Fort Myers Beach or Marco Island Beach today?
Fort Myers Beach, Florida · Marco Island, Florida — 61 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
95Fort Myers Beach
vs
95Marco Island Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Myers Beach scores 95 and Marco Island Beach scores 95, 61 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 61 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 | Fort Myers Beach | Marco Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 87 | 88 | tie |
| Surfing | 33 | 33 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Myers Beach | Marco Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 90°F | 90°F |
| Wave height | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 76°F | 74°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:04 AM | Low 7:30 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 Fort Myers Beach or Marco Island 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 Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island Beach?
About 61 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.