Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
CRsurf Team Rider Leilani McGonagle. Photo: Fabian Sanchez Costa Rica Surf Report By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com Forecast Caribbean Coast: The first two weeks of the month will stay fun, with consistent surf from waist- to chest-high. Toward the middle will be one more major swell, and then the season fades fast with April ending with knee- to waist-high waves. Overall, the beauty of the area offers a wealth of healthy activities, from standup paddling tours to diving the nearshore reefs. Pacific... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
** Photo caption: Graham Swindell just released his first surf video, “Finding Utopia.” Here’s a sample of his skills; Playa Guiones, Nosara. See the whole video here: www.vimeo.com/36342830 ** Costa Rica Surf Report By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com Forecast Caribbean Coast: The first week is going to be slammed with surf from east swells, at least overhead. Then there will be a few days of inconsistent chest-high waves followed by another heavy dose of solid overhead swell. There... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
What CRsurf.com and PRETOMA are trying to save. Dead sea turtles are bycatch from shrimp trawlers. Photo: Pretoma.org Costa Rica Surf Report: November 2011 By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: This month starts the wave season for the Caribbean. Late-season tropical activity in the Gulf can bring surf from the north. Then, later in the month, powerful northeasters that file down from Canada push off from the east coast and send swell to Costa Rica’s beaches with surf up... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
You could be surfing with Donavon! Photo: Safari Surf School/Billabong Costa Rica Surf Report: October 2011 By Greg Gordon FORECAST Caribbean Coast: Although occasional afternoon showers arrive from the tropics, this coast actually has more sunshine this month than the Pacific. Expect mostly tiny surf with a rare one- to two-day swell pushing in chest- to head-high waves. Pacific Coast: The rainy season is here in full force. Occasional morning showers will mess up the dawn patrol, but leave the... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Justin Gillis, a photographer based in Jaco, is available to shoot your surf sessions anywhere in the region. Check out www.liquidglasssurf.com to see his latest pics. Costa Rica Surf Report: September 2011 By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: September is the most active month of the year for hurricanes, and this time of the year the chances are greater that they will form in the Caribbean Sea. They don’t always push swell in since they may end up in the Gulf of Mexico,... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Costa Paraiso (Dominical) Surf Vista Villas (Santa Teresa) Buena Vista Villas (Nosara) ** Photo caption: The views from our hotels — Buena Vista Villas (Nosara), Surf Vista Villas (Santa Teresa), and Costa Paraiso (Dominical). See more trip photos on our Facebook page.** Costa Rica Surf Report By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: As it gets further into the hurricane season, the chances of scoring overhead swell get higher. The first week of August looks quiet with waves... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Photographer Tony Roberts knows where it's going to be breaking perfectly, like this gem of a barrel. COSTA RICA SURF REPORT By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: Some tropical storms will push in wind-driven swell up to overhead waves and even bigger sets. The hard part is predicting when they will appear and how long until they fizzle out. Still the Caribe is always a tropical paradise to visit, and you will always score some “pura vida” there. The best days are... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
*Photo caption: If you make it south of Jaco, you might find photographer Justin Gillis snapping shots out in the lineup. Zac Roberts seeking some shade.* Costa Rica Surf Report: June 2011 By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: It’s still too early in the Caribbean tropical cycle to expect any wind-driven waves, so you’d better be ready to try another sport besides surfing. There are a few SUPs to rent, or go check out some amazing visibility on the reefs near Gandoca-Manzanillo... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Photo caption: CR Surf Travel Company owner surfing solo in the Southern Pacific zone. Costa Rica Surf Report By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: A quiet month is expected on the Caribbean, and the mellow vibe is great for soaking up sunshine and finding some patches of coral to go snorkeling or S.U.P. over. Since the winter wind swells are diminishing, the next batch of swell makers will be tropical systems. With no wind, expect hot, humid, and small, knee-high waves with only... [Read more...]
Greg Gordon
Article Category: Costa Rica Surf Report
Photo caption: Pavones is one of the longest lefts in the world. After one of these waves, your legs start shaking. Are you ready to plan your next trip? Photo: Colin Brier – Una Ola Surf Resort Costa Rica Surf Report: April 2011 By Greg Gordon www.crsurf.com FORECAST Caribbean Coast: This month will see a decline in swell as the winter storms passing off the U.S. coast lose their steam. Waves will run from knee- to head-high with only one to two more days of overhead juice. The best time to surf... [Read more...]
