Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach in lots like Bridge Street Parking Lot, Coquina Beach Park, Bayfront Park Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $2/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Bradenton Beach, don't miss the Grouper Sandwich at Eat Here. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Bradenton Beach from Bradenton Beach City Marina, including the Dolphin & Eco Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoBradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach 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. Dogs, cats and other animals may not be walked, ridden, exercised or run loose on the beach. A leashed pet exception applies only in the vehicular parking areas, not on the sand. Source: City of Bradenton Beach Code of Ordinances, Ch. 66 Waterways, Art. II Beaches, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Possessing or drinking beer, wine or any alcoholic beverage is banned on the beach. Source: City of Bradenton Beach Code of Ordinances, Ch. 66 Waterways, Art. II Beaches, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Starting or kindling a fire is banned except in a location specifically designated for it, and no such designated open-beach fire area exists here. Source: City of Bradenton Beach Code of Ordinances, Ch. 66 Waterways, Art. II Beaches, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. The code's litter rule bans leaving or disposing of glass objects on the beach outside a proper receptacle. Source: City of Bradenton Beach Code of Ordinances, Ch. 66 Waterways, Art. II Beaches, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fishing is allowed on the beach, except in the area designated solely for swimming. Source: City of Bradenton Beach Code of Ordinances, Ch. 66 Waterways, Art. II Beaches, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Bradenton Beach, the sun sets at 7:19 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:24 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Bradenton Beach update at the top of the conditions page.