Is Playa Caletas good for swimming today?
Playa Caletas has BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Playa Caletas today
Playa Caletas is a BeachFinder spot in CR, CR. Today, compare water temperature 30°C, wind 7 km/h · SW, uv 5.1, waves 1.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
30°C
Wind
7 km/h · SW
UV
5.1
Waves
1.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 03:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 65/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 03:15 PM
Water temp
30°C
Air temp
27°C
Feels like
32°C
UV index
5.1
Wind
7 km/h · SW
Gust 22 km/h
Waves
1.4 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Caletas
Playa Caletas extends along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the Puntarenas region, near the Nicoya Peninsula. Located about 15 kilometers south of Montezuma, this beach is part of a fragmented coastline characterized by sandy coves alternating with rock formations and wooded areas descending to the sea. The central Pacific coast here offers warm waters and pronounced tidal conditions that regularly sculpt the shoreline. The sand of Playa Caletas has the typical grey-golden hue of the region's volcanic beaches. Unlike Playa Fantasia, located 1.8 kilometers to the north and known for its livelier atmosphere, Caletas retains a quieter and less frequented character. Playa Blanca, 1.9 kilometers away, attracts more surfers and travelers seeking tourist facilities. The beach is fully exposed to Pacific swells, making it an interesting site during periods of moderate swell, particularly between May and November. No supervision services are provided on site. Access remains basic: no developed parking, no showers, or public toilets. Visitors must bring their own equipment and anticipate tidal conditions before visiting. The absence of the Blue Flag label reflects the undeveloped nature of this stretch of coastline, where tourist infrastructure remains minimal.
About this spot
The name Caletas evokes in Spanish small bays or sheltered coves—a direct reference to the local geography, where geological formations create natural pockets along the shore. This region of Costa Rica, formed by the volcanic activity of the Tilarán mountain range, retains a landscape still sparsely urbanized despite the growing tourist influx to Montezuma and its surroundings. Playa Caletas remains one of the beaches where travelers seeking relative solitude can still experience the coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula without the commercial density of more famous neighboring spots.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Caletas today?
30°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Caletas today?
7 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Caletas?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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