Live Conditions

Right Now on Sanibel Island

Real-time weather, tides, and beach conditions

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94°F

Clear skies

Wind

E at 5 mph

Humidity

43%

UV Index

8.95Very High

Water Temp

88°F

3-Day Forecast

Thu

Overcast

94° / 79°💨 12 mph🌧️ 14%

Fri

Overcast

93° / 77°💨 14 mph🌧️ 39%

Sat

Overcast

86° / 79°💨 11 mph🌧️ 19%

Sunrise & Sunset

6:49 AM

Sunrise

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8:20 PM

Sunset

Sunset in

Tides Today

🌓First Quarter
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Tide is rising

Next high at 11:14 PM

⬇️Low3:20 AM1.3 ft
⬆️High9:22 AM2.1 ft
⬇️Low4:59 PM0.2 ft
⬆️High11:14 PM1.7 ft

Shelling Conditions

🐚 Fair — High tide next

Wait for the tide to turn. Best shelling happens 1-2 hours before low tide.

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Ding Darling

Open

Wildlife Drive is open today

Wildlife Drive closed every Friday

Today's Tips

  • ☀️ UV is very high — wear sunscreen and a hat
  • 🛶 Light winds — great day for kayaking or paddleboarding
  • 🏊 Water is 88°F — perfect for swimming
  • 🚲 25+ miles of bike paths — rent bikes and explore the island

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Which Beach Today?

Our Beach Picker uses today's tides and wind to recommend the best beach.

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Live Cameras

Beach and traffic cameras across the island.

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Data from NOAA and Open-Meteo • Updated every 5 minutes