Beach Weather in Playa Negra, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Playa Negra

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 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 44%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and light at 15kmh from the North-Northeast. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Negra faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:51 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 Negra

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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.9mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

PLAYA NEGRA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 13th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 21° 28° 33° 29° 27° 25°
83% 27% 26% 16% 45% 47% 40% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 32° 29° 25° 25°
59% 32% 44% 27% 60% 70% 73% 80%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 20° 27° 32° 31° 26° 24°
21% 11% 9% 6% 28% 76% 80% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.7mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 21° 27° 32° 29° 25° 24°
22% 30% 23% 13% 84% 73% 63% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.4mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 21° 28° 32° 30° 26° 25°
34% 26% 14% 14% 42% 84% 55% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 22° 28° 33° 29° 27° 25°
46% 50% 27% 20% 47% 84% 69% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 27° 32° 30° 27° 25°
15% 34% 14% 16% 59% 65% 80% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 13th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.4s 14.4s 14.4s 14.4s 14.4s
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
14.2s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.3s 13.1s
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
1
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
12.9s 12.8s 15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 14.9s 14.5s 14.5s
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
12.7s 14.4s 14.2s 14.1s 12.1s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
13.4s 13.4s 13.3s 12.9s 12.6s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
0.5m
0.5m
12.5s 12.5s 12.2s 9.7s 9.5s 9.6s 16.6s 9.2s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
4
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
16.4s 16.3s 15.7s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.4s 15.3s
Thu 13th February
3:12 AM 9:27 AM 3:41 PM 9:49 PM
2.57 0.21 2.61 0.36
Fri 14th February
3:52 AM 10:05 AM 4:19 PM 10:28 PM
2.59 0.19 2.67 0.33
Sat 15th February
4:30 AM 10:41 AM 4:54 PM 11:05 PM
2.57 0.22 2.68 0.34
Sun 16th February
5:07 AM 11:15 AM 5:29 PM 11:41 PM
2.51 0.28 2.64 0.38
Mon 17th February
5:44 AM 11:47 AM 6:04 PM
2.41 0.37 2.57
Tue 18th February
12:17 AM 6:21 AM 12:19 PM 6:40 PM
0.45 2.29 0.48 2.47
Wed 19th February
12:53 AM 6:59 AM 12:52 PM 7:18 PM
0.54 2.15 0.61 2.36
Thu 13th February
33°
0.2mm
10kmh ENE
44%
Fri 14th February
32°
0.6mm
16kmh ENE
55%
Sat 15th February
32°
1.7mm
8kmh ESE
33%
Sun 16th February
32°
1.9mm
5kmh SE
43%
Mon 17th February
33°
0.2mm
13kmh ENE
37%
Tue 18th February
33°
0.1mm
9kmh E
44%
Wed 19th February
32°
0.0mm
11kmh ENE
40%
Thu 20th February
33°
0.1mm
11kmh ENE
43%
Fri 21st February
33°
0.0mm
20kmh ENE
30%
Sat 22nd February
34°
0.0mm
20kmh ENE
8%
Sun 23rd February
33°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
14%
Mon 24th February
33°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
17%
Tue 25th February
34°
0.0mm
10kmh E
24%
Wed 26th February
34°
0.0mm
8kmh E
34%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 33° 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Playa Negra, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Playa Negra in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica is an excellent choice for those looking to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of Central America. Located on the Pacific coast, Playa Negra offers visitors an opportunity to experience pristine beaches, lush vegetation, and a variety of activities that cater to all interests and preferences.

Beach Type

Playa Negra is famous for its unique dark-colored sand, which comes from volcanic rock found in the area. While it may not have powdery white sand like other beaches in Costa Rica, its coarse black sand provides a dramatic contrast against the vivid blue ocean water. The beach also features some rocky areas, which make it a great spot for snorkeling and diving, as these environments attract a wide variety of fish and marine life.

Beach Activities

There are plenty of beach activities to enjoy at Playa Negra. Some popular options include:

  1. Surfing: Playa Negra is known for its world-class surf breaks, making it an ideal destination for experienced surfers or those looking to learn.
  2. Snorkeling and diving: With its rocky coastline and abundance of marine life, Playa Negra offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
  3. Horseback riding: Explore the stunning scenery surrounding Playa Negra on horseback – a unique way to experience the beauty of Costa Rica's coastline.
  4. Yoga: Many visitors come to Playa Negra specifically for yoga retreats or classes on the beach – a perfect combination of relaxation and exercise.
  5. Wildlife watching: The surrounding area boasts an impressive array of wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and various bird species – making it ideal for nature lovers.

Accommodations

Playa Negra has several accommodation options ranging from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious beachfront resorts. Some popular choices include:

  • Hotel Playa Negra: A beachfront hotel offering comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, and surf lessons for guests.
  • Cafe Playa Negra: A charming hotel with a relaxed atmosphere, featuring an on-site restaurant, pool, and yoga studio.
  • Rancho Playa Negra: A secluded resort offering private villas with ocean views, as well as a pool and spa.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Playa Negra, there are several nearby areas that offer a range of accommodations and amenities. Some popular options include:

  1. Tamarindo: Located about 30 minutes north of Playa Negra, Tamarindo is a bustling beach town that offers numerous restaurants, shops, and nightlife options.
  2. Avellanas: Just south of Playa Negra, Avellanas is another beautiful beach area known for its surf breaks and laid-back atmosphere.
  3. Junquillal: This quiet coastal village offers visitors a more tranquil experience while still being close to the attractions in the Guanacaste Region.

Beach Amenities

Playa Negra offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Public restrooms
  • Beachfront restaurants
  • Surfboard rentals
  • Yoga studios
  • Horseback riding tours

Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, taking a holiday at the stunning Playa Negra in Costa Rica's Guanacaste Region is sure to provide you with an unforgettable experience.

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