Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Gulf of Tribugá11.03°N, 85.70°WStation CO-GUA-PLA

Playa Copal Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of Tribugá, warmest around September at about 29°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Copal water temperature

29
84.2°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Tribugá11.03°N, 85.70°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
86.9°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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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29°C
84.2°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.3°C
84.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.4°C
84.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.3°C
84.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29°C
84.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.7°C
83.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.6°C
83.5°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Copal.
Confidence: High

Playa Copal Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Copal occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29°C (84.2°F) in September.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
26
Jan
25
Feb
26
Mar
27
Apr
29
May
29
Jun
29
Jul
29
Aug
Current
29
Sep
28
Oct
28
Nov
27
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January23.4°C26°C28.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February22.1°C25.4°C28.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March22.8°C25.8°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.9°C27.3°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26.2°C28.8°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June27.6°C28.9°C30.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July27.3°C28.5°C30.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.7°C28.7°C29.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.1°C29°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26.6°C28.3°C30.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November25.3°C27.6°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December24.8°C26.8°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Copal

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Copal this time of year is 29°C (84.2°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 Copal?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Copal 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 Copal in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Copal average around29°C (84.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.1°C and a maximum of 30.3°C.

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