft). The weather has been pretty
nice and sunny and after sunset, it dumps.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical or Hermosa (south).

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small for the weekend, best to grab a long board and have some fun

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Long board

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Wherever you can long board

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 208
September 12, 2003

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Sept. 11th and the 25th are the next dates for Terraza del
Pacifico's "Surfing the Black Hole" Night surf contest. Only 1000
colones to enter to win $400! Starts at 5 p.m. behind the hotel in
Playa Hermosa. Visit their website for more info.

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info. And in November (7-9), the Dominican Republic is hosting a
$5,000 contest as part of the Latin American Surfing Association. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

Get on the recycling bandwagon!! These programs are being started,
now give them a call to find out how to help! In Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, In Dominical: 787-0024.

Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - September 10th

Low Tide -.19 ft. at 9:53 am
High Tide - 8.99 ft at 4:03 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - A dead south swell reaches 1-3 foot overhead by Friday
afternoon and remains powerful throughout the weekend. Expect a few
double overhead sets at the best beach breaks. By Monday afternoon it
drops back down to overhead and by Tuesday, the surf disappears into
chest high glass. Dawn patrols should be small but nice until next
Friday. Next Saturday begins another round of southwest swell.

Caribbean - There's waves for the weekend, waist to occasional chest
high coming from the East. Expect it to drop daily, knee high by
Monday and then it's dead flat by Wednesday with nothing forecasted
until the next report.

** Surf Reporters **

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo
info@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 658-8331) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -

WAVE SIZE/CONDITIONS: The swell we had going last week has passed and
the one rumored to be on the way has yet to arrive. The mornings have
been gorgeous and even off-shore, but the tide is out, so not much
surf in Tamarindo then. By the time it fills in, it's pretty sloppy
due to the wind change, but by sunset it's starting to mellow out and
a longboard and find some nice rides at the rivermouth. Wave size is
our average waist to chest. El swell que tuvimos la semana pasada ya
paso y el que se dice que viene no ha llegado todavia. Las mananas
estan lindisimas y hasta con viento off-shore pero la marea esta
bajisima y casi no hay olas a esa hora. A la hora que el mar se llene
ya las olas estan muy cerradas por el viento que se ha cambiado. Pero
los atardeceres no son tan malos porque el viento se tranquiliza un
poco y con un longboard se puede agarar unos rides bonitos en la boca
del rio.

WHAT TO EXEPECT THIS WEEKEND:Another south swell is rumored to be on
the way, and that could change everything for the weekend. Very very
early morning surf could come up and late afternoons will be as good
as the wind allows. Afternoon storm systems often switch the wind
back off-shore in their wake, so there's a lot to be hopeful about.
Otro swell del sur supuestamente viene y puede cambiarlo todo para el
fin de semana. Muy temprano en las mananas habra surf y las tardes
seran lo bueno que permita el viento. Muchas veces las tormentas de
las tardes cambian el viento off-shore cuando van pasando asi que hay
mucha esperanza para un buen fin de semana.

WHERE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND: The Tamarindo river mouth is looking
interesting these days. I would keep an eye on that. If the south
swell comes in without too much south wind, Grande would be the
definate pick. La boca de rio en Tamarindo se ve muy interesante en
estos dias. Yo recomindo que la ponga cuidado. Si llega el swell del
sur sin demasiado viento del sur, Playa Grande sera el mejor lugar
sin duda.

JACO & HERMOSA

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & OSA

**From Steph at green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Right now it is lightly raining
and the winds are blowing onshore and the current is pushing hard to
the north. The waves are about 3-5 feet, conditions are choppy and
windblown with no shape.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - There is supposed
to be a 10 foot swell pushing north for Friday and Saturday and then
it is going to die by Sunday to 4ft.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- Tomorrow, I am heading
to Cabo Matapalo for the weekend to try and catch it. In this area,
it might be working at The Point this weekend.

