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 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 8.2mm of moderate rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 19kmh from the West-Northwest. 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 06:05 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 moderate rain with an average of 7.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 11.5mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 16th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 29° 28° 27° 26°
35% 76% 80% 50% 61% 71% 100% 58%
0.0mm 1.3mm 1.6mm 0.2mm 1.1mm 2.9mm 0.2mm 0.9mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 27° 27° 26° 26°
58% 77% 75% 72% 94% 77% 77% 37%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 28° 28° 27° 26°
80% 80% 88% 68% 70% 72% 68% 87%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.0mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 28° 28° 27° 25°
25% 78% 80% 76% 82% 77% 77% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.7mm 1.1mm 0.9mm 0.8mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 28° 28° 27° 26°
55% 37% 25% 25% 71% 85% 73% 42%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.1mm 0.7mm 0.7mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 29° 28° 27° 25°
78% 70% 74% 70% 87% 79% 79% 61%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 1.7mm 2.7mm 1.3mm 4.3mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 26° 25°
82% 58% 41% 31% 76% 58% 55% 61%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.3mm 0.6mm 2.3mm 1.4mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 16th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.1s 12.9s 12.7s 12.7s 19.1s
Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
19.0s 19.0s 18.8s 18.5s 17.9s 17.8s 17.7s 17.7s
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
1.1m
1.4m
1.1m
1.4m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
17.6s 17.4s 16.8s 16.6s 16.6s 16.5s 16.5s 16.3s
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
2
kmh
1.1m
0.6m
0.5m
1.4m
1.4m
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
15.8s 15.6s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 15.5s 16.3s
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
16.5s 16.4s 16.2s 15.4s 15.4s 15.4s 15.3s 15.1s
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.2m
0.1m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 13.9s 13.8s
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 15.6s
Tue 16th June
3:10 AM 9:15 AM 3:31 PM 9:49 PM
2.72 0.24 2.95 0.11
Wed 17th June
4:01 AM 10:08 AM 4:22 PM 10:39 PM
2.79 0.22 2.94 0.12
Thu 18th June
4:52 AM 11:00 AM 5:12 PM 11:28 PM
2.82 0.24 2.88 0.18
Fri 19th June
5:42 AM 11:52 AM 6:03 PM
2.80 0.30 2.78
Sat 20th June
12:18 AM 6:32 AM 12:45 PM 6:55 PM
0.28 2.75 0.39 2.65
Sun 21st June
1:08 AM 7:23 AM 1:39 PM 7:48 PM
0.41 2.67 0.50 2.51
Mon 22nd June
1:59 AM 8:16 AM 2:35 PM 8:44 PM
0.54 2.57 0.60 2.37
Tue 16th June
29°
8.2mm
11kmh W
66%
Wed 17th June
28°
1.7mm
4kmh SSW
70%
Thu 18th June
29°
2.1mm
5kmh SSW
76%
Fri 19th June
28°
3.6mm
9kmh S
72%
Sat 20th June
29°
2.5mm
8kmh SSW
51%
Sun 21st June
29°
11.5mm
6kmh WSW
74%
Mon 22nd June
28°
6.0mm
8kmh SSW
57%
Tue 23rd June
30°
4.9mm
4kmh SW
55%
Wed 24th June
28°
4.1mm
10kmh WNW
65%
Thu 25th June
28°
5.2mm
10kmh SE
58%
Fri 26th June
30°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
45%
Sat 27th June
30°
2.0mm
4kmh S
44%
Sun 28th June
29°
1.5mm
9kmh SSE
67%
Mon 29th June
28°
4.3mm
10kmh S
78%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° 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 13 days of light rain with an average of 4.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 63%.

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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