Costa Rica Surf Travel Report – Volume 21, Issue 994
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PIC OF THE WEEK: Look at the stoke on this kid's face! Austin Bren - Dominical. PHOTO: Tony at Via de Agua
TIDES for February 16th, 2020
High Tide: 8.0 feet at 8:22 a.m.
Low Tide: .64 feet at 2:22 p.m.
New Moon - February 23rd
National Forecast
| 2/16 to 2/22 | SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 6-8 ft. | 6-8 ft. | 7-9 ft. | 8-10 ft. | 8-10 ft. | 6-8 ft. | 4-6 ft. |
| North Pacific | 2-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. |
| South Pacific | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 2-4 ft. | 3-5 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 3-4 ft. |
Overview:
Caribbean - Another big swell is starting to show with surf 2-4 feet overhead by Tuesday and double overhead Wednesday and Thursday (10/4 ft at 10 seconds). The swell drops off fast Friday and by Monday it's back to knee to waist.
Pacific - There is still SSW swell hitting, but a little less hard this week (2.4 feet at 12 seconds on average). It is the smallest Tuesday and gets a head high bump Wednesday. The best time will be an hour before high tide.
Facebook and Video Favorites
Surfing Costa Rica - Pavones Fresh con Leon Glatzer y Dennis Picado by Surfing Republica on YouTube
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EVENTS AND TRAVEL NEWS
San Francisco to San Jose on Delta Airlines for only $428 roundtrip (May 11th-21st) Los Angeles to San Jose for only $371 (May 1st-8th) on Alaska Airlines. Contact us to set up your flights. CR Surf Travel Company is a licensed and insured travel agency.
Do you need a flight to Quepos or Tambor? Fly with our partners at Green Airways - a Costa Rica family run airline.
See our customized vacation packages to offer you the best possible surfing experience in Costa Rica.
CONTESTS and SURFING NEWS
The CR Skimboarding Circuit starts this February with the first contest February 16th in Playa de Coco
Costa Rican Surf Federation presents the SUP 2020 Racing Circuit
The Santa Teresa Surf Classic takes place March 7th-8th with $3000 in prizes. Divisions include: Open (Men's/Women's), Juniors, Grommets, Masters, Bodyboard, Longboard (see the flyer)
From Hermosa Surf Inn in Playa Hermosa: Every Weekend don’t miss the Master’s Surf Series behind the Backyard Bar – 4PM on Fridays and the 4PM Saturday Open Pro Surf Series.
Banana Beach Club in Santa Teresa has restarted its Monday surf contests. It starts at 4 p.m. and has great prizes for contestants.
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
The Circuito Guanacaste de Surf has three dates set in 2020:
Tamarindo - April 25th-26th
Avellanas - May 16-17th
Playa Negra - May 30th-31st
Here are the dates for the 2020 Costa Rica National Surf Circuit:
FEBRUARY 22 AND 23 - PUERTO VIEJO - Next weekend!
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
The 10th Annual Ruta de Paz Marathon returns to Playa Potrero
The next beach cleanup in Dominical will be Saturday, February 29th. It will be a special day as Monkey Surf School will be giving lessons to the kids. Breakfast for the participants will be hosted by Cafe Mongo Congo.
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
March 14 - March 28
May 2 - May 16
June 20 - July 4
August 8 - August 22
The Next DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT Surf and Yoga Retreat in Dominical will take place this June 13th to 19th - hosted by Amber Hagberg and Jeanine Haddad from Dominical Wave Rider. Contact us for details.
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.
Real Surf Trips is hosting Lisa Andersen in 2020! Come surf with a WORLD CHAMP and take your surfing to a new level. All inclusive packages with photography by Tony Roberts. Let us get you hooked up.
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!
You want more? Well how about surf training with ex-World Champ Frieda Zamba in Costa Rica? We can get you set up to step up your big wave game.
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20% off of surf lessons and trips at Caribbean Experience Surf School with the promo code: experience20
10% off at WOW Surf by mentioning CRsurf at checkout
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.
5% off at Dollar Car Rental add 'crsurf' as the coupon code
10% off at Adventure Inn add 'crsurf' as the coupon code
AREA REPORTS
Northern Nicoya Peninsula
Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas - 2/9 - This week finished with beautiful just overhead waves with brisk off-shores, warm water, and fast barrels. The tides will be moving into the early morning window this week and should bring good surf conditions.
Alejandro at Seafari Costa Rica - 2/10 - Fun waves last weekend, the last couple days had been strong NE winds all day, pushing white caps from the shore into deep ocean, that means no surf time, but yog time or else.
Nosara
Eli at SurfingNosara.com - 2/15 - Beautiful day, with small and fun waves perfect for learning to surf. The size is waist high to chest high.
Community Pick - Olo Alaia - If you are in Nosara today, Whether you love surf, coffee, beers, or all the above you should without a doubt stop by Olo Alaia. They have the finest range of quality boards, accessories, and brands for all you surfing needs. You can enjoy your cup of coffee or one of their handcrafted beers on the tap while strolling through the store or on the outside terrace.
South Nicoya Peninsula
MalpaisurfCam.com - 2/15 - This morning at 8am waves were waist to chest high. Light off shore wind and sunny clear skies. Good conditions, fun waves and not many people surfing as the tide was full. off shore wind picking up so it should be a morning. Swell hitting Santa Teresa and Mal Pais - Primary Swell: 2.5 ft at 13 secs Direction: SSW 204' - Secondary Swell: 0.7 ft at 18 secs Direction: SW 217'.
Jaco / Playa Hermosa
Christina at Surf Inn Hermosa - 2/14 - Happy Valentines Day from Playa Hermosa – Sun out strong and FUN FUN FUN as the tide backs out – SSW Small and Glassy this morning 3-4ft and good shape – Outlook is Fading SSW the next few days
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: Every Weekend don’t miss the Master’s Surf Series – 4PM on Fridays and the 4PM Saturday Surf Series – Mark your calendars for 2020 Signature Triple Crown Fishing in Los Suenos : LEG I Jan 15-16; LEG II Feb 26-29; LEG III March 25-28 The Turtle Tour is Back in Playa Hermosa — Based out of Bowie’s Restaurant - call 8988-3030 or 8858-5232.
Southern Pacific
Quepos/Manuel Antonio
Luis at Manuel Antonio Surf School - 1/31 - The best time to surf right now is very early in the morning or late afternoon. Conditions in the AM were fairly clean with small, shoulder high waves but with good form. As the rain moved in this AM and tide moved out conditions were choppy. Look to surf first thing in the morning.
Steve at Jazzys River House - 2/11 - Size is the prize this week as the waves have bumped up to well overhead on bigger sets and even lower tide sessions have seen some 5' to 6' hard dumping barrels. Largely closed out but some decent waves rolled through occasionally with clean lines and conditions prevailing due to clearing weather patterns and strong offshore winds. Playa Hermosa South and Dominicalito have followed suit with lots of fun action at all tides and even the Point has produced some nice waves at all tides.
Colin at Una Ola Surf Camp - 2/15 - The surf was a bit smaller and less consistent than yesterday, but still really fun on the higher tide. The waves were mostly waist to chest high around the corner, with some bigger sets up top. The wind was clean and glassy early, but as the tide began dropping out, a combination of light onshore flow, and a bunch of current ripping through the lineup, made the waves weird and warbled.
Caribbean
Cahuita Experience - 2/10 - Over head waves all over the Caribbean, good throughout the morning then slight onshore winds but still totally ripable, glasses off aroumd 3-4. Salsa brava is safe bet this weekend.
