Costa Rica’s Weekly Surf Report | Volume 19, Issue #934
Costa Rica’s Weekly Surf Report | Volume 19, Issue #936
PIC OF THE WEEK: Carlos Muñoz - Winner of the 2018 Essential Costa Rica Surf Pro. Photo: Fabian Sanchez
TIDES for October 8th 2018
Low Tide: (-.17) feet at: 7:47 a.m.
High Tide: 9.32 feet at: 2:02 p.m.
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - October 24th
National Forecast
| 10/8 to 10/15 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 1 to 2 ft. | 1 to 2 ft. | 1 to 2 ft. | 1 to 2 ft. | 1 ft. | 1 ft. | 1 to 2 ft. |
| North Pacific | 3 to 4 ft. | 3 to 4 ft. | 3 to 4 ft. | 3 to 4 ft. | 3 to 4 ft. | 4 to 5 ft. | 5 to 7 ft. |
| South Pacific | 3 to 5 ft. | 3 to 5 ft. | 3 to 4 ft. | 3 to 4 ft. | 4 to 5 ft. | 5 to 7 ft. | 6 to 8 ft. |
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FEATURED STORIES
10/7 - Carlos Muñoz grows up by winning the Essential Costa Rica Surf Pro (in Spanish)
EVENTS AND TRAVEL NEWS
10/7 -
Turrialba Volcano Registered Important Eruption
CONTESTS and SURFING NEWS
10/7 - Sun And Surfers Shine On Day 3 Essential Costa Rica Surf Pro - from Pura Vida Board Gear
ENVIRONMENT / COMMUNITY
10/6 - Costa Rica Surpasses 98% of Clean Energy Generation for Fourth Year in a Row
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AREA REPORTS
Northern Nicoya Peninsula
LOCATION
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AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEK
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
10/5 - We are enjoying a classic “temporal” or tropical storm here in Playa Grande. Without the typical off-shores the surf is messy, even though the size is perfect. Between the rain squalls a few surfers are braving it, but it is better to let this stormy weather pass for a few days and check the weather reports.
Playa Grande will be the first accessible surf spot to get off-shores on the Gold Coast as the dry season approaches.
An “el Nino” weather pattern is predicted for this year so get ready for an early and strong surf season. It could start in a few weeks.
Tamarindo
Seafari Costa Rica
Alejandro at Seafari Costa Rica
10/5 - Stormy days all along the country, in Tamarido the ocean is messy and choppy, it is reccommended to stay out of the water, there is a strong undertow, plus all the sediments from the river is dumped into the ocean which may hurt your belly or there may be large trees underwater. Lifeguards are on duty but do not risk your self needlessly.
Oktoberfest at La Puerta Del Sol... presale is only $20 includes one national beer...and more fun then you ever imagined 
:) October 13th
South Nicoya Peninsula
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Mal Pais
3-5 feet with a dominant W med-period swell. Primary Swell: 4ft. 12.5 seconds 261 degrees (W). Secondary Swell: 2.2ft. 13.8 seconds 222 degrees (SW)
Small West-Southwest med-period swell on the rise and Southwest long-period swell building.
Jaco / Playa Hermosa
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
10/6 - The weather has cleared up after a few rainy days. Surf is holding solid in the overhead range on sets.
There is a long range West swell ( 240 deg. ) hitting with a smaller short range South. Good conditions expected at area breaks for the next few days. West will hold decreasing slightly through Wed.
Local’s Corner: – Every Weekend don’t miss the Master’s Surf Series – 4PM on Fridays and the Saturday Surf Series on Saturdays – 4PM in front of the Backyard Bar. Mark your calendars for Sept 15th – Bomber Fest Surf Slam in Playa Hermosa. Mark your calendars for WSL Essential Costa Rica Surf Pro Men’s and Women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1,500-level event to be held at Jaco, Garabito, Puntarenas October 4th -7th.
10/5 - Size is 2-5 ft with cleaner conditions in the way . Rain is moving away it appears and might be a really nice weekend here in Jaco .
Surf is improving after torrential rains this past week, the essential Costa Rica WSL event is on and towns getting busy.
We have the official caps here in the shop and are waiting fir the t-shirts to be delivered . Also green season discounts started Monday . All clothing is 50% off and 20% off the rest of the product lines . Not including HS surfboards . Mención CR Surf is all ! Thanks and Happy Surfing ! Chuck and the Crew at WOW SURF !!!
Dominical
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
10/5 - Messy morning session with some head high chocolate brown waves after two days of hard rain. Not much shape, two out at the river-mouth without much luck. Many changes to the beach profile during the past rains.
Playa Hermosa cleaner than Dominical but smaller as usual and Dominicalito somewhere in between as usual. No point action.
Southern Zone
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Pavones
10/8 - 3+ feet with a dominant SW med-period swell. Primary Swell: 2.2ft. 13.8 seconds 222 degrees (SW) Secondary Swell: 2.6ft. 11.6 seconds 171 degrees (S)
Small Southwest long-period swell on the rise and Southwest medium period swell building.
The Caribbean
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Playa Cocles
10/8 - West-Southwest med-period swell holding and Southwest medium period swell in the water
West-Southwest med-period swell building plus Southwest long-period swell on the rise.
- You can see daily videos of surf conditions in Playa Cocles at Casa Club Dub Facebook page.
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