Charlotte County
Boca Grande Red Tide Today
Boca Grande sits on Gasparilla Island near Charlotte Harbor. FWC sample names often reference Boca Grande Pier, Boca Grande Pass, or nearby sound waters.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound), sampled 2026-10-28, 0 km from Boca Grande.
FWC live records are fetched from the usual last 8 days. The freshness card below shows whether the newest matched sample is still inside that window.
Boca Grande data freshness
Oct 31, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT
2026-10-28
3 days
2026-10-28 (3 days old)
Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound)
If the sample age becomes older than the usual 8-day live sample window, this card will mark the page as outside window and say that no newer matched FWC sample was found. Freshness is based on public FWC sample dates and the static page build time.
Boca Grande Today
This page focuses on nearby FWC red tide samples for Boca Grande and keeps the source location, sample date, and original abundance text visible.
Boca Grande Conditions From Official Samples
This page summarizes nearby public FWC red tide samples for Boca Grande conditions today. It keeps the original FWC location names, sample dates, and abundance text visible so the source record can be checked directly.
Official Red Tide Sources
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 2026-10-28 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Englewood Beach | 15.8 km | 2026-10-28 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Jug Creek Point; E of (Matlacha Pass) | 19.2 km | 2026-10-28 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.2 m |
| Blind Pass Beach | 20.7 km | 2026-10-26 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
Sample Point Distribution
Current matched FWC source names for this page are grouped below. These are monitoring locations, not whole-beach measurements.
- Blind Pass Beach1 current sample
- Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound)1 current sample
- Englewood Beach1 current sample
- Jug Creek Point; E of (Matlacha Pass)1 current sample
What This Page Can And Cannot Answer
It can show nearby public FWC sample text, the exact source location, sample date, NOAA forecast text where available, and nearby beach pages.
It cannot issue medical advice, beach closure guidance, travel advice, or a site-owned concentration estimate.
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound), +1h, valid 2026-10-31T13:00:00+00:00.
2026-10-31T09:00:00-04:00
NOAA forecasts potential respiratory irritation at individual beach locations using cell count category, wind speed, wind direction, and shoreline angle. RedTideToday displays NOAA forecast text as reported.
| Hour | Forecast | Valid time | NOAA location | Distance | Wind speed | Wind category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1h | Very low | 2026-10-31T13:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 16 kt | Offshore |
| +4h | Very low | 2026-10-31T16:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 16 kt | Offshore |
| +7h | Very low | 2026-10-31T19:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 16 kt | Offshore |
| +10h | Very low | 2026-10-31T22:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 17 kt | Offshore |
| +13h | Very low | 2026-11-01T01:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 17 kt | Offshore |
| +16h | Very low | 2026-11-01T04:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 16 kt | Offshore |
| +19h | Very low | 2026-11-01T07:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 16 kt | Offshore |
| +22h | Very low | 2026-11-01T10:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 16 kt | Offshore |
| +25h | Very low | 2026-11-01T13:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 17 kt | Offshore |
| +28h | Very low | 2026-11-01T16:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 17 kt | Offshore |
| +31h | Very low | 2026-11-01T19:00:00+00:00 | Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound) | 0 km | 17 kt | Offshore |
| +1h | Very low | 2026-10-31T13:00:00+00:00 | Englewood Beach | 15.9 km | 17 kt | Offshore |
Recent Trend
- 2026-10-28 not present/background (0-1,000) at Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound)
- 2026-10-26 not present/background (0-1,000) at Blind Pass Beach
Nearby Beaches
- Englewood Beach 15.8 km
- Venice Beach 37.6 km
- Sanibel Island 47.1 km
- Fort Myers Beach 50.2 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include Boca Grande Pier, Boca Grande Pass. Historical samples are used for page selection and context, not for today's status.
What This Level Means
FWC abundance categories include not present/background, very low, low, medium, and high. This site displays FWC text as reported and links to official sources for health guidance.
FAQ
Is there red tide near Boca Grande today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Boca Grande Pier (Gasparilla Sound), sampled 2026-10-28, 0 km from Boca Grande.
Where can I check Boca Grande beach conditions?
Use this page for nearby FWC red tide samples and the linked FWC, NOAA, county, or local beach authority pages for official beach guidance.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.
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