Fort Myers Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 72°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 84°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 87°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 | 1:38 AM | 3.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 9:00 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 4:29 PM | 2.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:35 PM | 2.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Matanzas Pass (fixed Bridge) Estero Island · 0.6 km away. This station sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, so times and heights differ from the open beach.
About Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 66°F in January to 89°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 10 months of the year — peaking around 89°F in July and dropping to about 66°F in January.
Today it is 84°F. That is 3° above the October average of 81°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Matanzas Pass (fixed Bridge) Estero Island about 0.6 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Fort Myers Beach?
We score today 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Fort Myers Beach?
About 84°F. That is 3° above the October average of 81°F here.
Are there rip currents at Fort Myers Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Fort Myers 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 Matanzas Pass (fixed Bridge) Estero Island about 0.6 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.