Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Be one of the first three to email: info@crsurf.com with the name of this break and win a sticker pack from CR Surf Travel Co. ~ Photo: GG (Last month’s photo was Ollie’s Point) Costa Rica Surf Report and Forecast By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: Expect drier conditions for this month, with an increased number of tropical systems pushing in surf. Most swells won’t push in anything over head-high, but if a hurricane passes over Nicaragua, it can send down... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Costa Rica Surf Report: July ‘10 • Greg Gordon • www.crsurf.com Photo caption: Be one of the first three to email: info@crsurf.com with the name of this break and win a sticker pack from CR Surf Travel Co. ~ Photo: Alfonso Petrirena (Last month was “Tulin”) FORECAST Caribbean Coast: Since the experts are calling for an active hurricane season for the Atlantic, it’s expected to push in chest to head-high surf anytime the winds pick up. Otherwise it will be hot, humid, and... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
** Photo caption: Be one of the first three to email info@crsurf.com with the name of this break and win a sticker pack from CR Surf Travel Co. (Photo: GG) Last month’s photo showed “Suck Rock” in Santa Teresa.** Costa Rica Surf Report: June ‘10 • Greg Gordon • www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: The tropics will be active this month and hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea will churn up overhead wind swells lasting a few days each week. Watch for flooding, as the major... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Costa Rica Surf Report: May ‘10 • Greg Gordon • Photo caption: Be one of the first three to email info@crsurf.com with the name of this break and win a sticker pack from CR Surf Travel Co. ~ Photo: GG FORECAST Caribbean Coast: Don’t expect big surf this month, but when it’s tiny and the sun is shining the snorkeling is incredible. The rainy season has started, so also be prepared for an afternoon dousing. What’s best is that the hotels drop their rates and when there’s... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Costa Rica Surf Report and Forecast By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com travel@crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: The wave season is wrapping up this month, but there are still periods of overhead surf. Just follow any northeasters that head off the coast of North Carolina and wait about a week. The weather is just right, with lots of sunshine in the morning and cooling rainshowers in the afternoon. Expect locals to dominate the lineup at Salsa Brava, but plenty of open space at the Playa Cocles beach... [Read more...]
By: Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Costa Rica Surf Report By Greg Gordon http://www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: This is another consistent month for surf, with waves mostly head-high plus, but reaching double overhead. Lots of rain showers as well, so make sure you have tread on the tires for the roads and something strong to clean out your ears after a surf session. Two major surf contests this month will bring out the locals, so show respect in the lineup. Pacific Coast: The Papagayo winds (from the northwest) really... [Read more...]
By: Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
David shoots photo sessions for $40 pp. Do you think it's worth it to this guy? We do… FORECAST Caribbean Coast: When you see a northeaster heading off the coast around North Carolina, that creates a set-up for surf a week later on the Caribbean coast. January has consistent surf and nice weather. The breaks get crowded with locals and visitors from all over the world, but if you find the right trail or a good boat captain, you can find peaks all to yourself. Pacific Coast: Waves are plentiful,... [Read more...]
By: Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Playa Cocles, Caribe Coast. Great vibe, great food, great surf. Yes, it does break off that island. Photo: Greg Gordon FORECAST Caribbean Coast: There have already been a couple of overhead days at Salsa Brava and their frequency will increase throughout the month. Swells generally last only two or three days, but the powerful surf hits the many reefs for enough juice to make the drive over worth it. Tourists fly in from around the world for sunshine and the nightlife, and the local guy or gal who... [Read more...]
By: Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Surfer: Luis Castro Costa Rica Surf Report and Forecast By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: October usually means rainy season. This season is a little different since El Niño is in full-effect. That means more rain showers east of the Talamancan mountain range, but overall, less tropical activity for the Caribbean. No consistent swells coming until mid-November. Pacific Coast: This month is usually the rainiest of the year, but with El Niño, it won’t be as plentiful,... [Read more...]
By: Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Costa Rica Surf Report and Forecast FORECAST Caribbean Coast: During September it gets rainy and very inconsistent. Tropical systems generally head north, not west, so any fetch is heading in the wrong direction. On the good side, it’s very inexpensive to eat and stay comfortably, it’s not crowded, and when the occasional short-period swell shows up, you have a number of reefs and sand bars to choose from. Pacific Coast: This month is tricky since many breaks are tide dependent —... [Read more...]
