Beach Weather in Playa Sámara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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27°
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Beach Weather Today in Playa Sámara

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 23kmh 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 05:41 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 27° 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 36%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 26° 29° 29° 25° 24°
9% 11% 9% 3% 5% 11% 14% 12%
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 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 27° 30° 29° 26° 24°
7% 11% 12% 8% 10% 23% 40% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 27° 29° 29° 26° 24°
17% 17% 8% 7% 18% 18% 21% 21%
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 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 27° 30° 29° 26° 24°
15% 8% 8% 11% 9% 36% 30% 28%
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 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 27° 29° 28° 26° 24°
20% 16% 8% 12% 17% 38% 41% 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°
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 27° 29° 28° 26° 25°
9% 13% 26% 18% 86% 68% 65% 36%
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 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 30° 29° 26° 25°
37% 25% 13% 9% 20% 77% 63% 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 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
6.1s 11.3s 11.0s 5.7s 6.1s 6.2s 6.2s 6.1s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
1
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
1
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
11.8s 11.4s 10.7s 10.1s 10.3s 10.0s 9.7s 9.4s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
1
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
9.4s 9.8s 10.5s 9.8s 9.3s 8.8s 8.4s 8.2s
Thu 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
8.1s 7.9s 7.9s 7.7s 7.5s 9.0s 5.7s 5.6s
Fri 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
5.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.4s 6.0s 6.2s 5.2s 13.2s
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
13.1s 13.1s 10.9s 10.1s 5.0s 5.0s 5.1s 8.6s
Sun 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
1
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
4
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
0.7m
1.2m
1.7m
12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s
Mon 12th January
3:34 AM 9:40 AM 3:36 PM 10:02 PM
0.71 1.97 0.81 2.23
Tue 13th January
4:35 AM 10:40 AM 4:37 PM 10:58 PM
0.74 1.90 0.88 2.19
Wed 14th January
5:35 AM 11:43 AM 5:38 PM 11:55 PM
0.72 1.89 0.88 2.19
Thu 15th January
6:30 AM 12:41 PM 6:33 PM
0.66 1.95 0.84
Fri 16th January
12:49 AM 7:18 AM 1:32 PM 7:23 PM
2.25 0.57 2.04 0.77
Sat 17th January
1:37 AM 8:02 AM 2:17 PM 8:09 PM
2.33 0.47 2.16 0.69
Sun 18th January
2:20 AM 8:42 AM 2:57 PM 8:51 PM
2.41 0.37 2.28 0.60
Mon 12th January
30°
0.0mm
6kmh E
9%
Tue 13th January
30°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
14%
Wed 14th January
29°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
15%
Thu 15th January
30°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
18%
Fri 16th January
29°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
20%
Sat 17th January
29°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
40%
Sun 18th January
30°
0.0mm
4kmh S
33%
Mon 19th January
30°
0.0mm
10kmh S
27%
Tue 20th January
29°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
39%
Wed 21st January
30°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
35%
Thu 22nd January
30°
0.0mm
10kmh S
36%
Fri 23rd January
31°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
10%
Sat 24th January
30°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
10%
Sun 25th January
30°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
7%

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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