Fort Myers Beach or Marco Island Beach today?
Fort Myers Beach, Florida · Marco Island, Florida — 61 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Fort Myers Beach
vs
97Marco Island Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Myers Beach scores 98 and Marco Island Beach scores 97, 61 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Fort Myers Beach for surfing — surfing 39 vs 35.
- Go to Marco Island Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 80 vs 76.
| Activity | Fort Myers Beach | Marco Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 76 | 80 | Marco Island Beach |
| Surfing | 39 | 35 | Fort Myers Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Myers Beach | Marco Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 84°F | 85°F |
| Wave height | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 9:00 AM | Low 8:59 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 (98 and 97), 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.