Collier County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Marco Island Beach

The largest of the Ten Thousand Islands at the north edge of the Everglades — Marco's 4-mile Gulf-facing Tigertail Beach and the wider South Marco Beach. Shell-hunting is excellent; the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge is the boating playground next door.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for swimming.

78°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

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

86 /100

ideal

90 Swim

81 Sunbathe

86 Walk

75 Fish

82 Photo

Best for swimming today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

84°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

12 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

29 Good

Ozone · Naples

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

10:25 PM

3.1 ft · in 3.9h

Wave Height

1.6 ft

4s · NW swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ656)

The MFL 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.

FLZ168 Coastal Palm Beach — Palm Beach n/a
FLZ172 Coastal Broward — Fort Lauderdale n/a
FLZ173 Coastal Miami-Dade — Miami n/a
FLZ069 Coastal Collier — Naples and Marco Island n/a

NWS SRF · MFL · Issued Nov 7, 3:46 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:42 AM	Low	0.1 ft
11:26 AM	High	2.8 ft
4:49 PM	Low	1.4 ft
10:25 PM	High	3.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:22 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
12:04 PM	High	2.7 ft
5:26 PM	Low	1.5 ft
10:52 PM	High	3.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:01 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
12:41 PM	High	2.6 ft
6:02 PM	Low	1.6 ft
11:18 PM	High	3.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:40 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
1:21 PM	High	2.5 ft
6:37 PM	Low	1.7 ft
11:44 PM	High	3.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
7:20 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
2:05 PM	High	2.4 ft
7:11 PM	Low	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:12 AM	High	3.0 ft
8:01 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
2:52 PM	High	2.3 ft
7:44 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:44 AM	High	2.9 ft
8:43 AM	Low	0.1 ft
3:44 PM	High	2.3 ft
8:19 PM	Low	1.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8725110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

84°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

84°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

84°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

84°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

80°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

80°

Chance Rain Showers

35%

Fri Nov 13

77°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

47%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

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

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Minor

4:50 AM - 5:50 AM

Major

9:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Minor

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid lots at Tigertail Beach and South Marco Beach.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Marco Island beaches.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

490 Hernando Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerskayak rentals (Tigertail)concession

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Marco Island Beach today?

Marco Island Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Marco Island Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on Marco Island beaches.

Is there an entry fee at Marco Island Beach?

Entry to Marco Island Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Marco Island Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Marco Island Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Marco Island Beach?

Amenities at Marco Island Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, kayak rentals (Tigertail), concession.

When is the water warmest at Marco Island Beach?

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 Marco Island Beach located?

Marco Island Beach is in Collier County, FL, at 490 Hernando Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145.