Lee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Lovers Key State Park

8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

A four-island barrier-island park south of Fort Myers Beach — once reachable only by boat (hence the name; couples paddled out for privacy), now connected by causeway. Two miles of Gulf beach, manatees and dolphins regularly in Estero Bay, and trams + boardwalks haul day-users from the parking area to the sand.

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 87°F water · 87°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

87°F air — ideal beach weather
30% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach

33 /100

skip

24 Swim

54 Sunbathe

24 Walk

30 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8725520 · Observed 1.66 ft · Predicted 1.06 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

87°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

SSW

Rain

30%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

88°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · SSE swell

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo 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

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Jul 18, 7:19 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

8:21 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:14 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:53 AM	High	1.0 ft
1:29 PM	Low	0.5 ft
7:32 PM	High	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:39 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:32 AM	High	1.1 ft
2:36 PM	Low	0.5 ft
8:29 PM	High	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:04 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:13 AM	High	1.2 ft
3:53 PM	Low	0.5 ft
9:37 PM	High	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:32 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:58 AM	High	1.2 ft
5:29 PM	Low	0.4 ft
11:01 PM	High	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:03 AM	Low	0.5 ft
10:44 AM	High	1.3 ft
7:20 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:33 AM	High	0.7 ft
4:40 AM	Low	0.5 ft
11:31 AM	High	1.4 ft
8:38 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:58 AM	High	0.7 ft
5:26 AM	Low	0.6 ft
12:18 PM	High	1.4 ft
9:31 PM	Low	0.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8725520, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

87°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

30%

Sun Jul 19

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

46%

Mon Jul 20

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Tue Jul 21

90°

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

17%

Wed Jul 22

90°

Sunny

14%

Thu Jul 23

91°

Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

Fri Jul 24

90°

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

38%

What to Bring Today

recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 30% rain chance

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Day-use lot included in entry; tram service to the beach.

Dogs

Leashed dogs welcome in the park; not allowed on the Gulf beach. The Bonita Beach Dog Beach is just south along Estero Blvd.

Entry Fee

$8 per vehicle.

Address

8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Amenities

restroomsshowersconcession/restaurantvisitor centertramskayak/SUP rentalsboat rampbeach wheelchairs (free)

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Lovers Key State Park today?

Lovers Key State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Lovers Key State Park dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs welcome in the park; not allowed on the Gulf beach. The Bonita Beach Dog Beach is just south along Estero Blvd.

Is there an entry fee at Lovers Key State Park?

$8 per vehicle.

Are there lifeguards at Lovers Key State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Lovers Key State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Lovers Key State Park?

Amenities at Lovers Key State Park include restrooms, showers, concession/restaurant, visitor center, trams, kayak/SUP rentals, boat ramp, beach wheelchairs (free).

When is the water warmest at Lovers Key State Park?

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 Lovers Key State Park located?

Lovers Key State Park is in Lee County, FL, at 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.