Manatee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island)

The flagship public beach in the middle of Anna Maria Island — at the foot of the Manatee Avenue bridge from Bradenton, with full-day lifeguard staffing 365 days a year and a free parking lot. The Cafe at the Beach concession is on the sand; the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant next door has been there since the 60s.

Eats & Drinks 15 Stay 5 Shops 3 Charters & Tours 2

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

81°F water · 79°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Weather

79°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

83 /100

great

84 Swim

81 Sunbathe

86 Walk

81 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.8 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8726520 · Observed 2.56 ft · Predicted 1.80 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

79°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

9 to 14 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

33 Good

Ozone · Sarasota

UV Peak

6 High

High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

78°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

81°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

11:56 PM

2.5 ft · in 5.4h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · NNW swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ853)

The TBW office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ139 Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco — Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Crystal River, n/a
FLZ050 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota — Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach, n/a
FLZ162 Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee — Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel, n/a

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Nov 7, 2:33 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

5:43 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:50 AM	Low	0.2 ft
1:34 PM	High	1.8 ft
6:04 PM	Low	1.3 ft
11:56 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
7:29 AM	Low	0.0 ft
2:27 PM	High	1.7 ft
6:23 PM	Low	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:17 AM	High	2.6 ft
8:06 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
3:22 PM	High	1.7 ft
6:37 PM	Low	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:41 AM	High	2.7 ft
8:43 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
4:21 PM	High	1.6 ft
6:44 PM	Low	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:08 AM	High	2.7 ft
9:21 AM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:39 AM	High	2.6 ft
10:02 AM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:16 AM	High	2.5 ft
10:47 AM	Low	-0.0 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726520, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

79°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

78°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

80°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

79°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

78°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

78°

Scattered Rain Showers

41%

Fri Nov 13

74°

Scattered Rain Showers

43%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 9 to 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free parking lot (with ADA spaces); accessed from 29th, 41st, or 42nd St.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Manatee County public beaches (Manatee Public Beach included). Only Palma Sola Causeway Park (9000 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton) allows pets.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

Amenities

lifeguards (year-round)restroomsshowersconcessionplaygroundpicnic pavilionsvolleyballrestaurants

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) today?

Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on Manatee County public beaches (Manatee Public Beach included). Only Palma Sola Causeway Park (9000 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton) allows pets.

Is there an entry fee at Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island)?

Entry to Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island)?

Amenities at Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) include lifeguards (year-round), restrooms, showers, concession, playground, picnic pavilions, volleyball, restaurants.

When is the water warmest at Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island)?

The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.

Where is Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) located?

Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) is in Manatee County, FL, at 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217.