Marco Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Marco Island Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 77°F, wind 9 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 87°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 89°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MFL Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 2:04 AM | 3.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:59 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 3:32 PM | 2.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:53 PM | 1.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Marco Island, Caxambas Pass · 3.8 km away.
About Marco Island Beach
Marco Island Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 68°F in January to 89°F in July.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 68°F to 89°F.
Today it is 85°F. That is 3° above the October average of 82°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Marco Island, Caxambas Pass about 3.8 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Marco Island Beach?
We score today 97 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Marco Island Beach?
About 85°F. That is 3° above the October average of 82°F here.
Are there rip currents at Marco Island Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Marco Island Beach as low for the rest of today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Marco Island, Caxambas Pass about 3.8 km away on the open coast.