Parrita today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 6:00–8:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 87 °F slight · 12.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 84 °F from the SSW, gusts 10 · overcast
- Surf today 2.3–3.5 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 4:00–5:37 pm
- Sun 5:27 am–5:15 pm 11 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:20–11:20 am good day · 8/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Parrita the sun rises at 5:27 am and sets at 5:15 pm: 11 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:14 am to 2:14 am and from 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 84 °F.
Fishing in Parrita today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:45–2:45 pm
- Steady pressure (29.80 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:10 am to 2:10 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:10 am to 6:00 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, mahi-mahi and white seabass. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Parrita, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Parrita
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.7 ft waves every 12 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Parrita, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 86 °F, though with some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Parrita
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- Playa Palma 3.2 mi · SW
- Playa Palo Seco 3.7 mi · SE
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Webcams near Parrita
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Tides in Parrita
Tides in Parrita: not available yet
There is no tide station near Parrita, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Playa Palma · 3.1 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Parrita
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.5 ft with a period of 14 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.3 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:56 pm (local time).
Surf in Parrita today
Surf today
Fair- 2.3–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 5:05 am · sunrise 5:27 am · sunset 5:15 pm · last light 5:37 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 86.0 °F–87.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 97 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:05 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 5:37 pm can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Parrita today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.9 ft swell at 8 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.91 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.0–87.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 11:20 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Parrita, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Parrita.
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Weather in Parrita
Now in Parrita
- Low / high
- 77 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 19%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 77° | 78° | 84° | 86° | 85° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 2 N | 3 NNE | 4 SE | 7 SSW | 5 SSW | 2 NNW | 1 NNE |
| Gusts | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 85° 5 SSW 3.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 2 NNW 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 1 NNE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 2 NNW 3.8 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 4 N 3.8 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 3 NNE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 3 W 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 8 SW 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 86 °F | 7 mph SSE | 3.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 87 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 81 °F | 4 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph E | 4.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 80 °F | 5 mph SE | 4.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 81 °F | 7 mph SSE | 4.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 78 °F | 8 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 76 °F | 7 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph SSE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 82 °F | 4 mph NNE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 80 °F | 5 mph NNE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 85 °F | 3 mph NE | — |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 3.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 77° / 86° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 75° / 85° 4.1 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 76° / 81° 4.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 75° / 85° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 77° / 80° 4.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 76° / 81° 4.3 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, a bit drier and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (87 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Parrita
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:40 am
- Full dark 6:02 pm
- Civil dawn 5:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 11:21 am (67° high)
- Daylight 11 h 49 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:47 pm
- Full dark 6:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,141 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Parrita
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:14–2:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:45–2:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:19–8:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:11–8:11 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Parrita
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 410 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 16 ft.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Parrita) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep410 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 16 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ParritaTides nearby
- Playa Palma3.1 mi
- Esterillos Este8.9 mi
- Cocal12 mi
- Quepos13 mi
- Manuel Antonio14 mi
- Jacó22 mi
- Herradura25 mi
- Puerto Escondido26 mi
- Playa Coyol26 mi
- Agujas26 mi
Parrita at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,734 people. Coordinates: 9.522° N, 84.323° W.
- It is 47 mi southeast of Puntarenas, the main place in Puntarenas. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Puntarenas.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Palo Seco (3.7 mi).
Questions about ParritaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Parrita?
At 5:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Parrita?
At 5:27 am. First light comes at 4:40 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:14–2:14 am, Minor 7:19–8:19 am, Major 12:45–2:45 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Parrita?
Light drizzle, from 77 °F to 86 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph) and a 19% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Parrita?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 12.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 87.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Parrita?
The best time to visit Parrita is from January to March: highs of 90 °F to 93 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).