Bonita Beach or Sanibel Island Beach today?

Bonita Springs, Florida · Sanibel, Florida — 26 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

98Bonita Beach vs 98Sanibel Island Beach

Too close to call today. Bonita Beach scores 98 and Sanibel Island Beach scores 98, 26 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityBonita BeachSanibel Island BeachBetter
Swimming 96 99 tie
Families with kids 96 98 tie
Walking & shelling 80 91 Sanibel Island Beach
Surfing 33 39 Sanibel Island Beach

Conditions side by side

NowBonita BeachSanibel Island Beach
Water temperature85°F84°F
Wave height0.7 ft1 ft
Air temperature70°F73°F
Wind6 mph8 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 9:45 AMLow 10:23 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 Sanibel Island Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (98 and 98), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Bonita Beach and Sanibel Island Beach?

About 26 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.