Lee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park)

The end-of-the-road Captiva beach at the north tip of the island past South Seas — wide white sand, west-facing for spectacular sunsets, and Turner Beach at Blind Pass (the channel between Sanibel and Captiva) is one of the best shelling spots in Southwest Florida. No commercial development on the beach itself.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for swimming.

78°F water · 80°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 12 to 17 mph.

Weather

80°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

86 /100

ideal

91 Swim

80 Sunbathe

85 Walk

81 Photo

Best for swimming today

Water level 1.0 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8725520 · Observed 1.84 ft · Predicted 0.81 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

80°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

7 to 15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

29 Good

Ozone · Fort Myers

Tomorrow

79°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

7:52 PM

0.6 ft · in 1.3h

Wave Height

1.6 ft

4s · NW swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ856)

The TBW office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ139 Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco — Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Crystal River, n/a
FLZ050 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota — Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach, n/a
FLZ162 Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee — Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel, n/a

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Nov 7, 2:33 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

5:42 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:41 AM	High	1.5 ft
9:06 AM	Low	0.2 ft
2:53 PM	High	1.0 ft
7:52 PM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:05 AM	High	1.6 ft
9:57 AM	Low	0.1 ft
3:41 PM	High	0.9 ft
8:12 PM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:26 AM	High	1.6 ft
10:45 AM	Low	0.1 ft
4:32 PM	High	0.9 ft
8:34 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:47 AM	High	1.7 ft
11:29 AM	Low	0.1 ft
5:25 PM	High	0.8 ft
9:01 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:12 AM	High	1.7 ft
12:10 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:20 PM	High	0.8 ft
9:39 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:42 AM	High	1.6 ft
12:49 PM	Low	0.0 ft
7:15 PM	High	0.8 ft
10:30 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:19 AM	High	1.5 ft
1:29 PM	Low	0.1 ft
8:08 PM	High	0.8 ft
11:34 PM	Low	0.7 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8725520, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

80°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

79°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

80°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

80°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

79°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

79°

Scattered Rain Showers

40%

Fri Nov 13

75°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

48%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Oobeo paid mobile parking: $15/hr, $25/2hr, $40/all-day. Lot open 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.

Dogs

No pets allowed on Captiva beaches. No open fires; no collecting live shells; no alcohol.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

14790 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924

Amenities

portable restroomsbike racksADA spaces

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park) today?

Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park) dog-friendly?

No pets allowed on Captiva beaches. No open fires; no collecting live shells; no alcohol.

Is there an entry fee at Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park)?

Entry to Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park)?

Amenities at Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park) include portable restrooms, bike racks, ADA spaces.

When is the water warmest at Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park)?

The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.

Where is Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park) located?

Captiva Island Beach (Alison Hagerup Beach Park) is in Lee County, FL, at 14790 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924.