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 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 15kmh from the South West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Sámara faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:53 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 80% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures 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, Sunday will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 28° 29° 28° 25° 25°
15% 12% 10% 12% 18% 24% 80% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 27° 30° 28° 26° 25°
76% 39% 13% 11% 23% 87% 84% 84%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 27° 29° 28° 26° 25°
60% 60% 70% 25% 34% 82% 84% 23%
0.3mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 28° 29° 28° 26° 25°
71% 74% 78% 75% 53% 54% 78% 79%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 1.0mm 0.4mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 30° 28° 26° 25°
26% 35% 23% 27% 50% 84% 30% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 28° 30° 30° 27° 25°
7% 11% 13% 7% 12% 31% 64% 21%
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 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 28° 30° 30° 27° 25°
7% 4% 2% 0% 3% 6% 15% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 13.3s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 10.0s 12.3s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
9.3s 17.5s 10.6s 10.7s 10.0s 17.3s 17.0s 16.4s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
16.1s 16.1s 16.0s 10.8s 10.8s 15.8s 15.6s 10.6s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
1
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
10.1s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
5.1s 9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
3
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
5.6s 14.5s 14.5s 8.7s 5.8s 5.9s 5.8s 6.0s
Sun 16th February
5:07 AM 11:15 AM 5:29 PM 11:41 PM
2.51 0.28 2.64 0.38
Mon 17th February
5:44 AM 11:47 AM 6:04 PM
2.41 0.37 2.57
Tue 18th February
12:17 AM 6:21 AM 12:19 PM 6:40 PM
0.45 2.29 0.48 2.47
Wed 19th February
12:53 AM 6:59 AM 12:52 PM 7:18 PM
0.54 2.15 0.61 2.36
Thu 20th February
1:32 AM 7:41 AM 1:28 PM 8:00 PM
0.64 2.01 0.73 2.24
Fri 21st February
2:19 AM 8:31 AM 2:13 PM 8:51 PM
0.74 1.89 0.85 2.15
Sat 22nd February
3:19 AM 9:35 AM 3:16 PM 9:56 PM
0.81 1.82 0.93 2.10
Sun 16th February
29°
0.5mm
12kmh S
32%
Mon 17th February
30°
0.6mm
6kmh S
52%
Tue 18th February
30°
1.4mm
8kmh S
54%
Wed 19th February
29°
2.6mm
10kmh SSW
70%
Thu 20th February
30°
0.3mm
10kmh S
44%
Fri 21st February
30°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
20%
Sat 22nd February
30°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
5%
Sun 23rd February
30°
0.0mm
9kmh S
19%
Mon 24th February
30°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
10%
Tue 25th February
30°
0.0mm
11kmh WSW
10%
Wed 26th February
30°
0.0mm
12kmh S
17%
Thu 27th February
29°
0.5mm
12kmh SSW
69%
Fri 28th February
30°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
26%
Sat 1st March
31°
0.0mm
12kmh S
17%

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 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 32%.

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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