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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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87/100
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2.6 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 9 mph SSE wind blowing offshore, 1.6 ft seas.

Best window 8:26 PM – 10:56 PM

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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 tide
  • Avoid swimming near the pass
  • Look for smaller shells in the gravel
Best tide
Low 9:56 PM
Parking
Paid lot fills quickly before sunset
Restrooms
Yes
Fee
$5.00 per hour

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

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Conditions

Weather
Clear
Air
77°F
Water
79°F
Wind
NW 10 mph
Waves
1.2 ft
Rain (24h)
0.00 in

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

Where it is

Captiva

Tides

  • Low

    9:56 PM

    1.394 ft

  • High

    3:28 AM

    2.621 ft

  • Low

    10:46 AM

    -0.096 ft

  • High

    5:47 PM

    2.076 ft

  • Low

    10:26 PM

    1.463 ft

  • High

    3:50 AM

    2.613 ft

  • Low

    11:25 AM

    -0.106 ft

  • High

    6:38 PM

    1.976 ft

What people find here

  • Sand dollarsFair

    Occasional finds on calm days.

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  • ShellsVery good

    Same shell band as Blind Pass on the Captiva side.

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  • Sea glassFair
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  • Tidepool lifeFair
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  • FossilsVery good
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  • Shark teethExcellent
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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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