83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
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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
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 83. East wind around 20 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 73. East northeast wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 33% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 20 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
83°F
Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
E
Rain
33%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°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
85°
Partly Sunny
7%
76
86°
Mostly Sunny
6%
85
86°
Partly Sunny
12%
85
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
53
86°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
46
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 33% rain chance
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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS