Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key in lots like Gulf Beach Public Accesses, Bayfront Park, Greer Island / Beer Can Access. 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 Longboat Key, don't miss the Duck with Raspberry Chipotle at Euphemia Haye. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Longboat Key from Longboat Key / Sarasota Bay, including the Gulf Sunset Sail — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoLongboat Key hosts Gulf Sunset — Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key 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, other than certified assistance animals, are banned from all Town parks, public beaches and beach accesses. Leashed dogs are allowed only at a few inland parks, not the beach itself. Source: Town of Longboat Key Code of Ordinances, Title 9 Ch. 92 Public Beaches and Public Places, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Possessing an unsealed or open alcoholic beverage on the public beach is banned. Source: Town of Longboat Key Code of Ordinances, Title 9 Ch. 92 Public Beaches and Public Places, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Open fires are banned, with the only exception being cooking fires contained inside a grill or stove appliance. Source: Town of Longboat Key Code of Ordinances, Title 9 Ch. 92 Public Beaches and Public Places, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Setting up a tent or other temporary shelter for overnight camping is banned. The code does not separately address daytime beach shade tents that are not used for camping. Source: Town of Longboat Key Code of Ordinances, Title 9 Ch. 92 Public Beaches and Public Places, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. The code's litter rule bans throwing or depositing bottles on Town property outside a designated refuse container. Source: Town of Longboat Key Code of Ordinances, Title 9 Ch. 92 Public Beaches and Public Places, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is banned at public beaches, beach and bay accesses and public parks, except for unfiltered cigars. Source: Town of Longboat Key Code of Ordinances, Title 9 Ch. 92 Public Beaches and Public Places, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Longboat Key, the sun sets at 7:19 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:23 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Longboat Key update at the top of the conditions page.