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Marco Island South Beach Public Access
Public beach · Marco Island, Florida
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Coastal Collier County; Mainland Monroe; Far South Miami-Dade County.
- Water temp 79°F (26°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy WPLF1 (32.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:00 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- A Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Coastal Collier County; Mainland Monroe; Far South Miami-Dade County. — NWS Miami FL
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy WPLF1, as of Oct 29, 7:00 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 79°F at Marco Island South Beach Public Access now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Palm-shaded & hedge-lined paved pathway leading to an unspoilt white sandy beach.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Hardhead Sea Catfish, Pinfish, Northern Ladyfish and 4 more species.
7 fish species in 7 public records within 2 km of Marco Island South Beach Public Access since 2000.
- Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis1 record · 2026
- Pinfish Lagodon rhomboides1 record · 2026
- Northern Ladyfish Elops saurus1 record · 2025
- Gulf Kingfish Menticirrhus littoralis1 record · 2025
- Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus1 record · 2023
- Common Snook Centropomus undecimalis1 record · 2023
- Gafftopsail Sea Catfish Bagre marinus1 record · 2019
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 Marco Island South Beach Public Access?
- Marco Island South Beach Public Access is a public beach in Marco Island, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Marco Island South Beach Public Access?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Marco Island South Beach Public Access in Marco Island, Florida is 79°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy WPLF1, 32.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Marco Island South Beach Public Access?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Coastal Collier County; Mainland Monroe; Far South Miami-Dade County. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Marco Island South Beach Public Access rated?
- Marco Island South Beach Public Access in Marco Island, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 1638 reviews.
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Location & Contact
870 County Rd 951, Marco Island, FL 34145
Marco Island, Florida 34145
Phone
+1 239-642-0575🏖️ 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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