Bonita Beach or Fort Myers Beach today?
Bonita Springs, Florida · Fort Myers Beach, Florida — 17 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
95Bonita Beach
vs
95Fort Myers Beach
Too close to call today. Bonita Beach scores 95 and Fort Myers Beach scores 95, 17 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 17 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Bonita Beach | Fort Myers Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 94 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 88 | 87 | tie |
| Surfing | 33 | 33 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Bonita Beach | Fort Myers Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 90°F | 90°F |
| Wave height | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 76°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:58 AM | Low 7:04 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Bonita Beach or Fort Myers Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Bonita Beach and Fort Myers Beach?
About 17 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.