Bonita Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Bonita Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 72°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 82°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 85°F, wind 6 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 2:28 AM | 2.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 9:45 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 4:10 PM | 2.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 9:23 PM | 1.4 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 85°F. That is 4° above the October average of 81°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 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Bonita Beach?
About 85°F. That is 4° above the October average of 81°F here.
Are there rip currents at Bonita Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Bonita Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
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.