Captiva Beach, FL
Sunrise to Sunset
906 miles
79
°F
0
16
mph
84
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~7Beach Alerts
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 12 AM-6 AM — secure umbrellas & shade (19mph)
Tide Shift Notice
High Tide at 2:42 PM: Some shore areas may narrow
About This Beach
Captiva Beach is a beautiful Gulf Coast beach known for its abundance of shells and stunning sunsets. While the beach itself is generally well-regarded, visitors consistently cite expensive parking, a lack of amenities such as showers, and inconsistent restroom facilities as drawbacks. The crowd level varies greatly depending on the time of day and year.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Beachgoers Reviews
4.5
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 5/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 79° | 0 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 79° | 0 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 02:00 | 78° | 0 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 03:00 | 78° | 0 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 04:00 | 78° | 0 | 19 mph | 0 |
| 05:00 | 78° | 0 | 17 mph | 0 |
| 06:00 | 77° | 0 | 17 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 5/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 84°F | 1.3 ft | 3s | ↘ SE | -1.2 ft |
| 01:00 | 84°F | 1.3 ft | 3s | ↘ SE | -0.8 ft |
| 02:00 | 84°F | 1.4 ft | 3s | ↘ SE | -0.5 ft |
| 03:00 | 83°F | 1.4 ft | 3s | ↘ SE | -0.4 ft |
| 04:00 | 83°F | 1.4 ft | 3s | ↘ SE | -0.3 ft |
| 05:00 | 83°F | 1.4 ft | 3s | ↘ SE | -0.4 ft |
| 06:00 | 83°F | 1.4 ft | 3s | ↘ SE | -0.5 ft |