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Fort Island Beach
Beach · Crystal River, Florida
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temp 72°F (22°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy CKYF1 (25.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 11:18 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy CKYF1, as of Oct 29, 11:18 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 72°F at Fort Island Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
White-sand beach featuring covered picnic tables & restrooms, plus a boat ramp & a fishing pier.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Longnose Killifish, Goldspotted Killifish, American Gulf Pipefish and 1 more species.
4 fish species in 7 public records within 2 km of Fort Island Beach since 2000.
- Longnose Killifish Fundulus similis3 records · 2026
- Goldspotted Killifish Floridichthys carpio2 records · 2015
- American Gulf Pipefish Syngnathus scovelli1 record · 2024
- Polka-dot Batfish Ogcocephalus cubifrons1 record · 2022
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort Island Beach?
- Fort Island Beach is a beach in Crystal River, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Fort Island Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Fort Island Beach in Crystal River, Florida is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy CKYF1, 25.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Fort Island Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Fort Island Beach rated?
- Fort Island Beach in Crystal River, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 2991 reviews.
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Location & Contact
16000 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Phone
+1 352-527-7540🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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