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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 37kmh from the North-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Playa Virador faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:19 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 99% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 28%.

PLAYA VIRADOR - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25°
43% 74% 100% 74% 100% 96% 99% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 25° 27° 27° 25° 25°
92% 93% 97% 73% 86% 29% 25% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 26° 28° 28° 26° 25°
27% 32% 51% 79% 16% 85% 25% 27%
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 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
47% 41% 39% 80% 74% 86% 20% 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°
Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 26° 29° 29° 26° 25°
25% 18% 14% 17% 49% 22% 11% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 26° 28° 28° 26° 24°
15% 21% 37% 25% 53% 82% 41% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 26° 28° 28° 25° 25°
6% 10% 16% 25% 73% 52% 76% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
1.5m
1.7m
1.6m
1.2m
1.5m
6.5s 6.6s 6.6s 15.6s 15.5s 15.5s 15.4s 15.1s
Wed 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
32
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.7m
1.8m
1.5m
1.5m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
14.8s 14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.0s 13.8s
Thu 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
13.7s 16.8s 16.6s 16.5s 16.5s 16.4s 16.0s 15.6s
Fri 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
15.5s 15.4s 15.4s 15.4s 15.3s 15.1s 14.7s 14.5s
Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.1s 14.2s 13.8s 13.5s 13.9s
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
13.5s 13.5s 14.6s 13.6s 14.2s 14.4s 14.4s 14.2s
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.7m
13.9s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 16.4s 16.3s
Tue 3rd December
3:47 AM 10:03 AM 4:21 PM 10:12 PM
2.70 0.10 2.50 0.40
Wed 4th December
4:27 AM 10:42 AM 5:02 PM 10:55 PM
2.70 0.10 2.50 0.40
Thu 5th December
5:10 AM 11:23 AM 5:45 PM 11:41 PM
2.60 0.20 2.50 0.40
Fri 6th December
5:55 AM 12:07 PM 6:30 PM
2.60 0.20 2.50
Sat 7th December
12:30 AM 6:44 AM 12:54 PM 7:21 PM
0.40 2.50 0.30 2.50
Sun 8th December
1:25 AM 7:39 AM 1:46 PM 8:16 PM
0.40 2.40 0.30 2.50
Mon 9th December
2:25 AM 8:40 AM 2:43 PM 9:15 PM
0.40 2.30 0.40 2.60
Tue 3rd December
26°
0.1mm
26kmh NE
83%
Wed 4th December
28°
0.2mm
21kmh ENE
65%
Thu 5th December
28°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
42%
Fri 6th December
27°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
50%
Sat 7th December
29°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
21%
Sun 8th December
28°
0.3mm
10kmh NE
35%
Mon 9th December
28°
0.8mm
3kmh NE
34%
Tue 10th December
27°
1.1mm
3kmh N
54%
Wed 11th December
27°
0.6mm
9kmh W
56%
Thu 12th December
29°
0.1mm
21kmh NE
36%
Fri 13th December
28°
0.6mm
13kmh NE
67%
Sat 14th December
27°
0.0mm
22kmh NE
29%
Sun 15th December
28°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
25%
Mon 16th December
28°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
19%

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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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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