Beach Weather in Playa Sámara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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27°
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28°
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28°
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29°
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28°
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Beach Weather Today in Playa Sámara

Today the maximum temperature will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 18%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 26kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Sámara faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:48 PM. The skies should be very 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 Sámara

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 25° 29° 31° 31° 27° 26°
1% 7% 8% 5% 17% 21% 14% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 28° 30° 30° 28° 26°
0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 18% 9% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 25° 24° 28° 30° 30° 27° 26°
9% 17% 8% 2% 9% 22% 84% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 30° 29° 27° 25°
11% 7% 8% 7% 7% 23% 9% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 30° 30° 27° 25°
64% 83% 13% 25% 37% 70% 26% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 26° 25° 27° 30° 29° 25° 25°
46% 44% 59% 45% 26% 24% 26% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 22° 26° 29° 28° 24° 24°
22% 30% 30% 31% 28% 22% 26% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
5.4s 13.5s 13.3s 5.0s 5.7s 5.7s 12.4s 5.9s
Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
4
kmh
30
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
12.3s 5.2s 12.3s 11.9s 11.3s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
26
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
10.3s 10.1s 9.8s 5.5s 5.9s 9.1s 6.4s 6.4s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
5.8s 6.2s 6.2s 6.0s 6.2s 5.8s 9.6s 9.1s
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
8.9s 8.6s 8.4s 8.1s 13.0s 12.9s 12.9s 12.8s
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
41
kmh
50
kmh
46
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
43
kmh
43
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
1.5m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
1.2m
1.2m
5.0s 12.6s 12.7s 13.0s 6.0s 5.9s 12.5s 12.4s
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
51
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
47
kmh
53
kmh
1.1m
1.6m
1.7m
1.9m
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
1.9m
12.4s 12.2s 11.7s 11.3s 10.8s 10.4s 9.9s 13.3s
Tue 27th January
2:43 AM 8:54 AM 2:50 PM 9:20 PM
0.48 2.16 0.57 2.47
Wed 28th January
3:50 AM 10:03 AM 4:01 PM 10:30 PM
0.52 2.11 0.63 2.43
Thu 29th January
5:02 AM 11:17 AM 5:18 PM 11:42 PM
0.50 2.13 0.62 2.45
Fri 30th January
6:11 AM 12:28 PM 6:29 PM
0.41 2.24 0.53
Sat 31st January
12:49 AM 7:13 AM 1:31 PM 7:32 PM
2.53 0.30 2.39 0.42
Sun 1st February
1:49 AM 8:08 AM 2:25 PM 8:29 PM
2.63 0.17 2.56 0.30
Mon 2nd February
2:42 AM 8:58 AM 3:15 PM 9:21 PM
2.72 0.07 2.71 0.21
Tue 27th January
31°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
18%
Wed 28th January
30°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
4%
Thu 29th January
30°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
28%
Fri 30th January
30°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
13%
Sat 31st January
31°
0.0mm
8kmh NE
43%
Sun 1st February
30°
0.0mm
28kmh NE
36%
Mon 2nd February
29°
0.0mm
36kmh NE
26%
Tue 3rd February
29°
0.0mm
24kmh NE
7%
Wed 4th February
30°
0.0mm
22kmh NE
12%
Thu 5th February
30°
0.0mm
12kmh S
20%
Fri 6th February
30°
0.3mm
11kmh S
36%
Sat 7th February
31°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
19%
Sun 8th February
30°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
18%
Mon 9th February
31°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
29%

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 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 22%.

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

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

Playa Sámara, located on the stunning Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, is a popular beach destination for travelers seeking an idyllic vacation. This picturesque beach offers a perfect combination of relaxation and adventure, with its golden sand, lush surroundings, and a range of activities to enjoy.

Beach Type

Playa Sámara boasts a beautiful stretch of golden sand that's perfect for sunbathing and leisurely walks along the shoreline. The beach is relatively flat with gentle waves making it ideal for families and those who prefer calmer waters. Offshore, you'll find some rocky areas and coral reefs that create an interesting environment for snorkeling and diving. These natural structures attract a variety of marine life, making underwater exploration particularly exciting.

Beach Activities

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

  1. Snorkeling and Diving: With its nearby coral reefs and rocky areas, Playa Sámara is an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to explore the vibrant underwater world.

  2. Surfing: While the waves at Playa Sámara are generally gentle, there are some breaks that offer good surfing opportunities for beginners and intermediate surfers.

  3. Kayaking: Rent a kayak to explore the calm waters around Playa Sámara or join a guided tour to discover nearby beaches such as Playa Barrigona or Isla Chora.

  4. Horseback Riding: Explore the surrounding area by horseback with guided tours available on the beach or through local tour operators.

  5. Sunset Watching: The sunsets at Playa Sámara are truly breathtaking; make sure to catch one during your stay.

Accommodations

Playa Sámara offers various accommodation options ranging from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious beachfront resorts. Some popular choices include:

Areas to Stay In

The main area to stay in is the town of Sámara, which is located right by the beach. This charming town offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and accommodations within walking distance of the beach. For a more secluded experience, consider staying in nearby towns such as Nosara or Punta Islita.

Beach Amenities

Playa Sámara offers a range of amenities to make your beach day enjoyable:

  • Public restrooms
  • Beachfront restaurants and bars
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Watersports equipment rentals (kayaks, surfboards, snorkeling gear)
  • Lifeguards during high season (December-April)

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