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Playa Montezuma 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 Montezuma today
Playa Montezuma is a BeachFinder spot in CR, CR. Today, compare water temperature 30°C, wind 10 km/h · SW, uv 3.8, 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
30°C
Wind
10 km/h · SW
UV
3.8
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
30°C
Air temp
25°C
Feels like
29°C
UV index
3.8
Wind
10 km/h · SW
Gust 26 km/h
Waves
1.5 m
Current
1 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Montezuma
Playa Montezuma stretches along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, on the Nicoya Peninsula, about 45 kilometers southwest of Puntarenas. The coastline here is characterized by a succession of sandy coves separated by rock formations covered with dense tropical vegetation, where the jungle descends to the pebbles. The deep blue and often rough Pacific Ocean borders a region still relatively preserved from mass tourism, despite the increasing accessibility of the peninsula. The beach itself offers fine, light gray sand, typical of the region's volcanic coasts. Exposed to Pacific swells, it has a wilder character than its immediate neighbors: Playa Piedra Colorada, 0.8 kilometers to the north, features more imposing rocks and a more confined atmosphere, while Playa Las Manchas, 1.5 kilometers away, remains more discreet and less frequented. At low tide, natural rock pools appear, suitable for observing marine life. The coast is lined with coconut and mangrove trees, creating an authentic tropical atmosphere without ostentatious facilities. No supervision service is provided on site. Access remains limited for people with reduced mobility. The beach does not have the Blue Flag label. Visitors should bring their own equipment and provisions, as nearby small shops and accommodations are concentrated a few kilometers upstream on the peninsula.
About this spot
Montezuma derives its name from the Aztec emperor, although the region is historically linked to the Chorotega peoples of pre-Columbian Costa Rica. The area, long isolated, opened up to tourism starting in the 1980s when roads connected the Nicoya Peninsula to urban centers. The beach remains associated with the counterculture of the 1970s-1980s, when alternative communities settled there, attracting surfers and travelers seeking authenticity. Today, it remains a landmark for surfers on the southern Pacific coast, particularly during the swell season from September to November.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Montezuma today?
30°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Montezuma today?
10 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Montezuma?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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