** From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Glassy and Head high

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Hermosa or go south to
Pavones

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above

Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 207
September 5, 2003

To see this report as HTML - visit:
http://www.crsurf.com/sample.html

Top News --

Sept. 11th and the 25th are the next dates for Terraza del
Pacifico's "Surfing the Black Hole" Night surf contest. Only 1000
colones to enter to win $400! Starts at 5 p.m. behind the hotel in
Playa Hermosa. Visit their website for more info.

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info. And in November (7-9), the Dominican Republic is hosting a
$5,000 contest as part of the Latin American Surfing Association. Go
to Alastour.com for details.

Get on the recycling bandwagon!! These programs are being started,
now give them a call to find out how to help! In Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, In Dominical: 787-0024.

Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.

Have a question? We have answers! Send a note to info@...
before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

Full Moon - September 10th

High Tide -8.24 ft. at 9:34 am
Low Tide - 1.31 ft at 3:55 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - For the weekend expect surf from chest high to head high
and most south facing beaches, with an overhead set popping up every
20 minutes from a fading S swell. Sunday afternoon it drops a foot,
and by Monday it's back to chest high at best, but super clean
conditions. The next swell is from the south, pushing waves up to a
foot overhead in the southern and central zones Tuesday afternoon,
and filling the rest of the coast by Wednesday. Size will vary on the
tide and day, from chest high to overhead until next weekend. No
macking swells, but clean consistent chest to head high surf for the
following week.

Caribbean - It's quiet on the beaches, only knee high with a few
waist high sets. Monday evening will show a one foot increase and
size, so surf will have one or two stomach high sets on Tuesday
morning, but it drops fast and stays small (knee high or less) until
next weekend. Some hope is on the horizon by the following Monday.

** Surf Reporters **

Diane at PuraMar Surf School (843-7233) in Tamarindo
disurfin@...

Hotel Las Tortugas (653-0423) in Playa Grande
surfegg@...

Roca Bruja Surf Tours (381-9166) in Playa del Coco
rocasurf@...

Witches Rock Surf Camp (670-1138) in Tamarindo
info@...

Tamarindo Adventures (653-0108) in Tamarindo
tamquad@...

Tropico Latino Lodge (640-0062) in Santa Teresa
troplat@...

Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
chuck@...

Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
solsurf@...

Coldwell Banker / Dominical Realty (787-0223) in Dominical
daveed@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp (787-0192) in Dominical
admin@...

** Sponsors **

Tico Travel - Surf Trips (1-800-493-8426)
info@...

Do you want to surf? Do you want to learn Spanish? Visit A.E.C.
Dominical - http://www.crsurf.com/flyer.html

Hotel Terraza del Pacifico (643-3222 fax: 643-3424) in Playa Hermosa
terraza@...

Wayra Spanish School Phone/Fax: 653-0359 in Tamarindo
info@...

Pablos Picasso Hotel and Restaurant (658-8158) in Playa Negra
pabloscr@...

Villa Taype (682-0280 fax: 682-0187) in Nosara
info@...

Hotel Poseidon (Toll free:888-643-1242 or in C.R. 506-643-1642)
reservations@...

Tiskita Lodge (296-8125 fax 296-8133) in Punto Banco (Pavones)
info@...

Cabinas Casa Verde (750-0015 fax 750-0047) in Puerto Viejo
http://www.cabinascasaverde.com/

Cabinas Las Olas (658-8315 Fax: 222-8685) in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...

Hotel Cariblue (750-0057) in Cocles (Puerto Viejo)
cariblue@...

Kevin's Transfers (643-2604 / cell:(712) 361-9218) in Jaco
comeeds@...

A Surfer's Dream House in Playa Negra
info@...

Hotel Diuwak (787-0087 fax 787-0089) in Dominical
diuwak@...

Roca Verde Hotel (787-0036 fax 787-0013) in Dominical
info@...

South Coast Realty (787-0005, fax: 787-0006) in Dominical
info@...

