81°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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 · NWS alert active · 55% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 55% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:55pm edt until june 5 at 2:00am edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
20 /100
skip
2 Swim
53 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:55PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
ENE
Rain
55%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.6 ft
3s · E 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
6:34 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:56 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 8:05 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 11:26 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:31 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
46
85°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
46
88°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
34
88°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
34
87°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
56%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 55% 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Lovers Key State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Lovers Key State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS