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.

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 87°F water · 86°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

86°F air — ideal beach weather
34% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach

31 /100

skip

22 Swim

52 Sunbathe

22 Walk

29 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 0.6 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 1.66 ft · Predicted 1.06 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

86°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

34%

This Afternoon

Tomorrow

87°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · SSE swell

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

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 Jul 18, 7:19 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

8:23 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:14 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:53 AM	High	1.0 ft
1:29 PM	Low	0.5 ft
7:32 PM	High	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:39 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:32 AM	High	1.1 ft
2:36 PM	Low	0.5 ft
8:29 PM	High	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:04 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:13 AM	High	1.2 ft
3:53 PM	Low	0.5 ft
9:37 PM	High	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:32 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:58 AM	High	1.2 ft
5:29 PM	Low	0.4 ft
11:01 PM	High	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:03 AM	Low	0.5 ft
10:44 AM	High	1.3 ft
7:20 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:33 AM	High	0.7 ft
4:40 AM	Low	0.5 ft
11:31 AM	High	1.4 ft
8:38 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:58 AM	High	0.7 ft
5:26 AM	Low	0.6 ft
12:18 PM	High	1.4 ft
9:31 PM	Low	0.1 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

86°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

34%

Sun Jul 19

87°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

55%

Mon Jul 20

87°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

58%

Tue Jul 21

89°

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Wed Jul 22

89°

Sunny

14%

Thu Jul 23

89°

Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

15%

Fri Jul 24

89°

Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

What to Bring Today

recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 34% rain chance

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.