Bonita Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Bonita Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
95/100
- 78°F, wind 5 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
86/100
- 90°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
84/100
- 88°F, wind 14 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-27. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 2:19 AM | 2.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:58 AM | 1.0 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:55 PM | 2.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:44 PM | 0.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Little Hickory Island · 2.3 km away.
About Bonita Beach
Bonita Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 66°F in January to 89°F in July.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 66°F to 89°F.
Today it is 90°F. That is 1° above the August average of 89°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Little Hickory Island about 2.3 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Bonita Beach?
We score today 95 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Bonita Beach?
About 90°F. That is 1° above the August average of 89°F here.
Are there rip currents at Bonita Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Bonita Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Little Hickory Island about 2.3 km away on the open coast.