Beach Weather in Playa Sámara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Playa Sámara

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° 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 27%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 11kmh from the South-Southwest. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Sámara faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:53 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 86% 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 Sámara

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 28° 30° 30° 27° 26°
13% 11% 4% 2% 8% 85% 86% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 28° 31° 30° 28° 26°
10% 5% 3% 3% 9% 14% 14% 7%
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 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 30° 29° 27° 26°
7% 7% 8% 7% 13% 17% 25% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 28° 30° 29° 27° 26°
10% 10% 5% 6% 16% 21% 84% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 29° 30° 29° 27° 26°
17% 19% 9% 20% 40% 89% 60% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 29° 28° 27° 26°
21% 40% 25% 24% 80% 80% 75% 80%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 28° 31° 28° 27° 26°
21% 25% 20% 34% 50% 72% 33% 10%
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 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
13.1s 14.4s 14.2s 13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.0s 12.8s
Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
12.7s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.9s 11.7s 11.3s 11.2s
Wed 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
11.1s 11.0s 11.0s 11.0s 11.8s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
7
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
11.2s 11.1s 11.0s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s 10.6s 10.5s
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
10.4s 10.4s 14.3s 14.2s 14.1s 13.7s 13.5s 13.4s
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 12.9s 12.7s 12.7s 12.6s 12.6s
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
3
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
12.5s 12.5s 12.4s 13.0s 12.8s 12.7s 5.8s 5.7s
Mon 16th February
1:57 AM 8:14 AM 2:31 PM 8:30 PM
2.37 0.42 2.36 0.57
Tue 17th February
2:39 AM 8:52 AM 3:09 PM 9:11 PM
2.49 0.30 2.54 0.43
Wed 18th February
3:18 AM 9:28 AM 3:44 PM 9:51 PM
2.58 0.21 2.68 0.30
Thu 19th February
3:56 AM 10:04 AM 4:20 PM 10:30 PM
2.64 0.15 2.79 0.20
Fri 20th February
4:35 AM 10:40 AM 4:56 PM 11:09 PM
2.65 0.13 2.85 0.15
Sat 21st February
5:14 AM 11:18 AM 5:34 PM 11:50 PM
2.62 0.15 2.85 0.15
Sun 22nd February
5:56 AM 11:57 AM 6:16 PM
2.55 0.21 2.78
Mon 16th February
31°
0.0mm
10kmh S
27%
Tue 17th February
31°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
8%
Wed 18th February
31°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
11%
Thu 19th February
30°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
20%
Fri 20th February
30°
0.3mm
13kmh SSW
38%
Sat 21st February
29°
0.3mm
13kmh SSW
53%
Sun 22nd February
31°
0.0mm
7kmh S
33%
Mon 23rd February
31°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
20%
Tue 24th February
31°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
9%
Wed 25th February
31°
0.0mm
4kmh S
6%
Thu 26th February
31°
0.0mm
7kmh S
12%
Fri 27th February
31°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
12%
Sat 28th February
31°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
10%
Sun 1st March
31°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 31° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 19%.

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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