North Fort Myers tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 2:26 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 77 °F smooth · 2.2 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 76 °F from the NE, gusts 20 · partly cloudy
- 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 1:20–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in North 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 falling toward the low tide at 2:26 pm. 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 0.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 76 °F.
Fishing in North 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 cross-shore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (0.7 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 and a major period. Also good from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 2:26 pm low tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm, with a major period 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 North Fort Myers
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 2:26 pm: more sand
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 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 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 2:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 77 °F and low tide at 2:26 pm, though with clouds.
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 North Fort Myers
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Tides in North Fort Myers
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:18 am 1.9 ft · coef. 71
- ▼ Next 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
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 16 min to low tide at 2:26 pm.
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 · 4:44 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 · 6:30 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 · 7:17 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), 1.5 mi from North Fort Myers. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at North Fort Myers
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Saturday 31: 1.2 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east-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 78.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.6 °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 9:09 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 North 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
- 0.4 ft swell at 2 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, 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 77.0 °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 3:30 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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- On Shoreline 1.8 mi
- Ft. Myers Wharf 1.9 mi
- Scuba Quest Cape Coral 3.9 mi
- Captain Pete's Diving Outfitters 4.9 mi
- Island Coast Excursions Inc. 7.6 mi
- Scubavice Diving Center 7.6 mi
- R&C Scuba 10 mi
- Flicker Marine 11 mi
- Dean's Dive Center 12 mi
- Deans Dive Center 12 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 North Fort Myers
Now in North Fort Myers
- Low / high
- 73 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 9%
- Clouds
- 75%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 25
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 83° | 87° | 83° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NE | 8 NE | 6 NNE | 9 NE | 11 ENE | 10 ENE | 9 ENE | 7 NE |
| Gusts | 26 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 9:00 am 75° 9 NE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 11 ENE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 10 ENE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 9 ENE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 7 NE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 7 NE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 6 NNE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 9 NNE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 87 °F | 13 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 5:18 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 87 °F | 13 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 6:06 am · 10:05 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 85 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 7:04 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 82 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 7:20 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 82 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 9:09 am · 11:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 84 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 10:59 am | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 84 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 12:06 am · 12:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 83 °F | 10 mph W | 1.6 ft | 12:41 am · 1:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 81 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 1:13 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 80 °F | 8 mph N | 2.7 ft | 1:41 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 79 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 2:05 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 79 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 2:27 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 81 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.5 ft | 2:49 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 82 °F | 6 mph N | 0.5 ft | 3:14 am · 6:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 87° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 73° / 82° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 71° / 82° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 84° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 70° / 84° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 70° / 83° 1.6 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 9:09 am (local time).
The sun in North 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 92,330,060 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in North 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 North Fort Myers
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Trail Head Park Fishing Pier 4.3 mi
- \ 5.7 mi
- Dolphin Key Resort 8.4 mi
- Bella Vista 8.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Fort Myers Centennial Park Facilities: Closed · 4 lanes · 18 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Kayak Launch 2.4 mi
- City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin 1.5 mi
- Marina 2.6 mi
- The Bait Station 0.0 mi
- Lehr's Economy Tackle 0.3 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 1.3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from North Fort Myers) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.3 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 1.3 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) 1.3 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 North Fort MyersTides nearby
- Palmona Park1.7 mi
- Fort Myers4.0 mi
- Tice4.0 mi
- Whiskey Creek6.6 mi
- McGregor7.7 mi
- Cape Coral8.4 mi
- Cypress Lake9.0 mi
- Harlem Heights11 mi
- Iona11 mi
- Matlacha12 mi
North Fort Myers at a glance
- Town or city of about 39,407 people. Coordinates: 26.667° N, 81.880° W.
- It is 121 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 1.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin (1.5 mi), Mainsail Marina (1.7 mi), Centennial Harbor Marina (1.8 mi), Royal Palm Yacht Club Marina (Lee County) (2.1 mi).
Questions about North Fort MyersQuestions
What time is high tide today in North Fort Myers?
Today in North 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 North 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 North Fort Myers?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:45 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 North Fort Myers?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 87 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph) and a 9% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in North Fort Myers?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the northeast. The water is 77.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit North Fort Myers?
The best time to visit North Fort Myers is from November to April: highs of 74 °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).