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 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 4.2mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 13kmh from the South. 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 05:19 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 81% 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 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 very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.5mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

PLAYA MANZANILLO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 23rd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
50% 85% 75% 78% 73% 75% 81% 76%
0.7mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 1.7mm 0.8mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 24th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 26° 26°
80% 24% 79% 78% 71% 78% 73% 72%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.5mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 27°
57% 86% 75% 81% 74% 72% 86% 59%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 1.6mm 0.1mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 27°
81% 71% 19% 77% 79% 74% 41% 63%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
74% 86% 42% 71% 59% 86% 82% 39%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 27° 28° 27° 26° 26°
62% 60% 53% 77% 81% 74% 89% 59%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 1.0mm 1.3mm 0.5mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 27° 27° 27° 26° 26°
54% 59% 55% 55% 54% 52% 72% 92%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 1.5mm 2.3mm 1.9mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 23rd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
14.7s 14.5s 14.5s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 13.8s
Thu 24th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
1
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
1
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
13.4s 13.3s 13.3s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 12.7s 12.3s
Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
1
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
12.1s 12.2s 12.8s 13.0s 13.0s 6.6s 6.7s 6.6s
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
6.6s 6.5s 6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.4s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.5s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
6.4s 14.6s 14.5s 8.0s 6.8s 6.6s 6.3s 6.3s
Wed 23rd October
12:28 AM 6:44 AM 1:02 PM 7:23 PM
0.39 2.50 0.34 2.31
Thu 24th October
1:26 AM 7:44 AM 2:02 PM 8:28 PM
0.59 2.30 0.54 2.18
Fri 25th October
2:34 AM 8:51 AM 3:11 PM 9:37 PM
0.76 2.14 0.68 2.12
Sat 26th October
3:51 AM 10:01 AM 4:22 PM 10:45 PM
0.84 2.06 0.73 2.13
Sun 27th October
5:04 AM 11:09 AM 5:25 PM 11:44 PM
0.83 2.06 0.72 2.21
Mon 28th October
6:03 AM 12:07 PM 6:16 PM
0.74 2.11 0.68
Tue 29th October
12:33 AM 6:51 AM 12:56 PM 6:59 PM
2.32 0.63 2.18 0.62
Wed 23rd October
28°
4.2mm
9kmh S
74%
Thu 24th October
28°
1.5mm
10kmh SSE
69%
Fri 25th October
28°
2.5mm
8kmh SSW
73%
Sat 26th October
28°
0.9mm
6kmh ESE
63%
Sun 27th October
28°
1.5mm
2kmh SSW
67%
Mon 28th October
28°
3.6mm
7kmh S
69%
Tue 29th October
27°
7.9mm
12kmh SSW
61%
Wed 30th October
26°
8.3mm
1kmh SW
76%
Thu 31st October
27°
5.5mm
10kmh SW
66%
Fri 1st November
25°
20.5mm
15kmh SW
90%
Sat 2nd November
27°
15.6mm
24kmh WSW
87%
Sun 3rd November
28°
7.0mm
17kmh WSW
72%
Mon 4th November
27°
5.1mm
12kmh SW
75%
Tue 5th November
26°
10.0mm
9kmh SSW
78%

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 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 14 days of moderate rain with an average of 6.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 73%.

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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