Memorial Day Surf Outlook

Hey Kids. It's going to be a bit of a slow week, but that doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Waves will stay weak for the first half of the week then rising to head high as a new SSW swell kicks in Thursday evening.


Friday should be outstanding with head high surfing on all SSW breaks such aas Langosta and Playa Grande. The swell peaks on Saturday, but it will still be strong as it fades on Sunday. Memorial Day Monday looks okay at about waist high, and looking at the swell charts there should be some good swell later on that week.


Things have been slow about town as we move into the Green Season. Hoestly, it's really been the quietest that I have seen in the three years I have lived in Costa Rica. The economy and the swine flu have taken a real toll on the travel industry, and the forecast is for a brutal summer 2009. (June to September).

There are lots of deals to be had on airfares, and most of the smarter hotels and hostels are ready to do deals. Wish I could say the same for restaurants and bars here in Tamarindo, which continue to price food way higher than it should be.

Even the grocery stores are being more generous in their discounts.