Beach Weather in Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Drake Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

The winds will be side shore and very light at 10kmh from the South-Southwest.

Drake Bay faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:44 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 Drake Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.8mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

DRAKE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 30° 29° 27° 27°
70% 82% 10% 11% 77% 85% 28% 72%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 30° 29° 27° 27°
81% 71% 24% 28% 15% 78% 80% 82%
0.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.8mm 2.6mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 26°
71% 52% 72% 87% 74% 80% 27% 22%
0.6mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
74% 84% 75% 76% 82% 53% 79% 18%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.9mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 28° 28° 27° 26°
73% 80% 24% 37% 77% 64% 41% 84%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 29° 28° 27° 26°
40% 70% 78% 78% 86% 89% 59% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.8mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 28° 28° 27° 27°
71% 53% 71% 74% 89% 87% 79% 59%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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30°
30°
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Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
15.1s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 14.0s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
13.2s 13.3s 13.4s 15.3s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.1s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
13.6s 13.6s 13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.2s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.3m
0.2m
1.0m
0.1m
12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.6s 19.1s 18.7s 17.7s 17.4s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
1.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
16.9s 17.1s 16.4s 16.0s 16.1s 15.6s 15.4s 15.3s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.6m
0.5m
0.2m
0.8m
15.3s 15.1s 14.8s 14.6s 14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
14.3s 14.2s 14.0s 13.8s 13.7s 13.6s 13.6s 13.5s
Mon 30th March
12:31 AM 6:46 AM 1:03 PM 7:17 PM
2.50 0.20 2.65 0.19
Tue 31st March
1:26 AM 7:36 AM 1:51 PM 8:06 PM
2.62 0.09 2.80 0.05
Wed 1st April
2:14 AM 8:21 AM 2:34 PM 8:48 PM
2.71 0.02 2.89 -0.04
Thu 2nd April
2:56 AM 9:01 AM 3:13 PM 9:27 PM
2.75 0.00 2.93 -0.08
Fri 3rd April
3:35 AM 9:38 AM 3:48 PM 10:04 PM
2.74 0.04 2.90 -0.05
Sat 4th April
4:12 AM 10:13 AM 4:22 PM 10:39 PM
2.68 0.13 2.82 0.03
Sun 5th April
4:47 AM 10:46 AM 4:55 PM 11:13 PM
2.58 0.25 2.71 0.14
Mon 30th March
30°
0.5mm
12kmh WSW
54%
Tue 31st March
30°
4.3mm
12kmh SW
57%
Wed 1st April
28°
2.2mm
11kmh SSW
60%
Thu 2nd April
28°
3.1mm
9kmh SW
67%
Fri 3rd April
28°
1.5mm
8kmh SW
60%
Sat 4th April
29°
2.6mm
9kmh SW
71%
Sun 5th April
28°
0.8mm
8kmh WSW
72%
Mon 6th April
29°
0.9mm
10kmh WSW
66%
Tue 7th April
30°
0.5mm
12kmh SW
62%
Wed 8th April
29°
1.0mm
13kmh SW
72%
Thu 9th April
29°
2.7mm
14kmh SW
73%
Fri 10th April
29°
4.2mm
10kmh SW
76%
Sat 11th April
30°
4.5mm
10kmh S
65%
Sun 12th April
29°
3.9mm
11kmh SW
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 30° 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 2.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 66%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Drake Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, South Pacific Region, Costa Rica

Drake Bay, located in the Osa Peninsula of the South Pacific Region in Costa Rica, offers an idyllic holiday destination for beach goers. Surrounded by lush rainforest and diverse wildlife, this remote bay provides a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, Drake Bay is sure to provide an unforgettable beach holiday experience.

Beach Type

Drake Bay features a mix of beach types, ranging from soft golden sand to pebbles and rocky shorelines. The sandy beaches are perfect for sunbathing, while the rocky areas provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving. Coral reefs can be found just off the shore, attracting a variety of marine life that makes exploring the underwater world an exciting adventure.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Drake Bay include:

  • Snorkeling and scuba diving: With its coral reefs and diverse marine life, Drake Bay is considered one of Costa Rica's top spots for snorkeling and diving. Explore the underwater world and encounter colorful fish, sea turtles, dolphins, and even sharks.

  • Kayaking: Paddle through the calm waters of Drake Bay while enjoying stunning views of the coastline and surrounding rainforest. Kayaking is a great way to explore hidden coves or reach more remote parts of the bay.

  • Hiking: Take a break from the beach to explore nearby trails that wind through lush rainforests filled with exotic wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, toucans, and more.

  • Whale watching: Between December to April (humpback whales) or July to November (pilot whales), embark on a whale-watching tour to witness these majestic creatures up close.

Accommodations

Drake Bay offers several accommodation options ranging from budget-friendly lodges to luxurious eco-resorts. Some popular choices include:

  • Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort: A luxury eco-resort nestled within the rainforest, offering upscale accommodations and amenities.

  • Aguila de Osa Inn: A boutique hotel with comfortable rooms and on-site dining options, perfect for exploring the surrounding area.

  • Drake Bay Backpackers: A budget-friendly option with basic amenities, suitable for travelers looking to save on accommodations without sacrificing their beach experience.

Areas to Stay In

Drake Bay is a small community with most accommodations located along the coastline or within a short walking distance from the beach. Some recommended areas to stay in include:

  • Agujitas: The main village in Drake Bay offers easy access to restaurants, shops, and tour operators. Staying in this area allows you to be close to all the action while still enjoying a relaxing beach holiday.

  • Playa Cocalito: For those seeking a more secluded beach experience, consider staying near Playa Cocalito. This remote stretch of sand offers privacy and tranquility away from the main tourist areas.

Beach Amenities

Drake Bay's beaches offer several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  • Restrooms
  • Shower facilities
  • Nearby restaurants and bars
  • Tour operators offering guided activities
  • Boat rentals for exploring the bay

Drake Bay's combination of pristine beaches, lush rainforest surroundings, and diverse wildlife make it an ideal destination for a memorable beach holiday in Costa Rica.

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