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 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 22kmh from the South-Southwest. 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 05:50 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

BALLENA BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 25° 28° 29° 29° 28° 27°
6% 7% 8% 9% 5% 4% 6% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 28° 27°
75% 71% 80% 14% 7% 5% 62% 88%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 28° 27°
88% 30% 86% 14% 80% 6% 32% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 28° 27°
75% 23% 18% 79% 16% 10% 14% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 30° 29° 28° 27°
84% 11% 82% 74% 8% 6% 71% 89%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 27° 27°
83% 18% 89% 12% 88% 87% 71% 88%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.7mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 27° 27°
80% 80% 89% 10% 76% 16% 81% 87%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
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Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
1.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
0.4m
0.5m
1.2m
1.2m
19.3s 19.0s 18.8s 18.5s 17.7s 17.5s 17.6s 17.4s
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
17.0s 16.7s 16.5s 16.2s 16.2s 16.2s 16.2s 15.7s
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
4
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 14.9s 14.8s 14.8s 14.6s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
14.0s 14.0s 14.2s 14.3s 14.2s 13.9s 13.6s 13.6s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
13.4s 12.9s 12.8s 12.8s 12.8s 12.3s 12.1s 12.1s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
2
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
14.5s 14.5s 14.3s 13.8s 13.6s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
13.1s 12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s 12.4s 12.2s
Sun 15th March
6:04 AM 12:26 PM 6:26 PM
0.74 2.05 0.86
Mon 16th March
12:37 AM 6:53 AM 1:14 PM 7:17 PM
2.18 0.61 2.25 0.68
Tue 17th March
1:27 AM 7:36 AM 1:56 PM 8:02 PM
2.33 0.47 2.47 0.49
Wed 18th March
2:11 AM 8:16 AM 2:34 PM 8:43 PM
2.47 0.33 2.67 0.29
Thu 19th March
2:52 AM 8:55 AM 3:12 PM 9:24 PM
2.60 0.21 2.84 0.13
Fri 20th March
3:32 AM 9:34 AM 3:49 PM 10:05 PM
2.68 0.13 2.94 0.02
Sat 21st March
4:12 AM 10:14 AM 4:29 PM 10:46 PM
2.72 0.08 2.98 -0.02
Sun 15th March
30°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
15%
Mon 16th March
29°
0.5mm
14kmh SSW
50%
Tue 17th March
29°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
44%
Wed 18th March
29°
0.1mm
13kmh S
39%
Thu 19th March
30°
0.8mm
16kmh SW
53%
Fri 20th March
29°
1.2mm
14kmh SSW
67%
Sat 21st March
29°
1.2mm
13kmh SSW
64%
Sun 22nd March
29°
0.5mm
9kmh S
40%
Mon 23rd March
29°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
10%
Tue 24th March
29°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
25%
Wed 25th March
29°
0.1mm
13kmh SSW
66%
Thu 26th March
30°
0.1mm
12kmh SSW
33%
Fri 27th March
30°
0.0mm
12kmh S
36%
Sat 28th March
29°
0.7mm
12kmh SSW
49%

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 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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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