Third World Productions (643-1064) Surf Camp, Trips, & Photography
thirdworldproductionscr@...

Villas Rio Mar (787-0052 fax 787-0054) in Playa Dominical
info@...

*****************

AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -

Waves and Conditions: There's a nice swell rolling right now. The
waves in Tamarindo are from waist to shoulder high and hold beatiful
shape even as the tide pulls back. Winds vary. Some days are off-
shore until mid morning, even longer sometimes. Afternoon rains have
brought the wind on shore every day, but we've got the ideal early-
morning high tides this week so there's plenty of fun to be had! Hay
un swell bonito ahorita. Las olas en Tamarindo estan de a la cintura
de al hombro y mantienen una forma bonita aun cuando baje la marea.
El viento es variable. Hay dias en que el viento esta off-shore hasta
las 10 en la manana, a veces hasta mas tarde. Las lluvias de la tarde
siempre traen el viento on-shore, peron con las mareas altas en las
mananas estas semana todo el mundo puede divertirse!

What to expect this weekend: Looks like a great weekend for morning
surf in Tamarindo. The tide will be coming in the mid-late morning
when the wind is good, so we'll be able to surf from sunup until the
wind switches. Sera un buen fin de semana para surfear in Tamarindo.
La marea estara alta en la media-manana cuando el viento esta bueno
asi que podramos surfear desde el amanecer hasta que cambie el viento.

Where to surf this weekend: The Tamarindo rivermouth should be a good
place in the mornings and I expect that Avellanas will be worth the
bumpy ride as well. La boca de rio en Tamarindo estara buena en las
mananas y creo que Avellanas valdra la pena del viaje algo duro.

** From Denis at High Tide Surf shop in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
El tamaño de las olas es de 5 a 6 pies, con lluvias y viento
desordenado un poco las olas

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): No veo que tendriamos mucho cambio para
este fin de semana, esta asercandose un swell del sur alrededor del
miercoles y esperamos un poco mas tamaño.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Playa Grande a la mañana
estuve divertido, las playas del sur seran mas constante como
Avellanas y Negra

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Hay una fiesta
rave en Huacas este sabado, de las 6 hasta las 6 con barra libre,
suena muy divertido, sponsorisado del Hotel Best Western y Hightide
Surfshop entre otros.

** From Marco at Tropico Latino Lodge in Santa Teresa-

El tamano de las olas aqui al frente del Tropico Latino es de 1.2
mtrs. Parece que el oleaje se acabo. El mejor punto para surfear es
Playa Carmen, en la manana. Saludos de parte de Marco.

JACO & HERMOSA

** From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Okay its back to normal to small , 2-4 ft with the once in a while
bigger one but dropping fast ! Suns out strong and bright and no rain
for the morning ! Wind will be on it soon so get it early ! See some
small fun beachbreak for the weekned ! BY BY !

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003 6:58AM Local Climate: Overcast, Light Rain
Air Temp: 92F. Water Temp 85F Wave Height & Direction: South 4ft.
(back of the wave) Sea Surface: Glass Wind: Offshores 1- 5 MPH
Sunrise: 5:30AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High Tide: 12:50 PM / 0.04 ft Low
Tide: 06:37 AM / 9.68 f Current Conditions: We have a dying South
giving us 4 feet of swell, PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

1- Tamaño y consitencia de las olas esta semana en: Playa Playitas:
Esta semana las olas han estado bastante buenas,
consistentes,limpias, un poco grandes, con dirección derecha y según
me dijeron algunos surfeadores el tamaño es de más o menos 7 pies en
marea alta. Esta playa es la que tiene las olas mas grandes de la
zona. Enfrente de Lobster: Durante la entrevista para el reporte, en
este lugar fue donde vi más surfeadores. La consistencia en esta
playa no es muy diferente a la de playa Playitas, sin embargo las
olas rompen en dirección tanto derecha como izquierda, las olas no
son grandes, todo lo contrareo son un poco pequenas, lo cual es bueno
para esas personas que desean aprender o perfeccionar este deporte,
el tamaño de las olas en esta playa es de mas o menos 4 pies en la
marea alta. Otros lugares buenos: Antes de llegar a la playa Playitas
hay un punto que también es muy reconocido por los surfeadores, sin
embargo no tengo mucha información con respecto a este lugar, pero
les asuguro que les voy a conseguir algo para el próximo reporte.

