Costa Rica News – (Surf Report October 17th and October 18th) – We are going to give you the surf forecast for Costa Rica and we have our new Model of the Week. Are you ready fro some small waves? The Pacific side and the Caribbean have pretty small waves rolling in this weekend. We have also added surf video from Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.
North Costa Rica & Central Costa Rica & South Costa Rica Forecast for the Pacific
FRIDAY: Modest new SW Southern Hemi swell prevails through the end of the week, as shorter-period SW/WSW windswell mix drops out. Exposed breaks are in the waist-chest high zone, with some larger sets for standouts. Shape is jumbled/mixed up at times and favors the beach breaks.
WEATHER/WIND: Light NW wind early Thursday gives way to rising Westerly flow through the day. Morning winds are light to moderate NW on Friday, picking up and trending more Westerly through the day. Keep in mind that local storm activity can temporarily affect/change local wind conditions, as well as roads conditions (especially dirt roads) due to rainfall/flooding.
Friday 10/17– 0.6-1.2m – knee to shoulder high – Minimal SSW swell; mediocre conditions
Saturday 10/18 – 0.9-1.2m – waist to chest high – Modest SSW swell; conditions looking a little better
Video of the Surf at Playa Hermosa – Equipment From Reel Cameras
Small short period wind waves from the east-northeast falling slightly during the next few days. Light and variable north winds with smooth seas, increasing rapidly later. Very Small short period wind waves from the east-northeast holding during the early part of next week. Light and variable northwest winds, Increasing later and switching to the east-southeast.
Friday 10/17 – 0.3-0.6m – Ankle to knee – Very Small mid period swell from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light and variable northwest winds, Increasing later and switching to the north.
Saturday 10/18 – 0.3-0.6m – Ankle to knee – Very Small short period wind waves from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light and variable west-northwest winds, Increasing later and switching to the north-northeast.
Model of the Week – Renna
Photos courtesy of Scott Alexander/Pura Vida Fotos. For more of his work visit Helloimscott.com.
