Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Gulf of Tribugá9.38°N, 84.15°WStation CO-PUN-PLA

Playa Espadilla Sur Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of Tribugá, warmest around April at about 29.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Espadilla Sur 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 Tribugá9.38°N, 84.15°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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Sunrise
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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 Espadilla Sur.
Confidence: High

Playa Espadilla Sur Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Espadilla Sur occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.8°C (85.6°F) in April.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
29
Jan
29
Feb
30
Mar
30
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
January27.3°C29°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
February27.9°C29.4°C30.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
March28.8°C29.7°C30.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
April28.9°C29.8°C30.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
May28°C29.4°C31°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June27.4°C29.1°C30.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July26.4°C28.8°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.9°C29°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.2°C28.9°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26.2°C28.2°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November26.7°C27.9°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December26.6°C28.4°C29.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Espadilla Sur

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Espadilla Sur today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Espadilla Sur 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 Espadilla Sur?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Espadilla Sur 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 Espadilla Sur in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Espadilla Sur average around28.9°C (84.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.2°C and a maximum of 30.3°C.

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