Beach Weather in Ballena Bay, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Ballena Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 26° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh 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.

Ballena Bay faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:18 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 Ballena Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° 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 very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.0mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

BALLENA BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 25° 24° 23° 23° 24° 27° 28°
80% 80% 7% 5% 5% 5% 6% 70%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 24° 24° 24° 24° 25° 27° 27°
83% 80% 52% 89% 79% 70% 74% 81%
0.4mm 0.8mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 1.2mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 24° 24° 24° 23° 25° 27° 27°
80% 76% 37% 74% 66% 72% 72% 86%
1.0mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.9mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 24° 23° 24° 23° 24° 27° 27°
72% 85% 22% 87% 86% 26% 70% 78%
0.6mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.9mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 24° 23° 23° 23° 24° 27° 27°
74% 71% 8% 7% 8% 7% 8% 27%
1.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 24° 24° 23° 23° 24° 27° 27°
57% 63% 61% 45% 30% 25% 43% 66%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 24° 24° 23° 23° 24° 27° 28°
63% 56% 18% 13% 31% 45% 39% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
9.9s 5.8s 5.8s 9.6s 5.8s 9.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
6.2s 6.2s 6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
6.0s 6.2s 6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 5.9s 5.9s 14.6s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
14.5s 14.4s 13.9s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.4s 13.3s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
13.3s 13.3s 13.5s 14.0s 14.1s 14.0s 13.4s 13.1s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.3s 12.3s 12.2s 12.2s 12.1s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 6.2s 6.3s 6.4s 6.5s
Sat 6th December
3:02 AM 9:24 AM 3:37 PM 9:41 PM
2.95 -0.13 2.74 0.09
Sun 7th December
3:53 AM 10:14 AM 4:28 PM 10:34 PM
2.92 -0.12 2.74 0.13
Mon 8th December
4:44 AM 11:04 AM 5:20 PM 11:27 PM
2.83 -0.05 2.70 0.22
Tue 9th December
5:36 AM 11:54 AM 6:14 PM
2.69 0.08 2.63
Wed 10th December
12:21 AM 6:31 AM 12:45 PM 7:09 PM
0.34 2.53 0.23 2.54
Thu 11th December
1:18 AM 7:28 AM 1:38 PM 8:06 PM
0.48 2.36 0.40 2.45
Fri 12th December
2:19 AM 8:28 AM 2:34 PM 9:03 PM
0.60 2.20 0.56 2.38
Sat 6th December
27°
0.3mm
6kmh NE
32%
Sun 7th December
27°
3.0mm
2kmh ESE
76%
Mon 8th December
27°
3.1mm
3kmh ENE
70%
Tue 9th December
27°
2.3mm
3kmh N
65%
Wed 10th December
26°
1.4mm
5kmh NNE
26%
Thu 11th December
27°
0.2mm
4kmh NNE
48%
Fri 12th December
27°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
36%
Sat 13th December
27°
0.0mm
6kmh N
28%
Sun 14th December
27°
0.1mm
5kmh NNE
38%
Mon 15th December
26°
0.2mm
6kmh NNE
9%
Tue 16th December
27°
0.1mm
5kmh NNW
25%
Wed 17th December
27°
0.9mm
5kmh N
38%
Thu 18th December
27°
0.1mm
5kmh NNE
41%
Fri 19th December
27°
0.4mm
4kmh N
41%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° 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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Ballena Bay, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Visiting the beautiful Ballena Bay in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, is a perfect holiday getaway for beach goers. This tropical paradise offers visitors a chance to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Pacific coastline and immerse themselves in the rich biodiversity of the region.

Beach Type

The beach at Ballena Bay features soft and powdery yellow sand with some rocky areas, making it ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and exploring tide pools. While it may not have the pure white sands found at other tropical beaches, its natural beauty more than makes up for it. The presence of rocks and reef formations near the shore provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts as these provide habitats for various marine species.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Ballena Bay include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it an excellent spot for swimmers of all skill levels.
  • Snorkeling & Diving: The presence of rocks and reefs near the shore makes this location perfect for observing marine life.
  • Surfing: Ballena Bay offers consistent waves suitable for beginner to intermediate surfers.
  • Fishing: Try your hand at catching local fish species from the shore or on a fishing tour.
  • Boat Tours & Wildlife Watching: Explore nearby mangroves, caves, and islands while keeping an eye out for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles.

Accommodations

Visitors to Ballena Bay can choose from a range of accommodations to suit their preferences. Some popular options include:

  • Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge: This eco-lodge is located within a 165-acre private preserve with access to both the beach and rainforest.
  • Aguila de Osa Inn: This boutique hotel offers comfortable rooms overlooking Drake Bay and organizes boat tours to explore nearby Corcovado National Park.

Areas to Stay In

Some recommended areas to stay in near Ballena Bay are:

  • Uvita: This small town offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and shops. It is also close to Marino Ballena National Park, known for its famous whale tail-shaped sandbar.
  • Ojochal: This quaint village is a great base for exploring the South Pacific coast and offers various lodging options, including eco-lodges and boutique hotels.
  • Dominical: A laid-back surf town with a beautiful beach, Dominical offers various accommodation options and is a great place to enjoy local cuisine.

Beach Amenities

Ballena Bay offers visitors several amenities to ensure their comfort during their beach holiday:

  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beachfront bars and restaurants
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Umbrella and chair rentals
  • Parking lots near the beach

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