Beach Weather in Playa Prieta, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 29° 30° 26° 25°
92% 67% 54% 36% 45% 88% 45% 20%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 30° 32° 30° 26° 24°
39% 25% 12% 30% 89% 86% 77% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 29° 30° 29° 25° 24°
48% 21% 17% 18% 88% 73% 90% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.9mm 2.2mm 1.8mm 0.2mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 28° 31° 29° 25° 24°
48% 25% 20% 17% 76% 73% 19% 42%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 28° 30° 28° 25° 24°
75% 20% 14% 77% 73% 79% 78% 84%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 28° 31° 29° 25° 25°
14% 24% 12% 10% 32% 70% 76% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.3mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 29° 30° 28° 26° 25°
25% 40% 16% 12% 74% 82% 27% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.5mm 2.9mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
0
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
13.1s 12.9s 12.8s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
12.0s 12.0s 12.1s 12.3s 12.4s 12.4s 12.0s 11.8s
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
16.1s 15.7s 15.5s 15.5s 15.4s 15.4s 15.3s 15.1s
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
14.8s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 13.9s
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
13.6s 13.5s 13.2s 13.0s 12.5s 12.1s 11.8s 5.8s
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
5.9s 6.1s 6.2s 6.3s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s 18.0s 17.9s
Thu 21st September
12:03 AM 6:23 AM 12:38 PM 6:51 PM
0.30 2.60 0.30 2.30
Fri 22nd September
12:45 AM 7:08 AM 1:26 PM 7:42 PM
0.40 2.50 0.40 2.20
Sat 23rd September
1:38 AM 8:04 AM 2:25 PM 8:47 PM
0.60 2.40 0.50 2.10
Sun 24th September
2:44 AM 9:14 AM 3:35 PM 10:03 PM
0.60 2.30 0.50 2.10
Mon 25th September
4:03 AM 10:32 AM 4:49 PM 11:17 PM
0.60 2.30 0.50 2.30
Tue 26th September
5:21 AM 11:45 AM 5:58 PM
0.50 2.40 0.30
Wed 27th September
12:22 AM 6:29 AM 12:47 PM 6:56 PM
2.50 0.30 2.60 0.10
Thu 21st September
30°
0.3mm
10kmh ESE
55%
Fri 22nd September
32°
1.8mm
6kmh ESE
51%
Sat 23rd September
31°
6.1mm
7kmh WSW
53%
Sun 24th September
31°
2.4mm
8kmh SW
40%
Mon 25th September
30°
2.0mm
7kmh SW
62%
Tue 26th September
31°
1.7mm
8kmh SSW
38%
Wed 27th September
30°
4.7mm
9kmh WSW
44%
Thu 28th September
30°
4.7mm
4kmh SW
56%
Fri 29th September
30°
7.3mm
6kmh SSW
74%
Sat 30th September
30°
3.8mm
5kmh WSW
50%
Sun 1st October
29°
2.6mm
9kmh WSW
70%
Mon 2nd October
28°
6.2mm
8kmh SW
71%
Tue 3rd October
25°
3.3mm
5kmh ESE
74%
Wed 4th October
28°
3.4mm
8kmh S
63%

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 29° 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 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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 lovers 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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