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Playa Calzón de Pobre has BeachFinder Score: 73/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Playa Calzón de Pobre today
Playa Calzón de Pobre is a BeachFinder spot in CR, CR. Today, compare water temperature 31°C, wind 6 km/h · S, uv 2.4, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 73/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
31°C
Wind
6 km/h · S
UV
2.4
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 03:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 73/100
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Updated: Nov 6, 03:15 PM
Water temp
31°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
32°C
UV index
2.4
Wind
6 km/h · S
Gust 18 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
1 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Calzón de Pobre
Playa Calzón de Pobre stretches along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the Guanacaste province, about 15 kilometers south of Tamarindo. This stretch of the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica is characterized by a succession of small coves and black volcanic sand beaches, framed by dense tropical vegetation that descends to the shoreline. The area, dominated by rock formations plunging into the ocean, offers an alternation of sandy areas and rocky headlands typical of this coastal region. The beach itself is distinguished by its relative intimacy within a string of small bathing areas. Located just 200 meters from Playa Bermúdez and 300 meters from Playa Pedregosa, it is one of the least frequented stops in this popular area. The shore hosts local clientele and a handful of travelers seeking tranquility, far from the tourist concentrations of Tamarindo. The atmosphere remains relaxed, with few visible facilities and a neighborhood beach feel, where residents come to swim in the late afternoon. No formalized tourist facilities are reported on site. The beach is not classified as Blue Flag and offers no supervision. Access for people with reduced mobility is not provided. Visitors should come self-sufficient, with their belongings, and accept the undeveloped nature of the place.
About this spot
The name 'Calzón de Pobre'—literally 'poor man's shorts'—refers to the economic history of the region. This popular designation, common to several small beaches on the Costa Rican Pacific, evokes the time when fishermen and modest families of Guanacaste came to swim in these unpretentious coves, before the nearby coastline was transformed by tourism. The volcanic geology of the coast, inherited from the tectonic activity of the Guanacaste mountain range, shapes the landscape of black sand and basalt rocks. Today, the beach retains this atmosphere of a local living space, unremarkable but authentic, where time seems to unfold to the rhythm of the tides rather than tourist flows.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Calzón de Pobre today?
31°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Calzón de Pobre today?
6 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Calzón de Pobre?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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