Manatee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access)

4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Longboat Key is 10 miles of mostly-private Gulf shoreline with about a dozen tiny public-access points scattered along Gulf of Mexico Drive — each typically with only a handful of parking spaces. Bayfront Park (mid-key) has the main concentration of amenities; cross GMD to the beach. Quiet, residential, no commercial strip.

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Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 47% rain · 87°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East northeast wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
47% 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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23 Swim

44 Sunbathe

13 Walk

28 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

89°F

Heavy Rain

Wind

7 mph

WSW

Rain

47%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

89°F

Isolated 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

7:42 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

89°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

47%

Thu Sep 10

89°

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

40%

Fri Sep 11

89°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

60%

Sat Sep 12

89°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

74%

Sun Sep 13

89°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

73%

Mon Sep 14

90°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

61%

Tue Sep 15

90°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

61%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — 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 47% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

Beach Info

Parking

Free, very limited — small lots at each access (some only 5–10 spaces). Bayfront Park lot is the largest.

Dogs

Dogs not allowed on Longboat Key beaches per Town Code Sec. 92.04. Leashed (8-ft max) dogs OK at Bayfront Park and Joan Durante Park; off-leash inside the fenced Bayfront Park Dog Park.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Amenities

restrooms (Bayfront Park)playgroundtennispickleballshuffleboard (Bayfront Park)

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) today?

Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) dog-friendly?

Dogs not allowed on Longboat Key beaches per Town Code Sec. 92.04. Leashed (8-ft max) dogs OK at Bayfront Park and Joan Durante Park; off-leash inside the fenced Bayfront Park Dog Park.

Is there an entry fee at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access)?

Entry to Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access)?

Amenities at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) include restrooms (Bayfront Park), playground, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard (Bayfront Park).

When is the water warmest at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access)?

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 Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) located?

Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) is in Manatee County, FL, at 4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228.