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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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Shelling at Anclote Key Preserve State Park

Best tide
Low 9:14 AM
Parking
Boat access only.
Restrooms
Yes
Fee
—

Worth looking for here: Shells, Sand dollars.

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Conditions

Weather
Mostly clear
Air
82°F
Water
88°F
Wind
WNW 6 mph
Waves
0.5 ft
Rain (24h)
0.02 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

  • High

    3:41 AM

    2.933 ft

  • Low

    9:14 AM

    1.283 ft

  • High

    3:12 PM

    3.399 ft

  • Low

    9:43 PM

    0.526 ft

  • High

    3:55 AM

    3.154 ft

  • Low

    9:49 AM

    0.921 ft

  • High

    3:51 PM

    3.469 ft

  • Low

    10:09 PM

    0.62 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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Search guidance

Practical info

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

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