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Aerial view of Park Shore Beach in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 20236 photos
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source)

Park Shore Beach

Naples, Florida

Ocean beach in Naples, facing west, with parking within walking distance.

  • Calm water 9.3
  • Sunset over water
  • No dogs
  • Warm water 7.4
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking$5 per hour
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
5.6/ 10Good
How we score beaches
Calm water
9.3 of 10
Water
89 Ftoday
Sunset
7:36 pmover the water
Parking
$5 per hour
Rip risk
Lowrest of today
Families
Fair
55of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Fair beach day

Calm water · very warm water. Watch: 36% rain chance, wind.

76 Fovercast
High
89 F
Sea temperature
89 F
Waves
0.3 ftup to 0.5 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 22 mph
Rain chance
36%
UV index
7high
Sun
7:10 am to 7:36 pm
Surf zoneNWS Miami forecast for Coastal Collier County, issued 4:11 pm EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskLowrest of today
  • Surf1 ft or less
  • ThunderstormsHigh
  • Rip risk thursdayLow
Tidesnext low at 6:11 am
  1. High12:27 am2.9 ft
  2. Low6:11 am1.0 ft
  3. High12:26 pm3.6 ft
  4. Low6:48 pm0.5 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best76 Fpartly cloudy, 1% rain, 6 mph
  2. 11:00 am85 Fclear, 10% rain, 6 mph
  3. 2:00 pm89 Fclear, 22% rain, 1 mph
  4. 5:00 pm80 Fdrizzle, 36% rain, 0 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Naples (outer coast) (8725110), 3.9 mi from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesFairCalm water 9.3, no bathrooms mapped
  • SwimmingExcellentWaves around 1.2 ft, sea 79 F on average
  • SunsetsExcellentover the water 12 months a year
  • ConvenienceLimited2 parking lots, no food mapped
How the Beach Score is calculated: 5.6 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.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities1.0 of 3Within walking distance: parking.
Calm water1.9 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 79 F.
Sunset over water1.0 of 112 months a year, all year.

Ranks #8 of 46 for calm water in Florida, #22 of 41 for showers in Florida, #34 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #43 of 124 for parking in Florida, #51 of 168 for warm water in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Park Shore Beach: speedboat with passengers in waterfront area near residential buildings
Park Shore Beach: waterfront mansion with boat moored in calm bay water
Park Shore Beach: waterfront residential homes with docks and palm trees along canal

Photo: Franz Stellbrink, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Franz Stellbrink, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Franz Stellbrink, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 6 photos

Amenities

  • Parking2 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • BathroomsNo
  • Showers1 nearby
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Dogs allowedNo
  • Fires allowedNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • PierNo
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunset over waterYes, all year
  • Calm water9.3 of 10
  • Warm water7.4 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Parking fee
Parking $5 per hour (visitor pay stations, minimum $2.50, no parking 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
Dogs
No dogs
Glass
No glass
Fires
No fires
Operator
Run by City of Naples
Address
Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples, FL 34103

From City of Naples, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces west (265 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 12 months, all year.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually hot, with very warm water and a higher chance of a rainy day.

Water
82 FVery warm
High
86 FHot
Rainy day
42%Rain is common
Waves
1.4 ftUsually calm
Sunset
Yesover the water in October

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 82 F
  • Typically calm conditions, waves around 1.4 ft
  • Rainy days are common in October (12 a month)
  • Sunset over the water
  • 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

2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Ian, September 2022, 42.4 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Park Shore Beach through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallOctober to Decemberwarm water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September89 F average
  • DriestNovember to February5 to 7 rainy days a month
  • Best for sunsetsall yearSun sets over the water
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Park Shore Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan67 F (19 C)71 F (22 C)71.6 ft
Feb71 F (21 C)76 F (24 C)61.4 ft
Mar74 F (24 C)79 F (26 C)101.6 ft
Apr78 F (26 C)83 F (28 C)91.4 ft
May84 F (29 C)86 F (30 C)131.1 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)87 F (30 C)231.1 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)89 F (32 C)220.7 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)89 F (32 C)221.1 ft
Sep87 F (31 C)88 F (31 C)181.0 ft
Oct82 F (28 C)85 F (30 C)121.4 ft
Nov76 F (24 C)81 F (27 C)51.3 ft
Dec70 F (21 C)76 F (24 C)61.4 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore Park Shore Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near Park Shore Beach as a list (32)

Beach access Main access and 4 more · Nearest parking 300 ft · 1 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 2,060 ft · 8 min walk · Nearest restrooms 2,090 ft · 8 min walk · Nearest showers 180 ft

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of a 600 m stretch of shoreline around the beach's mapped point (OpenStreetMap maps this beach as a point); walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 26.1882, -81.8153. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Park Shore Beach

Is there parking at Park Shore Beach?

Yes. 2 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Park Shore Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Park Shore Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 67 F (19 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Park Shore Beach?

Calm water scores 9.3 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.2 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Park Shore Beach?

Yes, in 12 months a year (all year), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Park Shore 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, 15 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 5 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • [operator], checked [date] (data as of Sep 6, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Naples (outer coast) (8725110), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MFL office for Coastal Collier County (FLZ069), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.