Beach Weather in Ballena Bay, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Ballena Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° 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 have 1.1mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

The winds will be side shore and very light at 10kmh from the North.

Ballena Bay faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:25 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 70% 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 Ballena Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

BALLENA BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 26° 26°
70% 85% 70% 14% 23% 74% 70% 36%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
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28°
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Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 27° 29° 29° 27° 26°
29% 26% 22% 24% 53% 79% 36% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 26° 28° 28° 27° 26°
33% 52% 68% 27% 29% 83% 47% 80%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
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28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 28° 28° 26° 26°
22% 45% 23% 24% 37% 88% 86% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
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28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 28° 27° 26° 26°
73% 39% 22% 39% 74% 88% 88% 29%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.9mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 28° 27° 26° 26°
74% 87% 32% 28% 81% 70% 84% 71%
0.5mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
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28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 27°
83% 83% 80% 37% 88% 86% 46% 65%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
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Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
13.2s 13.1s 6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
6.6s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 7.1s 7.2s 7.0s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.6s 6.7s 6.7s 6.8s 6.8s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
6.8s 6.7s 6.5s 6.4s 6.4s 7.5s 7.4s 7.3s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
7.0s 6.9s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
7.0s 7.1s 7.2s 7.1s 7.0s 7.0s 6.9s 6.7s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
0.8m
12.0s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 7.0s 6.8s 7.0s
Sat 21st December
12:41 AM 6:47 AM 12:58 PM 7:25 PM
0.56 2.31 0.43 2.38
Sun 22nd December
1:32 AM 7:38 AM 1:44 PM 8:14 PM
0.67 2.17 0.57 2.32
Mon 23rd December
2:27 AM 8:32 AM 2:33 PM 9:05 PM
0.75 2.04 0.70 2.26
Tue 24th December
3:26 AM 9:29 AM 3:27 PM 9:57 PM
0.80 1.96 0.80 2.23
Wed 25th December
4:26 AM 10:28 AM 4:24 PM 10:49 PM
0.79 1.91 0.84 2.23
Thu 26th December
5:22 AM 11:26 AM 5:20 PM 11:41 PM
0.74 1.92 0.84 2.26
Fri 27th December
6:13 AM 12:21 PM 6:12 PM
0.65 1.97 0.80
Sat 21st December
28°
1.1mm
6kmh SE
55%
Sun 22nd December
29°
0.3mm
11kmh NE
38%
Mon 23rd December
28°
0.2mm
4kmh NNE
52%
Tue 24th December
28°
0.1mm
5kmh ENE
51%
Wed 25th December
28°
2.1mm
11kmh SE
56%
Thu 26th December
28°
1.8mm
9kmh SE
65%
Fri 27th December
28°
0.3mm
7kmh ESE
71%
Sat 28th December
28°
3.7mm
9kmh ESE
76%
Sun 29th December
28°
10.4mm
16kmh ESE
69%
Mon 30th December
27°
7.7mm
14kmh ESE
75%
Tue 31st December
27°
1.0mm
14kmh E
56%
Wed 1st January
28°
5.1mm
15kmh ESE
68%
Thu 2nd January
28°
2.0mm
13kmh SE
69%
Fri 3rd January
28°
0.3mm
5kmh S
60%

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 28° 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 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 62%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Ballena Bay, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Visiting the beautiful Ballena Bay in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, is a perfect holiday getaway for beach goers. This tropical paradise offers visitors a chance to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Pacific coastline and immerse themselves in the rich biodiversity of the region.

Beach Type

The beach at Ballena Bay features soft and powdery yellow sand with some rocky areas, making it ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and exploring tide pools. While it may not have the pure white sands found at other tropical beaches, its natural beauty more than makes up for it. The presence of rocks and reef formations near the shore provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts as these provide habitats for various marine species.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Ballena Bay include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it an excellent spot for swimmers of all skill levels.
  • Snorkeling & Diving: The presence of rocks and reefs near the shore makes this location perfect for observing marine life.
  • Surfing: Ballena Bay offers consistent waves suitable for beginner to intermediate surfers.
  • Fishing: Try your hand at catching local fish species from the shore or on a fishing tour.
  • Boat Tours & Wildlife Watching: Explore nearby mangroves, caves, and islands while keeping an eye out for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles.

Accommodations

Visitors to Ballena Bay can choose from a range of accommodations to suit their preferences. Some popular options include:

  • Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge: This eco-lodge is located within a 165-acre private preserve with access to both the beach and rainforest.
  • Aguila de Osa Inn: This boutique hotel offers comfortable rooms overlooking Drake Bay and organizes boat tours to explore nearby Corcovado National Park.

Areas to Stay In

Some recommended areas to stay in near Ballena Bay are:

  • Uvita: This small town offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and shops. It is also close to Marino Ballena National Park, known for its famous whale tail-shaped sandbar.
  • Ojochal: This quaint village is a great base for exploring the South Pacific coast and offers various lodging options, including eco-lodges and boutique hotels.
  • Dominical: A laid-back surf town with a beautiful beach, Dominical offers various accommodation options and is a great place to enjoy local cuisine.

Beach Amenities

Ballena Bay offers visitors several amenities to ensure their comfort during their beach holiday:

  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beachfront bars and restaurants
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Umbrella and chair rentals
  • Parking lots near the beach

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