Beach Weather in Playa Prieta, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Playa Prieta

Today the maximum temperature will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 11%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and light at 15kmh from the East-Northeast. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Prieta faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:51 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 Playa Prieta

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

PLAYA PRIETA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 27° 30° 30° 29° 26°
13% 5% 4% 6% 8% 28% 22% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 27° 29° 30° 28° 26°
9% 10% 6% 8% 39% 32% 76% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 27° 30° 28° 27° 26°
19% 17% 16% 9% 49% 70% 48% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 30° 31° 29° 26°
18% 27% 24% 52% 48% 28% 4% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 28° 31° 32° 29° 26°
3% 4% 11% 18% 16% 29% 6% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 28° 31° 31° 29° 26°
7% 25% 23% 2% 23% 31% 33% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 31° 32° 30° 27°
4% 5% 16% 12% 6% 16% 7% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
1.0m
1.1m
0.6m
11.6s 11.6s 13.2s 11.1s 11.0s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
4
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
10.7s 10.4s 10.4s 10.1s 10.0s 17.3s 9.3s 16.2s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
15.0s 14.9s 16.2s 16.2s 15.5s 15.4s 15.4s 15.3s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
1.2m
0.9m
15.2s 15.1s 15.0s 15.0s 15.1s 15.1s 15.0s 14.8s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.9m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
14.7s 14.3s 15.2s 14.3s 14.2s 14.2s 14.4s 14.5s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
1.2m
0.9m
14.5s 14.7s 15.1s 15.1s 14.5s 14.2s 14.2s 14.0s
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.5m
1.2m
1.5m
1.0m
0.6m
14.0s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.4s 13.2s
Mon 17th February
5:42 AM 11:48 AM 6:04 PM
2.06 0.25 2.22
Tue 18th February
12:20 AM 6:19 AM 12:20 PM 6:39 PM
0.33 1.95 0.34 2.14
Wed 19th February
12:58 AM 6:57 AM 12:54 PM 7:17 PM
0.41 1.83 0.45 2.05
Thu 20th February
1:39 AM 7:38 AM 1:31 PM 7:59 PM
0.50 1.71 0.55 1.96
Fri 21st February
2:27 AM 8:26 AM 2:17 PM 8:49 PM
0.58 1.61 0.64 1.88
Sat 22nd February
3:26 AM 9:26 AM 3:17 PM 9:50 PM
0.63 1.54 0.71 1.84
Sun 23rd February
4:35 AM 10:39 AM 4:31 PM 11:00 PM
0.63 1.53 0.73 1.85
Mon 17th February
31°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
11%
Tue 18th February
30°
0.0mm
7kmh NW
25%
Wed 19th February
30°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
31%
Thu 20th February
31°
0.0mm
7kmh N
26%
Fri 21st February
32°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
11%
Sat 22nd February
31°
0.0mm
16kmh NE
19%
Sun 23rd February
32°
0.0mm
22kmh NE
9%
Mon 24th February
32°
0.2mm
10kmh N
23%
Tue 25th February
32°
0.0mm
7kmh N
10%
Wed 26th February
32°
0.0mm
8kmh NE
8%
Thu 27th February
30°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
13%
Fri 28th February
31°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
14%
Sat 1st March
33°
0.0mm
10kmh NE
5%
Sun 2nd March
33°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
6%

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 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 15%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Playa Prieta, Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica

Playa Prieta is a beautiful beach located on the stunning Peninsula Papagayo in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica. This pristine beach offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing holiday. With warm weather all year round, Playa Prieta provides an ideal destination for beach goers seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Beach Type

Playa Prieta boasts dark sand that contrasts beautifully with the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. The beach is lined with lush vegetation and palm trees that offer natural shade, making it perfect for those looking to spend an entire day at the beach. While not as powdery as some white sand beaches, Playa Prieta's sand is still soft and comfortable for lounging.

The beach also features some rocky areas and small coves, which are great spots for snorkeling and diving. The underwater landscape attracts a variety of marine life, ensuring a thrilling experience for snorkelers and divers alike.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Playa Prieta include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters at Playa Prieta make it an excellent spot for swimming, suitable for people of all ages.
  • Snorkeling and diving: With its rocky areas and diverse marine life, Playa Prieta offers exciting opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
  • Sunbathing: The warm sun, soft sand, and natural shade from palm trees create a perfect environment for sunbathing and relaxation.
  • Beach walks: The picturesque scenery at Playa Prieta makes it ideal for leisurely strolls along the shoreline.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels directly on Playa Prieta's shores, there are several luxurious resorts nearby that cater to those looking to stay close to this beautiful beach. Some options include:

Areas to Stay In

Some areas to consider staying in when visiting Playa Prieta include:

  • Peninsula Papagayo: This exclusive area offers luxury accommodations and is home to some of Costa Rica's most stunning beaches, including Playa Prieta. It also features an 18-hole golf course, marina, and various dining options.
  • Playas del Coco: Located approximately 30 minutes away from Playa Prieta, Playas del Coco is a lively beach town with plenty of accommodations, restaurants, and shops.

Beach Amenities

Playa Prieta offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Parking area
  • Restrooms (available at nearby resorts for their guests)
  • Beach chairs and umbrellas (for resort guests)
  • Snorkeling and diving equipment rental (through nearby resorts)

Overall, a holiday at Playa Prieta in Peninsula Papagayo promises a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. With its stunning natural beauty, calm waters, and luxurious accommodations nearby, it's the perfect destination for a beach getaway in Costa Rica.

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