Beach Weather in Playa Sámara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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28°
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Beach Weather Today in Playa Sámara

Today the maximum temperature will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the South West. 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 05:54 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 58% 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 30° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 17%.

PLAYA SÁMARA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 33° 32° 30° 29°
8% 7% 5% 5% 14% 19% 58% 12%
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 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 33° 32° 30° 28°
9% 6% 4% 4% 17% 19% 70% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 32° 32° 29° 28°
7% 5% 5% 7% 14% 19% 62% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 32° 31° 29° 28°
11% 11% 8% 7% 17% 20% 42% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 14th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 32° 31° 29° 28°
4% 4% 4% 5% 8% 12% 21% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Wed 15th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 30° 32° 30° 29° 28°
6% 4% 4% 4% 9% 10% 26% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Thu 16th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 25° 30° 32° 30° 28° 28°
8% 3% 2% 0% 7% 7% 14% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
16.8s 16.7s 16.6s 16.5s 16.3s 15.9s 15.8s 15.6s
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.3s 6.3s 6.5s 14.6s 14.5s
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
2
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
14.5s 14.5s 6.0s 6.1s 6.2s 14.2s 13.9s 13.7s
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
13.7s 13.7s 13.6s 13.7s 13.5s 13.4s 13.4s 13.2s
Tue 14th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
15.3s 15.1s 10.1s 14.4s 14.9s 15.1s 15.2s 15.0s
Wed 15th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
14.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.5s 14.6s 13.8s 13.7s 13.8s
Thu 16th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
17.5s 17.2s 16.8s 16.5s 16.2s 15.8s 15.5s 15.3s
Fri 10th April
1:58 AM 8:26 AM 2:09 PM 8:36 PM
0.73 1.93 0.95 2.04
Sat 11th April
2:58 AM 9:32 AM 3:23 PM 9:45 PM
0.81 1.92 1.00 2.00
Sun 12th April
4:08 AM 10:39 AM 4:43 PM 10:55 PM
0.82 2.00 0.95 2.04
Mon 13th April
5:11 AM 11:38 AM 5:47 PM 11:57 PM
0.75 2.16 0.81 2.14
Tue 14th April
6:04 AM 12:28 PM 6:40 PM
0.64 2.35 0.61
Wed 15th April
12:50 AM 6:52 AM 1:13 PM 7:27 PM
2.28 0.50 2.56 0.39
Thu 16th April
1:38 AM 7:37 AM 1:56 PM 8:12 PM
2.43 0.36 2.76 0.18
Fri 10th April
33°
0.0mm
7kmh S
16%
Sat 11th April
33°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
17%
Sun 12th April
32°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
17%
Mon 13th April
32°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
16%
Tue 14th April
32°
0.0mm
15kmh S
8%
Wed 15th April
32°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
10%
Thu 16th April
32°
0.0mm
15kmh S
6%
Fri 17th April
32°
0.4mm
14kmh SSW
19%
Sat 18th April
31°
1.6mm
14kmh SSW
63%
Sun 19th April
31°
0.9mm
11kmh SSW
51%
Mon 20th April
31°
1.0mm
14kmh SSE
53%
Tue 21st April
31°
0.0mm
14kmh S
9%
Wed 22nd April
31°
0.0mm
14kmh S
17%
Thu 23rd April
30°
4.4mm
12kmh SSW
73%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 32° 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 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 27%.

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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