South Marco Beach

Marco Island, Florida

Ocean beach in Marco Island, facing west, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.

Calm water 8.1
Sunset over water
No dogs
Restaurants and bars

HoursClosed now, opens 8:00 am
Parking$10 per day
DirectionsGoogle Maps

6.9/ 10Good

How we score beaches

Calm water: 8.1 of 10
Water: 89 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:36 pmover the water
Parking: $10 per day
Rip risk: Lowrest of today
Families: Very good

82of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 30% rain chance.

77 Fclear

High: 92 F
Sea temperature: 89 F
Waves: 0.6 ftup to 1.0 ft
Wind: 6 mphup to 11 mph
Rain chance: 30%
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 6:40 am

High12:57 am3.1 ft
Low6:40 am0.9 ft
High12:48 pm3.4 ft
Low7:11 pm0.4 ft

8:00 am · best77 Fclear, 4% rain, 6 mph
11:00 am89 Fmostly clear, 7% rain, 8 mph
2:00 pm92 Fovercast, 18% rain, 11 mph
5:00 pm87 Fovercast, 30% rain, 8 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), 1,640 ft 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

FamiliesVery goodCalm water 8.1, bathrooms nearby
SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.7 ft, sea 80 F on average
SunsetsExcellentover the water 12 months a year
ConvenienceGood15 parking lots, 3 places to eat

How the Beach Score is calculated: 6.9 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	1.6 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 1.7 ft.
Warm water	0.7 of 1	Mean sea temperature 80 F.
Sunset over water	1.0 of 1	12 months a year, all year.

Ranks #8 of 41 for showers in Florida, #9 of 37 for beachfront hotels in Florida, #10 of 124 for parking in Florida, #10 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #10 of 67 for restaurants and bars 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.

Aerial view of South Marco Beach in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

South Marco Beach: beach resort with loungers, buildings, palm trees, and manicured grounds

South Marco Beach: beach resort with palm trees, cabanas, sailboats, and sandy shore

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Amenities

Parking15 nearby
Free parkingNo
Bathrooms4 nearby
Showers2 nearby
Restaurants and bars3 nearby
Beachfront hotels1 nearby
Hotels nearby7 nearby
Dogs allowedNo
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
PierNo
BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunset over waterYes, all year
Calm water8.1 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

Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset, daily
Parking fee: Parking $10 per day (free with a Collier County resident beach parking permit)
Dogs: No dogs
Operator: Run by Collier County
Address: Public Beach Access, Marco Island, FL 34145

From Collier County Parks and Recreation, 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 (273 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

Pick a date to see what South Marco Beach is usually like then.

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: 44%Rain is common
Waves: 1.9 ftModerate
Sunset: Yesover the water in October

What to expect

Very warm swimming water, around 82 F
Moderate waves, around 1.9 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

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, 57.6 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

South Marco Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 67 F, cool	Feb: 71 F, mild	Mar: 75 F, mild	Apr: 78 F, warm	May: 84 F, very warm	Jun: 86 F, very warm	Jul: 89 F, very warm	Aug: 89 F, very warm	Sep: 87 F, very warm	Oct: 82 F, very warm	Nov: 76 F, warm	Dec: 70 F, mild
Low rain	Jan: 8 rainy days	Feb: 6 rainy days	Mar: 8 rainy days	Apr: 8 rainy days	May: 13 rainy days	Jun: 24 rainy days	Jul: 23 rainy days	Aug: 27 rainy days	Sep: 22 rainy days	Oct: 12 rainy days	Nov: 4 rainy days	Dec: 6 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.2 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.2 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 2.1 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.4 ft, usually calm	Jun: waves 1.5 ft, usually calm	Jul: waves 1.0 ft, usually calm	Aug: waves 1.5 ft, usually calm	Sep: waves 1.5 ft, usually calm	Oct: waves 2.0 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	Dec: waves 1.9 ft, moderate

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 overallNovember to Decemberwarm water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to September89 F average
DriestNovember to December4 to 6 rainy days a month
Best for sunsetsall yearSun sets over the water

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	67 F (20 C)	73 F (23 C)	8	2.2 ft
Feb	71 F (22 C)	77 F (25 C)	6	1.9 ft
Mar	75 F (24 C)	80 F (27 C)	8	2.2 ft
Apr	78 F (26 C)	83 F (28 C)	8	2.1 ft
May	84 F (29 C)	87 F (30 C)	13	1.4 ft
Jun	86 F (30 C)	87 F (31 C)	24	1.5 ft
Jul	89 F (31 C)	90 F (32 C)	23	1.0 ft
Aug	89 F (31 C)	89 F (32 C)	27	1.5 ft
Sep	87 F (31 C)	88 F (31 C)	22	1.5 ft
Oct	82 F (28 C)	85 F (30 C)	12	2.0 ft
Nov	76 F (25 C)	81 F (27 C)	4	1.8 ft
Dec	70 F (21 C)	76 F (24 C)	6	1.9 ft

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

Stay near South Marco Beach

Club Regency of Marco Island250 ft from the beach, on the beachMap
Eagle's Nest Beach Resort340 ft from the beach, on the beachMap
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa370 ft from the beach, on the beachMap

Also within 0.7 mi: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Marco Beach Ocean Resort, Marco Beach Vacation Suites.

Mapped in OpenStreetMap. Names and distances only; Beaches With has no booking partner yet.

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Flags as posted by lifeguards: green low hazard, yellow medium, red high, double red water closed, purple dangerous marine life.

Nearest essentials

Parking260 ft
Bathroom260 ft
Showerat the beach
Food190 ft
Hotel250 ft

Straight-line from the beach centre, walking at 80 m a minute, from OpenStreetMap. See them on the map.

South Marco Beach

Beach Score6.9 / 10 · Good
Today82 · Good beach day
Rip current riskLow rest of today
HoursClosed now, opens 8:00 am

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Explore South Marco Beach

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

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Beach access Public Beach Access and 7 more · Nearest parking 260 ft · Nearest food and drinks 190 ft · Nearest restrooms 260 ft · Nearest showers at the beach

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 25.9124, -81.7289. 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 South Marco Beach

Is there parking at South Marco Beach?

Yes. 15 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at South Marco Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at South Marco Beach?

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 South Marco Beach?

Calm water scores 8.1 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.7 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at South Marco Beach?

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

When is hurricane season at South Marco 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, 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

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 Marco Island, Caxambas Pass (8724967), 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.

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