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 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 6.4mm of moderate rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 12kmh from the East. 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 06:08 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 74% 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 28° 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 4.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 6.0mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.6mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

PLAYA VIRADOR - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 26° 25°
59% 88% 26% 37% 80% 80% 74% 88%
0.9mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.5mm 2.5mm 1.3mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 27° 26° 25° 25°
68% 51% 49% 73% 85% 76% 100% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.7mm 1.7mm 1.9mm 0.7mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
79% 74% 64% 63% 85% 83% 81% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 1.7mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 29° 29° 27° 25°
23% 27% 28% 84% 60% 71% 86% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 29° 28° 26° 25°
22% 22% 24% 20% 58% 72% 71% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 25° 27° 28° 28° 25° 25°
51% 84% 44% 21% 74% 88% 57% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 4.5mm 0.8mm 1.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 25° 27° 29° 26° 25° 24°
69% 42% 48% 39% 50% 79% 75% 73%
1.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 2.1mm 0.7mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
7.0s 6.6s 6.9s 10.6s 6.5s 6.6s 6.8s 6.9s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.6s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
6.5s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s 6.5s 6.6s 6.5s 6.5s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
6.4s 14.3s 14.2s 13.9s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
3
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 12.9s 12.7s 12.6s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
12.6s 12.6s 12.5s 12.5s 15.1s 15.1s 14.7s 14.3s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
14.1s 11.7s 11.3s 13.8s 13.8s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s
Fri 26th July
6:18 AM 12:27 PM 6:39 PM
3.00 0.00 2.80
Sat 27th July
12:42 AM 7:07 AM 1:19 PM 7:31 PM
0.00 3.00 0.10 2.60
Sun 28th July
1:33 AM 8:00 AM 2:15 PM 8:28 PM
0.10 2.90 0.20 2.50
Mon 29th July
2:27 AM 8:57 AM 3:16 PM 9:31 PM
0.30 2.70 0.30 2.30
Tue 30th July
3:28 AM 10:00 AM 4:23 PM 10:40 PM
0.40 2.60 0.40 2.30
Wed 31st July
4:36 AM 11:06 AM 5:32 PM 11:50 PM
0.50 2.60 0.40 2.30
Thu 1st August
5:46 AM 12:11 PM 6:37 PM
0.60 2.50 0.40
Fri 26th July
29°
6.4mm
8kmh E
66%
Sat 27th July
27°
6.0mm
5kmh WSW
73%
Sun 28th July
28°
2.6mm
9kmh WNW
76%
Mon 29th July
29°
0.9mm
15kmh ENE
51%
Tue 30th July
29°
1.1mm
5kmh E
38%
Wed 31st July
28°
7.9mm
7kmh ENE
61%
Thu 1st August
29°
5.0mm
6kmh SW
59%
Fri 2nd August
27°
3.7mm
10kmh W
75%
Sat 3rd August
27°
12.4mm
9kmh SW
67%
Sun 4th August
28°
1.5mm
9kmh W
66%
Mon 5th August
29°
1.2mm
2kmh N
53%
Tue 6th August
28°
1.6mm
9kmh ENE
42%
Wed 7th August
26°
1.3mm
4kmh WNW
68%
Thu 8th August
28°
0.5mm
11kmh WNW
57%

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 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 14 days of light rain with an average of 3.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 61%.

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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