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

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 29%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the South. 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 05:56 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% 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 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 28%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 27° 27° 29° 31° 31° 29° 28°
53% 10% 5% 6% 13% 14% 75% 59%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 27° 27° 30° 31° 31° 29° 28°
68% 73% 85% 13% 23% 15% 86% 12%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 31° 31° 29° 28°
13% 8% 8% 5% 15% 12% 16% 11%
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 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 31° 30° 29° 28°
20% 11% 9% 9% 21% 16% 42% 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 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 30° 31° 30° 29° 28°
30% 16% 18% 22% 41% 51% 70% 43%
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 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 27° 30° 32° 30° 29° 28°
30% 14% 79% 18% 21% 52% 18% 88%
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 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 32° 30° 29° 28°
23% 17% 14% 11% 19% 33% 48% 22%
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 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
13.1s 13.4s 13.2s 12.8s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.2s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
12.0s 11.8s 11.8s 16.7s 11.8s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
12.8s 12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 12.2s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
12.0s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s 11.3s 11.0s 11.2s 10.7s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
0.5m
0.8m
10.7s 10.4s 10.2s 10.1s 10.0s 10.1s 10.2s 10.6s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
10.5s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.4s 10.4s 10.8s 15.2s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
14.8s 14.9s 14.7s 14.4s 14.1s 14.0s 14.2s 14.2s
Fri 8th May
12:42 AM 7:06 AM 12:53 PM 7:08 PM
0.54 2.09 0.81 2.16
Sat 9th May
1:25 AM 7:58 AM 1:46 PM 8:02 PM
0.63 2.07 0.89 2.08
Sun 10th May
2:15 AM 8:54 AM 2:51 PM 9:04 PM
0.70 2.09 0.91 2.03
Mon 11th May
3:13 AM 9:50 AM 4:00 PM 10:09 PM
0.73 2.17 0.85 2.04
Tue 12th May
4:14 AM 10:46 AM 5:04 PM 11:12 PM
0.71 2.29 0.71 2.11
Wed 13th May
5:12 AM 11:39 AM 6:00 PM
0.63 2.45 0.52
Thu 14th May
12:10 AM 6:06 AM 12:30 PM 6:51 PM
2.23 0.51 2.62 0.32
Fri 8th May
31°
0.3mm
11kmh S
29%
Sat 9th May
31°
0.3mm
10kmh SSW
46%
Sun 10th May
32°
0.0mm
11kmh S
11%
Mon 11th May
31°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
17%
Tue 12th May
31°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
36%
Wed 13th May
32°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
40%
Thu 14th May
32°
0.0mm
11kmh S
23%
Fri 15th May
32°
0.0mm
14kmh S
28%
Sat 16th May
30°
5.7mm
11kmh SSW
68%
Sun 17th May
30°
7.2mm
10kmh SSW
61%
Mon 18th May
29°
5.1mm
9kmh SW
76%
Tue 19th May
29°
3.7mm
9kmh SW
66%
Wed 20th May
29°
2.1mm
10kmh SSW
70%
Thu 21st May
29°
2.2mm
10kmh S
75%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 31° 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 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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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