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Anclote Key Preserve State Park

Tarpon Springs

Boat-only barrier island with a historic lighthouse and untouched shell beaches.

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3.8 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 6 mph SSW wind, 1.3 ft seas.

Best window 8:11 PM – 10:41 PM

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Shelling at Anclote Key Preserve State Park

Best tide
Low 9:41 PM
Parking
Boat access only.
Restrooms
Yes
Fee
—

Worth looking for here: Shells, Sand dollars.

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Conditions

Weather
Clear
Air
72°F
Water
76°F
Wind
NNW 6 mph
Waves
1.1 ft
Rain (24h)
0.00 in

Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Anclote Key, southern end.

Where it is

Tarpon Springs

Tides

  • Low

    9:41 PM

    1.381 ft

  • High

    3:39 AM

    3.671 ft

  • Low

    10:46 AM

    -0.28 ft

  • High

    5:18 PM

    2.605 ft

  • Low

    10:07 PM

    1.484 ft

  • High

    4:05 AM

    3.7 ft

  • Low

    11:21 AM

    -0.305 ft

  • High

    5:56 PM

    2.517 ft

What people find here

  • FossilsPoor
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  • Shark teethUnknown
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  • ShellsExcellent
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  • Sea glassPoor
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  • Tidepool lifeFair
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  • Sand dollarsVery good
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Practical info

Parking
Boat access only.
Restrooms
Yes
Dogs
Not allowed
Fee
—

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