86°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
24
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.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 43% rain · 86°F water
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 80. South southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 43% 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
20 /100
skip
14 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
18 mph
S
Rain
43%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 02 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
68%
6
86°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
70%
3
88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
22
88°
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
39
88°
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
43
89°
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
35
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 43% rain chance
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
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.
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