Beach Weather in Playa Sámara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Beach Weather Today in Playa Sámara

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 2.6mm of light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 45%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the East-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Playa Sámara faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:23 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 Sámara

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° 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 2.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 7.5mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 52%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 27° 28° 27° 25° 24°
5% 6% 12% 25% 85% 70% 81% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.0mm 0.9mm 0.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 26° 26° 26° 25° 24°
53% 50% 82% 52% 57% 52% 72% 61%
0.0mm 0.8mm 1.1mm 1.7mm 1.5mm 0.6mm 1.0mm 0.8mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 26° 27° 26° 24° 24°
56% 55% 64% 84% 70% 71% 87% 75%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 1.3mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 26° 27° 26° 24° 23°
23% 86% 65% 89% 89% 61% 47% 77%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 1.0mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 26° 28° 27° 25° 24°
72% 22% 13% 12% 9% 72% 74% 80%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 28° 27° 24° 24°
51% 26% 45% 28% 25% 75% 58% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 27° 28° 28° 24° 24°
80% 87% 30% 60% 77% 74% 23% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
5.8s 9.9s 9.8s 9.7s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
6.3s 6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 6.0s 5.9s 5.9s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
6.0s 6.1s 6.1s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 5.9s 5.8s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
5.8s 5.8s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.3s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
13.4s 13.7s 14.1s 14.3s 14.0s 13.6s 13.2s 13.1s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.3s 12.3s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
11.9s 11.8s 6.0s 6.2s 6.3s 6.4s 6.6s 6.7s
Sat 6th December
3:02 AM 9:24 AM 3:37 PM 9:41 PM
2.95 -0.13 2.74 0.09
Sun 7th December
3:53 AM 10:14 AM 4:28 PM 10:34 PM
2.92 -0.12 2.74 0.13
Mon 8th December
4:44 AM 11:04 AM 5:20 PM 11:27 PM
2.83 -0.05 2.70 0.22
Tue 9th December
5:36 AM 11:54 AM 6:14 PM
2.69 0.08 2.63
Wed 10th December
12:21 AM 6:31 AM 12:45 PM 7:09 PM
0.34 2.53 0.23 2.54
Thu 11th December
1:18 AM 7:28 AM 1:38 PM 8:06 PM
0.48 2.36 0.40 2.45
Fri 12th December
2:19 AM 8:28 AM 2:34 PM 9:03 PM
0.60 2.20 0.56 2.38
Sat 6th December
28°
2.6mm
11kmh SE
45%
Sun 7th December
26°
7.5mm
12kmh SSE
59%
Mon 8th December
27°
5.0mm
13kmh SSE
70%
Tue 9th December
27°
2.9mm
6kmh WSW
67%
Wed 10th December
28°
0.5mm
8kmh SSE
44%
Thu 11th December
28°
0.7mm
8kmh SSE
45%
Fri 12th December
28°
0.0mm
7kmh S
57%
Sat 13th December
28°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
37%
Sun 14th December
28°
0.1mm
9kmh S
25%
Mon 15th December
28°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
9%
Tue 16th December
28°
0.4mm
5kmh ESE
44%
Wed 17th December
28°
0.5mm
6kmh S
57%
Thu 18th December
28°
0.1mm
8kmh SSW
51%
Fri 19th December
28°
0.1mm
8kmh SSW
43%

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 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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

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

Playa Sámara, located on the stunning Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, is a popular beach destination for travelers seeking an idyllic vacation. This picturesque beach offers a perfect combination of relaxation and adventure, with its golden sand, lush surroundings, and a range of activities to enjoy.

Beach Type

Playa Sámara boasts a beautiful stretch of golden sand that's perfect for sunbathing and leisurely walks along the shoreline. The beach is relatively flat with gentle waves making it ideal for families and those who prefer calmer waters. Offshore, you'll find some rocky areas and coral reefs that create an interesting environment for snorkeling and diving. These natural structures attract a variety of marine life, making underwater exploration particularly exciting.

Beach Activities

There are plenty of activities to enjoy at Playa Sámara. Some popular options include:

  1. Snorkeling and Diving: With its nearby coral reefs and rocky areas, Playa Sámara is an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to explore the vibrant underwater world.

  2. Surfing: While the waves at Playa Sámara are generally gentle, there are some breaks that offer good surfing opportunities for beginners and intermediate surfers.

  3. Kayaking: Rent a kayak to explore the calm waters around Playa Sámara or join a guided tour to discover nearby beaches such as Playa Barrigona or Isla Chora.

  4. Horseback Riding: Explore the surrounding area by horseback with guided tours available on the beach or through local tour operators.

  5. Sunset Watching: The sunsets at Playa Sámara are truly breathtaking; make sure to catch one during your stay.

Accommodations

Playa Sámara offers various accommodation options ranging from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious beachfront resorts. Some popular choices include:

Areas to Stay In

The main area to stay in is the town of Sámara, which is located right by the beach. This charming town offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and accommodations within walking distance of the beach. For a more secluded experience, consider staying in nearby towns such as Nosara or Punta Islita.

Beach Amenities

Playa Sámara offers a range of amenities to make your beach day enjoyable:

  • Public restrooms
  • Beachfront restaurants and bars
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Watersports equipment rentals (kayaks, surfboards, snorkeling gear)
  • Lifeguards during high season (December-April)

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