Costa Rica’s Weekly Surf Report | Volume 19, Issue #920
Costa Rica’s Weekly Surf Report | Volume 19, Issue #934
TIDES for June 17th 2018
Low Tide: 1.51 feet at: 5:41 a.m.
High Tide: 8.64 feet at: 12:04 p.m.
(add ~50 min. each day)
Full Moon - June 28th
National Forecast
| 6/16 to 6/22 | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | 1 to 3 ft. | 3 to 5 ft. | 5 to 7 ft. | 5 to 7 ft. | 5 to 8 ft. | 5 to 8 ft. | 5 to 7 ft. |
| North Pacific | 4 to 7 ft. | 4 to 7 ft. | 4 to 6 ft. | 4 to 7 ft. | 4 to 7 ft. | 3 to 5 ft. | 4 to 5 ft. |
| South Pacific | 5 to 8 ft. | 5 to 8 ft. | 4 to 7 ft. | 4 to 7 ft. | 4 to 7 ft. | 3 to 5 ft. | 3 to 5 ft. |
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Travel, Contests, Environment & Specials
FEATURED STORIES
6/20 - Strong Rains Affect Communities in the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts of Costa Rica
6/19 - Use of Plastics in Public Institutions of Costa Rica is Restricted from Now On
6/18 - Costa Rica Turtle Receives Medical Attention After Shark Attack
EVENTS AND TRAVEL NEWS
6/23 - The 4th Annual Seed Festival to Be Held in Costa Rica
6/20 - Costa Rica Street Food Festival VIP Tickets Now On Sale
6/19 - The Green Fair of San José
CONTESTS and SURFING NEWS
6/23 - Ten Ways to Help Our Oceans
6/21 - Sixth Date of National Surf Circuit Takes Jaco This Weekend
ENVIRONMENT / COMMUNITY
6/23 - Costa Rica Continues to Be An Example in Ecological Sustainability
6/19 - Costa Rica Will Use Credit Line of $500 Million Granted by IDB For Environmental Programs
6/18 - Costa Rica Farmer’s Market Drops Use of Plastic Bags
6/17 - Costa Rica Breaks Records in Reforestation
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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
6/23
The small shoulder/head high surf is pretty good right now in spite of the tropical wave and rain hitting the rest of Costa Rica.
The surf forecast looks pretty good for small surf for the next few days. Expect some rain here and there and bring insect repellant and sun screen. We are still waiting for our off shore Indian Summer with lots of transitional type weather. Think south Florida in the rainy season.
If you want to help protect the turtles and don’t come by motor boat to Grande and avoid the motor boat tours in the estuary to conserve the salt water forest in the park.
Bring insect repellant, sun screen, and rain gear - a girlfriend/boyfriend wouldn’t hurt.
Take the ferry boat to Tamarindo and avoid the toothy wildlife.
Tamarindo
Seafari Costa Rica
Alejandro at Seafari Costa Rica
6/21
Fun times for long board rides in Tamarindo, double session days and overcast sky, 2ft waves and up to 3ft fast and hollow at the river mouth, worked better within th out going tides, light on shore breeze was not strong enough break the water's surface. Its farily crowd out there, mainly by beginers, so if you have higher level of surfing, better paddle to the river mouth or the point breaks, also, across the river its wroking really good.
Marbella has been more exposed to the 210 S swell, with up to 4-5ft waves, solid and fairly consistent, not too crowded and working better with the mid tides. No strong winds either but rain has been more frequent over there.
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South Nicoya Peninsula
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
- 6/21
Wave Rating - 3 out of 5
This morning at 7:30 am waves were waist to chest high. Light off shore wind and sunny clear skies. Fun waves as the tide was raising, a bit mushy. Clean nice conditions and not many people surfing.
Tides for today
Low 2:37AM 0.66ft - High 9:07AM 8.92ft
Low 3:20PM 1.08ft - High 9:34PM 8.04ft
Sunrise and Sunset
First Light 4:55AM - Sunrise 5:18AM
Sunset 6:03PM - Last Light 6:26PM
Swells
Primary Swell: 2.5 ft at 14 secs Direction: SW 221'
Secondary Swell: 3 ft at 7 secs Direction: S 190'
Santa Teresa
Eric from Kina Surf
- 6/22
Waves - Small SW/SSW windswell / groundswell mix. chest high occasionally bigger peaks this morning. Kind of fat on the high tide. Generally weak overall. we should see an increase in the swell during the day friday.
Solid south swell over the weekend, building to well overhead by Saturday afternoon.
Jaco / Playa Hermosa
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
- 6/19
—FUN SSW – WAIST TO CHEST HIGH WAVES – HIGH TIDE IN THE MORNING
– OVERCAST MAKES FOR A GREAT DAY IN THE WATER IN PLAYA HERMOSA
– High Tide 7:08AM and Low Tide 1:14PM
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. Check it out. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT DATE OF NIGHT SURFING IN PLAYA HERMOSA
Dominical
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Dominical
- 6/23
Waves - 5 to 7 feet
Summary:
Southwest long-period swell steady plusSouthwest windswell picking up.
Weather: Low:56 High:69
Patchy rain possible in the morning with light winds from the NE. Torrential rain shower in the afternoon with light winds from the SW.
- 6/24
Waves - 4 to 6 feet
Summary:
Southwest long-period swell decreasing with background South windswell fading.
Weather: Low:56 High:69
Light rain shower in the morning with light winds from the NNE. Torrential rain shower in the afternoon with light winds from the SSE.
Southern Zone
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Pavones
- 6/23
Waves - 5 to 7 feet
Summary:
Southwest long-period swell steady and Southeast windswell holding.
Weather: Low:74 High:75
Partly cloudy in the morning with light winds from the NNE. Torrential rain shower in the afternoon with light winds from the WSW.
- 6/24
Waves - 4 to 6 feet
Summary:
Southwest long-period swell decreasing plusSouth windswell on the way out.
Weather: Low:73 High:75
Mist in the morning with light winds from the N. Torrential rain shower in the afternoon with light winds from the S.
The Caribbean
AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEKEND
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Playa Cocles
- 6/23
Waves - 3 to 4 feet
Summary:
East-Northeast short-period swell steady.
Weather: Low:79 High:83
Partly cloudy in the morning with moderate winds from the WSW. Partly cloudy in the afternoon with moderate winds from the WSW.
- 6/24
Waves - 5 to 7 feet
Summary:
East-Northeast med-period swell steady.
Weather: Low:79 High:82
Partly cloudy in the morning with moderate winds from the W. Partly cloudy in the afternoon with moderate winds from the NNE.
- You can see daily videos of surf conditions in Playa Cocles at Casa Club Dub Facebook page.
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