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Playa Roble has BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Playa Roble today
Playa Roble is a BeachFinder spot in CR, CR. Today, compare water temperature 32°C, wind 8 km/h · W, uv 8.2, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
32°C
Wind
8 km/h · W
UV
8.2
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 01:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 70/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 01:30 PM
Water temp
32°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
32°C
UV index
8.2
Wind
8 km/h · W
Gust 26 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
0 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Roble
Playa Roble extends along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the Guanacaste province, near the Nicoya Peninsula. Located about 15 kilometers south of Sámara, this beach is part of a string of coves and inlets that characterize this section of the central Pacific Costa Rican coastline. The shore, lined with coconut trees and dense tropical vegetation, benefits from direct exposure to Pacific swells and is part of a coastal landscape where sandy beaches alternate with rocky formations. The beach itself is distinguished by its quiet atmosphere within a very frequented seaside area. Playa Calera, 1.2 kilometers away, and Playa Bonita, 1.4 kilometers away, attract more organized visitors, while Playa Roble retains a more discreet character. The site remains sparsely developed and uncrowded, offering a less structured experience than its immediate neighbors. Access remains rudimentary, and swimming is practiced without supervision or formalized tourist facilities. No public facilities are reported on site: no toilets, showers, parking, or restaurants. The beach does not have the Blue Flag label and is not supervised. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed. No restrictions regarding pets are documented. This configuration makes it a destination for travelers seeking self-sufficiency and independent travel, rather than a conventional welcome point.
About this spot
The name 'Roble' refers to the tropical oak (Tabebuia rosea), an emblematic tree of the dry forests of Guanacaste, whose pink flowering marks the region's ecological calendar. This coastal area, historically less developed than Sámara or Tamarindo, has retained its semi-wild character. The beaches of this peninsula long served as landing points for artisanal fishermen, before tourism gradually transformed the Guanacastecan coastline starting in the 1990s. Playa Roble remains one of the few coves where this transition is incomplete, attracting travelers who prefer to explore the coastal paths connecting Calera and Bonita on foot rather than settling into standardized seaside infrastructure.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Roble today?
32°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Roble today?
8 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Roble?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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