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Aerial view of Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source)

Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing

Marco Island, Florida

Ocean beach in Marco Island, facing north-east, with parking within walking distance.

  • Calm water 8.6
  • Warm water 7.4
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking2 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
4.5/ 10Fair
How we score beaches
Calm water
8.6 of 10
Water
89 Ftoday
Sunset
7:36 pmover land
Parking
Mapped2 within 1,310 ft
Families
Fair
84of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 26% rain chance.

77 Fclear
High
93 F
Sea temperature
89 F
Waves
0.5 ftup to 0.8 ft
Wind
6 mphup to 12 mph
Rain chance
26%
UV index
7high
Sun
7:10 am to 7:36 pm
Tidesnext low at 6:40 am
  1. High12:57 am3.1 ft
  2. Low6:40 am0.9 ft
  3. High12:48 pm3.4 ft
  4. Low7:11 pm0.4 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best77 Fclear, 3% rain, 6 mph
  2. 11:00 am89 Fpartly cloudy, 13% rain, 8 mph
  3. 2:00 pm92 Fovercast, 16% rain, 11 mph
  4. 5:00 pm88 Fovercast, 26% rain, 3 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 Marco Island, Caxambas Pass (8724967), 2.9 mi from the beach, heights above MLLW.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesFairCalm water 8.6, no bathrooms mapped
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.5 ft, sea 80 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsets over land
  • ConvenienceLimited2 parking lots, no food mapped
How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.5 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 water1.7 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 80 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #31 of 46 for calm water in Florida, #59 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #93 of 124 for parking 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). The formula is on the methodology page.

Amenities

  • Parking2 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • BathroomsNo
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • PierNo
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Calm water8.6 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); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. No operator page found yet.

Address
Spinnaker Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145

Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces north-east (28 degrees). The sun sets over land 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
83 FVery warm
High
85 FHot
Rainy day
43%Rain is common
Waves
1.6 ftModerate

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 83 F
  • Moderate waves, around 1.6 ft
  • Rainy days are common in October (12 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

3 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 15 years, 2 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Ian, September 2022, 55.5 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing 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 December5 to 6 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing: 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 (20 C)72 F (22 C)71.9 ft
Feb71 F (22 C)76 F (25 C)61.6 ft
Mar75 F (24 C)79 F (26 C)81.9 ft
Apr78 F (26 C)82 F (28 C)91.8 ft
May84 F (29 C)86 F (30 C)121.2 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)87 F (31 C)211.4 ft
Jul89 F (31 C)89 F (32 C)250.9 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)89 F (32 C)251.3 ft
Sep87 F (31 C)87 F (31 C)211.3 ft
Oct82 F (28 C)85 F (30 C)121.7 ft
Nov76 F (24 C)81 F (27 C)51.5 ft
Dec70 F (21 C)75 F (24 C)61.6 ft

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

Explore Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing

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

All places near Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing as a list (17)

Beach access Main access and 2 more · Nearest parking 780 ft · 3 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 2,260 ft · 9 min walk · Nearest restrooms 1,570 ft · 6 min walk · Nearest showers 2,230 ft · 8 min walk

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 25.9475, -81.7470. 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 Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing

Is there parking at Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing?

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

How warm is the water at Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (31 C) in July and 67 F (20 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing?

Calm water scores 8.6 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.5 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is hurricane season at Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing?

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, 19 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 8 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)
  • 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 Marco Island, Caxambas Pass (8724967), 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.