6 photosCalusa Beach
Ocean beach in Marathon, facing north-west, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.
- Sunset over water
- Pier
- Restaurants and bars
- Free parking
- HoursNot on file
- ParkingFree, 3 lots within 1,310 ft
- DirectionsGoogle Maps
- Calm water
- 5.1 of 10
- Water
- 88 Ftoday
- Sunset
- 7:34 pmover the water
- Parking
- Free3 within 1,310 ft
- Families
- Fair
Today, Thursday, Sep 10
Fair beach day
Very warm water. Watch: 28% rain chance, wind, waves.
- High
- 87 F
- Sea temperature
- 88 F
- Waves
- 1.9 ftup to 2.2 ft
- Wind
- 14 mphup to 20 mph
- Rain chance
- 28%
- UV index
- 7high
- Sun
- 7:09 am to 7:34 pm
- Low2:41 am0.3 ft
- High9:18 am2.0 ft
- Low3:36 pm0.3 ft
- High9:47 pm1.6 ft
- 8:00 am87 Fovercast, 26% rain, 13 mph
- 11:00 am84 Fovercast, 22% rain, 14 mph
- 2:00 pm81 Fovercast, 11% rain, 7 mph
- 5:00 pm · best85 Fpartly cloudy, 6% rain, 4 mph
Great for
- FamiliesFairCalm water 5.1, bathrooms nearby
- SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.9 ft, sea 82 F on average
- SunsetsFairover the water 4 months a year
- ConvenienceGood3 parking lots, 1 places to eat
- CampingYescampground (3 within 0.6 mi)
How the Beach Score is calculated: 6.4 of 10
The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.
| Component | Points | Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2.5 of 3 | Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants. |
| Calm water | 1.0 of 2 | Mean daily maximum wave 2.9 ft. |
| Warm water | 0.8 of 1 | Mean sea temperature 82 F. |
| Sunset over water | 1.0 of 1 | 4 months a year, May to August. |
| Free entry | 0.0 of 1 | An entry fee is mapped. |
Ranks #1 of 19 for camping nearby in Florida, #6 of 38 for free parking in Florida, #7 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #9 of 67 for pier in Florida, #11 of 41 for showers in Florida. All beaches in Florida.
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: YourWorldExplorer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: YourWorldExplorer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 6 photos
Amenities
- Parking3 nearby
- Free parking3 nearby
- Bathrooms1 nearby
- Showers2 nearby
- Restaurants and bars1 nearby
- Beachfront hotelsNo
- Hotels nearbyNo
- Beachfront campingNo
- Camping nearby3 nearby
- Pier4 nearby
- BoardwalkNo
- Free entryNo
Water, sand, and nature
- Sunset over waterYes, May to August
- Calm water5.1 of 10
- Warm water8.3 of 10
Hours, fees, and rules
- Entry
- $8 per vehicle ($4 single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle, $2 pedestrian, county surcharge may apply)
- Pass
- Florida State Parks Annual Entrance Pass accepted, $60 a year, $120 for a family
- Operator
- Run by Florida State Parks
- Address
- Old US 1, Monroe County, FL
Sunset and sunrise
The shore faces north-west (318 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 4 months, May to August.
Planning a trip
Early October is usually warm, with very warm water and a higher chance of a rainy day.
- Water
- 85 FVery warm
- High
- 83 FWarm
- Rainy day
- 57%Rain is common
- Waves
- 3.2 ftModerate
- Sunset
- Noover land in October
What to expect
- Very warm swimming water, around 85 F
- Moderate waves, around 3.2 ft
- Rainy days are common in October (17 a month)
- October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach
4 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 12 years, 2 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Eta, November 2020, 22.2 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.
Calusa Beach through the year
| Measure | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm water | Jan: 75 F, mild | Feb: 76 F, warm | Mar: 77 F, warm | Apr: 79 F, warm | May: 84 F, very warm | Jun: 86 F, very warm | Jul: 88 F, very warm | Aug: 88 F, very warm | Sep: 87 F, very warm | Oct: 84 F, very warm | Nov: 81 F, very warm | Dec: 77 F, warm |
| Low rain | Jan: 6 rainy days | Feb: 6 rainy days | Mar: 6 rainy days | Apr: 6 rainy days | May: 7 rainy days | Jun: 18 rainy days | Jul: 16 rainy days | Aug: 20 rainy days | Sep: 19 rainy days | Oct: 17 rainy days | Nov: 5 rainy days | Dec: 7 rainy days |
| Calm water | Jan: waves 3.3 ft, often rough | Feb: waves 3.3 ft, often rough | Mar: waves 3.2 ft, moderate | Apr: waves 3.5 ft, often rough | May: waves 2.3 ft, moderate | Jun: waves 2.5 ft, moderate | Jul: waves 2.1 ft, moderate | Aug: waves 2.2 ft, moderate | Sep: waves 2.1 ft, moderate | Oct: waves 3.4 ft, often rough | Nov: waves 3.6 ft, often rough | Dec: waves 3.6 ft, often rough |
When to go
- Best overallMarch to Mayvery warm water · fewer rainy days · warm days
- Warmest waterJuly to September88 F average
- DriestNovember5 rainy days a month
- Best for sunsetsMay to AugustSun sets over the water
All monthly averages, 2023-2025
| Month | Sea temp | Air max | Rain days | Wave height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75 F (24 C) | 74 F (23 C) | 6 | 3.3 ft |
| Feb | 76 F (24 C) | 75 F (24 C) | 6 | 3.3 ft |
| Mar | 77 F (25 C) | 77 F (25 C) | 6 | 3.2 ft |
| Apr | 79 F (26 C) | 78 F (26 C) | 6 | 3.5 ft |
| May | 84 F (29 C) | 82 F (28 C) | 7 | 2.3 ft |
| Jun | 86 F (30 C) | 85 F (29 C) | 18 | 2.5 ft |
| Jul | 88 F (31 C) | 87 F (30 C) | 16 | 2.1 ft |
| Aug | 88 F (31 C) | 87 F (31 C) | 20 | 2.2 ft |
| Sep | 87 F (31 C) | 86 F (30 C) | 19 | 2.1 ft |
| Oct | 84 F (29 C) | 83 F (28 C) | 17 | 3.4 ft |
| Nov | 81 F (27 C) | 79 F (26 C) | 5 | 3.6 ft |
| Dec | 77 F (25 C) | 75 F (24 C) | 7 | 3.6 ft |
Explore Calusa Beach
Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.
All places near Calusa Beach as a list (11)
Beach access Main access and 1 more · Nearest parking at the beach · Nearest food and drinks 340 ft · 1 min walk · Nearest restrooms 350 ft · 1 min walk · Nearest showers 330 ft · 1 min walk
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Questions about Calusa Beach
Is there parking at Calusa Beach?
Yes. 3 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft, including Boat Trailer Parking. Source: OpenStreetMap.
How warm is the water at Calusa Beach?
Sea surface temperature averages 88 F (31 C) in July and 75 F (24 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.
Is the water calm at Calusa Beach?
Calm water scores 5.1 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.9 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.
Can you see the sunset over the water at Calusa Beach?
Yes, in 4 months a year (May to August), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.
When is hurricane season at Calusa Beach?
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 17 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 7 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.
Sources
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
- [operator], checked [date]
- Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain
- Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Bahia Honda Key, Bahia Honda Channel (8724138), public domain
- Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service KEY office for Monroe Lower Keys (FLZ078), public domain
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© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.