Beach Weather in Playa Manzanillo, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Playa Manzanillo

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° 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 2.8mm of light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 11kmh from the South-Southwest. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Manzanillo faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:21 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 54% 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 Playa Manzanillo

This weekend the 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.4mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

PLAYA MANZANILLO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 27° 27° 26° 26°
83% 58% 19% 21% 70% 89% 54% 85%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.1mm 1.0mm 0.2mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 26°
78% 56% 27% 11% 16% 76% 89% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 26° 28° 27° 26° 26°
37% 71% 39% 20% 24% 86% 37% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 28° 27° 26° 26°
21% 29% 23% 17% 19% 43% 50% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
24% 22% 12% 13% 73% 17% 79% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 26° 28° 27° 26° 25°
83% 22% 14% 14% 14% 80% 56% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 28° 27° 26° 26°
14% 22% 16% 14% 15% 84% 49% 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 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.9s 7.1s 7.3s 7.3s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
6.8s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.6s 6.5s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.5s 6.6s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 6.7s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.5s 6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.2s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.0s 6.0s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
6.0s 5.8s 5.8s 5.8s 5.9s 6.2s 6.5s 6.3s
Sat 13th December
3:23 AM 9:30 AM 3:34 PM 10:00 PM
0.67 2.09 0.68 2.33
Sun 14th December
4:27 AM 10:31 AM 4:34 PM 10:55 PM
0.69 2.03 0.75 2.31
Mon 15th December
5:26 AM 11:31 AM 5:30 PM 11:47 PM
0.66 2.01 0.77 2.31
Tue 16th December
6:17 AM 12:25 PM 6:21 PM
0.60 2.04 0.75
Wed 17th December
12:35 AM 7:03 AM 1:13 PM 7:06 PM
2.34 0.53 2.09 0.71
Thu 18th December
1:20 AM 7:45 AM 1:56 PM 7:49 PM
2.38 0.45 2.15 0.66
Fri 19th December
2:01 AM 8:25 AM 2:37 PM 8:30 PM
2.43 0.38 2.21 0.61
Sat 13th December
27°
2.8mm
6kmh SSW
59%
Sun 14th December
27°
0.4mm
6kmh SSE
53%
Mon 15th December
28°
0.0mm
4kmh SSW
41%
Tue 16th December
28°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
34%
Wed 17th December
27°
0.2mm
10kmh ESE
40%
Thu 18th December
28°
0.1mm
4kmh SSE
46%
Fri 19th December
28°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
29%
Sat 20th December
28°
0.1mm
7kmh SE
39%
Sun 21st December
28°
0.1mm
8kmh SSE
34%
Mon 22nd December
28°
0.3mm
6kmh SSW
36%
Tue 23rd December
28°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
21%
Wed 24th December
28°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
24%
Thu 25th December
28°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
25%
Fri 26th December
28°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
17%

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 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Playa Manzanillo, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Experience the beauty and tranquility of taking a holiday at Playa Manzanillo, located on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. This picturesque beach offers visitors a chance to unwind, soak up the sun, and enjoy various activities in a stunning natural setting.

Beach Type

Playa Manzanillo boasts a mixture of soft golden sand and rocky areas, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration. The crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, while the rocky sections provide an excellent habitat for marine life, making snorkeling and diving more interesting at this beach.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Playa Manzanillo include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters make it a safe and enjoyable spot for swimmers of all levels.
  2. Snorkeling: With its unique mix of sandy shoreline and rocky outcrops, Playa Manzanillo is a fantastic place to discover abundant marine life.
  3. Surfing: While not as famous as other surfing spots in Costa Rica, Playa Manzanillo offers some great waves for surfers to catch.
  4. Beachcombing: Stroll along the shoreline to find interesting shells and stones or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery.
  5. Hiking: Take advantage of nearby nature trails that lead you through lush forests with amazing views of the coastline.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts or hotels directly on Playa Manzanillo, you can find various accommodation options nearby such as:

  1. Lodge Ylang Ylang: A charming eco-lodge situated just a short walk from Playa Manzanillo offering private bungalows amidst lush gardens.
  2. Zula Inn Aparthotel: Located close to the beach, this aparthotel offers comfortable apartments with fully-equipped kitchens.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Playa Manzanillo, consider staying in the following areas:

  1. Santa Teresa: This bustling beach town is just a short drive from Playa Manzanillo and offers a wide variety of accommodation options, restaurants, and activities.
  2. Montezuma: A slightly quieter option, Montezuma is another nearby beach town with plenty of accommodations and amenities to choose from.

Beach Amenities

Playa Manzanillo offers the following amenities for visitors:

  1. Public restrooms
  2. Parking area
  3. Picnic tables
  4. Lifeguard services (seasonal)
  5. Nearby restaurants and bars

Enjoy your holiday at Playa Manzanillo in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, where you can experience the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty.

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