Beach Weather in Playa Grande, Tamarindo Bay, 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
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 28° 29° 28° 26°
87% 68% 47% 33% 46% 48% 54% 31%
0.1mm 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
26° 26° 25° 29° 31° 29° 27° 26°
52% 24% 15% 19% 64% 54% 87% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.5mm 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
26° 25° 25° 28° 30° 29° 27° 25°
39% 24% 18% 19% 85% 89% 83% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 2.5mm 0.3mm
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
25° 25° 25° 28° 29° 28° 27° 26°
40% 20% 18% 19% 83% 82% 26% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.4mm 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
25° 25° 25° 28° 30° 28° 27° 26°
82% 25% 20% 82% 76% 87% 71% 83%
0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 1.6mm 0.5mm 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
25° 25° 25° 28° 30° 29° 27° 26°
17% 15% 17% 11% 28% 75% 63% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 1.0mm
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
26° 26° 25° 28° 29° 28° 27° 26°
29% 89% 24% 19% 75% 87% 28% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.2mm 2.2mm 0.0mm 0.7mm
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
29°
0.1mm
10kmh ESE
51%
Fri 22nd September
31°
1.9mm
1kmh ESE
45%
Sat 23rd September
30°
4.2mm
8kmh W
52%
Sun 24th September
29°
1.4mm
7kmh WSW
39%
Mon 25th September
30°
3.2mm
9kmh WSW
65%
Tue 26th September
30°
1.5mm
7kmh SW
37%
Wed 27th September
29°
4.1mm
12kmh WSW
53%
Thu 28th September
29°
4.1mm
8kmh WSW
62%
Fri 29th September
29°
5.9mm
6kmh WSW
72%
Sat 30th September
29°
2.3mm
10kmh W
59%
Sun 1st October
29°
2.4mm
11kmh WSW
74%
Mon 2nd October
28°
5.1mm
10kmh SW
81%
Tue 3rd October
25°
5.2mm
8kmh ESE
72%
Wed 4th October
27°
3.4mm
11kmh SSW
68%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° 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 3.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 59%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Playa Grande, Tamarindo Bay, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Playa Grande in Tamarindo Bay, located in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica, is a perfect way to enjoy some sun, surf, and relaxation. This stunning location offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and all the amenities you need for a memorable beach vacation.

Beach Type

Playa Grande is known for its soft, golden sand, which feels amazing underfoot as you stroll or sunbathe. While not quite powdery white sand, it's still a lovely hue that contrasts beautifully with the azure waters of Tamarindo Bay. The beach also features some rocky areas near its ends, providing excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving as marine life tends to congregate around these rocky formations.

Beach Activities

There are numerous activities to enjoy at Playa Grande:

  1. Surfing: Playa Grande is famous for its consistent waves, making it an ideal spot for both beginner and experienced surfers. Surf schools and board rentals are available along the beach.

  2. Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas at either end of the beach provide excellent opportunities to explore underwater life, with vibrant fish and coral formations awaiting discovery.

  3. Turtle Watching: Between October and March, you may have the chance to witness leatherback turtles nesting on the shores of Playa Grande. This incredible spectacle is not to be missed!

  4. Beachcombing: Strolling along this expansive shoreline offers ample opportunity to find interesting shells and other treasures washed up by the ocean.

  5. Relaxation: With plenty of space to spread out your towel or set up a beach chair, simply soaking up some sun or enjoying a good book can be an immensely satisfying way to spend your holiday at Playa Grande.

Accommodations

There are several beachfront hotels and resorts available for travelers looking to stay right on Playa Grande. Some popular options include:

Areas to Stay In

In addition to staying directly on Playa Grande, you may also choose to stay in the nearby town of Tamarindo. This bustling surf town offers a wider range of accommodation options, dining, and nightlife while still providing easy access to Playa Grande via a short boat ride across Tamarindo Bay. Staying in Tamarindo also allows you to explore other nearby beaches and attractions in the Guanacaste region.

Beach Amenities

Playa Grande offers several amenities to make your beach holiday comfortable and enjoyable:

  • Public restrooms
  • Beachfront restaurants and bars
  • Surfboard rentals and lessons
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Designated parking areas

With its beautiful golden sand, ample activities, and convenient amenities, Playa Grande is a fantastic destination for your next beach holiday in Costa Rica.

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