and the swell models show that we will be continuing to see a SSW swell and continue to do so now that the southern pacific storms are moving off the antarctic coast.
The long term forecast calls for surf.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Surf Forecast April 27 Tamarindo
It looks as if we will get some more waves this week once the wind drops - see below.
and the swell models show that we will be continuing to see a SSW swell and continue to do so now that the southern pacific storms are moving off the antarctic coast.
The long term forecast calls for surf.
and the swell models show that we will be continuing to see a SSW swell and continue to do so now that the southern pacific storms are moving off the antarctic coast.
The long term forecast calls for surf.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wax your boards and get ready!
Here comes the swell. Should hit today about noon in conjunction with the high tide and play out for the next few days.
More commentary after I go surfing.
More commentary after I go surfing.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Summer Swell Season Starts
I've been surfing pretty much everyday at various beaches including Tamarindo, which has been excellent. The water is warm, the waves are strong and the beaches aren't that busy.
It looks like it may be shaping up to be a good week here on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica again. It looks to be SW swell with chest to head high range all week. Look for beaches facing 235 degrees (South West) such as Grande and Langosta. The wind has been playing tricks and is mostly onshore starting at 10 am daily.
As the week progresses, we should see more action on the SSW beaches as the next swell fills in.
And next week looks like it my be really good....it looks like the Southern Storms are starting to kick in and we should start to see more swell starting on the 22nd.
It looks like it may be shaping up to be a good week here on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica again. It looks to be SW swell with chest to head high range all week. Look for beaches facing 235 degrees (South West) such as Grande and Langosta. The wind has been playing tricks and is mostly onshore starting at 10 am daily.
As the week progresses, we should see more action on the SSW beaches as the next swell fills in.
And next week looks like it my be really good....it looks like the Southern Storms are starting to kick in and we should start to see more swell starting on the 22nd.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Ollie's Point
A group of us spent Thursday at Ollie's Point on The Northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Included in the group were Joe, Larry, Valerie, Rafa and Ricardo from WRSC. And me of course.
We ended up driving to Playa Coco on the previous evening so we could get an early (5am) start. The only way to the break is to charter a boat. You're looking at about $300 divided by 6 people, so it's not so bad.
We arrived on the break at 7am and had the surf almost to ourselves for the first hour. Then a dozen boats came in and we were packed with 37 surfers for the next two hours.
However, the last two hours we had all to ourselves! Do the math and you'll realize we surfed for 5 hours!
Ollie's is best done on a low tide, but because there was a good swell, the waves lasted all day. Most waves were chest to head high with a perfect right roll. Occasionally we got overhead
waves and once in a while, the dreaded rogue wave rolled in.
Oh, did I mention we had perfect offshore winds? And Crystal clear water? (we did need spring suits though)
The rivermouth/pointbreak has to be one of the more enjoyable rights in the world, almost as good as a warm-water Rincon
Ollie's Point has to be a solid south swell to even show. The only practical way to get to Ollie's is by getting a boat taxi from nearby Playas de Coco, which you can easily organize from surf shops in Tamarindo such as WRSC
How did the break become named such? "Ollie's Point," was the favorite place for Oliver North's shipments to arrive on their way to Nicaragua during the war in the Eighties. Once you see the beach, it will all make sense. Supposidely there is a secret airfield around too...
National park tickets for each day at Witch's / Ollie's: $15 per person, per day
We arrived on the break at 7am and had the surf almost to ourselves for the first hour. Then a dozen boats came in and we were packed with 37 surfers for the next two hours.
However, the last two hours we had all to ourselves! Do the math and you'll realize we surfed for 5 hours!
