Marco Island Tide Chart — Weekly Tides, Sunrise & Sunset
Check this week's Marco Island tide chart below for daily high and low tide times, updated automatically. Whether you're planning a shelling trip, timing a kayak through the mangroves, or picking the best evening this week for a sunset dinner, the tide and light schedule shapes everything on the island.
Marco gets about 13.5 hours of daylight right now. Stick around after sunset for the second glow when the clouds light up even brighter than the first.
This Week's Marco Island Tides — Tide Chart, Sunrise & Sunset
This week's high and low tide times for Marco Island, with daily sunrise, sunset, and current weather conditions to the right. Tap any day to see that day's forecast.
Tides
- High Tide Oct 17 · 3:57 AM 2.865 ft
- Low Tide Oct 17 · 12:00 PM 0.825 ft
- High Tide Oct 17 · 7:32 PM 2.289 ft
- Low Tide Oct 17 · 11:18 PM 2.16 ft
- High Tide Oct 18 · 4:57 AM 2.688 ft
- Low Tide Oct 18 · 1:16 PM 0.945 ft
- High Tide Oct 18 · 8:52 PM 2.326 ft
- Low Tide Oct 19 · 1:26 AM 2.152 ft
- High Tide Oct 19 · 6:52 AM 2.563 ft
- Low Tide Oct 19 · 2:29 PM 0.98 ft
- High Tide Oct 19 · 9:52 PM 2.437 ft
- Low Tide Oct 20 · 3:00 AM 1.941 ft
- High Tide Oct 20 · 8:21 AM 2.55 ft
- Low Tide Oct 20 · 3:28 PM 0.972 ft
- High Tide Oct 20 · 10:20 PM 2.589 ft
- Low Tide Oct 21 · 3:59 AM 1.611 ft
- High Tide Oct 21 · 9:43 AM 2.635 ft
- Low Tide Oct 21 · 4:14 PM 0.969 ft
- High Tide Oct 21 · 10:45 PM 2.772 ft
- Low Tide Oct 22 · 4:43 AM 1.219 ft
- High Tide Oct 22 · 10:49 AM 2.794 ft
- Low Tide Oct 22 · 4:54 PM 0.997 ft
- High Tide Oct 22 · 11:11 PM 2.974 ft
- Low Tide Oct 23 · 5:22 AM 0.802 ft
- High Tide Oct 23 · 11:41 AM 2.965 ft
- Low Tide Oct 23 · 5:30 PM 1.068 ft
- High Tide Oct 23 · 11:37 PM 3.183 ft
Low tide is the best window for shelling and exposed sandbars. High tide works better for paddling, kayaking, and mangrove routes.
Sunrise & Sunset
Marco gets about 11.5 hours of daylight today. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early if you want the best sky color.
Marco gets about 11.5 hours of daylight on Sunday. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early if you want the best sky color.
Marco gets about 11.5 hours of daylight on Monday. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early if you want the best sky color.
Marco gets about 11.4 hours of daylight on Tuesday. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early if you want the best sky color.
Marco gets about 11.4 hours of daylight on Wednesday. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early if you want the best sky color.
Marco gets about 11.4 hours of daylight on Thursday. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early if you want the best sky color.
Marco gets about 11.4 hours of daylight on Friday. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early if you want the best sky color.
Current Weather in Paradise
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High 87° | Low 74°
Low Tide & High Tide on Marco Island — When to Go
Low tide on Marco Island exposes sandbars, shell beds, and shallow flats that disappear at high water. The best low tide spots are Tigertail Beach, Sand Dollar Spit, and the sandbars near Kice Island. Plan to arrive one to two hours before low tide — that's when the water is still pulling back and fresh shells are surfacing.
High tide on Marco Island is the better window for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding through the mangrove tunnels. The extra water depth opens routes that are too shallow at low tide.
Marco Island Sunset Times — Where to Watch Tonight
Marco Island faces west over the Gulf of America, which means unobstructed sunset views from almost every western beach. The sky shifts through orange, pink, and violet most evenings — and it's worth staying for.
Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the posted sunset time. The best color often comes after the sun drops below the horizon, when the clouds catch the light from underneath. Locals call it the second sunset, and it's frequently better than the first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Marco Island tide charts?
This page has today's Marco Island tide chart with high and low tide times, updated daily. For a full month or historical view, check NOAA Tides & Currents for the Caxambas Pass station or Tide-Forecast.com. Marina bulletin boards around the island also post daily tide schedules.
What time is low tide on Marco Island today?
Today's low tide time for Marco Island is listed in the weekly tide chart at the top of this page. Low tide shifts roughly 50 minutes later each day, so check back before every outing. For shelling at Tigertail Beach and Sand Dollar Spit, arrive one to two hours before low tide when the sand and shell beds are still being exposed.
When is the best time to go shelling on Marco Island?
The best shelling on Marco Island happens at low tide, especially on negative or spring tide days when extra sand and shell beds are exposed. Top spots: Tigertail Beach, Sand Dollar Spit, and the sandbars near Kice Island. Fresh shells wash up in higher numbers after storms and strong winds. Early morning low tides have fewer people and more untouched finds.
What time is sunset on Marco Island today?
Today's sunset time for Marco Island is shown in the weekly forecast at the top of this page. Tap any day to see sunrise and sunset times for the rest of the week. The island faces west over the Gulf of America, so sunsets are visible from every western beach. Best spots: South Beach, Tigertail Beach, or a sunset cruise. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before sunset and stay for the second glow — the clouds often light up brighter after the sun drops below the horizon.
What is the tide schedule for Marco Island this week?
This page shows the full weekly tide chart for Marco Island with daily high and low tide times. Tides here follow a mixed semidiurnal pattern — two highs and two lows each day at varying heights. Times shift roughly 50 minutes later each day, so the chart gives you a clear picture of the full week ahead.
