Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Tide
- 1.266 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8725520 — Fort Myers · 16.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access
| Location | Sanibel, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gulf of America |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.453603, -82.017156 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Sanibel, Florida at coordinates 26.45360, -82.01716. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch on Gulf of America in Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Kayak Launch Beach, restrooms: No Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Sanibel • public launch in Lee County • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Kayak Launch Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Fee | $5 |
| Managed By | City of Sanibel |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access
Is Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access free to use?
Yes, Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch with free access in Sanibel, Florida.
What water does Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access access?
Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Sanibel, Florida.
How do I get to Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access?
Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access is located at coordinates 26.453603, -82.017156 in Sanibel, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.6 mi of Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft Access, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.