Manatee County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Coquina Beach

2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

The south end of Anna Maria Island — a wide stretch of Gulf beach shaded by mature Australian pines (rare and beloved for the rare-in-Florida shaded parking and picnic areas). Less crowded than Manatee Public Beach to the north, free parking, full lifeguard coverage 365 days.

Today's Conditions

Great day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 85°F water · 88°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Weather

88°F air — ideal beach weather

Water

85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

49 /100

37 Swim

75 Sunbathe

44 Walk

36 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

88°F

Clear

Wind

7 to 10 mph

Rain

19%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

88°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

85°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

7:10 PM

0.1 ft · in 4.4h

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

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Jun 25, 7:18 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

8:29 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
1:28 AM	High	1.4 ft
4:19 AM	Low	1.3 ft
10:56 AM	High	2.3 ft
7:10 PM	Low	0.1 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

88°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Fri Jun 26

88°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

21%

Sat Jun 27

89°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

Sun Jun 28

89°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

29%

Mon Jun 29

89°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

34%

Tue Jun 30

89°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

52%

Wed Jul 1

88°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

56%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

Beach Info

Parking

Free lot, closes at midnight; Australian pines provide shaded parking.

Dogs

Pets prohibited at Coquina Beach (Manatee County rules).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

Amenities

lifeguards (year-round)restroomsshowerspicnic sheltersvolleyballconcession (seasonal)

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Coquina Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Coquina Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Coquina Beach dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited at Coquina Beach (Manatee County rules).

Is there an entry fee at Coquina Beach?

Entry to Coquina Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Coquina Beach?

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

What amenities are at Coquina Beach?

Amenities at Coquina Beach include lifeguards (year-round), restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, volleyball, concession (seasonal).

When is the water warmest at Coquina Beach?

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 Coquina Beach located?

Coquina Beach is in Manatee County, FL, at 2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217.