Beach Weather in Playa Virador, Golfo de Papagayo, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Playa Virador

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 15kmh from the East-Northeast. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Virador faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:35 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Playa Virador

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 26%.

PLAYA VIRADOR - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 6th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 28° 28° 27° 25°
22% 25% 19% 24% 55% 50% 32% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 7th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 28° 29° 27° 25°
10% 19% 27% 12% 19% 22% 77% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 26° 27° 28° 26° 26°
17% 20% 30% 40% 83% 44% 27% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 24° 26° 27° 27° 25° 25°
13% 22% 75% 53% 44% 42% 28% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 25° 27° 28° 26° 24°
21% 15% 9% 7% 11% 10% 9% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sat 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 26° 27° 27° 26° 24°
19% 10% 14% 18% 32% 22% 26% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 25° 27° 28° 25° 24°
53% 23% 41% 28% 38% 41% 26% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
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25°
25°
25°
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Mon 6th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
8.5s 8.2s 8.1s 8.0s 7.8s 7.6s 12.3s 12.0s
Tue 7th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.2s 11.1s 14.1s 10.8s 10.6s
Wed 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
1.2m
1.3m
10.6s 13.9s 13.6s 11.8s 11.0s 10.3s 9.7s 9.2s
Thu 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
8.9s 8.6s 8.5s 8.5s 8.7s 9.1s 8.7s 11.8s
Fri 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.1s
Sat 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
13.4s 13.3s 12.9s 10.7s 10.6s 10.7s 10.6s 12.6s
Sun 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
16.6s 12.5s 12.4s 16.3s 16.2s 15.9s 11.9s 9.7s
Mon 6th January
1:06 AM 7:11 AM 1:18 PM 7:43 PM
0.26 2.07 0.21 2.29
Tue 7th January
2:03 AM 8:06 AM 2:11 PM 8:37 PM
0.29 1.97 0.29 2.26
Wed 8th January
3:04 AM 9:08 AM 3:11 PM 9:37 PM
0.32 1.89 0.37 2.22
Thu 9th January
4:10 AM 10:15 AM 4:17 PM 10:41 PM
0.32 1.84 0.41 2.19
Fri 10th January
5:15 AM 11:24 AM 5:24 PM 11:47 PM
0.29 1.85 0.41 2.19
Sat 11th January
6:18 AM 12:31 PM 6:29 PM
0.24 1.90 0.37
Sun 12th January
12:49 AM 7:17 AM 1:30 PM 7:29 PM
2.22 0.16 1.98 0.31
Mon 6th January
28°
0.0mm
4kmh NW
30%
Tue 7th January
29°
0.0mm
7kmh N
25%
Wed 8th January
28°
0.0mm
21kmh NE
34%
Thu 9th January
27°
0.0mm
29kmh NE
37%
Fri 10th January
28°
0.0mm
15kmh NE
11%
Sat 11th January
27°
0.0mm
20kmh NE
19%
Sun 12th January
28°
0.0mm
20kmh NE
34%
Mon 13th January
29°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
16%
Tue 14th January
29°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
14%
Wed 15th January
26°
0.0mm
28kmh NE
61%
Thu 16th January
27°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
21%
Fri 17th January
28°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
18%
Sat 18th January
27°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
8%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 25%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Playa Virador don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Playa Virador, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica

Imagine yourself taking a holiday at the beautiful beach of Playa Virador, located in Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica. This breathtaking destination offers an unforgettable experience with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical surroundings. The warm climate and stunning sunsets create an idyllic setting for a perfect beach vacation.

Beach Type

Playa Virador is best known for its powdery white sand that stretches along the shoreline, providing a comfortable and picturesque location to relax and soak up the sun. The waters are calm and clear, making it an excellent spot for swimming or just wading in the shallows. Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will be pleased to find that the beach also features rocky areas and a nearby reef, where an abundance of marine life can be observed.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Playa Virador include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it perfect for swimmers of all ages to enjoy.
  • Snorkeling: With its rocky areas and nearby reef, snorkelers can explore a diverse underwater world teeming with colorful fish and other marine life.
  • Diving: Experienced divers can delve deeper into the surrounding waters to discover more exotic underwater scenery.
  • Kayaking: Paddle along the coast to explore hidden coves or take in the stunning views from afar.
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP): A great way to enjoy both exercise and sightseeing while gliding across the water's surface.
  • Sunset Watching: As evening approaches, claim your spot on the sand or at a nearby bar to witness one of Playa Virador's breathtaking sunsets.

Accommodations

Playa Virador offers several luxury resort options for visitors looking for comfortable accommodations with easy access to the beach:

  • Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo: This upscale resort offers luxurious rooms, suites, and private villas with stunning views of the ocean or the tropical forest.
  • Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo: With modern accommodations and amenities, this resort provides a luxurious experience while remaining eco-friendly.

Areas to Stay In

For those who prefer alternative accommodations or exploring other nearby beaches, consider staying in one of these areas:

  • Playas del Coco: A lively town with a wide range of restaurants, bars, and shops. It offers easy access to several beautiful beaches in the region.
  • Tamarindo: A popular surf town with a variety of accommodation options, including hotels, hostels, and vacation rentals. It's well-suited for those looking for a more active nightlife scene.

Beach Amenities

At Playa Virador, you can expect to find the following amenities:

  • Beach loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  • Clean restrooms and changing facilities
  • Nearby bars and restaurants for refreshments

Playa Virador in Golfo de Papagayo offers an unforgettable beach holiday experience. With its white sandy shores, crystal-clear waters full of marine life, and luxury accommodations nearby, you'll be sure to create lasting memories on your Costa Rican beach getaway.

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