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 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 21kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Virador faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:57 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 80% cloud cover 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 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.0mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

PLAYA VIRADOR - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 27° 31° 35° 35° 30° 28°
48% 50% 27% 29% 70% 31% 80% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 27° 31° 35° 34° 29° 27°
46% 58% 20% 27% 67% 25% 85% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 31° 35° 33° 29° 27°
10% 22% 25% 36% 42% 82% 72% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 28° 31° 30° 27° 26°
15% 57% 35% 60% 53% 80% 61% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 25° 29° 31° 27° 27°
55% 81% 65% 48% 76% 75% 48% 81%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 30° 33° 30° 27° 27°
49% 76% 74% 55% 76% 62% 85% 66%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 2.7mm 0.3mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 30° 31° 31° 28° 27°
69% 77% 70% 53% 58% 77% 76% 31%
0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
17
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 12.9s 12.7s 12.7s
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.4s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.4s
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
1.4m
0.8m
0.9m
12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.6s 14.6s 11.2s 14.5s
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
7.9s 7.2s 7.0s 6.9s 7.0s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
7.1s 17.3s 17.3s 16.3s 16.3s 16.3s 16.2s 15.9s
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
11
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.8m
1.7m
1.4m
15.6s 15.4s 15.1s 14.9s 14.9s 14.9s 15.1s 15.1s
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.5s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s
Mon 12th May
2:34 AM 8:30 AM 2:42 PM 9:08 PM
1.91 0.40 2.22 0.21
Tue 13th May
3:11 AM 9:07 AM 3:17 PM 9:44 PM
1.93 0.37 2.23 0.18
Wed 14th May
3:47 AM 9:42 AM 3:53 PM 10:20 PM
1.93 0.37 2.22 0.17
Thu 15th May
4:24 AM 10:18 AM 4:29 PM 10:55 PM
1.92 0.38 2.20 0.19
Fri 16th May
5:02 AM 10:54 AM 5:06 PM 11:32 PM
1.90 0.42 2.15 0.23
Sat 17th May
5:42 AM 11:33 AM 5:46 PM
1.87 0.47 2.09
Sun 18th May
12:11 AM 6:25 AM 12:16 PM 6:29 PM
0.29 1.86 0.52 2.02
Mon 12th May
35°
0.0mm
19kmh ENE
43%
Tue 13th May
35°
0.1mm
17kmh ENE
43%
Wed 14th May
35°
0.3mm
9kmh NE
38%
Thu 15th May
31°
0.1mm
5kmh E
51%
Fri 16th May
31°
0.4mm
4kmh SSE
66%
Sat 17th May
33°
3.4mm
10kmh SSW
67%
Sun 18th May
31°
1.0mm
14kmh W
63%
Mon 19th May
33°
0.6mm
7kmh SW
47%
Tue 20th May
34°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
41%
Wed 21st May
34°
0.0mm
4kmh WNW
22%
Thu 22nd May
35°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
17%
Fri 23rd May
35°
0.0mm
1kmh NNW
12%
Sat 24th May
35°
0.0mm
6kmh ENE
17%
Sun 25th May
33°
0.0mm
3kmh NW
35%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 34° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

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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