Playa Conchal
Protected Area
Marino las Baulas de Guanacaste
Why dive here
With 217+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - Playa Conchal offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Playa Conchal on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast gives you a straightforward dive along a gently sloping reef. We've seen a good mix of smaller reef fish here, things like parrotfish, snappers, and a few grunt species tucked into the rocky outcrops. It’s a pretty mellow spot, usually with mild currents, making it a solid choice for newer divers or anyone looking for an easy, relaxed exploration. Visibility can be a bit variable, especially after heavy rains, so we'd suggest checking conditions locally before heading out.
Typical Playa Conchal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Tienda de Buceo
ChrisDiving, Dive Center Costa Rica
Tamarindo Diving
TamaDive SRL
Rocket Frog Divers
Rich Coast Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa Conchal
Playa Conchal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Playa Conchal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, -84.89) (48km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.9–31.1°C
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.142 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
28.81 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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