Anna Maria Island sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8726243, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Anna Maria Island in lots like Manatee Public Beach, Coquina Beach Lot, Bayfront Park / City Pier. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Anna Maria Island, don't miss the Blackened Grouper at Sandbar Restaurant. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Anna Maria Island from Bradenton Beach Marina, including the AMI Dolphin Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoAnna Maria Island hosts Bridge Street Market and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Anna Maria Island into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. Pets of any species are banned on the beach. Source: City of Anna Maria — Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Anna Maria's beaches. Source: City of Anna Maria — Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Grills and open fires of any kind are banned on the beach. Grills are allowed at Bay Front Park, a separate inland location, not the beach itself. Source: City of Anna Maria — Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers of any kind are banned on the beach. Source: City of Anna Maria — Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Anna Maria Island, the sun sets at 7:20 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:24 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Anna Maria Island update at the top of the conditions page.