Marco 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 8724967, 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 Marco Island in lots like Tigertail Beach Park, South Marco Beach Access, Caxambas Park. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $8/day and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Marco Island, don't miss the Stone Crab Claws at CJ's on the Bay. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Marco Island from Marco Island / Caxambas Marina, including the Ten Thousand Islands Eco Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoMarco Island hosts Tigertail Beach Sunset 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 Marco 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. No animals are allowed on the beach, other than service dogs accompanying a person with special needs. Source: City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances, Ch. 54 Waterways and Beaches, Ch. 4 Alcoholic Beverages, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesYes. The city's open-container ban covers public buildings, parking lots and parks, but specifically exempts the public beach, so drinking is allowed on the sand. Glass containers are still banned separately. Source: City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances, Ch. 54 Waterways and Beaches, Ch. 4 Alcoholic Beverages, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Open fires, grills and other incendiary devices are banned beach-wide, except in specific areas the city designates and posts for stove or grill use. Source: City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances, Ch. 54 Waterways and Beaches, Ch. 4 Alcoholic Beverages, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass bottles or containers of any kind may not be possessed or used on the beach or beach access areas. Source: City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances, Ch. 54 Waterways and Beaches, Ch. 4 Alcoholic Beverages, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesYes. Fishing from the beach, including gathering bait fish, is a permitted activity. Source: City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances, Ch. 54 Waterways and Beaches, Ch. 4 Alcoholic Beverages, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Marco Island, the sun sets at 7:16 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:19 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Marco Island update at the top of the conditions page.