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PIC OF THE WEEK
A little airtime south of Playa Hermosa. Surfer - Ariel Gutierrez Roque
Photo by: Justin Gillis
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Craig Chaquico in concert
Valentine's Day in Nosara |
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NATIONAL FORECAST
2/8 - 2/14
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Tuesday |
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Thursday |
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Saturday |
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Caribbean |
flat |
knee high |
knee to waist |
chest to head |
chest high |
waist to chest |
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North Pacific |
chest to head |
head high |
chest to head |
overhead |
overhead |
chest to head |
chest to head |
South Pacific |
head high |
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overhead |
1 foot overhead |
1 foot overhead |
head high |
chest to head |
Breakdown:
Caribbean Coast - The week starts off with micro shin to knee high lines, and slowly picks up by Wednesday to a few chest high sets at dusk. Thursday is the peak day of the week, with surf chest to head, but diminishes back to waist high for the weekend.
Pacific Coast - The SSW west swell dies off by the end of the day on Monday with chest to head high leftovers Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday a few overhead sets fill in from the WNW and stick around through Friday evening. By Saturday that swell is gone, with only leftovers from the SW keeping it chest high.
The Long Shot - Another big swell from the NW looks to land next Wednesday evening. Past that, the southern Hemi is picking up so I expect the first SW swell to arrive by the 23rd of February.
* The forecast is made using over a decade of wave model and report analysis, but can't be accurate 100% of the time. To do your own, use our links. |
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Congratulations to our CRSURF Eco-T-Shirt winners for November and December - Brad Hayes and Sam Jarczynski!!
Costa Rica Surf Circuit announces 2010 calendar of contests. Read more.
Upcoming event: Surfing Competition February 14th in Playa Hermosa! Entrance fee is $20 US with lots of prizes, sponsored by Jaco Surfing Association, Chuck's WOW Surf and Cabinas Las Arenas!
Upcoming event: The next date on the CNS Tour is set for February 20th-21st, just south of Limon in the town of Westfalia. Click here for the poster for the event and some peeks at the peak.
1/29 - Carlos Munoz and Ronald Brown were this year's invitees to the Volcom Pipeline Pro on the North Shore of Hawaii. Both could not pass from their first heat, but the 10' surf made for a great learning experience for both. And if you watch the videos, both had some great waves!!! Ronald is Round 112, Heat 8 on the first day, and Carlos is Round 96, Heat 12, first heat of Day 2. Pics and more here..
1/25- Jason Torres wins the Reef Latin Pro in Mar de Plata in Argentina. Also, Carlos Muñoz y Ronald Brown will be competing in Volcom Pipeline Pro starting this week. Read more..
1/18 - Luis Vindas wins in Palo Seco. Lisbeth Vindas takes the women's crown on the second stop of the Circuito Nacional de Surf. Read more and see the results..
12/27 - Luis Castro Wins First Contest on the Caribbean Surf Tour in Playa Bonita. See the pics and results here.
Here are the results of the Puerto Viejo Pro held at Salsa Brava -
First place open: JORDAN HERNANDEZ $350 + Fischer Bros surfboard courtesy of Totem surf shop
Second place open: KEMBA BU $ 200 + accesories from Swell surf shop
Third place : Tequila $ 150
First place Grommets : PAUL WHITMANN $200
Second place Grommets : ALBERTO MUÑOZ $100
Third place Grommets : IAN GAGSTTATER $50
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Click here for our daily photo gallery of the event.. |
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Upcoming Event: 2/11 - Safari Surf School presents Craig Chaquito (award winning guitarist from Jefferson Airplane) in concert in Nosara over the Valentine's weekend. Check out the flyer.
Upcoming Event: 1/29 - Nosara Wildlife Rescue, the partner organization of Friends of Nosara that incorporates Sibu Sanctuary and Refugio Animales de Nosara, host the Second Annual Save the Howler Monkeys Auction. It takes place from 5-8 p.m. at the Bombard residence, lot K-47 behind the Yoga Institute. Details and a list of auction items that you can bid online for are posted here - FriendsOfNosara.org.
