Captiva Beach, FL
Sunrise to Sunset
906 miles
85
°F
7
9
mph
78
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~7Beach Alerts
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 4 PM-5 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (19mph)
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-4 PM (UV Index 8)
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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Beach Overview
Secluded
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Activities & Rentals
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Beachgoers Reviews
4.5
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 9/7/2026, 11:45:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 86° | 5 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 85° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 86° | 8 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 83° | 8 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 84° | 8 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 82° | 7 | 19 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 85° | 5 | 17 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 9/7/2026, 11:45:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 89°F | 1.2 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | +0.2 ft |
| 12:00 | 89°F | 1.1 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | -0.3 ft |
| 13:00 | 90°F | 1 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | -0.9 ft |
| 14:00 | 90°F | 0.9 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | -1.4 ft |
| 15:00 | 90°F | 0.9 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | -1.7 ft |
| 16:00 | 90°F | 0.8 ft | 3s | ↖ NW | -1.8 ft |
| 17:00 | 90°F | 0.7 ft | 3s | ← W | -1.7 ft |