85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
38
Manatee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island)
4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
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.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 82°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 31% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:55pm edt until june 5 at 2:00am edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
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0 Swim
56 Sunbathe
30 Walk
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:55PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Cloudy
Wind
18 mph
ENE
Rain
31%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
11:51 PM
-0.2 ft · in 2.4h
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 11:51 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Partly Sunny
6%
85
89°
Mostly Sunny
5%
76
89°
Partly Sunny
12%
76
88°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
53
88°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
46
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
46
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 31% rain chance
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Manatee Public Beach (Anna Maria Island) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
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