Beach Weather in Playa Sámara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 30° 29° 27° 25°
77% 69% 55% 53% 81% 60% 71% 33%
1.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 29° 29° 29° 27° 26°
23% 84% 82% 76% 79% 84% 83% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 1.4mm 0.7mm 2.1mm 0.2mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 29° 28° 28° 27° 26°
36% 87% 75% 82% 91% 86% 88% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 0.1mm 1.8mm 0.0mm 1.7mm 1.3mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 29° 29° 29° 26° 26°
75% 76% 48% 70% 73% 60% 86% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 1.1mm 1.3mm 1.9mm 0.1mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 28° 28° 26° 25°
81% 25% 23% 29% 85% 82% 70% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.1mm 1.4mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 30° 28° 27° 26°
77% 30% 31% 17% 82% 58% 54% 27%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 29° 29° 29° 27° 27°
30% 78% 39% 72% 73% 53% 62% 81%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 1.4mm 1.2mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.5s 6.6s 7.1s 6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 6.6s
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
17.2s 17.1s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.8s 15.9s 15.9s
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
15.9s 15.9s 15.7s 15.5s 14.9s 14.7s 14.6s 14.5s
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
14.5s 6.6s 6.5s 6.5s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.7s
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
6.7s 6.6s 6.5s 6.4s 6.4s 6.5s 6.7s 6.8s
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.5m
0.6m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 10.2s 9.9s
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 18.8s 18.0s 17.8s 17.7s 8.9s
Thu 21st September
12:05 AM 6:25 AM 12:40 PM 6:53 PM
0.30 2.60 0.30 2.30
Fri 22nd September
12:47 AM 7:10 AM 1:28 PM 7:44 PM
0.40 2.50 0.40 2.20
Sat 23rd September
1:40 AM 8:06 AM 2:27 PM 8:49 PM
0.60 2.40 0.50 2.10
Sun 24th September
2:46 AM 9:16 AM 3:37 PM 10:05 PM
0.60 2.30 0.50 2.10
Mon 25th September
4:05 AM 10:34 AM 4:51 PM 11:19 PM
0.60 2.30 0.50 2.30
Tue 26th September
5:23 AM 11:47 AM 6:00 PM
0.50 2.40 0.30
Wed 27th September
12:24 AM 6:31 AM 12:49 PM 6:58 PM
2.50 0.30 2.60 0.10
Thu 21st September
30°
1.2mm
7kmh SSE
62%
Fri 22nd September
30°
4.5mm
11kmh SSE
72%
Sat 23rd September
29°
6.5mm
8kmh SSW
78%
Sun 24th September
29°
5.0mm
6kmh S
71%
Mon 25th September
29°
2.4mm
6kmh S
52%
Tue 26th September
30°
0.4mm
9kmh SSW
47%
Wed 27th September
29°
3.7mm
8kmh SW
61%
Thu 28th September
29°
6.9mm
6kmh SW
65%
Fri 29th September
29°
6.5mm
6kmh S
76%
Sat 30th September
29°
2.5mm
7kmh S
65%
Sun 1st October
28°
6.6mm
7kmh SSW
71%
Mon 2nd October
28°
5.1mm
8kmh S
70%
Tue 3rd October
26°
7.1mm
10kmh S
91%
Wed 4th October
27°
1.5mm
6kmh SSE
67%

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 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 4.3mm 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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