🟢 Good News: Current monitoring indicates no significant red tide impacts are expected in Collier County, including Marco Island beaches. Respiratory irritation reports remain minimal, though conditions can change rapidly depending on winds and currents. (Collier County)
Beach Outlook: Excellent for most visitors this week.
🟢 Water Quality: Good
Florida Department of Health monitoring shows no widespread water quality advisories affecting Marco Island beaches at this time. Water clarity remains generally good following recent periods of calmer Gulf conditions. (Florida Department of Health)
86°F – 88°F (30°C – 31°C)
Very warm Gulf waters continue across Southwest Florida.
🏊 Excellent swimming conditions.
| Condition | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wave Height | 1–2 ft |
| Gulf Seas | 1–3 ft |
| Winds | E-SE 10–15 mph |
| Rip Current Risk | Low to Moderate |
| Boating | Good |
🚤 Best boating conditions expected during morning hours before afternoon thunderstorms develop. (CARICOOS)
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 91°F (33°C) | 78°F (26°C) | ⛈️ PM Storms |
| Tue | 90°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 🌦️ Scattered Storms |
| Wed | 90°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) | ⛅ Partly Sunny |
| Thu | 91°F (33°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 🌤️ Hot & Humid |
| Fri | 90°F (32°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 🌦️ PM Thunderstorms |
| Sat | 89°F (32°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 🌦️ Scattered Storms |
| Sun | 89°F (32°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 🌤️ Typical Summer Pattern |
Afternoon heat index values may exceed 100°F (38°C) several days this week. (NBC 6 South Florida)
| Day | Rain Chance |
|---|---|
| Monday | 70% |
| Tuesday | 60% |
| Wednesday | 50% |
| Thursday | 40% |
| Friday | 60% |
| Saturday | 60% |
| Sunday | 50% |
⚡ Daily afternoon thunderstorms remain the biggest weather concern.
🟢 Atlantic Basin: No tropical cyclone development is expected to directly impact Southwest Florida during the next 7 days.
⚠️ However, a trough of low pressure over northeastern Mexico continues producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the system, but significant development appears limited in the short term.
🌴 Marco Island faces no immediate tropical threats this week.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| This Week | 6:34–6:36 AM | 8:20–8:21 PM |
Enjoy nearly 14 hours of daylight. (Tide Forecast)
🌊 Around 2–3 AM
🏖️ Around 7 AM
🌊 Around 1 PM
🏖️ Around 8 PM
Best shelling often occurs near the morning low tide, especially after onshore winds. (Tide Forecast)
🐟 Good
Grouper
Snapper
Permit
Kingfish
🐟 Very Good
Snook
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Sea Trout
🌅 Sunrise
🌇 Two hours before sunset
Warm Gulf temperatures and light seas should provide productive fishing opportunities throughout much of the week.
✅ Dolphin sightings remain common.
✅ Sea turtle nesting season continues along Marco Island beaches.
🦩 Shorebirds active during early morning low tides.
Please observe posted nesting areas and give wildlife plenty of space.
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Red Tide Risk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Swimming | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Fishing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Surf | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weather | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Tropical Risk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🏝️ Marco Island is shaping up for another excellent summer beach week. Warm Gulf waters, low surf, good fishing, healthy water quality, and no significant red tide concerns make conditions favorable. The only notable issue will be the typical June pattern of afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity. (Collier County)