Captiva Island sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8725520, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Captiva Island in lots like Turner Beach Lot, Alison Hagerup Beach Lot, Tween Waters Marina / Captiva Village. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $5/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Captiva Island, don't miss the Sunset & Grouper at Mucky Duck. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Captiva Island from McCarthy's Marina, including the Cayo Costa Shelling Adventure — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoCaptiva Island hosts Sunset at Turner Beach and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Captiva Island into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. Turner Beach, the Lee County park on Captiva at Blind Pass, does not allow dogs, per the county's current page for this beach, though the underlying 2018 ordinance names it as an exception. Source: Lee County Parks & Recreation — Turner Beach page and Lee County Parks and Recreation Ordinance No. 18-12 (as amended by No. 18-27), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Possessing, consuming or distributing alcohol is banned in any Lee County park, which by definition includes the county's beaches. Source: Lee County Parks & Recreation — Turner Beach page and Lee County Parks and Recreation Ordinance No. 18-12 (as amended by No. 18-27), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Fires are limited to designated fireplaces or grills, and this beach has none on the sand. Source: Lee County Parks & Recreation — Turner Beach page and Lee County Parks and Recreation Ordinance No. 18-12 (as amended by No. 18-27), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesYes. The county does not ban drones outright at its beaches, but flights must comply with FAA and Florida law. Source: Lee County Parks & Recreation — Turner Beach page and Lee County Parks and Recreation Ordinance No. 18-12 (as amended by No. 18-27), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers may not be brought to any Lee County beach. Source: Lee County Parks & Recreation — Turner Beach page and Lee County Parks and Recreation Ordinance No. 18-12 (as amended by No. 18-27), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesYes. The county's smoking ban is limited to indoor park facilities and school property, not the open beach. Source: Lee County Parks & Recreation — Turner Beach page and Lee County Parks and Recreation Ordinance No. 18-12 (as amended by No. 18-27), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Captiva Island, the sun sets at 7:18 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:21 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Captiva Island update at the top of the conditions page.