95°
Partly Sunny
6%
71
Collier County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Marco Island Beach
490 Hernando Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
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.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
90°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Heat index values as high as 107. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 95°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 90°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
71 /100
great
74 Swim
62 Sunbathe
76 Walk
75 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
95°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
7 mph
S
Rain
6%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 01 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
94°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
90°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
5:56 PM
-0.8 ft · in 2.7h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
5s · WSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 4:41 AM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 10:31 AM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 5:56 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:07 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 5:37 AM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| 11:27 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 6:47 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:49 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 6:29 AM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 12:19 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 7:35 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:27 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 7:21 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 1:11 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 8:21 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:03 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 8:13 AM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 2:08 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 9:05 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:37 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 9:05 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 3:06 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 9:47 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:12 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 9:58 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 4:06 PM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 10:28 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8725110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
94°
Sunny
5%
72
94°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
35
95°
Sunny
9%
70
91°
Mostly Sunny
5%
77
91°
Sunny
13%
75
90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
39
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 90°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 95°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:20 PM - 12:20 AM
Minor
4:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
6:40 PM - 7:40 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS