Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Gulf of Tribugá10.40°N, 85.81°WStation CO-GUA-PLA

Playa Conchal Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of Tribugá, warmest around May at about 29.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Conchal water temperature

28.9
84°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Tribugá10.40°N, 85.81°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
30°C
86.7°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
28.9°C
84°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.3°C
84.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
28.9°C
84°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.6°C
83.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.5°C
83.3°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Conchal.
Confidence: High

Playa Conchal Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Conchal occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.2°C (84.6°F) in May.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
28
Jan
28
Feb
28
Mar
29
Apr
29
May
29
Jun
29
Jul
29
Aug
Current
29
Sep
28
Oct
28
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.3°C27.9°C29.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February26.9°C27.9°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March25.9°C28.3°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
April27.8°C28.9°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
May26.9°C29.2°C30.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June27.8°C29.1°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July27.7°C28.9°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August28.1°C29.1°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.6°C28.9°C30.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26.1°C28.3°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November26.8°C27.9°C29.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December26.8°C28°C29.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Conchal

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Conchal today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Conchal this time of year is 28.9°C (84°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa Conchal?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Conchal typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Conchal in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Conchal average around28.9°C (84.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.6°C and a maximum of 30.5°C.

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