Lee County
Fort Myers Beach Red Tide Today
Fort Myers Beach sits on Estero Island in Lee County. Because official FWC sample names may reference nearby parks, piers, or offshore points, this page shows the exact sample location beside each reading.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Lynn Hall Park, sampled 2026-07-29, 0 km from Fort Myers Beach.
FWC live sample window: last 8 days. Page generated 2026-08-02.
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Hall Park | 0 km | 2026-07-29 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Estero Island (Estero Bay) | 5.1 km | 2026-07-29 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Lighthouse Beach | 5.7 km | 2026-07-29 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Lovers Key State Park | 10.5 km | 2026-07-29 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Tarpon Bay Road Beach | 12.6 km | 2026-07-29 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at Lynn Hall Park, +3h, valid 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00.
2026-08-02T06:00:00-04:00
NOAA forecasts potential respiratory irritation at individual beach locations using cell count category, wind speed, wind direction, and shoreline angle. RedTideToday displays NOAA forecast text as reported.
| Hour | Forecast | Valid time | NOAA location | Distance | Wind speed | Wind category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3h | Very low | 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-08-02T17:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 10.4 kt | Medium |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-08-02T20:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 10.4 kt | Medium |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-08-02T23:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-08-03T02:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 4.3 kt | Light |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-08-03T05:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 5.2 kt | Light |
| +21h | Very low | 2026-08-03T08:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 6.1 kt | Medium |
| +24h | Very low | 2026-08-03T11:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 6.1 kt | Medium |
| +27h | Very low | 2026-08-03T14:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 7 kt | Medium |
| +30h | Very low | 2026-08-03T17:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 10.4 kt | Medium |
| +33h | Very low | 2026-08-03T20:00:00+00:00 | Lynn Hall Park | 0.1 km | 10.4 kt | Medium |
| +3h | Very low | 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00 | Estero Island (Estero Bay) | 5.1 km | 7 kt | Medium |
Recent Trend
- 2026-07-29 not present/background (0-1,000) at Lynn Hall Park
Nearby Beaches
- Sanibel Island 5.7 km
- Naples 38.8 km
- Boca Grande 50.2 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include Lynn Hall Park, Lighthouse Beach, Bowmans Beach, Tarpon Bay Road Beach. Historical samples are used for page selection and context, not for today's status.
What This Level Means
FWC abundance categories include not present/background, very low, low, medium, and high. This site displays FWC text as reported and links to official sources for health guidance.
FAQ
Is there red tide near Fort Myers Beach today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Lynn Hall Park, sampled 2026-07-29, 0 km from Fort Myers Beach.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.