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

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 48% rain · 87°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

90°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
48% rain — rain likely at some point

Water

87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach

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21 Swim

41 Sunbathe

12 Walk

27 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

90°F

Heavy Rain

Wind

6 mph

Rain

48%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

90°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

8:25 PM

0.4 ft · in 1.1h

Wave Height

1.3 ft

5s · NNE swell

Barometer

29.90 inHg

1013 hPa · buoy 42022

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 Sep 9, 4:00 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:41 AM	High	1.9 ft
6:58 AM	Low	1.4 ft
1:14 PM	High	2.8 ft
8:25 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:49 AM	High	1.9 ft
7:50 AM	Low	1.1 ft
2:06 PM	High	2.7 ft
8:54 PM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:57 AM	High	2.0 ft
8:38 AM	Low	0.9 ft
2:54 PM	High	2.6 ft
9:20 PM	Low	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:08 AM	High	2.2 ft
9:24 AM	Low	0.7 ft
3:42 PM	High	2.4 ft
9:43 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:25 AM	High	2.3 ft
10:08 AM	Low	0.6 ft
4:32 PM	High	2.2 ft
10:04 PM	Low	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:47 AM	High	2.5 ft
10:54 AM	Low	0.5 ft
5:24 PM	High	2.0 ft
10:21 PM	Low	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:13 AM	High	2.6 ft
11:41 AM	Low	0.4 ft
6:24 PM	High	1.8 ft
10:32 PM	Low	1.5 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

90°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

48%

Thu Sep 10

90°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

37%

Fri Sep 11

90°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

59%

Sat Sep 12

91°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

71%

Sun Sep 13

90°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

70%

Mon Sep 14

91°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

59%

Tue Sep 15

91°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

60%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 48% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 90°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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.