Beach Weather in Playa Manzanillo, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Playa Manzanillo

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 8.2mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 15kmh from the South-Southwest. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Manzanillo faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:03 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% 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 Playa Manzanillo

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 6.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 76%.

PLAYA MANZANILLO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
72% 100% 100% 90% 75% 63% 75% 92%
2.4mm 0.3mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.9mm 0.5mm 2.4mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 26° 27° 27° 26° 26°
90% 94% 77% 70% 71% 100% 92% 84%
0.9mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.4mm 0.3mm 0.4mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
70% 76% 66% 32% 79% 83% 67% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.4mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 29° 28° 27° 27°
59% 75% 86% 48% 74% 77% 57% 65%
0.1mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.4mm 1.4mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 28° 28° 27° 26°
85% 84% 53% 77% 70% 79% 53% 80%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 1.6mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 27° 27° 28° 27° 26°
55% 72% 71% 67% 57% 74% 60% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 1.5mm 1.3mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
70% 50% 56% 70% 82% 73% 52% 57%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.8mm 1.7mm 2.2mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.6m
0.4m
1.0m
10.7s 10.4s 10.2s 10.1s 7.0s 7.1s 7.0s 6.7s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
0
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
1.0m
0.1m
1.4m
1.1m
1.4m
0.5m
0.1m
0.4m
6.7s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.7s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
2
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 8.0s 8.2s 8.4s 8.5s 8.6s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 8.2s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 18.0s 17.8s 17.6s 16.9s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
16.3s 16.2s 16.2s 16.2s 15.9s 15.1s 14.9s 14.9s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
7.0s 7.1s 7.2s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s
Fri 26th July
6:20 AM 12:29 PM 6:41 PM
3.00 0.00 2.80
Sat 27th July
12:44 AM 7:09 AM 1:21 PM 7:33 PM
0.00 3.00 0.10 2.60
Sun 28th July
1:35 AM 8:02 AM 2:17 PM 8:30 PM
0.10 2.90 0.20 2.50
Mon 29th July
2:29 AM 8:59 AM 3:18 PM 9:33 PM
0.30 2.70 0.30 2.30
Tue 30th July
3:30 AM 10:02 AM 4:25 PM 10:42 PM
0.40 2.60 0.40 2.30
Wed 31st July
4:38 AM 11:08 AM 5:34 PM 11:52 PM
0.50 2.60 0.40 2.30
Thu 1st August
5:48 AM 12:13 PM 6:39 PM
0.60 2.50 0.40
Fri 26th July
27°
8.2mm
13kmh SW
83%
Sat 27th July
27°
6.5mm
17kmh SW
84%
Sun 28th July
28°
1.2mm
6kmh SW
68%
Mon 29th July
29°
4.2mm
9kmh SE
67%
Tue 30th July
28°
2.6mm
6kmh ESE
72%
Wed 31st July
28°
3.6mm
12kmh SSE
67%
Thu 1st August
28°
5.2mm
9kmh S
63%
Fri 2nd August
28°
5.5mm
7kmh WSW
67%
Sat 3rd August
27°
5.2mm
11kmh S
81%
Sun 4th August
28°
2.3mm
10kmh SW
60%
Mon 5th August
28°
3.7mm
7kmh SE
65%
Tue 6th August
28°
6.4mm
10kmh SSE
67%
Wed 7th August
26°
2.2mm
2kmh N
61%
Thu 8th August
28°
0.5mm
9kmh SSW
64%

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 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 4.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 69%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Playa Manzanillo, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Experience the beauty and tranquility of taking a holiday at Playa Manzanillo, located on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. This picturesque beach offers visitors a chance to unwind, soak up the sun, and enjoy various activities in a stunning natural setting.

Beach Type

Playa Manzanillo boasts a mixture of soft golden sand and rocky areas, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration. The crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, while the rocky sections provide an excellent habitat for marine life, making snorkeling and diving more interesting at this beach.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Playa Manzanillo include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters make it a safe and enjoyable spot for swimmers of all levels.
  2. Snorkeling: With its unique mix of sandy shoreline and rocky outcrops, Playa Manzanillo is a fantastic place to discover abundant marine life.
  3. Surfing: While not as famous as other surfing spots in Costa Rica, Playa Manzanillo offers some great waves for surfers to catch.
  4. Beachcombing: Stroll along the shoreline to find interesting shells and stones or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery.
  5. Hiking: Take advantage of nearby nature trails that lead you through lush forests with amazing views of the coastline.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts or hotels directly on Playa Manzanillo, you can find various accommodation options nearby such as:

  1. Lodge Ylang Ylang: A charming eco-lodge situated just a short walk from Playa Manzanillo offering private bungalows amidst lush gardens.
  2. Zula Inn Aparthotel: Located close to the beach, this aparthotel offers comfortable apartments with fully-equipped kitchens.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Playa Manzanillo, consider staying in the following areas:

  1. Santa Teresa: This bustling beach town is just a short drive from Playa Manzanillo and offers a wide variety of accommodation options, restaurants, and activities.
  2. Montezuma: A slightly quieter option, Montezuma is another nearby beach town with plenty of accommodations and amenities to choose from.

Beach Amenities

Playa Manzanillo offers the following amenities for visitors:

  1. Public restrooms
  2. Parking area
  3. Picnic tables
  4. Lifeguard services (seasonal)
  5. Nearby restaurants and bars

Enjoy your holiday at Playa Manzanillo in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, where you can experience the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty.

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