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

Mixed conditions today.

Thunderstorms · 87°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 102. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
34% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

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

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

35 /100

28 Swim

53 Sunbathe

29 Walk

35 Fish

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

92°F

Clear

Wind

6 to 9 mph

Rain

34%

Today

UV Peak

12 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~17m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

93°F

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

4:41 PM

0.1 ft · in 1.9h

Wave Height

1.6 ft

5s · WNW 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 (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 Jun 25, 9:31 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
3:37 AM	Low	1.6 ft
9:27 AM	High	2.8 ft
4:41 PM	Low	0.1 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

92°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

34%

Fri Jun 26

93°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

25%

Sat Jun 27

93°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

45%

Sun Jun 28

93°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

51%

Mon Jun 29

93°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

28%

Tue Jun 30

93°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Wed Jul 1

92°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

63%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 34% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 92°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

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Minor

2:40 AM - 3:40 AM

Major

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Minor

4:30 PM - 5:30 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

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Marco Island Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Marco Island Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

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.