Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Carrillos, Costa Rica

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Carrillos...

Carrillos is a coastal city in Costa Rica. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 4258 people. The water temperature around Carrillos is almost steady year round. The temperature ranges from 27.5°C (81.6°F) in December up to 29.1°C (84.4°F) in the month of April, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (83°F) and the best time for water activities is spring, since Carrillos is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Carrillos?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Carrillos is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Carrillos?

There are not many surf spots close to Carrillos. A good spot nearby is Bajamar, which is 31.4km (19.9miles) away from Carrillos. Click here for directions and for more information on Bajamar and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Carrillos are Boca Barranca, which is roughly 32.1km (19.9miles) away, and Corralillo, located 32.2km (20miles) from Carrillos.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Carrillos. A beach that might be worth checking out is Santa Teresa, which is just 34.3km (21.3miles) away from Carrillos. Another beautiful beach near Carrillos is Playa Herradura, which is 37.1km (23miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Carrillos?

The average sea temperature around Carrillos is extremely warm, around 28°C (83°F), with no significant changes throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to sea temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Carrillos. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very chilly conditions and for UV protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Carrillos can be particularly intense.

How is the diving and fishing close to Carrillos?

Scuba diving and fishing conditions change very little during the year. The waters are mostly tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (75-84°F). The following fish like to roam around in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Carrillos: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Carrillos...

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