Upcoming Event: 3/7 - Metallica in Concert: 8 p.m., Ricardo Saprissa Stadium, Tibás, www.specialticket.net.
Reward of $10,000 has been offered for the recovery of Michael Dixon.
Michael was last seen at the Villas Macondo Hotel in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, on Sunday, 18 October, 2009. Click to see the poster.
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12/6: If you are into bodyboarding, there is a website just for you - www.bodyboardcostarica.com. It has videos, interviews, and top news on riding all over Costa Rica's beaches.
??!! Missing persons Alert !!??
British journalist Michael Dixon was last seen leaving his hotel Villas Macondo in Playa Tamarindo at 09:00 am on October 19 and has been reported missing. He was wearing shorts, a tee-shirt and carrying a blue hotel towel. Anyone with any information is asked to contact David on the following numbers (506) 2681 4062 or on (506) 8896 4120 or email. See more info here..
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Other Travel Specials
Witchs Rock Surf Camp just announced some new surf trips for 2010 as well as a last minute opening for 12/19 to 12/26. Find out their specials here.
From the Aquadesiac - 15% - 20% DISCOUNTS on High Surf Season dates of April 1st through 30th will receive 15% off bookings for 4 people, 20% off for 5 or more.
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20% off their room and package rates through February 2010 at Cabinas La Ponderosa in Pavones.
* Save 10% on any stay 7 Nights or longer or any 2 Surf Packages when booked together at Blue Surf Sanctuary
The Rip Jack Inn in Playa Grande is offering a stay three nights, get the fourth free, plus other recession specials.
Also, check out Tamarindo Homepage, the Tamarindo Beach Business Directory.
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Support the Dominical Lifeguards |
Craig Chaquico in concert
Valentine's Day in Nosara |
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Here's the NOAA Central America Wave Model for the next 5 days...
Thanks to the crew at Scripps and www.lajollasurf.org
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1/26 - Mike Zacota getting shacked at Playa Hermosa, plus some sweet wahine surfin..
David McNeill of DevadProductions.com offers you surfing photo sessions from $100. Pricing negotiable for more people and more than one session scheduled. |
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This table shows when the coasts are best to surf throughout the year on a 1 to 10 scale. (10 is the best) The chart does not factor in crowds or "El Niño", just general wind conditions, swell direction, and wave size. For more info, check on the FAQs and Research pages. |
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NW Pacific |
Central Pacific |
South Pacific |
Caribe |
January |
8 |
5 |
5 |
9 |
February |
9 |
6 |
5 |
10 |
March |
9 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
April |
8 |
7 |
8 |
6 |
May |
8 |
6 |
7 |
4 |
June |
7 |
7 |
7 |
2 |
July |
7 |
7 |
8 |
2 |
August |
7 |
8 |
8 |
2 |
September |
7 |
8 |
8 |
4 |
October |
7 |
9 |
9 |
5 |
November |
6 |
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5 |
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December |
7 |
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TOP Videos
Skimboarding in Costa Rica - by Justin Gillis
NO TUNA FARMS! - This documentary is part of Pretoma's "No Tuna Farms" campaign. Andy Bystrom makes the trip down to Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast and hikes out to the proposed site of a tuna farm project that would disrupt the pristine state of the area's natural resources, artisan fishing, and eco tourism based economy. The community is against the tuna farms and is trying to organize a referendum to stop the potential destruction.
808 - Blue Scholars - Vid from da Islands!
Carton Surfboards team riders video at the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games.
If you are looking for a reason to surf in Costa Rica - check out this SurfMag.com video!
The Inaugural LOST... Surf Jam just posted up a video on Surfline.com. Check it..
