Fort Myers Beach or Sanibel Island Beach today?
Fort Myers Beach, Florida · Sanibel, Florida — 13 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Fort Myers Beach
vs
98Sanibel Island Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Myers Beach scores 98 and Sanibel Island Beach scores 98 — 13 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Fort Myers Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Sanibel Island Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 91 vs 76.
| Activity | Fort Myers Beach | Sanibel Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 96 | 99 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 98 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 76 | 91 | Sanibel Island Beach |
| Surfing | 39 | 39 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Myers Beach | Sanibel Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 84°F | 84°F |
| Wave height | 0.9 ft | 1 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 8 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 9:00 AM | Low 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 Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island Beach?
About 13 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.