Costa Rica Surf Travel Report – Volume 20, Issue #956
Costa Rica Surf Travel Report – Volume 20, Issue #958
Costa Rica Surf Travel Report | Volume 20, Issue #957
PIC OF THE WEEK: Nothing beats the feeling of the sun on your skin and the gentle rocking of the ocean while waiting for a wave. Photo: Bart Sadowski
TIDES for March 13th, 2019
High Tide: 7.45 feet at 7:09 a.m.
Low Tide: .95 feet at 1:06 p.m.
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - March 20th
National Forecast
| 3/13 to 3/19 | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 3-5 ft. | 3-5 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-5 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. |
| North Pacific | 3-4 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 5-7 ft. | 4-5 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 4-6 ft. |
| South Pacific | 2-4 ft. | 3-5 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 3-5 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-5 ft. |
Overview
Caribbean - Waves are consistent this week from ENE with a 8-9 second period and breaking chest to head high, with a few overhead sets. Nothing big expected through next week as the winter wave season winds down.
Pacific - A new SSW swell (2.5 ft. at 14 seconds) arrives Friday but the angle means the Galapagos blocks part of the swell from the southern beaches (south of Playa Hermosa/Jaco). That means by Saturday Nosara will be 1-3 feet overhead while Dominical is just overhead. A similar swell return next Tuesday also pushing in more overhead sets through next Thursday.
Facebook and Video Favorites
If you are looking for some fun and stylish surf accessories like board bags, check out Pura Vida Board Gear, based in Jaco, on Facebook
The waves in Playa Hermosa have been incredible the last couple of days! See some of the best sets on video shot earlier this week by Cheech on Beach
Check out some of the best waves from the recent locals surf contest held in Santa Teresa, filmed by Mal Pais Surf Cam.
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
Surf Pavones with Andrea Diaz this May and September
Surf with ROCHELLE BALLARD and YOGA TRADE. An intimate week of surf coaching, yoga, and sustainable living in Pavones, Costa Rica. March 23rd to 30th.
Surf retreat with Frieda Zamba at Del Mar Surf Camp in Nosara at the end of March. Contact us for details!
Do you want to take a surf lesson or tour around Dominical or Uvita? See our favorite guides.
CONTESTS and SURFING NEWS
The Copa Snacks Pro hosted by Punto Surf takes place this weekend behind the Vida Hermosa Hotel in Playa Hermosa. There are categories for Open, Masters, Metro Juniors, Gloms, and SUP with $1000 in prizes. Check their Facebook event post for details.
March is ladies month for Manuel Antonio Surf School and therefore all women and girl receive 10% off of their surf lessons for the remainder of the month. Promo Code: SURFERGIRL
2019 Kolbi Circuito Nacional de Surf Calendar:
Playa Guiones ~ March 23-24
Santa Teresa ~ April 27-28
Avellanas ~ May 18-19
Jaco ~ June 29-30
Playa Hermosa ~ July 26-27-28
Banana Beach Club is hosting an Air Show every Monday in Santa Teresa from now until April 29th. $250 in prizes offered in three categories - tag team, best air, and best wave.
Circuito Guanacaste de Surf has their final contest at Playa Negra on June 1st-2nd.
Backyard Surf Series in Playa Hermosa - Every Friday and Saturday behind the Backyard Bar starting at 4 p.m.
ENVIRONMENT / COMMUNITY
How the Envision Festival Changed my Life and Community by Amber Hagberg
International Surf Film Festival in Tamarindo's will be held on the evenings of March 15th and 16th, 2019 at the brand new movie theater Multicines at the Garden Plaza in Playa Tamarindo; working in tandem with the Robert August Surf & Turf event.
Follow Operation Rich Coast to see when beach cleanups are taking place this month.
Book a trip through CRsurf and we will sponsor a tree in your name through our partners at CommunityCarbonTrees.org
--> CRSURF discounts <--
Get $5 off a surf lesson with Dominical Surf School (just mention us)
Beginner Surf Package with Seafari CR in Tamarindo: Save 10% on early bird prices.
5% off at Dollar Car Rental add 'crsurf' as the coupon code
10% off at WOW Surf by mentioning CRsurf at checkout
10% off at Adventure Inn add 'crsurf' as the coupon code
5-20% off at Alamo, Adobe, or Vamos Car Rental. Alamo also gives a free extra driver and with collision coverage only a $500 deductible.
AREA REPORTS
Northern Nicoya Peninsula
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas - 3/13 - Presently there are perfect conditions for well overhead surf. The surfing high tides are in the morning and great conditions should occur through the weekend if it doesn’t get too big.
Alejandro at Seafari Costa Rica - 3/11 - Very windy conditions in Tamarindo, double sessions week just started on Sunday, 1-2ft waves within mid tides, river mouth is the best break for more advanced surfers who would enjoy a small drop but fast and hollow ride.
Nosara
Chico at SurfingNosara.com - 3/12 - Another amaizing morning with really good and big waves, with more faster shape than yesterday. They size are head high to couple feet overhead, with the occasionally the big sets coming, and offshore wind.
South Nicoya Peninsula
MalpaisurfCam.com - 3/9 - This morning at 10 am at the Local Surf Contest waves were chest to head high. Off shore wind and sunny clear skies. Nice waves and great conditions at low tide. Locals ripping at the contest and good waves all over the place.
Jaco / Playa Hermosa
Christina at Surf Inn Hermosa - 3/11 - FUN and nice shape S mixing in with SW Waist to Shoulder High- 3-5ft – Outlook to peak mañana – Sun is out strong in Playa Hermosa.
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 the Los Suenos Signature Triple Crown Fishing Tournament - Dates: Leg Three - March 27-30.
Manuel Antonio / Dominical
Luis at Manuel Antonio Surf School - 3/12 - The conditions have been a little choppy due to wind. We recommend Dominical and Domincalito.
Steve at Jazzys River House - 3/12 - Overhead waves this morning at higher tides. Very nice, clean form. Not many peaks - a few - but mostly long walls, closed out, shoulders only. Blue sky, mild offshore, bright sun. Small, scattered crowds. Crazy, strong rip currents, especially at lower tides. Dominicalito, the Point and Playa Hermosa South all better than average. Hotel Roca Verde finds the 'G-String Cowboys' featuring Nancy Buchan and her magic electric fiddle rocking the house each Friday night. Start your weekend off right...dinner and dancing and live music...on the beach south of Dominical. Monday nights catch Nancy again at Tortilla Flats. Great food, great sunset spot.
Southern Zone
Colin at Una Ola Surf Camp - 3/12 - 2-3ft Small surf, picking up in the waist to chest high range with clean, glassy conditions all morning.
The Caribbean
Solspot - 3/13 - 5-6 feet with a dominant ENE med-period swell. Primary Swell: 9.7ft. 8.4 seconds 67 degrees (ENE).
