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Fort Myers, FL Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

This is an excellent day to be on the water, with top-tier conditions for boating and kayaking, but the full moon and stable weather will test your timing if fishing is the goal. The best window opens with the morning low tide—the ebb out of the back bays will be gentle, and the east wind stays under five knots until mid-afternoon, keeping the Gulf flat as a table. The representative wave height is a mere 0.12 meters, and the calmest moment near 10:00 PM drops to 0.08 meters, so any vessel from a skiff to a SUP will find effortless conditions. Yesterday’s boating score climbed from 8.6 to 9.3 today, a direct reflection of the lighter, more consistent wind. Kayaking nudges up to 8.8, nearly matching the 9.0 from yesterday, but the real standout is the clarity of the forecast: zero cloud cover, 21 kilometers of atmospheric visibility, and no rain in the window. The surf score remains a flat 4.5—no swell to speak of, with the dominant wave period at a choppy 3.65 seconds—so leave the boards at home and focus on cruising, sightseeing, or dropping a line. Fishing sits at 8.2, identical to yesterday’s mark, but the solunar clock is different. The major feeding period runs from 12:29 to 2:29 PM, overlapping the afternoon high tide at 4:45 PM, which should push bait into the mangroves and potholes. The minor period just after sunrise (6:59 to 7:59 AM) pairs with the low tide at 10:35 AM, offering a solid morning bite window. The full moon means stronger tidal swings, but also heavier nocturnal feeding—expect fish to be less aggressive during bright daylight hours. The pressure is high and stable at 1018 hPa, which typically pushes fish deeper or tighter to cover. Looking ahead, Saturday brings a 54 percent rain chance and slightly breezier conditions, though wave heights remain negligible. Sunday is the real pivot: a 92 percent rain chance and peak winds near 15 knots will likely knock boating and kayaking scores down, so enjoy the glass today while it lasts. Best bet: launch before the morning low and ride the ebb out to the flats under a full moon’s fading glow.