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Turner Beach

Captiva

The Captiva side of Blind Pass. Steep drop-off, strong current and a well-known sunset spot.

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Shelling at Turner Beach

Same shell band as Blind Pass on the Captiva side.

Search the shell bands left by the last high tideAvoid swimming near the passLook for smaller shells in the gravel

Best tide
Low 9:03 AM
Parking
Paid lot fills quickly before sunset
Restrooms
Yes
Fee
$5.00 per hour

Worth looking for here: Shells, Shark teeth, Fossils.

Found something you can't place? Identify it free from a photo, or compare it in the shell identification guide.

Conditions

Weather
Overcast
Air
78°F
Water
89°F
Wind
E 10 mph
Waves
0.8 ft
Rain (24h)
0.35 in

Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Captiva Island (outside).

Where it is

Captiva

Tides

  • High

    3:39 AM

    2.308 ft

  • Low

    9:03 AM

    1.223 ft

  • High

    3:12 PM

    2.746 ft

  • Low

    9:41 PM

    0.76 ft

  • High

    3:51 AM

    2.42 ft

  • Low

    9:42 AM

    0.956 ft

  • High

    3:52 PM

    2.766 ft

  • Low

    10:11 PM

    0.892 ft

What people find here

  • ShellsVery good

    Same shell band as Blind Pass on the Captiva side.

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  • Shark teethExcellent
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  • FossilsVery good
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  • Sea glassFair
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  • Sand dollarsFair

    Occasional finds on calm days.

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  • Tidepool lifeFair
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Search guidance

Search the shell bands left by the last high tideAvoid swimming near the passLook for smaller shells in the gravel

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

  • Turner Beach main access

    Paid lot fills quickly before sunset · Sunrise to sunset · $5.00 per hour · Soft sand approach, not wheelchair accessible

Practical info

Parking
Paid lot fills quickly before sunset
Restrooms
Yes
Dogs
Not allowed
Fee
$5.00 per hour

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