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Aerial view of Englewood Beach in Englewood, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 20232 photos
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source)

Englewood Beach

Englewood, Florida

Ocean beach in Englewood, facing south-west, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.

  • Calm water 8.1
  • Sunset over water
  • Restaurants and bars
  • Hotels nearby
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking$0.75 per hour
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
6.8/ 10Good
How we score beaches
Calm water
8.1 of 10
Water
89 Ftoday
Sunset
7:39 pmover the water
Parking
$0.75 per hour
Rip risk
Lowtoday
Families
Very good
83of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 28% rain chance.

77 Fovercast
High
89 F
Sea temperature
89 F
Waves
0.4 ftup to 0.7 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 11 mph
Rain chance
28%
UV index
8very high
Sun
7:12 am to 7:39 pm
Surf zoneNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin forecast for Coastal Charlotte, issued 4:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskLowtoday
  • Surf1 ft or less
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk tonightLow
Tidesnext high at 2:32 am
  1. High2:32 am1.3 ft
  2. Low7:33 am0.9 ft
  3. High1:49 pm1.8 ft
  4. Low8:37 pm0.5 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best78 Fmostly clear, 2% rain, 5 mph
  2. 11:00 am86 Fmostly clear, 4% rain, 5 mph
  3. 2:00 pm89 Fpartly cloudy, 9% rain, 9 mph
  4. 5:00 pm89 Fovercast, 15% rain, 11 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 Englewood, Lemon Bay (8725747), 1.1 mi 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

  • FamiliesVery goodCalm water 8.1, bathrooms nearby
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.7 ft, sea 78 F on average
  • SunsetsGoodover the water 7 months a year
  • ConvenienceGood1 parking lot, 2 places to eat
How the Beach Score is calculated: 6.8 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
Facilities2.5 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants.
Calm water1.6 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.7 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 78 F.
Sunset over water1.0 of 17 months a year, September to March.

Ranks #1 of 18 for boardwalk in Florida, #10 of 37 for beachfront hotels in Florida, #11 of 124 for parking in Florida, #11 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #11 of 67 for restaurants and bars 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). The formula is on the methodology page.

Amenities

  • Parking1 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • Bathrooms2 nearby
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and bars2 nearby
  • Beachfront hotels1 nearby
  • Hotels nearby1 nearby
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • PierNo
  • Boardwalk4 nearby

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunset over waterYes, September to March
  • Calm water8.1 of 10
  • Warm water7.0 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); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Parking fee
Parking $0.75 per hour
Operator
Run by Charlotte County
Address
Wilhelm Drive, Manasota Key, FL 34223

From Charlotte 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 (243 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 hot, with very warm water and a higher chance of a rainy day.

Water
82 FVery warm
High
86 FHot
Rainy day
37%Rain is common
Waves
1.7 ftModerate
Sunset
Yesover the water in October

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 82 F
  • Moderate waves, around 1.7 ft
  • Rainy days are common in October (10 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, 33.7 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Englewood 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 Maywarm 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, 2023-2025Englewood Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100110JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan65 F (18 C)70 F (21 C)82.3 ft
Feb68 F (20 C)76 F (24 C)42.0 ft
Mar73 F (23 C)79 F (26 C)82.2 ft
Apr77 F (25 C)83 F (28 C)51.9 ft
May83 F (28 C)87 F (31 C)111.4 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)88 F (31 C)191.5 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)91 F (33 C)161.1 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)90 F (32 C)221.5 ft
Sep87 F (30 C)89 F (32 C)191.4 ft
Oct81 F (27 C)85 F (29 C)101.8 ft
Nov75 F (24 C)80 F (27 C)41.7 ft
Dec69 F (20 C)74 F (24 C)61.9 ft

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

Explore Englewood Beach

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

All places near Englewood Beach as a list (14)

Beach access South access and 4 more · Nearest parking 170 ft · Nearest food and drinks 330 ft · 1 min walk · Nearest restrooms 140 ft

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 26.9184, -82.3568. 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 Englewood Beach

Is there parking at Englewood Beach?

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

How warm is the water at Englewood Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 65 F (18 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Englewood Beach?

Calm water scores 8.1 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.7 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Englewood 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 Englewood 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, 15 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 5 at hurricane strength, most in July, September and November. 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)
  • 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 Englewood, Lemon Bay (8725747), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service TBW office for Coastal Charlotte (FLZ162), 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.