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 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 11.6mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Playa Sámara faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:07 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 65% 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 28° 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 3.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.3mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 27° 27° 25° 25°
60% 81% 64% 62% 80% 74% 65% 81%
0.5mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 1.9mm 1.7mm 0.7mm 1.4mm 5.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 26° 25° 25°
62% 74% 71% 65% 73% 100% 100% 85%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 1.7mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 1.5mm
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
24° 24° 24° 27° 29° 28° 26° 25°
81% 55% 85% 42% 74% 65% 70% 59%
0.7mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 29° 28° 26° 26°
61% 74% 23% 32% 84% 65% 70% 68%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 28° 28° 26° 25°
50% 82% 29% 40% 84% 82% 51% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.2mm 3.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 25° 28° 29° 27° 26° 26°
52% 80% 73% 35% 76% 55% 61% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 1.4mm 3.0mm 1.2mm
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27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 29° 28° 25° 25°
73% 74% 35% 65% 85% 88% 61% 64%
1.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 1.1mm 2.4mm 0.9mm
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Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
10.7s 14.4s 14.2s 6.4s 10.0s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
31
kmh
25
kmh
16
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
6.9s 6.7s 6.8s 7.3s 6.9s 7.2s 7.3s 7.4s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
7.4s 7.7s 8.3s 8.3s 8.4s 8.5s 8.6s 8.7s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
3
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
8.7s 14.4s 14.2s 13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 8.3s 8.2s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
8.2s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 17.8s 17.7s 17.4s 16.4s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
16.2s 16.2s 16.2s 7.0s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
7.0s 7.0s 7.5s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s 6.8s
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°
11.6mm
10kmh S
70%
Sat 27th July
27°
4.4mm
12kmh SSW
78%
Sun 28th July
29°
2.3mm
7kmh WSW
66%
Mon 29th July
29°
3.0mm
8kmh SSE
59%
Tue 30th July
29°
4.4mm
7kmh ESE
59%
Wed 31st July
29°
6.4mm
10kmh SSE
64%
Thu 1st August
29°
6.3mm
6kmh SW
68%
Fri 2nd August
28°
6.3mm
8kmh W
64%
Sat 3rd August
27°
5.9mm
10kmh S
83%
Sun 4th August
29°
2.7mm
7kmh SW
68%
Mon 5th August
29°
3.2mm
8kmh SSE
65%
Tue 6th August
28°
6.3mm
5kmh SSW
71%
Wed 7th August
26°
2.5mm
2kmh SSE
71%
Thu 8th August
27°
0.9mm
8kmh SW
61%

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 27° 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 4.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 68%.

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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