Captiva Beach, FL
Sunrise to Sunset
929 miles
82
°F
7
9
mph
69
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~7Beach Alerts
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions at 6 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (20mph)
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 1 PM-3 PM (UV Index 7)
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.
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Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Secluded
Amenities
Parking Nearby
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Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.5
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:30:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 81° | 6 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 82° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 84° | 7 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 85° | 7 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 85° | 5 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 85° | 4 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 83° | 2 | 20 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 12:30:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 84°F | 1.1 ft | 3s | ↑ N | -0.8 ft |
| 13:00 | 85°F | 1.1 ft | 3s | ↗ NE | -1.1 ft |
| 14:00 | 85°F | 0.9 ft | 3s | ↗ NE | -1.4 ft |
| 15:00 | 85°F | 0.9 ft | 3s | ↑ N | -1.4 ft |
| 16:00 | 85°F | 0.9 ft | 3s | ↑ N | -1.3 ft |
| 17:00 | 85°F | 0.9 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | -1.1 ft |
| 18:00 | 85°F | 1 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | -0.8 ft |