16mm Reels - A taste of Central America - Puerto Viejo barrels from 2007
Costa Rica Surf Video Evolucion from Jacosun.com
A Tale of Entanglement - Why we must never forget why littering is a big deal, and why we must teach others not to do it.
From the Osa Coalition - Video showing the destruction of Playa Preciosa on the Osa Peninsula by the Costa Rican government
LEGENDS CONTEST in Playa Hermosa - a barrel fest!
Video demonstrating the problem that communities all over Costa Rica - the loss of water quality and quantity. From CAVU, covering Uvita and the Osa Peninsula. En Espanol (with English subtitles)
Pineapple Kayak Tours - Dominical - This pictorial shows how life passes in Dominical and the tours offered by this locally run business.
Playa Carmen Surf Contest - 2007
from Macao Films
Gilbert Brown surfing the Mentawais - from Core Magazine and Tony Roberts
YouTube favorites
See the Hacienda Baru Olive Ridley Turtles hatchery. Read the article about the kids' experience.
Frank Paladino talks about the plight of the Leatherback Turtles in Playa Grande
2008 Legalize It Pro in Puerto Viejo
Marisa Miller in Costa Rica
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Upcoming Event: 2/14 - Amigos de la Educación (ADE) will celebrate their 10th Silver Anniversary “Have A Heart” Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday, February 14, 2010. This special celebration will be hosted by Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course to support Education and Scholarship. ADE is a non-profit organization working hard for the last nine years to provide academic and infrastructure needs for the students and public schools of Guanacaste. If you wish to help sponsor the event, contact Suzye Lawson at suzye.lawson@gmail.com.
--> Check out this new blog by Andy Bystrom from Pretoma.org. It gives you the latest news on what is happening to marine life and coastal ecosystems in Costa Rica.
12/6: An inspection by the National System of Conservation Area (SINAC) regional office in Tempisque confirmed that thousands of square meters of vegetation were illegally removed from the shoreline in front of the recently opened Hotel Riu in Matapalo de Sardinal in the northwest province of Guanacaste. The case will now go before the constitutional court.
12/6: Letter to Tico Times regarding Las Baulas National Park. Read it here.
11/15: International tourism operators disfavor elimination of Las Baulas National Park in Costa Rica. Read More ...
** Here is Leilani McGonagle's letter (young surfer from Pavones) to our president in Costa Rica against the tuna farm proposal in the southern zone. If you are against this project as well, please take time to forward her letter along to all your email contacts and write a quick email to let our officials here know you are against it. Below are a few emails where your opinions can be sent emails: lsolis@casapres.go.cr (president of CR) ministrominae@minae.go.cr (government body in charge of natural resources and conservation) mobando@ict.go.cr (tourism board)
“The other day I went surfing here in Pavones. It was such a beautiful day. The water was clear and pretty. I saw a manta ray jumping, a pelican diving in for his breakfast, and a sea turtle floating by. When I went under the water, I could hear the whales singing. Have you ever heard whales? They sing the most beautiful songs! As I came up from under the water, I had a terrible thought… Will there come a day when this Gulf that I love so much be so contaminated from the tuna farms that the manta rays will no longer jump? Will there be a day that the pelicans no longer come here to fish for their breakfast? Will there be a day that the turtles no longer want to lay their eggs on our beaches? Will there be a day when the whales no longer want to come and sing their sweet songs?
I hope with all my heart that this day will never come! This is why I am writing you today. I am asking you to please, please help us to stop the tuna farms from coming here!!! Please use all your power as president to stop this project from contaminating our beautiful Golfo Dulce.
Thank you for you time,
Leilani McGonagle
PS. I heard you recently were sick with Swine Flu. I hope you are feeling better!”
BUY A "NO TUNA FARMING" T-SHIRT!
Recycling locations on the southern Pacific coast, set up by the Nature Conservancy.
Latin American Surf Tour's - Seven Ways to Help the Planet (in Spanish)
Check out the new website for Surfrider's Tamarindo Chapter
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