88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
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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
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 87°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 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 around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 82. Heat index values as high as 98. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°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
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
36 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
42 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Clear
Wind
9 mph
SSW
Rain
30%
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 Slight 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 (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
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| 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
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
44
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
38
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
38
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
38
90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
25
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
59%
25
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 30% 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).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor
2:40 AM - 3:40 AM
Major
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 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