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Bonita Beach: sandy beach at sunset with calm ocean and colorful sky6 photos
Photo: Jose Fereira Villafranca, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Bonita Beach

Florida

Ocean beach in Florida, facing south-west, with parking and bathrooms within walking distance.

  • Calm water 8.9
  • Sunset over water
  • No dogs
  • Pier
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking$2 per hour
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
6.2/ 10Good
How we score beaches
Calm water
8.9 of 10
Water
89 Ftoday
Sunset
7:37 pmover the water
Parking
$2 per hour
Rip risk
Lowtoday
Families
Very good
68of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Fair beach day

Calm water · very warm water. Watch: 35% rain chance, wind.

76 Fovercast
High
89 F
Sea temperature
89 F
Waves
0.3 ftup to 0.7 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 17 mph
Rain chance
35%
UV index
7high
Sun
7:11 am to 7:37 pm
Surf zoneNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin forecast for Coastal Lee, issued 4:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskLowtoday
  • Surf1 ft or less
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk tonightLow
Tidesnext low at 7:04 am
  1. High1:27 am2.4 ft
  2. Low7:04 am1.0 ft
  3. High1:11 pm3.0 ft
  4. Low7:48 pm0.5 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best77 Fmostly clear, 1% rain, 5 mph
  2. 11:00 am86 Fmostly clear, 6% rain, 7 mph
  3. 2:00 pm88 Fovercast, 16% rain, 5 mph
  4. 5:00 pm79 Fdrizzle, 35% rain, 6 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Little Hickory Island (8725283), 660 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesVery goodCalm water 8.9, bathrooms nearby
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.4 ft, sea 79 F on average
  • SunsetsGoodover the water 7 months a year
  • ConvenienceLimited3 parking lots, no food mapped
How the Beach Score is calculated: 6.2 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities1.8 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms.
Calm water1.8 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 79 F.
Sunset over water1.0 of 17 months a year, September to March.

Ranks #12 of 67 for pier in Florida, #17 of 46 for calm water in Florida, #22 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #25 of 81 for bathrooms in Florida, #27 of 124 for parking in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Bonita Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Bonita Beach: sunset over ocean with birds flying, waves and beach shoreline
Bonita Beach: sunset over ocean with bird flying through sky

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 6 photos

Amenities

  • Parking3 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • Bathrooms2 nearby
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Dogs allowedNo
  • Fires allowedNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier3 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunset over waterYes, September to March
  • Calm water8.9 of 10
  • Warm water7.2 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Parking fee
Parking $2 per hour
Dogs
No dogs
Fires
No fires
Operator
Run by Lee County
Address
Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

From Lee County Parks and Recreation, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces south-west (244 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 7 months, September to March.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually hot, with very warm water and a higher chance of a rainy day.

Water
82 FVery warm
High
86 FHot
Rainy day
40%Rain is common
Waves
1.5 ftUsually calm
Sunset
Yesover the water in October

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 82 F
  • Typically calm conditions, waves around 1.5 ft
  • Rainy days are common in October (11 a month)
  • Sunset over the water
  • October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Ian, September 2022, 31.3 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Bonita Beach through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallOctober to Decemberwarm water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September89 F average
  • DriestNovember to December5 to 6 rainy days a month
  • Best for sunsetsSeptember to MarchSun sets over the water
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Bonita Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan66 F (19 C)72 F (22 C)81.8 ft
Feb70 F (21 C)77 F (25 C)61.6 ft
Mar74 F (23 C)80 F (27 C)91.8 ft
Apr78 F (26 C)84 F (29 C)81.6 ft
May84 F (29 C)87 F (31 C)121.2 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)87 F (31 C)231.2 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)90 F (32 C)230.8 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)89 F (32 C)261.2 ft
Sep87 F (31 C)88 F (31 C)201.2 ft
Oct81 F (27 C)85 F (30 C)111.6 ft
Nov75 F (24 C)81 F (27 C)51.4 ft
Dec69 F (21 C)76 F (24 C)61.5 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore Bonita Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near Bonita Beach as a list (8)

Beach access Main access and 1 more · Nearest parking 310 ft · 1 min walk · Nearest restrooms 270 ft

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 26.3515, -81.8551. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Bonita Beach

Is there parking at Bonita Beach?

Yes. 3 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Bonita Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Bonita Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 66 F (19 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Bonita Beach?

Calm water scores 8.9 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.4 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Bonita Beach?

Yes, in 7 months a year (September to March), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Bonita Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 15 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 5 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • [operator], checked [date] (data as of Sep 6, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Little Hickory Island (8725283), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service TBW office for Coastal Lee (FLZ165), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.