Beaches Near Fort Myers, Florida

8 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

8 with Good water quality 2 counties

Fort Myers is a major Gulf Coast city with beach access on nearby barrier islands. Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island is about 30 minutes from downtown, while Sanibel and Captiva islands are 40-45 minutes away via the Sanibel Causeway.

All Beaches by Distance from Fort Myers

GOOD

Fort Myers Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

14 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Sanibel Island Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

16 mi

15 CFU

 GOOD

Lovers Key State Park

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

17 mi

19 CFU

 GOOD

Bonita Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

21 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Captiva Island Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

21 mi

15 CFU

 GOOD

Boca Grande Beach

Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

25 mi

9 CFU

 GOOD

Palm Island Beach

Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

32 mi

8 CFU

 GOOD

Englewood Beach

Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

36 mi

9 CFU

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Water Quality Near Fort Myers

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Fort Myers. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.