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Bradenton Beach

Anna Maria Island, Florida

Ocean beach in Anna Maria Island, 16.7 mi of shoreline facing south-west, with parking, bathrooms, restaurants, and lifeguards within walking distance.

  • Calm water 8.0
  • Sunset over water
  • Lifeguards
  • No dogs
  • HoursNot on file
  • ParkingFree, 51 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
7.3/ 10Very good
How we score beaches
Calm water
8.0 of 10
Water
88 Ftoday
Sunset
7:40 pmover the water
Parking
Free51 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Lowtoday
Families
Excellent
90of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · low rain chance · very warm water · light wind.

76 Fpartly cloudy
High
88 F
Sea temperature
88 F
Waves
0.5 ftup to 1.0 ft
Wind
6 mphup to 9 mph
Rain chance
17%
UV index
8very high
Sun
7:13 am to 7:40 pm
Surf zoneNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin forecast for Coastal Manatee, issued 4:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskLowtoday
  • Surf1 ft or less
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk tonightLow
Tidesnext low at 4:18 am
  1. High12:22 am1.9 ft
  2. Low4:18 am1.1 ft
  3. High11:39 am2.7 ft
  4. Low5:22 pm0.6 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best76 Fovercast, 5% rain, 4 mph
  2. 11:00 am85 Fmostly clear, 7% rain, 5 mph
  3. 2:00 pm88 Fpartly cloudy, 8% rain, 5 mph
  4. 5:00 pm85 Fovercast, 7% rain, 6 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Anna Maria Key, Bradenton Beach (8726243), 1,640 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesExcellentCalm water 8.0, lifeguards
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.8 ft, sea 77 F on average
  • SunsetsGoodover the water 7 months a year
  • ConvenienceVery good51 parking lots, 33 places to eat
How the Beach Score is calculated: 7.3 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities3.0 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants, lifeguards.
Calm water1.6 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.8 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 77 F.
Sunset over water1.0 of 17 months a year, September to March.

Ranks #1 of 124 for parking in Florida, #1 of 38 for free parking in Florida, #1 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #1 of 67 for restaurants and bars in Florida, #1 of 67 for pier in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Bradenton Beach in Anna Maria Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Bradenton Beach: abandoned orange building on beach with sand dunes and trees
Bradenton Beach: beachfront houses and structures on sand with palm trees

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Franz Stellbrink, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Franz Stellbrink, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Amenities

  • Parking51 nearby
  • Free parking1 nearby
  • Bathrooms4 nearby
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and bars33 nearby
  • Beachfront hotels5 nearby
  • Hotels nearby7 nearby
  • LifeguardsYes
  • Dogs allowedNo
  • Fires allowedNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier122 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunset over waterYes, September to March
  • Calm water8.0 of 10
  • Warm water6.5 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. Managed by Run by Manatee County. No operator page found yet.

Dogs
No dogs
Alcohol
No alcohol
Glass
No glass
Fires
No fires (grilling only in the provided grills)
Operator
Run by Manatee County
Address
36th Street, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

From Manatee County, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces south-west (244 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 7 months, September to March.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually warm, with very warm water and some rainy days.

Water
81 FVery warm
High
81 FWarm
Rainy day
27%Some rain
Waves
2.0 ftModerate
Sunset
Yesover the water in October

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 81 F
  • Moderate waves, around 2.0 ft
  • Some rainy days in October (7 a month)
  • Sunset over the water
  • October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Milton, October 2024, 9.5 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Bradenton Beach through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallApril to Mayvery warm water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to August89 F average
  • DriestFebruary4 rainy days a month
  • Best for sunsetsSeptember to MarchSun sets over the water
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Bradenton Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan63 F (17 C)64 F (18 C)82.3 ft
Feb67 F (19 C)67 F (20 C)42.0 ft
Mar71 F (22 C)71 F (22 C)72.2 ft
Apr76 F (24 C)76 F (24 C)72.0 ft
May82 F (28 C)80 F (27 C)71.5 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)84 F (29 C)171.5 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)86 F (30 C)181.1 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)87 F (30 C)181.5 ft
Sep86 F (30 C)84 F (29 C)151.5 ft
Oct80 F (26 C)80 F (27 C)72.0 ft
Nov73 F (23 C)74 F (23 C)41.8 ft
Dec67 F (19 C)68 F (20 C)52.0 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore Bradenton Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near Bradenton Beach as a list (127)

Beach access Main access and 7 more · Nearest parking at the beach · Nearest food and drinks at the beach · Nearest restrooms at the beach

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 27.4927, -82.7156. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Bradenton Beach

Is there parking at Bradenton Beach?

Yes. 51 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Bradenton Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

Are there lifeguards at Bradenton Beach?

Yes, mapped as supervised or with a lifeguard station within 980 ft. Hours are seasonal and not always mapped.

How warm is the water at Bradenton Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 63 F (17 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Bradenton Beach?

Calm water scores 8.0 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.8 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Bradenton Beach?

Yes, in 7 months a year (September to March), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Bradenton Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 13 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 5 at hurricane strength, most in July, August and September. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • [operator], checked [date] (data as of Sep 6, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Anna Maria Key, Bradenton Beach (8726243), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service TBW office for Coastal Manatee (FLZ155), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.