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Fort Island Gulf Beach shoreline

Fort Island Gulf Beach

Crystal River

Crystal River's only Gulf beach, backed by miles of salt marsh.

Photo: The Eloquent Peasant · CC0

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93/100
ExcellentHigh confidence

3.1 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 4 mph S wind, 0.6 ft seas.

Best window 11:41 AM – 2:11 PM

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Conditions

Weather
Overcast
Air
73°F
Water
76°F
Wind
NW 7 mph
Waves
0.5 ft
Rain (24h)
0.00 in

Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Shell Island, north end.

Where it is

Crystal River

Tides

  • High

    7:01 PM

    2.411 ft

  • Low

    12:59 AM

    0.9 ft

  • High

    6:35 AM

    3.195 ft

  • Low

    1:51 PM

    -0.198 ft

  • High

    7:35 PM

    2.407 ft

  • Low

    1:32 AM

    0.964 ft

  • High

    7:09 AM

    3.297 ft

  • Low

    2:32 PM

    -0.214 ft

What people find here

  • ShellsFair
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  • Shark teethPoor
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  • FossilsPoor
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  • Sea glassPoor
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  • Sand dollarsGood
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  • Tidepool lifeFair
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Practical info

Parking
Free lot with boat ramp.
Restrooms
Yes
Dogs
Allowed
Fee
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