Fort De Soto North Beach shoreline

Fort De Soto North Beach

Tierra Verde

A wide sand flat and lagoon at the north end of the park. Excellent for family beach days and easy shelling.

Photo: Christopher Hollis · Public domain

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Advisories

  • Shorebird nesting area closed

    A section north of the main access is roped off for nesting shorebirds through late summer. Walk below the wrack line and keep dogs out.

    Official source
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ExcellentHigh confidence

1.9 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 9 mph E wind pushing onshore, 0.7 ft seas.

Best window 4:22 PM – 6:52 PM

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Conditions

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Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Mullet Key Channel (Skyway).

Where it is

Tierra Verde

Tides

  • Low

    5:52 PM

    0.127 ft

  • High

    10:24 AM

    2.175 ft

  • Low

    7:11 PM

    -0.101 ft

  • High

    11:47 AM

    2.294 ft

  • Low

    8:16 PM

    -0.308 ft

  • High

    1:12 PM

    2.424 ft

  • Low

    9:10 PM

    -0.449 ft

  • High

    2:23 PM

    2.539 ft

What people find here

  • ShellsVery good

    Wide lagoon flat is easy and productive shelling.

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  • Shark teethUnknown
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  • FossilsFair
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  • Sea glassGood
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  • Sand dollarsVery good

    Abundant on the flats, most are alive.

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  • Tidepool lifeFair
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Search guidance

Walk the shallow lagoon flat at low tideLook along the sandbar edge for sand dollarsLeave living sand dollars where you find them

Rules and ethics

  • No live shelling

    Florida law prohibits taking live shellfish, including live queen and horse conch, in many areas. Check every shell for a living animal and return it to the water.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

  • Sea turtle nesting season

    From May through October, nesting is active. Fill in holes, flatten sand castles, remove gear at night and keep white lights off the beach.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

  • Dogs are not permitted on the beach

    Leashed dogs are allowed only in designated areas outside the beach itself.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before collecting.

Access points

  • Fort De Soto North Beach main access

    Large paved lot · 7:00 a.m. to sunset · Included with the park toll · Paved path and beach wheelchair access

Practical info

Parking
Large paved lot
Restrooms
Yes
Dogs
Not allowed
Fee
Included with the park toll