Fort Myers tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↑ rising · high 5:18 am (1.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:20–5:10 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–1:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 78 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 74 °F from the NE, gusts 18 · clear
- Sun 7:35 am–6:47 pm 11 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:53 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–3:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Fort Myers there are high tides at 5:18 am (1.9 ft) and 8:50 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 2:26 pm and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 71. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:18 am. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 6:47 pm: 11 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:07 am to 5:07 am and from 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Clear, 74 °F.
Fishing in Fort Myers today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:18 am, coefficient 71
- Major period 3:07–5:07 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 71 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:20 am to 5:10 am, combines the 5:18 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:50 pm to 9:50 pm, with the 8:50 pm high tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, striped mullet, spotted seatrout and ladyfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common snook. What you can catch
Beach day in Fort Myers
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:26 pm
Low tide at 2:26 pm and 11:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:18 am and 8:50 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 78 °F. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 78 °F, though with moderate wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Fort Myers
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Tides in Fort Myers
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:18 am 1.9 ft · coef. 71
- ▼ Low tide 2:26 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:50 pm 0.9 ft · coef. 65
- ▼ Low tide 11:41 pm 0.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 50 min to high tide at 5:18 am.
Tide coefficient 71 for the 5:18 am high tide and 65 for the 8:50 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 28 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 30 (-0.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 95, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 39, 1.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:35 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 2:26 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:50 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 71 | 84% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 6:06 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:05 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 74% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:36 am · 6:45 pm | Low tide 1:00 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:04 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:03 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 52 | 63% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:36 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:20 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 4:46 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:09 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:09 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:29 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:37 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:18 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:39 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 5:57 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 21% | Major periods 7:39 am · 8:01 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Fort Myers station (NOAA), 2.6 mi from Fort Myers. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Fort Myers
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 80.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.2 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:28 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station FMRF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Fort Myers today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:26 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 2 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:18 am (5:00–5:33 am), low tide 2:26 pm (2:00–2:50 pm), high tide 8:50 pm (8:10–10:10 pm) and low tide 11:41 pm (10:20 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.4–78.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:11 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Ft. Myers Wharf 2.5 mi
- On Shoreline 2.5 mi
- Captain Pete's Diving Outfitters 3.4 mi
- Scubavice Diving Center 6.0 mi
- R&C Scuba 6.5 mi
- Scuba Quest Cape Coral 6.6 mi
- Island Coast Excursions Inc. 7.6 mi
- Dean's Dive Center 8.4 mi
- Deans Dive Center 8.9 mi
- Flicker Marine 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Fort Myers
Now in Fort Myers
- Low / high
- 73 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 8%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 8.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 27
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 73° | 73° | 76° | 83° | 88° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NE | 6 NE | 6 NNE | 8 NE | 10 NE | 10 NE | 10 NE | 11 NE |
| Gusts | 26 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 73° 6 NE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 6 NNE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 8 NE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 10 NE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 10 NE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 10 NE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 11 NE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 9 NNE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 88 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 5:18 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 87 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 6:06 am · 10:05 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 85 °F | 13 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 7:04 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 83 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 7:20 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 9:09 am · 11:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 84 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 10:59 am | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 84 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 12:06 am · 12:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 83 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.7 ft | 12:41 am · 1:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 82 °F | 7 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 1:13 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 81 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 1:41 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 80 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 2:05 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 76 °F | 6 mph N | 0.8 ft | 2:27 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 78 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 2:49 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 78 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | 3:14 am · 6:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 73° / 87° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 74° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 73° / 83° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 71° / 83° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 84° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 69° / 84° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 69° / 83° 1.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °F; normal high: 85 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:28 am (local time).
The sun in Fort Myers
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:38 pm
- Civil dawn 7:11 am
- Civil dusk 7:11 pm
- Solar noon 1:11 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 12 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:15 pm
- Full dark 7:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,063 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fort Myers
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:07–5:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:40–5:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:57–11:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:23–10:23 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Fort Myers
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Trail Head Park Fishing Pier 0.7 mi
- Cape Coral Fishing Pier 8.8 mi
- \ 6.8 mi
- Dolphin Key Resort 7.8 mi
- Kayak Launch 2.2 mi
- Fort Myers Centennial Park Facilities: Closed · 4 lanes · 18 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Unimproved Paddlecraft Launch 4.4 mi
- City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin 2.5 mi
- Paradise Marina 4.8 mi
- The Bait Station 3.9 mi
- Lehr's Economy Tackle 4.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.5 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Fort Myers) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.5 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.5 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.5 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Fort MyersTides nearby
- North Fort Myers4.0 mi
- Tice4.0 mi
- Whiskey Creek4.6 mi
- Palmona Park5.7 mi
- McGregor6.2 mi
- Cypress Lake6.8 mi
- Cape Coral7.9 mi
- Harlem Heights9.1 mi
- Iona10 mi
- Fort Myers Beach13 mi
Fort Myers at a glance
- Town or city of about 74,013 people. Coordinates: 26.622° N, 81.841° W.
- It is 118 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 6 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Fort Myers, is 2.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Mainsail Marina (2.4 mi), City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin (2.5 mi), Centennial Harbor Marina (2.6 mi), Royal Palm Yacht Club Marina (Lee County) (2.7 mi).
Questions about Fort MyersQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fort Myers?
Today in Fort Myers there are high tides at 5:18 am (1.9 ft) and 8:50 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 2:26 pm and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 71.
What time is sunset today in Fort Myers?
At 6:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fort Myers?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:44 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:07–5:07 am, Minor 10:57–11:57 am, Major 3:40–5:40 pm, Minor 9:23–10:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fort Myers?
Overcast, from 73 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fort Myers?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the northeast. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fort Myers?
The best time to visit Fort Myers is from November to April: highs of 75 °F to 85 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Fort Myers (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).