Bunche Beach

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Ocean beach in Fort Myers Beach, 2.0 mi of shoreline facing south-west, with parking within walking distance.

Calm water 8.5
No dogs
Pier
Warm water 7.2

HoursClosed now, opens 7:11 am
Parking1 lot within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

4.4/ 10Fair

How we score beaches

Calm water: 8.5 of 10
Water: 89 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:37 pmover land
Parking: Mapped1 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk: Lowtoday
Families: Fair

81of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 31% rain chance.

76 Fovercast

High: 89 F
Sea temperature: 89 F
Waves: 0.3 ftup to 0.7 ft
Wind: 4 mphup to 12 mph
Rain chance: 31%
UV index: 8high
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 high at 1:12 am

High1:12 am2.5 ft
Low6:52 am1.0 ft
High1:01 pm3.1 ft
Low7:27 pm0.5 ft

8:00 am · best77 Fovercast, 1% rain, 4 mph
11:00 am85 Fovercast, 4% rain, 7 mph
2:00 pm88 Fmostly clear, 12% rain, 4 mph
5:00 pm84 Fovercast, 24% rain, 12 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 Punta Rassa, San Carlos Bay (8725391), 3.0 mi 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

FamiliesFairCalm water 8.5, no bathrooms mapped
SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.6 ft, sea 79 F on average
SunsetsFairover the water 3 months a year
ConvenienceLimited1 parking lot, no food mapped

How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.4 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.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	1.0 of 3	Within walking distance: parking.
Calm water	1.7 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
Warm water	0.7 of 1	Mean sea temperature 79 F.
Sunset over water	0.0 of 1	3 months a year, November to January.

Ranks #12 of 18 for boardwalk in Florida, #35 of 46 for calm water in Florida, #53 of 67 for pier in Florida, #74 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #101 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.

Amenities

Parking1 nearby
Free parkingNo
BathroomsNo
ShowersNo
Restaurants and barsNo
Beachfront hotelsNo
Hotels nearbyNo
Dogs allowedNo
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
Pier2 nearby
Boardwalk3 nearby

Water, sand, and nature

Calm water8.5 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

Hours: sunrise to sunset, daily
Dogs: No dogs
Alcohol: No alcohol
Glass: No glass
Operator: Run by Lee County
Address: John Morris Road, Lee County, FL 33931

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 (216 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 3 months, November to January.

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

Planning a trip

Pick a date to see what Bunche Beach is usually like then.

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: 38%Rain is common
Waves: 1.7 ftModerate
Sunset: Noover land in October

What to expect

Very warm swimming water, around 82 F
Moderate waves, around 1.7 ft
Rainy days are common in October (10 a month)
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, 20.6 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Bunche Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 66 F, cool	Feb: 70 F, mild	Mar: 74 F, mild	Apr: 78 F, warm	May: 84 F, very warm	Jun: 86 F, very warm	Jul: 89 F, very warm	Aug: 89 F, very warm	Sep: 87 F, very warm	Oct: 81 F, very warm	Nov: 75 F, mild	Dec: 69 F, mild
Low rain	Jan: 7 rainy days	Feb: 4 rainy days	Mar: 8 rainy days	Apr: 8 rainy days	May: 11 rainy days	Jun: 23 rainy days	Jul: 24 rainy days	Aug: 24 rainy days	Sep: 21 rainy days	Oct: 10 rainy days	Nov: 4 rainy days	Dec: 5 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.0 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.0 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	Jun: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	Jul: waves 0.9 ft, usually calm	Aug: waves 1.4 ft, usually calm	Sep: waves 1.4 ft, usually calm	Oct: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 1.5 ft, usually calm	Dec: waves 1.7 ft, moderate

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 overallFebruary to Maymild water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to August89 F average
DriestFebruary4 rainy days a month
Best for sunsetsNovember to JanuarySun sets over the water

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	66 F (19 C)	71 F (22 C)	7	2.0 ft
Feb	70 F (21 C)	76 F (25 C)	4	1.7 ft
Mar	74 F (23 C)	80 F (26 C)	8	2.0 ft
Apr	78 F (26 C)	84 F (29 C)	8	1.8 ft
May	84 F (29 C)	88 F (31 C)	11	1.3 ft
Jun	86 F (30 C)	88 F (31 C)	23	1.3 ft
Jul	89 F (32 C)	90 F (32 C)	24	0.9 ft
Aug	89 F (32 C)	90 F (32 C)	24	1.4 ft
Sep	87 F (30 C)	89 F (32 C)	21	1.4 ft
Oct	81 F (27 C)	86 F (30 C)	10	1.8 ft
Nov	75 F (24 C)	82 F (28 C)	4	1.5 ft
Dec	69 F (21 C)	76 F (25 C)	5	1.7 ft

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

Explore Bunche Beach

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

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All places near Bunche Beach as a list (29)

Beach access Beach access · Nearest parking 940 ft · 4 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 0.5 mi · 10 min walk · Nearest restrooms 0.6 mi · 13 min walk

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 26.4757, -81.9671. 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 Bunche Beach

Is there parking at Bunche Beach?

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

Are dogs allowed at Bunche Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Bunche 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 Bunche Beach?

Calm water scores 8.5 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.6 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

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

Yes, in 3 months a year (November to January), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Bunche 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

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 Punta Rassa, San Carlos Bay (8725391), 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.

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