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Captiva Beach
Tourist attraction · Captiva, Florida
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temp 76°F (25°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy FMRF1 (21.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 10:48 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy FMRF1, as of Oct 29, 10:48 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 76°F at Captiva Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Hardhead Sea Catfish, American Gulf Pipefish and Striped Blenny.
3 fish species in 3 public records within 2 km of Captiva Beach since 2000.
- Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis1 record · 2021
- American Gulf Pipefish Syngnathus scovelli1 record · 2016
- Striped Blenny Chasmodes bosquianus1 record · 2015
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). 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 Captiva Beach?
- Captiva Beach is a tourist attraction in Captiva, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Captiva Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Captiva Beach in Captiva, Florida is 76°F (25°C), measured by NOAA buoy FMRF1, 21.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Captiva Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Captiva Beach rated?
- Captiva Beach in Captiva, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 453 reviews.
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Location & Contact
14770 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
Captiva, Florida 33924
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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