Costa Rica Surf Travel Report – Volume 20, Issue 985
Costa Rica Surf Travel Report – Volume 20, Issue 987
Costa Rica Surf Travel Report | Volume 20, Issue #986
PIC OF THE WEEK: Danny Bishko runs Sea Level Surf Camp in Esterillos. Here he is in Pavones refining his style PHOTO: GG
TIDES for November 20th, 2019
High Tide: 7.86 feet at 8:22 p.m.
Low Tide: 1.11 feet at 2:33 p.m.
New Moon - November 26th
National Forecast
| 11/20 to 11/26 | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 1 ft. | 1 ft. | 1 ft. | 1 ft. | 1 ft. | 1-2 ft. | 1-2 ft. |
| North Pacific | 3-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 2-3 ft. |
| South Pacific | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. |
Overview:
Caribbean - More small surf for the rest of the week and through the weekend, with mostly knee high waves or less. Monday will show a few waist high sets, but that's it.
Pacific - Minor SSW swell (2 ft at 11 seconds) pushes in waist to chest high surf with a rare head high set. Then it drops a foot by Monday, with no relief until Saturday when a new SSW swell (3ft. at 12 seconds) brings more consistent head high waves for next weekend.
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EVENTS AND TRAVEL NEWS
Orlando to Liberia on American Airlines for only $484 roundtrip (Jan 9th - 15th)! Los Angeles to San Jose for only $218 (May 9th - 16th), on Interjet. Contact us to set up your flights. CR Surf Travel Company is a licensed and insured travel agency.
We are very excited to be partnering with Green Airways - a Costa Rica family run airline with flights from San Jose to both Tambor and Quepos.
See our customized vacation packages to offer you the best possible surfing experience in Costa Rica.
CONTESTS and SURFING NEWS
Robert August Surf and Turf now will include a Surf Film Festival - March 13th-14th
Friday 3/13: Golf at Hacienda Pinilla
Friday night: Surf film festival at Multicines Tamarindo
Saturday 3/14: Surf contest powered by Che boards
Saturday night: Surf film festival at Multicines Tamarindo and Awards ceremony
Proceeds benefit the Children's non-profit CEPIA
Here are the dates for the 2020 Costa Rica National Surf Circuit:
JANUARY 25 AND 26 - DOMINICAL
FEBRUARY 22 AND 23 - PUERTO VIEJO
MARCH 21 AND 22 - GUIONES
APRIL 18 AND 19 - SANTA TERESA
MAY 23 AND 24 - AVELLANAS
JUNE 20 AND 21 - PLAYA HERMOSA
JULY 18 AND 19 - JACO
ENVIRONMENT / COMMUNITY
Fundraiser for Suspiro in Playa Hermosa (Santa Teresa) on Saturday 11/23. Party starts at 6 p.m. with live music from the Cutbacks at 9 p.m. Surf Movies, raffle prizes, craft beer, and local food will be available at Perfect Sunset.
MEGA-beach cleanups around the country, organized by ACOS Verde on December 5th. Locations are from Nosara to Pavones to Puerto Viejo. Details on Facebook.
Spicy Life Vegan Hot Sauce is hosting a Christmas Party for the kids of Dominicalito on December 24th at 8:30 a.m. Santa will be there with ice cream, games, and gifts. To support this event, visit their Facebook Event Page.
Community Carbon Trees is working to replicate their sustainable reforestation using fairly paid labor to the Amazon Rainforest which is suffering from deliberate fires set by farmers and ranchers. They also have reforestation projects in Kenya and Costa Rica, paying fair labor rates and fostering community leadership and business skills for women. Book a trip through CRsurf and we will sponsor a tree in your name.
UPCOMING SURF RETREATS
Are you ready to discover the life transforming shift of developing a daily yoga practice, on and off your mat? New Years Yoga Retreat (with surfing of course) hosted by Amber Hagberg for 12/26 to 1/4. $1600 per person. Contact us to reserve your space.
Yogi Amber Hagberg has created a Live Your Yoga Mentorship Program that you can sign up for online! Read about it and mention CRSURF for a special unique gift.
