# Marco Island Tide Chart
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Summary: NOAA-backed high and low tide timing for beach planning, shelling, boating, and fishing on Marco Island.

## Live Snapshot
- Next tide: Low tide at 8:32 PM (-0.8 ft)
- Reporting station: Marco Island, Caxambas Pass (NOAA station 8724967)
- Last refresh: Apr 18, 6:37 PM ET

## 7-Day Tide Schedule
### Sat, Apr 18
- High tides: 2:20 AM (2.9 ft); 1:33 PM (3.3 ft)
- Low tides: 7:48 AM (1.0 ft); 8:32 PM (-0.8 ft)

### Sun, Apr 19
- High tides: 3:09 AM (2.7 ft); 2:09 PM (3.4 ft)
- Low tides: 8:28 AM (1.2 ft); 9:19 PM (-0.8 ft)

### Mon, Apr 20
- High tides: 4:02 AM (2.6 ft); 2:49 PM (3.3 ft)
- Low tides: 9:08 AM (1.3 ft); 10:08 PM (-0.6 ft)

### Tue, Apr 21
- High tides: 5:03 AM (2.4 ft); 3:35 PM (3.1 ft)
- Low tides: 9:51 AM (1.5 ft); 11:03 PM (-0.4 ft)

### Wed, Apr 22
- High tides: 6:13 AM (2.2 ft); 4:34 PM (2.9 ft)
- Low tides: 10:42 AM (1.6 ft)

### Thu, Apr 23
- High tides: 7:26 AM (2.2 ft); 5:56 PM (2.6 ft)
- Low tides: 12:08 AM (-0.1 ft); 12:01 PM (1.7 ft)

### Fri, Apr 24
- High tides: 8:36 AM (2.2 ft); 7:26 PM (2.4 ft)
- Low tides: 1:24 AM (0.2 ft); 1:48 PM (1.6 ft)

## Official Sources
- [NOAA tide predictions](https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8724967): Official NOAA tide predictions for the station used on this page.

## FAQs
### What is the best low tide window for shelling on Marco Island?
Early morning lows are usually the easiest to pair with beach conditions and parking availability. Use the low tide times above and plan to arrive 30 to 60 minutes early.

### Are Marco and Naples tides exactly the same?
They are usually very close but not identical across every inlet and pass. Local geography can shift exact timing and height by location.

### How often is this tide chart updated?
This page refreshes throughout the day and uses NOAA prediction data, with a nearby station fallback if the primary source is temporarily unavailable.

### Can weather still change water conditions?
Yes. Wind, pressure, and storms can affect real-time water levels and currents. For on-water activities, always apply local safety judgment.

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