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Manatee County Beach: sandy beach with shallow waves, beachfront buildings, trees, and clear sky5 photos
Photo: Franz Stellbrink, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Manatee County Beach

Anna Maria Island, Florida

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

  • Calm water 8.3
  • Sunset over water
  • Lifeguards
  • No dogs
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking6 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
7.3/ 10Very good
How we score beaches
Calm water
8.3 of 10
Water
88 Ftoday
Sunset
7:40 pmover the water
Parking
Mapped6 within 1,310 ft
Families
Excellent
90of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

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

75 Fpartly cloudy
High
87 F
Sea temperature
88 F
Waves
0.4 ftup to 0.9 ft
Wind
6 mphup to 9 mph
Rain chance
17%
UV index
8very high
Sun
7:13 am to 7:40 pm
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, 4 mph
  3. 2:00 pm87 Fovercast, 8% rain, 5 mph
  4. 5:00 pm83 Fovercast, 7% rain, 8 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), 980 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesExcellentCalm water 8.3, lifeguards
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.7 ft, sea 77 F on average
  • SunsetsGoodover the water 7 months a year
  • ConvenienceGood6 parking lots, 3 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 water1.7 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.7 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 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #1 of 67 for restaurants and bars in Florida, #1 of 60 for hotels nearby in Florida, #1 of 21 for lifeguards 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 Manatee County Beach in Anna Maria Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Manatee County Beach: silhouette of flying bird over ocean at sunset
Manatee County Beach: abandoned orange building on beach with sand dunes and trees

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Isabella Rick, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Franz Stellbrink, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 5 photos

Amenities

  • Parking6 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • Bathrooms1 nearby
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and bars3 nearby
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearby1 nearby
  • LifeguardsYes
  • Dogs allowedNo
  • Fires allowedNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • PierNo
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunset over waterYes, September to March
  • Calm water8.3 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.

Lifeguards
Lifeguards year round (towers staffed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to 7 p.m. in summer)
Dogs
No dogs
Alcohol
No alcohol
Glass
No glass
Fires
No fires (grilling only in the provided grills)
Operator
Run by Manatee County
Address
2nd Avenue, 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 (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 warm, with warm water and some rainy days.

Water
80 FWarm
High
80 FWarm
Rainy day
27%Some rain
Waves
1.8 ftModerate
Sunset
Yesover the water in October

What to expect

  • Warm swimming water, around 80 F
  • Moderate waves, around 1.8 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, 9.8 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Manatee County 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, 2023-2025Manatee County 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
Jan62 F (17 C)64 F (18 C)82.2 ft
Feb66 F (19 C)67 F (20 C)41.9 ft
Mar71 F (22 C)71 F (22 C)72.0 ft
Apr76 F (24 C)76 F (24 C)71.8 ft
May82 F (28 C)80 F (27 C)71.4 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)84 F (29 C)171.4 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)86 F (30 C)181.0 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)86 F (30 C)181.4 ft
Sep86 F (30 C)84 F (29 C)151.4 ft
Oct79 F (26 C)80 F (27 C)71.9 ft
Nov73 F (23 C)74 F (23 C)41.7 ft
Dec66 F (19 C)68 F (20 C)51.9 ft

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

Explore Manatee County Beach

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

All places near Manatee County Beach as a list (42)

Beach access Access 2 and 2 more · Nearest parking 510 ft · 2 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 360 ft · 1 min walk · Nearest restrooms 410 ft · 2 min walk

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of a 600 m stretch of shoreline around the beach's mapped point (OpenStreetMap maps this beach as a point); walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 27.4998, -82.7140. 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 Manatee County Beach

Is there parking at Manatee County Beach?

Yes. 6 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Manatee County Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

Are there lifeguards at Manatee County 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 Manatee County Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 62 F (17 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Manatee County Beach?

Calm water scores 8.3 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 Manatee County 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 Manatee County 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

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.