2- ¿Qué espéran el próximo fin de semana con respecto al tiempo y las
olas? El tiempo ha estado un poco dificil de predecir, no obstante
puedo decirles que habrá mucho sol, ya que si más no me equivoco
estamos en una epoca del año llamada "veranillo de San Juan", el cual
consisite en dos semanas de sol, más o menos. Si ustedes desean
disfrutar de buenas olas les recomendamos venir lo antes posible a
cualquiera de las playas del pacífico. Los surfeadores me informaron
de un fenómeno, por llamarlo de alguna forma,
llamado "swell"(marejada u oleaje) y eso significa que el surf va a
estar muy bueno esta semana.

3- ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para surfear en su área? Creo que esto
depende de que tipo de surfeador es usted. Si Usted es un
principiante o tal vez tiene experiencia, pero no es del todo bueno,
entonces le recomendamos ir al Enfrente de Lobster. Ahora si usted es
una persona quien tiene mucha experiencia en este deporte le
recomendamos ir a la Playa Playitas, ya que ahí es donde se reunen
los mejores surfeadores del área. Sin embargo, aunque en todo este
lugar las olas no son
extremadamente grandes, casi todos los puntos tienen algo bueno para
cada persona.

4- Para el próxomo fin de semana las mareas altas van a estar de la
siguiente manera: Viernes 5 : 09:34 am y 10:19pm. Sábado 6: 10:48am y
11:34 pm. Domingo 7: 12:00 pm

DOMINICAL & OSA

**From Steph at green Iguana Surf Camp in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Waves are about 4 foot. Blowing hard offshore this morning. Around
high tide, winds died and there were nice glassy peaks. This evening,
low tide, there were some fun barrels.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - I think that the
size will stay the same for the next week. It should be fun when the
tide is coming in, as well as at low tide.

CARIBBEAN

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 6, Issue 206
August 29, 2003

To see this report as HTML - visit:
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Top News --

Sept. 11th and the 25th are the next dates for Terraza del
Pacifico's "Surfing the Black Hole" Night surf contest. Only 1000
colones to enter to win $400! Starts at 5 p.m. behind the hotel in
Playa Hermosa. Visit their website for more info.

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Rabbit Kekai - Toes on the
Nose Contest and Women's Longboarding Championships, slated for
October 6-13 at Boca Barranca. Contact CRSURF for some package rate
info.

Get on the recycling bandwagon!! These programs are being started,
now give them a call to find out how to help! In Tamarindo: 653-0079,
In Jaco: 643-2043, In Dominical: 787-0024.

Send me a note if you are interested in working on a Costa Rican
chapter of the Surfrider Foundation - Protecting the World's Oceans,
Waves, and Beaches.

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before your next trip to get the info on waves, boards, and places to
stay.

TIDES *for Friday
(add 50 min. each day after)

New Moon - August 27th

Low Tide - .09 ft at 9:50 am
High Tide -9.45 ft. at 4:03 pm

NATIONAL FORECAST

Pacific - Surf for the weekend will be chest to head high with a few
overhead sets Saturday, but dropping a foot by Sunday (the exception
being north towards Witch's Rock, where the surf will be overhead)
From Sunday afternoon until Tuesday, the surf stays smaller, in the
waist to chest high range, but by Tuesday at sunset, one should start
to see a few headhigh + sets sneaking in. The SW swell fills in next
Wed. a.m. with 1-2 foot overhead waves and stays through Thursday (a
dawn patrol high tide is good too). Friday it drops back to headhigh
with no relief for next weekend or the following week (meaning no new
swell expected).

