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 · 44% rain · 87°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. 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 79. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

88°F air — ideal beach weather
44% rain — rain likely at some point

Water

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

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

32 /100

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26 Swim

50 Sunbathe

19 Walk

28 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

88°F

Clear

Wind

6 to 10 mph

SSW

Rain

44%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

90°F

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

9:48 PM

0.1 ft · in 7.1h

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

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Jun 25, 7:18 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

8:23 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

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Time	Type	Height
1:56 AM	High	0.7 ft
6:19 AM	Low	0.4 ft
1:16 PM	High	1.4 ft
9:48 PM	Low	0.1 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

88°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

44%

Fri Jun 26

90°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

28%

Sat Jun 27

90°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%

Sun Jun 28

90°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

42%

Mon Jun 29

90°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

33%

Tue Jun 30

89°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

56%

Wed Jul 1

89°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

66%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — 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 44% 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

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)

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.