Lee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Lovers Key State Park

8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

A four-island barrier-island park south of Fort Myers Beach — once reachable only by boat (hence the name; couples paddled out for privacy), now connected by causeway. Two miles of Gulf beach, manatees and dolphins regularly in Estero Bay, and trams + boardwalks haul day-users from the parking area to the sand.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for swimming.

78°F water · 83°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 7 to 12 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 10 mph.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

88 /100

ideal

92 Swim

82 Sunbathe

86 Walk

82 Photo

Best for swimming today

Water level 1.0 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8725520 · Observed 1.84 ft · Predicted 0.81 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

83°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

7 to 12 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

29 Good

Ozone · Fort Myers

UV Peak

6 High

High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

82°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

7:52 PM

0.6 ft · in 1.3h

Wave Height

1.6 ft

4s · NW swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ165)

The TBW office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ139 Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco — Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Crystal River, n/a
FLZ050 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota — Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach, n/a
FLZ162 Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee — Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel, n/a

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Nov 7, 2:33 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:40 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:41 AM	High	1.5 ft
9:06 AM	Low	0.2 ft
2:53 PM	High	1.0 ft
7:52 PM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:05 AM	High	1.6 ft
9:57 AM	Low	0.1 ft
3:41 PM	High	0.9 ft
8:12 PM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:26 AM	High	1.6 ft
10:45 AM	Low	0.1 ft
4:32 PM	High	0.9 ft
8:34 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:47 AM	High	1.7 ft
11:29 AM	Low	0.1 ft
5:25 PM	High	0.8 ft
9:01 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:12 AM	High	1.7 ft
12:10 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:20 PM	High	0.8 ft
9:39 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:42 AM	High	1.6 ft
12:49 PM	Low	0.0 ft
7:15 PM	High	0.8 ft
10:30 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:19 AM	High	1.5 ft
1:29 PM	Low	0.1 ft
8:08 PM	High	0.8 ft
11:34 PM	Low	0.7 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8725520, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

83°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

82°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

82°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

82°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

81°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

80°

Scattered Rain Showers

37%

Fri Nov 13

75°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

44%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 12 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Day-use lot included in entry; tram service to the beach.

Dogs

Leashed dogs welcome in the park; not allowed on the Gulf beach. The Bonita Beach Dog Beach is just south along Estero Blvd.

Entry Fee

$8 per vehicle.

Address

8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Amenities

restroomsshowersconcession/restaurantvisitor centertramskayak/SUP rentalsboat rampbeach wheelchairs (free)

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Lovers Key State Park today?

Lovers Key State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Lovers Key State Park dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs welcome in the park; not allowed on the Gulf beach. The Bonita Beach Dog Beach is just south along Estero Blvd.

Is there an entry fee at Lovers Key State Park?

$8 per vehicle.

Are there lifeguards at Lovers Key State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Lovers Key State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Lovers Key State Park?

Amenities at Lovers Key State Park include restrooms, showers, concession/restaurant, visitor center, trams, kayak/SUP rentals, boat ramp, beach wheelchairs (free).

When is the water warmest at Lovers Key State Park?

The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.

Where is Lovers Key State Park located?

Lovers Key State Park is in Lee County, FL, at 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.