Is Playa Guiones good for swimming today?
Playa Guiones 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 Guiones today
Playa Guiones is a BeachFinder spot in CR, CR. Today, compare water temperature 31°C, wind 9 km/h · S, uv 2.0, waves 1.6 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
9 km/h · S
UV
2.0
Waves
1.6 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
2.0
Wind
9 km/h · S
Gust 25 km/h
Waves
1.6 m
Current
1 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Guiones
Playa Guiones extends along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the Guanacaste province, about 240 kilometers northwest of San José. This stretch of the North Pacific coastline is characterized by a succession of fine sandy beaches, backed by dense tropical vegetation and punctuated by small rocky headlands. The Pacific Ocean here has regular swell conditions, particularly appreciated by water sports enthusiasts. The area, sparsely urbanized, retains the wild character typical of the Nicoya Peninsula, where beaches remain largely accessible on foot from the surrounding coastal villages. The beach itself offers a strip of compact golden sand, exposed to the North Pacific swells. Unlike Playa Pelada, located 3.1 kilometers southwest, which has an established reputation among surfers, Guiones retains a less frequented character. 3.7 kilometers to the southeast, Playa Garza offers more pronounced rock formations. The general atmosphere remains that of a working beach, where local fishermen and a few informed visitors coexist without crowding. The fine, regular sand extends for several hundred meters, with a gentle slope favorable for swimming. No public facilities are reported on site. The beach does not have the Blue Flag status. No swimming supervision is provided, and access for people with reduced mobility is not provided. Visitors must plan for complete self-sufficiency regarding services and safety.
About this spot
Guiones gets its name from the local 'guionista,' a term that once designated small landowners in the region. The Nicoya Peninsula, geologically formed by Tertiary alluvial deposits, is one of the oldest coastal areas in Costa Rica. Long isolated by the lack of passable roads, this region has retained an economy largely based on artisanal fishing. In the 1980s, the gradual arrival of North American surfers transformed the neighboring coastal villages, but Playa Guiones itself remained outside this tourist dynamic, continuing to be the domain of fishing nets and traditional canoes.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Guiones today?
31°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Guiones today?
9 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Guiones?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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