Costa Rica Surf Travel Report | Volume 19, Issue #943
Costa Rica Surf Travel Report | Volume 19, Issue #945
Costa Rica Surf Travel Report | Volume 19, Issue #944
PIC OF THE WEEK: Sunsets in Dominical are worth the trip. Photo: Greg Gordon
TIDES for December 10th, 2018
Low Tide: .15 feet at: 10:44 a.m.
High Tide: 8.58 feet at: 5:03 p.m.
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - December 22nd
National Forecast
| 12/11 to 12/17 | TUES | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 5-6 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 5-7 ft. | 5-7 ft. | 6-8 ft. |
| North Pacific | 1-2 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 1-2 ft. | 1-2 ft. | 1-2 ft. | 2-3 ft. |
| South Pacific | 1-2 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 1-2 ft. | 1-2 ft. | 2-3 ft. |
Overview
Caribbean - More ENE swell (74 degrees) with a 8 second period keeps the surf in the chest to head high range, with only a small dip Wednesday. A new ENE fills in for the weekend bringing some overhead sets.
Pacific - Small surf for most of the week with a few chest high sets from a 2 foot SSW swell with a 14 second period. The next bigger swell 2.7 SSW at 14 seconds arrives on the 18th.
Facebook and Video Favorites
Reserva Playa Tortuga has workshops for kids to learn about the coastal ecosystem and volunteer programs to help monitor sea turtle nests.
The Dominical Wave Cam is back up! Check it out at CostaRicaRealEstate.net and check the conditions before paddling out.
Send in your favorite links to see it posted on the surf report!
View past links to our top lists of YouTube & Facebook videos and Facebook sites
EVENTS AND TRAVEL NEWS
Feature Article - What to Check when Renting a Surfboard
Seven Wonders of Sarapiqui Costa Rica
Get an enlightening perspective on how it feels to be a woman surfer in this travel story by Tara at Tarantula Surf.
CONTESTS and SURFING NEWS
Costa Rica wins Copper among the nations, Gold and Bronze in women and Silver in men in the Pan American Games. Read more.
ENVIRONMENT / COMMUNITY
Oceans Unlimited Scuba Dive Center is hosting another 'Dive for Debris' event on December 15th in Quepos. Check their Facebook page for details.
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10% off ALL TRIPS booked this week with Safari Surf Adventures (this week only)
5% off at Dollar Car Rental - add it as the coupon code
10% off at WOW Surf by mentioning CRSurf at checkout
10% off at Adventure Inn near the airport in San Jose
10% discount at VamosRentaCar.com car rentals (put 'CRSURF' in the comments section and copy your confirmation number to us to provide service during and after your trip)
AREA REPORTS
Northern Nicoya Peninsula
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas - 12/9 - Conditions are perfect for the small, good surf as the surfing tides move into the morning and the wind combs the peaks until mid day. Double sessions through the beginning of the week. Everybody is here in the afternoon and mid morning since we are practically the only break close by big enough to work.
Alejandro at Seafari Costa Rica - 12/9 - The SSW and WNW swell disipated leaving behind a small SSW 1-2ft swell in Tamarindo, perfect for all those who are not into steep, fast drops and large crowds, but rather ride the long boards on a endless line to the beach, line up is now more crowded, all schools are back to the sand bars on the north end of Tamarindo, the point breaks still active but not lit up as they were few days ago. Winds are shifty now, smooth breeze from north in the mornings and SE wind in the afternoon within the higher tide.
Nosara
Andres at SurfingNosara.com - 12/10 - Happy beginning of the week to all, Beautiful Monday morning with great conditions and fun waves. This morning waves ran chest to shoulder high with clean shapes, the south side of the beach looked more consistent and perfect.
South Nicoya Peninsula
Mal Pais
Solspot - 12/10 - 1+ feet with a dominant SSW med-period swell. Primary Swell: 1.5ft. 11.7 seconds 212 degrees (SSW). Secondary Swell: 0.7ft. 17.7 seconds 216 degrees (SW). Small Southwest med-period swell steady with background South windswell fading.
Jaco / Playa Hermosa
Christina at Surf Inn Hermosa - 12/5 - NEW SSW WAIST HIGH FUN AND NICE CONDITIONS WITH LOW TIDE EARLY IN THE MORNING – SUN OUT STRONG IN Playa Hermosa – Outlook is FUN FUN FUN thru the weekend
We are offering Surf & Fitness Packages: Surfing, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), yoga, fitness, healthy food & plenty of good times included! More information.
Manuel Antonio / Dominical
Steve Fergus at Jazzys River House - 12/10 - Continued small surf; 2' - 3' waves this morning with a dropping tide and grey skies. Good conditions overall with clean lines and smooth, clean faces. Easy paddle-out but few crowds. Playa Hermosa South and Dominicalito smaller but also showing good conditions and few crowds.
Southern Zone
Colin at Una Ola Surf Camp - 12/10 - 1’ with poor shape It’s flat at the point! Punta Banco had some waves, but it was still super small. We need some south swell soon, and it looks like we might have a tiny pulse of medium period south swell heading our way midweek.
The Caribbean
Solspot - 12/10 - 4-6 feet with a dominant ENE med-period swell. Primary Swell: 8.8ft. 8.4 seconds 66 degrees (ENE). East-Northeast med-period swell steady.
