83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
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Lee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Sanibel Island Beach
110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
The shelling capital of the world — Sanibel's east-west orientation collects shells from the Gulf onto every tide. The "Sanibel Stoop" is a real local affliction. Bike-friendly across the entire island, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge covers 6,400 acres of mangrove and bay habitat.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 49% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 75. East northeast wind around 20 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
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 49% 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
15 /100
skip
2 Swim
53 Sunbathe
19 Walk
0 Fish
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
83°F
Cloudy
Wind
16 mph
E
Rain
49%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
84°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 (GMZ836)
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
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:17 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
84°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
38
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
53
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
53
87°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
46
87°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
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What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 49% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
2:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Minor
8:40 AM - 9:40 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lots at Bowman's Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Tarpon Bay Beach, and Gulfside City Park. Cash or app.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed on most Sanibel beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sanibel Island Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sanibel Island Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Sanibel Island Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed on most Sanibel beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Sanibel Island Beach?
Entry to Sanibel Island Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Sanibel Island Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Sanibel Island Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Sanibel Island Beach?
Amenities at Sanibel Island Beach include restrooms, showers, bike rentals, wildlife refuge.
When is the water warmest at Sanibel Island 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 Sanibel Island Beach located?
Sanibel Island Beach is in Lee County, FL, at 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS