Madeira Beach

Madeira Beach
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Madeira Beach today?

Madeira 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 8726625, 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.

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Where do you park at Madeira Beach?

Park at Madeira Beach in lots like John's Pass Village Boardwalk Lot, Madeira Beach Municipal Lot, 140th Ave Beach Access. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $3/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Madeira Beach?

At Madeira Beach, don't miss the Grouper Platter at The Friendly Fisherman. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Madeira Beach?

Boats leave Madeira Beach from John's Pass Marina, including the Dolphin Watch Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Madeira Beach this week?

Madeira Beach hosts John's Pass Boardwalk Sunset and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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How long does it take to get sunburned at Madeira Beach?

It depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Madeira 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.

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Are dogs allowed at Madeira Beach?

No. No dogs, cats or other animals or reptiles are allowed on any public beach in the city, leashed or not. Source: City of Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances and official beach FAQ (madeirabeachfl.gov), checked 2026-09-09.

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Can you drink alcohol at Madeira Beach?

Yes. Alcohol is allowed on the sand, just not in glass containers. A few specific spots, including beach access easements and two named parks, have their own separate rules. Source: City of Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances and official beach FAQ (madeirabeachfl.gov), checked 2026-09-09.

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Can you have a fire or grill at Madeira Beach?

No. Open fires, including cooking fires, are banned on the sand beach citywide. Source: City of Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances and official beach FAQ (madeirabeachfl.gov), checked 2026-09-09.

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Is glass allowed at Madeira Beach?

No. Glass bottles and containers used for food or drink are banned from the public beach. Source: City of Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances and official beach FAQ (madeirabeachfl.gov), checked 2026-09-09.

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Can you smoke at Madeira Beach?

It depends where on the beach. Smoking is banned on the public beach except for unfiltered cigars and inside any designated smoking area the city posts. Source: City of Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances and official beach FAQ (madeirabeachfl.gov), checked 2026-09-09.

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At Madeira Beach, 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 Madeira Beach update at the top of the conditions page.