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Playa Pleito has BeachFinder Score: 68/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Playa Pleito today
Playa Pleito is a BeachFinder spot in CR, CR. Today, compare water temperature 31°C, wind 12 km/h · S, uv 1.8, waves 1.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 68/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
31°C
Wind
12 km/h · S
UV
1.8
Waves
1.5 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 03:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 68/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 03:30 PM
Water temp
31°C
Air temp
25°C
Feels like
30°C
UV index
1.8
Wind
12 km/h · S
Gust 30 km/h
Waves
1.5 m
Current
1 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Pleito
Playa Pleito extends along the northwest coast of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste, near the Santa Elena Peninsula. Located about 35 kilometers from La Fortuna and accessible from the Pan-American Highway via secondary roads in the region, this beach is part of a string of small shores that punctuate the Pacific coast of northern Costa Rica. The area is characterized by a succession of shallow bays, rock formations dotting the coastline, and dense coastal vegetation reaching up to the edge of the sand. Playa Pleito is distinguished by its discreet character within a compact beach area. Only 500 meters from Playa Cocal and 600 meters from Plage CR, it remains a destination away from major tourist routes. The shore offers direct access to the ocean without structured facilities, allowing for a swimming experience in an undeveloped setting. Tidal conditions significantly influence accessibility and available surface area, particularly due to the local topography which creates significant variations between high and low tides. No services are reported on site: no toilets, developed parking, or showers. The beach does not have the Blue Flag label and has no supervision. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed. Visitors must come equipped with their own resources and accept the natural conditions of the site, making it a destination for autonomous travelers familiar with wild coasts.
About this spot
The name "Pleito" evokes in Spanish a dispute or disagreement—a likely reference to historical land disputes that marked the colonization of the Guanacaste coast. The Santa Elena region, to which this beach belongs, has long been a point of friction between landowners and fishing communities. Playa Pleito retains this frontier atmosphere, little transformed by mass tourism. A local fisherman recounts that before the 1990s, the area was the exclusive domain of leatherback turtles that came to nest in large numbers; today, nests are rare but traces remain in the collective memory of the neighboring village.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Pleito today?
31°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Pleito today?
12 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Pleito?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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