Fort Myers Beach sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8725520, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Fort Myers Beach in lots like Times Square Parking Garage, Lynn Hall Memorial Park Lot, Bowditch Point Park. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $3/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Fort Myers Beach, don't miss the Blackened Grouper at Nervous Nellie's. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Fort Myers Beach from Fish Tale Marina, including the Dolphin Watch Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoFort Myers Beach hosts Sunset at Lynn Hall Pier and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Fort Myers Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeYes. Dogs are allowed on the beach on a leash, with waste cleaned up by the owner. The one carve-out is the Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area at the south end of the island, where no pets are allowed at all. Source: Town of Fort Myers Beach — official visitor beach rules brochure, and Town Ordinances 24-25 (Public Camping and Sleeping) and 26-07 (Smoking and Vaping Prohibition), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Open containers of alcohol are illegal on the public beach. Source: Town of Fort Myers Beach — official visitor beach rules brochure, and Town Ordinances 24-25 (Public Camping and Sleeping) and 26-07 (Smoking and Vaping Prohibition), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Open fires on the sand are banned outright. A Town Hall permit for a small cooking fire can be obtained only from November 1 through April 30, never during sea turtle nesting season, and never in the Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area. Source: Town of Fort Myers Beach — official visitor beach rules brochure, and Town Ordinances 24-25 (Public Camping and Sleeping) and 26-07 (Smoking and Vaping Prohibition), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. The Town Council banned smoking and vaping on all town and county-owned public beaches and parks within town limits in May 2026. Source: Town of Fort Myers Beach — official visitor beach rules brochure, and Town Ordinances 24-25 (Public Camping and Sleeping) and 26-07 (Smoking and Vaping Prohibition), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Fort Myers Beach, the sun sets at 7:17 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:20 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Fort Myers Beach update at the top of the conditions page.