Sanibel Island 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 Sanibel Island in lots like Lighthouse Beach Lot, Bowman's Beach Lot, Blind Pass Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $5/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Sanibel Island, don't miss the Grouper Sandwich at Doc Ford's Rum Bar. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Sanibel Island from Sanibel Marina, including the Cayo Costa Shelling 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 DoSanibel Island hosts Gulf Sunset at Bowman's and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsAt Sanibel Island, the sun sets at 8:07 PM today — about 13h 6m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:01 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Sanibel Island update at the top of the conditions page.