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 28° 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 have 7.9mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh 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 06:03 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% 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 Ballena Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° 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 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 5.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 7.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.3mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 68%.

BALLENA BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26°
73% 85% 71% 75% 90% 73% 88% 77%
0.6mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 2.0mm 1.3mm 0.2mm 0.8mm 1.9mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
56% 67% 30% 26% 72% 78% 78% 63%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.6mm 0.3mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 28° 28° 27° 27°
68% 76% 84% 23% 85% 71% 55% 60%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 29° 28° 28° 27°
83% 82% 28% 28% 83% 86% 29% 30%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 27° 26° 26° 25°
81% 77% 85% 81% 86% 78% 58% 83%
0.0mm 0.6mm 0.7mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.5mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 25° 26° 27° 26° 26°
71% 100% 100% 61% 72% 75% 52% 82%
0.9mm 1.5mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
57% 64% 69% 76% 77% 56% 62% 69%
0.0mm 0.3mm 1.4mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.6mm 1.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
19
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
1.0m
0.1m
1.4m
1.1m
1.4m
0.5m
0.1m
0.4m
6.7s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.7s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 8.0s 8.2s 8.4s 8.5s 8.6s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 8.2s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
2
kmh
1
kmh
2
kmh
2
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 18.0s 17.8s 17.6s 16.9s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
16.3s 16.2s 16.2s 16.2s 15.9s 15.1s 14.9s 14.9s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
7.0s 7.1s 7.2s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
0
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.2m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
6.6s 6.6s 13.2s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.4s 6.4s
Sat 27th July
12:44 AM 7:09 AM 1:21 PM 7:33 PM
0.00 3.00 0.10 2.60
Sun 28th July
1:35 AM 8:02 AM 2:17 PM 8:30 PM
0.10 2.90 0.20 2.50
Mon 29th July
2:29 AM 8:59 AM 3:18 PM 9:33 PM
0.30 2.70 0.30 2.30
Tue 30th July
3:30 AM 10:02 AM 4:25 PM 10:42 PM
0.40 2.60 0.40 2.30
Wed 31st July
4:38 AM 11:08 AM 5:34 PM 11:52 PM
0.50 2.60 0.40 2.30
Thu 1st August
Fri 2nd August
Sat 27th July
26°
7.9mm
19kmh SW
79%
Sun 28th July
28°
2.3mm
6kmh SSW
58%
Mon 29th July
28°
1.6mm
5kmh S
65%
Tue 30th July
29°
1.6mm
4kmh SSW
56%
Wed 31st July
28°
3.4mm
22kmh SE
78%
Thu 1st August
27°
3.1mm
6kmh S
76%
Fri 2nd August
27°
4.3mm
9kmh SW
66%
Sat 3rd August
26°
6.5mm
11kmh SSW
78%
Sun 4th August
28°
3.4mm
9kmh WSW
71%
Mon 5th August
29°
2.2mm
9kmh SSE
76%
Tue 6th August
28°
5.0mm
11kmh SSE
65%
Wed 7th August
28°
0.1mm
8kmh SE
47%
Thu 8th August
28°
0.6mm
7kmh SSW
49%
Fri 9th August
29°
4.1mm
8kmh SSE
64%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° 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 14 days of light rain with an average of 3.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 66%.

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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