Caribbean - Waves are currently coming in waist to chest high but
dropping down to knee high by Monday. Some nearby tropical activity
should bring in some more chest high surf by next Thursday.

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Chosita del Surf (643-1308, fax 643-3328) in Jaco
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Fuego del Sol Hotel (643-2078) in Playa Hermosa
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AREA REPORTS

NICOYA (N)

** From Diana, the PuraMar surf teacher in Tamarindo -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
We've got a good swell running right now with waves shoulder to head
high at the rivermouth, kind of a westerly direction, it seems. Winds
have been going onshore by mid morning most days and by the time the
tide fills in it's a bit stormy. Plenty of good rides to be had,
however, even though it's a tough paddle. Tenemos un buen swell ahora
con olas de al hombro hasta a la cabeza en la boca del rio--un swell
que parece venir del oeste. Los vientos se cambian on-shore mas o
menos a las 9 o 10 de la manana y a la hora que suba la marea el mar
esta algo tormentoso. Siempre hay muchas buenas rides aunque hay que
remar mucho.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas):
This weekend looks like it could be setting up for some beautiful
sunset sessions with the remains of the swell and the later high
tides. It's going to depend on the rain patters and whether we get
late afternoon storms or not. Este fin de semana parece que pueda
haber sessiones lindas al atardecer con lo que quedara de swell y las
mareas en la tarde. Dependera de las lluvias y si hayan tormentas o
no.

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: I predict a great weekend for
the Tamarindo rivermouth area. It's a beautiful place to catch some
sunset waves. Pienso que sera un buen fin de semana para surfear la
boca del rio en Tamarindo. Es un lugar precioso para ver el puesto
del sol y agarrar unas buenas olas.

** From Carlos at Roca Bruja Surf Tours in Playa del Coco -

Reporte de oleaje en Witchs Rock y Ollies Point. Dia 24-8-03 las olas
en Ollies - 4 pies el viento offshore. Laberinto las olas de 5 a 8
pies muy bueno viento muy bueno. Witchs Rock de 4 a 6 pies viento
bueno con mucha suerte. Reporte de carlos barrera de roca bruja surf
operation (Asociacion Eco Pangueros ) les deseamos mucha suerte con
las olas.....

JACO & HERMOSA

**From Chuck at Chosita del Surf Shop in Jaco -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Friday a.m. looking pretty interesting, peaky 4-5 ft faces and its
low tide so maybe the afternoon could be a classic ! What a fantastic
week for central pacific surfing , Monday way overhead Boca and going
all the way thru , nice deep south helps HUH! Expect our weekend surf
to be real good here with fantastic tides for both an a.m. and a p.m.
surf possible ! See Ya- Chuck !!

** From Tommy at Fuego del Sol in Playa Hermosa -

Local Climate:Overcast/Light Rain, Air Temp: 92F. Water Temp 85F Wave
Height & Direction: South 4-6ft(back of the wave) Sea Surface: Choppy
Wind: South 5MPH Sunrise: 5:30AM Sunset: 5:50 PM High Tide: 03:22
PM / 9.21 ft, Low Tide: 09:08 AM / 0.38 ft. Current Conditions- It's
smaller than yesterday, but still kinda big, stormy and kinda choppy,
PURA VIDA!!!!

QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO

see the national report above

DOMINICAL & OSA

**From Daveed at Coldwell Banker in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones:
Small chest high waves great for longboarding

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEKEND (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar este
fin de semana (clima y olas): Same

BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR AREA- El mejor lugar a
surfear este fin de semana en su area: Dominical or Playa Hermosa for
change in scenery

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: Look for deals
at ColdWell Banker Dominical Realty when you are in the Dominical
area.

CARIBBEAN

see the national report above