93°
Mostly Sunny
8%
74
Collier County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Vanderbilt Beach Park
100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108
North Naples' main public beach — a wide stretch of sugar-white sand fronting the Ritz-Carlton Naples and Vanderbilt Beach Resort. The 375-space parking garage right at the beach is rare in Collier County; the LaPlaya, Turtle Club, and Buzz's Lighthouse Café anchor the beachfront dining.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
90°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 105. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 93°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 90°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
72 /100
great
74 Swim
65 Sunbathe
78 Walk
77 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
93°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
7 mph
NE
Rain
8%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
92°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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
8:22 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
92°
Sunny
4%
75
93°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
36
94°
Sunny
9%
72
93°
Mostly Sunny
6%
73
93°
Mostly Sunny
11%
71
91°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
37
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 90°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 93°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid parking garage: $10/day; or by-the-hour metered. Resident decal available.
Dogs
Dogs not allowed on Collier County beaches (service animals excepted).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Vanderbilt Beach Park today?
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Beach Park dog-friendly?
Dogs not allowed on Collier County beaches (service animals excepted).
Is there an entry fee at Vanderbilt Beach Park?
Entry to Vanderbilt Beach Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Vanderbilt Beach Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Vanderbilt Beach Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Vanderbilt Beach Park?
Amenities at Vanderbilt Beach Park include restrooms, showers, parking garage, concession, beach chair / cabana rentals, life jacket loaner, bike racks.
When is the water warmest at Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Beach Park located?
Vanderbilt Beach Park is in Collier County, FL, at 100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108.
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