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Bowman's Beach Park
Park · Sanibel, Florida
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temp 76°F (25°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy FMRF1 (21.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy FMRF1, as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 76°F at Bowman's Beach Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Scenic beach offering trails, grills & a playground, plus kayaking & wildlife viewing opportunities.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Striped Burrfish, Irish Mojarra, Striped Mullet and 3 more species.
6 fish species in 6 public records within 2 km of Bowman's Beach Park since 2000.
- Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfii1 record · 2026
- Irish Mojarra Diapterus auratus1 record · 2026
- Striped Mullet Mugil cephalus1 record · 2024
- Redfin Needlefish Strongylura notata1 record · 2024
- Grey Snapper Lutjanus griseus1 record · 2023
- Gulf Killifish Fundulus grandis1 record · 2022
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowman's Beach Park?
- Bowman's Beach Park is a park in Sanibel, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Bowman's Beach Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Bowman's Beach Park in Sanibel, Florida is 76°F (25°C), measured by NOAA buoy FMRF1, 21.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bowman's Beach Park?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Bowman's Beach Park rated?
- Bowman's Beach Park in Sanibel, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 825 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Bowman's Beach Parking, 1700 Bowmans Beach Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
Sanibel, Florida 33957
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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