83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
38
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
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 82°F water · 83°F air
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 25 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 20 to 24 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
38 /100
ok
32 Swim
57 Sunbathe
30 Walk
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
E
Rain
33%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 03 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 01 PM & 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
8%
76
86°
Mostly Sunny
6%
85
86°
Partly Sunny
13%
85
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
46
86°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
46
What to Bring Today
- 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, 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Longboat Key Beach (Bayfront Park Access) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS