Beach Weather in Playa Prieta, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

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28°
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28°
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29°
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29°
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28°
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28°
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27°
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26°
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19°
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Beach Weather Today in Playa Prieta

Today the maximum temperature will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 12kmh from the South West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Prieta faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:36 PM. The skies should be very 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 Prieta

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° 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 18%.

PLAYA PRIETA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 27° 29° 30° 26° 25°
3% 0% 7% 6% 6% 22% 10% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 30° 30° 27° 25°
7% 9% 13% 13% 27% 44% 25% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 30° 30° 27° 25°
6% 11% 7% 7% 17% 44% 70% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 29° 30° 28° 25°
7% 12% 17% 15% 22% 26% 13% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 26° 28° 29° 27° 25°
4% 3% 16% 33% 17% 40% 21% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 26° 29° 30° 27° 25°
15% 25% 17% 21% 31% 35% 22% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 29° 30° 27° 25°
19% 15% 15% 18% 22% 19% 10% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 6.0s 5.9s 5.8s 13.4s 13.3s
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.6m
13.1s 12.8s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.3s 12.3s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.6m
1.3m
12.3s 12.3s 12.2s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
1.1m
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.0s 12.7s 12.5s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 11.7s 12.2s 10.1s 9.7s 9.7s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
9.3s 10.0s 11.0s 11.5s 9.8s 9.4s 9.2s 9.0s
Thu 8th January
12:02 AM 6:07 AM 12:19 PM 6:39 PM
0.16 2.22 0.06 2.30
Fri 9th January
12:52 AM 6:55 AM 1:05 PM 7:27 PM
0.26 2.08 0.21 2.21
Sat 10th January
1:44 AM 7:45 AM 1:51 PM 8:14 PM
0.37 1.92 0.36 2.11
Sun 11th January
2:39 AM 8:37 AM 2:41 PM 9:04 PM
0.46 1.77 0.50 2.01
Mon 12th January
3:37 AM 9:33 AM 3:35 PM 9:58 PM
0.53 1.66 0.61 1.93
Tue 13th January
4:37 AM 10:35 AM 4:33 PM 10:55 PM
0.56 1.59 0.67 1.89
Wed 14th January
5:36 AM 11:38 AM 5:32 PM 11:52 PM
0.55 1.58 0.68 1.90
Thu 8th January
30°
0.0mm
5kmh N
7%
Fri 9th January
30°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
18%
Sat 10th January
30°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
21%
Sun 11th January
30°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
14%
Mon 12th January
29°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
18%
Tue 13th January
30°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
23%
Wed 14th January
30°
0.0mm
16kmh NNE
15%
Thu 15th January
31°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
13%
Fri 16th January
30°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
18%
Sat 17th January
30°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
48%
Sun 18th January
31°
0.0mm
20kmh NE
40%
Mon 19th January
31°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
19%
Tue 20th January
31°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
20%
Wed 21st January
31°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° 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 no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Playa Prieta, Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica

Playa Prieta is a beautiful beach located on the stunning Peninsula Papagayo in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica. This pristine beach offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing holiday. With warm weather all year round, Playa Prieta provides an ideal destination for beach goers seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Beach Type

Playa Prieta boasts dark sand that contrasts beautifully with the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. The beach is lined with lush vegetation and palm trees that offer natural shade, making it perfect for those looking to spend an entire day at the beach. While not as powdery as some white sand beaches, Playa Prieta's sand is still soft and comfortable for lounging.

The beach also features some rocky areas and small coves, which are great spots for snorkeling and diving. The underwater landscape attracts a variety of marine life, ensuring a thrilling experience for snorkelers and divers alike.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Playa Prieta include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters at Playa Prieta make it an excellent spot for swimming, suitable for people of all ages.
  • Snorkeling and diving: With its rocky areas and diverse marine life, Playa Prieta offers exciting opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
  • Sunbathing: The warm sun, soft sand, and natural shade from palm trees create a perfect environment for sunbathing and relaxation.
  • Beach walks: The picturesque scenery at Playa Prieta makes it ideal for leisurely strolls along the shoreline.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels directly on Playa Prieta's shores, there are several luxurious resorts nearby that cater to those looking to stay close to this beautiful beach. Some options include:

Areas to Stay In

Some areas to consider staying in when visiting Playa Prieta include:

  • Peninsula Papagayo: This exclusive area offers luxury accommodations and is home to some of Costa Rica's most stunning beaches, including Playa Prieta. It also features an 18-hole golf course, marina, and various dining options.
  • Playas del Coco: Located approximately 30 minutes away from Playa Prieta, Playas del Coco is a lively beach town with plenty of accommodations, restaurants, and shops.

Beach Amenities

Playa Prieta offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Parking area
  • Restrooms (available at nearby resorts for their guests)
  • Beach chairs and umbrellas (for resort guests)
  • Snorkeling and diving equipment rental (through nearby resorts)

Overall, a holiday at Playa Prieta in Peninsula Papagayo promises a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. With its stunning natural beauty, calm waters, and luxurious accommodations nearby, it's the perfect destination for a beach getaway in Costa Rica.

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