86°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
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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 · 44% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 44% rain — rain likely at some point
- 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 4:10pm edt until july 21 at 8:00pm edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
13 /100
skip
0 Swim
35 Sunbathe
12 Walk
24 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 4:10PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
18 mph
S
Rain
44%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo 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
6:46 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:29 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 11:29 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 5:34 PM | High | 2.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:28 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:47 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 12:38 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 6:36 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 7:12 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 1:51 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 7:46 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:23 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 7:44 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 3:10 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 9:29 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 AM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 8:22 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 4:32 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:08 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 5:49 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:02 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 6:52 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726520, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
69%
7
86°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
72%
4
88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
24
88°
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
39
88°
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
43
89°
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
36
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 44% 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Coquina Beach today?
Coquina Beach 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 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.
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