Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Sanibel, FL

AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 630 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2026 VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period.


DISCUSSION
Issued at 252 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2026

As advertised, the cooler air has filtered in following the front that pushed through the area yesterday. Pleasant, slightly cooler and dry conditions can be expected over the next couple of days.
However, a pattern shift is expected Wednesday as moisture begins to increase ahead of a cold front. The front is expected to move through late Thursday into Friday. A line of showers will accompany the front as it moves through. Models remain consistent that a more significant cool down can be expected after the boundary moves through. Current forecast for next weekend shows widespread lows in the 40s with highs topping out in the upper 60s and low 70s. Overall, a quiet weather pattern expected through the beginning of the week, before a cold front moves through Thursday into Friday.

MARINE
Issued at 252 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2026

Mostly quiet marine conditions expected as the week begins. A cold front is expected to move through Thursday into Friday brining a round of showers and possible storms. Winds will remain out of the N to NE at around 5-10kts through the beginning of the week before likely increasing to advisory levels by Friday as the front pushes through.

FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 252 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2026

Minimal fire weather concerns expected as RH values remain above critical values.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 81 63 83 64 / 0 0 0 0 FMY 84 66 84 67 / 0 0 0 0 GIF 83 63 84 63 / 0 0 0 0 SRQ 80 64 81 65 / 0 0 0 0 BKV 81 58 83 58 / 0 0 0 0 SPG 78 66 80 67 / 0 0 0 0

TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...None.