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
8.95 — Very High
Water Temp
88°F
3-Day Forecast
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Thu
Overcast
94° / 79°💨 12 mph🌧️ 14%
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Fri
Overcast
93° / 77°💨 14 mph🌧️ 39%
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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.
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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