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 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 30° 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 16%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 17kmh 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 05:55 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 74% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 29° 32° 31° 29° 28°
5% 5% 6% 5% 12% 11% 74% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 30° 32° 30° 29° 28°
11% 6% 5% 5% 12% 21% 31% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 30° 32° 30° 28° 28°
20% 14% 13% 12% 20% 23% 86% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 30° 30° 29° 27° 27°
84% 75% 22% 43% 46% 84% 74% 84%
0.4mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 25° 29° 30° 29° 28° 27°
24% 78% 72% 30% 76% 88% 88% 38%
0.0mm 1.2mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 29° 31° 30° 28° 28°
57% 75% 83% 30% 26% 88% 76% 68%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 29° 31° 30° 28° 28°
31% 73% 84% 11% 31% 25% 84% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sun 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
0
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
5.6s 5.1s 5.0s 5.6s 5.8s 16.3s 15.7s 15.5s
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
15.4s 14.9s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 13.9s 13.7s 13.6s
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
1
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
1.4m
1.3m
13.5s 13.2s 13.1s 13.3s 14.8s 14.4s 14.4s 14.3s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
1.0m
13.3s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.2s 13.1s 13.2s 13.3s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
1
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.2m
13.2s 12.8s 12.7s 12.6s 12.6s 12.5s 17.7s 17.0s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
0
kmh
2
kmh
2
kmh
2
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
16.8s 16.7s 16.3s 16.1s 16.1s 15.7s 15.4s 15.3s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
15.3s 15.2s 14.8s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s
Sun 29th March
5:43 AM 12:05 PM 6:17 PM
0.57 2.30 0.62
Mon 30th March
12:30 AM 6:43 AM 1:03 PM 7:15 PM
2.31 0.48 2.45 0.49
Tue 31st March
1:26 AM 7:33 AM 1:51 PM 8:04 PM
2.41 0.39 2.59 0.36
Wed 1st April
2:13 AM 8:18 AM 2:33 PM 8:47 PM
2.50 0.32 2.70 0.25
Thu 2nd April
2:54 AM 8:58 AM 3:10 PM 9:26 PM
2.56 0.28 2.76 0.19
Fri 3rd April
3:33 AM 9:36 AM 3:46 PM 10:04 PM
2.58 0.27 2.77 0.17
Sat 4th April
4:10 AM 10:12 AM 4:21 PM 10:40 PM
2.55 0.30 2.73 0.19
Sun 29th March
32°
0.0mm
12kmh S
16%
Mon 30th March
32°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
13%
Tue 31st March
32°
0.2mm
13kmh SSW
34%
Wed 1st April
31°
1.9mm
13kmh S
64%
Thu 2nd April
30°
2.6mm
13kmh S
61%
Fri 3rd April
31°
0.6mm
12kmh SSW
62%
Sat 4th April
31°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
44%
Sun 5th April
31°
0.4mm
10kmh SSW
51%
Mon 6th April
32°
0.2mm
10kmh SW
47%
Tue 7th April
32°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
24%
Wed 8th April
33°
0.0mm
7kmh S
23%
Thu 9th April
33°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
24%
Fri 10th April
33°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
17%
Sat 11th April
33°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 32° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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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