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 30° 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 0.7mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 21kmh 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.

Playa Manzanillo faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:50 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 51% 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 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 30° 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 1.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.0mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 35%.

PLAYA MANZANILLO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 26° 30° 31° 30° 29° 29°
6% 9% 15% 10% 15% 87% 51% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 26° 29° 31° 30° 29° 28°
10% 9% 10% 13% 20% 13% 77% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 29° 30° 30° 29° 28°
16% 14% 10% 11% 11% 11% 24% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sat 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 26° 28° 30° 30° 29° 28°
16% 9% 9% 9% 8% 12% 79% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sun 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 29° 30° 28° 28°
77% 84% 12% 10% 15% 9% 81% 71%
0.6mm 1.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 26° 28° 30° 30° 28° 28°
79% 79% 88% 12% 17% 15% 76% 71%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.3mm 1.9mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 29° 29° 28° 28°
84% 35% 71% 81% 21% 13% 35% 84%
1.5mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Wed 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
6
kmh
16
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
0.8m
0.8m
14.6s 14.4s 14.2s 14.3s 14.3s 14.3s 14.3s 14.2s
Thu 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
5
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
0.8m
1.2m
0.7m
0.8m
14.0s 13.7s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.6s 13.9s
Fri 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
14.1s 14.2s 14.2s 14.1s 13.3s 13.1s 13.1s 13.1s
Sat 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
13.1s 13.1s 16.5s 16.2s 12.9s 16.0s 15.9s 15.7s
Sun 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
15.5s 15.0s 19.4s 19.4s 14.5s 17.9s 17.7s 17.7s
Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
17.7s 17.7s 17.6s 17.3s 16.4s 16.2s 16.1s 16.1s
Tue 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
4
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
16.0s 15.9s 15.8s 15.6s 15.7s 15.8s 15.9s 14.9s
Wed 26th March
5:59 AM 12:22 PM 6:28 PM
0.62 2.25 0.65
Thu 27th March
12:42 AM 6:52 AM 1:13 PM 7:22 PM
2.35 0.45 2.51 0.41
Fri 28th March
1:35 AM 7:40 AM 2:00 PM 8:12 PM
2.53 0.28 2.76 0.18
Sat 29th March
2:23 AM 8:27 AM 2:44 PM 8:59 PM
2.69 0.12 2.96 -0.02
Sun 30th March
3:09 AM 9:12 AM 3:28 PM 9:45 PM
2.81 0.01 3.09 -0.14
Mon 31st March
3:54 AM 9:58 AM 4:12 PM 10:30 PM
2.87 -0.04 3.13 -0.18
Tue 1st April
4:40 AM 10:44 AM 4:57 PM 11:17 PM
2.85 -0.02 3.06 -0.13
Wed 26th March
31°
0.7mm
13kmh S
34%
Thu 27th March
31°
0.5mm
14kmh SSE
21%
Fri 28th March
30°
0.0mm
10kmh S
14%
Sat 29th March
30°
0.1mm
12kmh SSW
26%
Sun 30th March
30°
2.0mm
15kmh SSW
44%
Mon 31st March
30°
3.7mm
15kmh S
54%
Tue 1st April
29°
2.0mm
13kmh S
53%
Wed 2nd April
30°
1.5mm
12kmh SSE
55%
Thu 3rd April
29°
0.1mm
12kmh SSW
38%
Fri 4th April
30°
0.1mm
13kmh SSW
30%
Sat 5th April
30°
0.3mm
13kmh S
38%
Sun 6th April
30°
0.3mm
14kmh SSW
26%
Mon 7th April
30°
0.8mm
13kmh S
39%
Tue 8th April
30°
0.0mm
15kmh SSE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 30° 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 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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