Ollie's is best done on a low tide, but because there was a good swell, the waves lasted all day. Most waves were chest to head high with a perfect right roll. Occasionally we got overhead
waves and once in a while, the dreaded rogue wave rolled in.Oh, did I mention we had perfect offshore winds? And Crystal clear water? (we did need spring suits though)
The rivermouth/pointbreak has to be one of the more enjoyable rights in the world, almost as good as a warm-water Rincon
Ollie's Point has to be a solid south swell to even show. The only practical way to get to Ollie's is by getting a boat taxi from nearby Playas de Coco, which you can easily organize from surf shops in Tamarindo such as WRSC
How did the break become named such? "Ollie's Point," was the favorite place for Oliver North's shipments to arrive on their way to Nicaragua during the war in the Eighties. Once you see the beach, it will all make sense. Supposidely there is a secret airfield around too...
| Surf Quality | |||||
| wave quality | World Class | ||||
| experience | experienced surfers | ||||
| surf frequency | very consistent (150 day/year) | ||||
| Wave type | point-break | ||||
| direction | right | ||||
| bottom | flat rocks with sand | ||||
| power | |||||
| normal length | long (150 to 300 m) | ||||
| good day | very Long (300 to 500 m) | ||||
| Tide, Swell and Wind | |||||
| swell size | starts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over | ||||
| tide position | low and mid tide | ||||
| tide movement | rising and falling tides |
National park tickets for each day at Witch's / Ollie's: $15 per person, per day
| GPS Lat. | 10° 51.1465' N |
| GPS Long. | 85° 48.15216' W |
Monday, April 6, 2009
Surf report Monday the 6th of April
Looks like it's going to be a great week!
Slow day today though...flat like a pancake with the rare knee high wave.
Lots of babes on the beach though!
Slow day today though...flat like a pancake with the rare knee high wave.
Lots of babes on the beach though!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Surfing the Langosta River
Last night's session at Playa Langosta's river mouth was one of the best days I have had in a while. Although there was a major rip current, the waves were powerful enough that you could hit a good drop and pump all the way in on river-like waves.
Sure cleaned out my sinuses, and got a little whip lash, but what a hoot!
Managed to even take a long left right into the middle of the rocks that straddle the north side of the break. Not fun getting out of that mess, but damn the ride was so worth it. This is not beginner surf, and I saw some guys on soft tops getting pummeled. Be careful and know the water.
The swell has hit, and as of this morning, the waves are best on the SSW facing breaks.
More pics of the beach:
Thursday, April 2, 2009
These mist covered mountains
The seasons are a-changing! Mornings are now a little misty (no not because I am hungover), and there is definitely more moisture in the air. Makes for some wicked sunrises and sunsets though.
The mountains and central valley of Costa Rica are starting to get some rain, and we on the coast in Tamarindo are about 40 days out. However, May through August are my favorite months as the rain only lasts a couple of hours per day and leaves the countryside a brilliant emerald green. It also cools the air substantially and makes the days out on the surf much more pleasant.
Last night I surfed the incoming tide at Playa Langosta from 33opm to 530pm, and it was great. The outer reef located about 200 meters from the shore was breaking, which made for some really fun rides. Some of us managed to take the outer reef all the way into the main break then into the estuary, making for a long ride! We did have to pump it pretty hard between the reef break and the main break though because it was a little mushy in the middle.
Closer to high tide, the main break formed up beautifully and the waves were chest to head for the entire session.
Theres so many different worlds
So many differents suns
And we have just one world
But we live in different ones
(Dire Straits)
The mountains and central valley of Costa Rica are starting to get some rain, and we on the coast in Tamarindo are about 40 days out. However, May through August are my favorite months as the rain only lasts a couple of hours per day and leaves the countryside a brilliant emerald green. It also cools the air substantially and makes the days out on the surf much more pleasant.
Last night I surfed the incoming tide at Playa Langosta from 33opm to 530pm, and it was great. The outer reef located about 200 meters from the shore was breaking, which made for some really fun rides. Some of us managed to take the outer reef all the way into the main break then into the estuary, making for a long ride! We did have to pump it pretty hard between the reef break and the main break though because it was a little mushy in the middle.
Closer to high tide, the main break formed up beautifully and the waves were chest to head for the entire session.
Theres so many different worlds
So many differents suns
And we have just one world
But we live in different ones
(Dire Straits)
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sunset at Grande
Quick update: I surfed Playa Grande from 4pm to sunset (6pm) last night on the incoming tide. The wind has been tapering off late in the day, and we had a good session.
Waves were chest high (1 meter) and they were breaking both left and right.
This am didn't look great but hope springs eternal for the evening session!
Waves were chest high (1 meter) and they were breaking both left and right.
This am didn't look great but hope springs eternal for the evening session!
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