88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
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Lee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach)
27954 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
The southernmost Lee County beach — the main Bonita Beach Park has lifeguards and pavilions, but the real draw for many is the adjacent Bonita Beach Dog Beach (also called Dog Beach Park) just north of New Pass: one of the only off-leash dog beaches in Southwest Florida, with donor-funded dog showers.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 42% rain · 87°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 42% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
34 /100
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29 Swim
52 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 10 mph
SSW
Rain
42%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
90°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
87°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
4:41 PM
0.1 ft · in 1.9h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
5s · WNW swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ165)
The TBW office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ139 Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco — Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Crystal River, n/a
- FLZ050 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota — Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach, n/a
- FLZ162 Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee — Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:37 AM | Low | 1.6 ft |
| 9:27 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 4:41 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
38
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
26
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
25
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
38
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
25
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
64%
25
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 42% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free lots at the main Bonita Beach Park and at Dog Beach (limited at both); street parking nearby.
Dogs
Bonita Beach Dog Beach (north of New Pass bridge) allows off-leash dogs (max 2 per visitor). Main Bonita Beach has no dogs. Pick up after pets.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
27954 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach) dog-friendly?
Bonita Beach Dog Beach (north of New Pass bridge) allows off-leash dogs (max 2 per visitor). Main Bonita Beach has no dogs. Pick up after pets.
Is there an entry fee at Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach)?
Entry to Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach)?
Amenities at Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach) include lifeguards (main beach), restrooms, showers, portable toilets (dog beach), dog showers (dog beach), kayak launch.
When is the water warmest at Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach)?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach) located?
Bonita Beach (incl. Bonita Beach Dog Beach) is in Lee County, FL, at 27954 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134.
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