Do you want to surf with a Costa Rican Surf Champion? We know the best instructors in the country and one of them - Andrea Diaz - is available to show you her favorite waves in Costa Rica. From beginners to advanced surfers, she can guide you to better surfing and have a fun time doing it. Contact us for prices and to reserve your space!
Pura Vida Adventures in Santa Teresa is world famous for their luxury surf/yoga experiences. They have co-ed camps from 11/25 to 12/1 and the New Year's week is epic!
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Get $5 off a surf lesson with Dominical Surf School (just mention us)
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. Vamos offers a free extra driver. Adobe offers free drop off for rentals over three days.
Beginner Surf Package with Seafari CR in Tamarindo: Save up to 15% 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
AREA REPORTS
Northern Nicoya Peninsula
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas - 11/17 - The morning sessions have begun over the weekend with minimal swell filling in too fat at high tide and accompanied by backwash. The swell will bump during the week and should provide some great surf as the trades continue to increase off- shore for most of the day. Look for one of the best windows of the year for surf this week if the swell doesn’t pick up to a size that Playa Grande won’t hold.
Alejandro at Seafari Costa Rica - 11/17 -
Nosara
Eli at SurfingNosara.com - 11/19 - Today we have a beautiful sunny morning, with small and fun waves, perfect for beginners. The size is waist high to chest high.
Community business of the week - El Chivo - If you are in Playa Pelada today visit El Chivo created a great ambiance for the people of Nosara and visitors, to hang out and enjoy good music, funky art, delicious tequilas, and casual Mexican food.
South Nicoya Peninsula
MalpaisurfCam.com - 11/21 - This morning at 7 am waves were waist to chest high. Off shore wind and partially clear skies. Good conditions with the rising tide, constant sets showing with nice ridable waves, looked fun, and should be good throughout all morning.
Jaco / Playa Hermosa
Chuck at Wow Surf Shop in Jaco - 11/17 - Well what a nice change, Jaco rockin', lots of people in town , had a 4x4 event which helped bring the locals out and plenty of the yearly snowbird part time residents out and about. Surf is smallish but as you know it’s always fun and at least waist to chest high at Hermosa. Weather definitely is changing rains are just about gone for a few months anyways. Shop has a deal going on until end of November. 20% off regular price product cash or credit card no restrictions . Even Surfboards! Dec. 1st we will be presenting 2020 boards so make sure you come by! Pura Vida Chuck and the Crew at WOW SURF!
Christina at Surf Inn Hermosa - 11/16 - Fading SSW 2-3ft – Tide going low and good conditions, FUN FUN FUN – Beautiful Day Here in Playa Hermosa.
Now offering Surf & Fitness Packages: Surfing, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), yoga, Crossfit , healthy food & plenty of good times included! More information.
Local’s Corner: Support Vecinos de Playa Hermosa. The Turtle Tour is Back in Playa Hermosa — Based out of Bowie’s Restaurant - call 8988-3030 or 8858-5232.
Southern Pacific
Steve at Jazzys River House - 11/18 - A rather tame tea party out there the past two days. Small, relatively slow, soft waves - a rarity for Dominical. Difficult to catch these 3'-4' waves don't get too steep before they just fade. Night long rains and afternoon storms keep the water rough and messy. Playa Hermosa South and Dominicalito even smaller and more inconsistent. No Point action.
Check www.jazzysriverhouse.com for specials and discounts or visit Ruby-Kim in her fine arts studio/gallery and ask about her popular class which she calls 'Palm Part Art'. Learn the ancient crafts of weaving, twining, plaiting, sewing, etc. See Steve for relief from body aches and pains as his East/West massage therapy can be most helpful. Steve also offers surf lessons and board sales and rentals as well as private instruction in 'Traditional Taoist Internal Exercises'.
Colin at Una Ola Surf Camp - 11/18 - The surf was tiny with knee to waist high waves, and the wind conditions were calm and glassy despite early morning rain storm moving through the area. We need a pulse of swell soon, as this is getting desperate!
Caribbean
Surf Forecast.com - 11/20 - Small ankle to knee high surf (2.5 feet at 6 seconds). Will stay that way through Monday, when it picks up a foot.
