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.

Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

87°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

91°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

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

61 /100

good

61 Swim

53 Sunbathe

70 Walk

79 Fish

80 Photo

Best for photography today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

91°F

Clear

Wind

13 mph

Rain

14%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

91°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

10:28 PM

0.5 ft · in 1.4h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · SSE 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

NWS SRF · MFL · Issued Jul 18, 8:11 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

8:20 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:12 AM	High	2.6 ft
10:00 AM	Low	1.0 ft
4:06 PM	High	2.9 ft
10:30 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:48 AM	High	2.7 ft
10:54 AM	Low	0.9 ft
5:06 PM	High	2.5 ft
11:12 PM	Low	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:30 AM	High	2.7 ft
12:00 PM	Low	0.8 ft
6:18 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:00 AM	Low	1.3 ft
6:12 AM	High	2.7 ft
1:12 PM	Low	0.7 ft
7:36 PM	High	2.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:00 AM	Low	1.6 ft
7:00 AM	High	2.7 ft
2:18 PM	Low	0.6 ft
11:00 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:00 AM	Low	1.8 ft
7:54 AM	High	2.7 ft
3:18 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:18 AM	High	2.0 ft
3:06 AM	Low	1.9 ft
8:54 AM	High	2.8 ft
4:18 PM	Low	0.3 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

91°

Mostly Cloudy

14%

Sun Jul 19

91°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%

Mon Jul 20

92°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Tue Jul 21

92°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Wed Jul 22

89°

Sunny

13%

Thu Jul 23

89°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Fri Jul 24

89°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

32%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
critical Extra water / electrolytes 91°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.

Minor

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Major

4:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Minor

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Major

4:20 PM - 6:20 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.