Matlacha, Florida Weather
Matlacha, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Matlacha, Lee County.
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About Matlacha, Florida
Matlacha is a vibrant, narrow island, a sliver of land embraced by the shimmering waters of Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass. It lies 8.8 miles west-north-west of Cape Coral, FL (from Cape Coral, FL: bearing 302°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Saint James City. Here, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the briny tang of the Gulf and the sweet perfume of unseen blossoms. Twisted mangroves, their roots like gnarled fingers grasping at the shallows, fringe the island's edges, a wild, resilient border against the encroaching sea. The sun, a relentless orb in the vast, cerulean sky, paints the water in a thousand shifting shades of sapphire and emerald, while the occasional egret, a stark white silhouette, drifts with effortless grace across the horizon. Small, colorful cottages, weathered by sun and salt, cluster along the main road, their tin roofs glinting like scattered jewels, exuding a palpable sense of easygoing living. The history of Matlacha is as rich and layered as the oyster beds that once sustained its earliest inhabitants. For centuries, Indigenous peoples navigated these fertile waters, their presence a whisper on the tides. Later, fishermen and artists discovered this unique locale, drawn to its abundant marine life and its untamed, almost bohemian spirit. Matlacha’s economy, once deeply entwined with the fishing industry, now thrives on a different kind of bounty, a vibrant arts scene that draws visitors from afar. Galleries spill out onto sidewalks, showcasing the bold, tropical colors that define the island's aesthetic, a testament to the creative souls who have found their muse in this sun-drenched paradise. The rhythm of Matlacha is a slow, deliberate pulse, a gentle sway dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide and the unhurried pace of island life.
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| Location | Matlacha, Lee County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 26.629796°N, 82.070924°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33993 |
| Area Code | 561 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Matlacha, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Matlacha, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Matlacha includes coordinates 26.629796°N, 82.070924°W, situated in Lee County. ZIP code 33993. Telephone area code: 561. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
