Playa Cocal
Nude beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Playa Cocal is a clothing-optional beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The sea is warmest in April at about 29°C (85°F) and coolest in November (28°C (82°F)). Average air temperatures peak in March at 29°C (84°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Hotel Villa Caletas (43 km (26 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa Cocal
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 37 mm |
| February (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 17 mm |
| March (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 26 mm |
| April (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 99 mm |
| May (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 286 mm |
| June (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 283 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 281 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 286 mm |
| September (best) | 27°C | 29°C | 333 mm |
| October (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 369 mm |
| November (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 207 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 83 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: tripsavvy.com
- Coordinates: 9.66925, -85.04919 · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Playa Cocal
- 1Hotel Villa Caletas clothing-optional hotel · Puntarenas · best January to MarchClothing optional
- 2Finca Rosa Del Mar naturist campground · Puntarenas · best January to MarchTolerated
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Cocal clothing optional?
Playa Cocal is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Costa Rica before you go.
When is the best time to visit Playa Cocal?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 28°C (82°F) and January 28°C (82°F).
How warm is the water at Playa Cocal?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (85°F) in April. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Playa Cocal?
The closest are Hotel Villa Caletas (43 km (26 mi)) and Finca Rosa Del Mar (80 km (50 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.