Collier County
Marco Island Red Tide Today
Marco Island is in Collier County, south of Naples. FWC's recent and historical sample labels may use Marco Beach, South Marco Beach, or Tigertail Beach.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Marco Beach, sampled 2026-07-25, 0 km from Marco Island.
FWC live sample window: last 8 days. Page generated 2026-08-02.
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Beach | 0 km | 2026-07-25 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.1 m |
| Tigertail Beach; W of | 1.1 km | 2026-07-25 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.1 m |
| South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 2026-07-27 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Naples Pier | 22.2 km | 2026-07-27 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at South Marco Beach, +3h, valid 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00.
2026-08-02T06:00:00-04:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3h | Very low | 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-08-02T17:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 10.4 kt | Medium |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-08-02T20:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 7.8 kt | Medium |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-08-02T23:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 5.2 kt | Light |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-08-03T02:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 2.6 kt | Light |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-08-03T05:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 6.1 kt | Medium |
| +21h | Very low | 2026-08-03T08:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +24h | Very low | 2026-08-03T11:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +27h | Very low | 2026-08-03T14:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +30h | Very low | 2026-08-03T17:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 7.8 kt | Medium |
| +33h | Very low | 2026-08-03T20:00:00+00:00 | South Marco Beach | 3.5 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +3h | Very low | 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00 | Naples Pier | 22.2 km | 6.1 kt | Medium |
Recent Trend
- 2026-07-27 not present/background (0-1,000) at South Marco Beach
- 2026-07-25 not present/background (0-1,000) at Marco Beach
Nearby Beaches
- Naples 22.2 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include South Marco Beach. 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 Marco Island today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Marco Beach, sampled 2026-07-25, 0 km from Marco Island.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.