Manasota Key Beach

Photos

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Conditions

Weather

Overcast

Air

79°F

Water

89°F

Wind

NE 13 mph

Waves

0.5 ft

Rain (24h)

0.00 in

Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Englewood, Lemon Bay.

Where it is

Englewood

Tides

• Low

  11:17 PM

  0.452 ft

• High

  5:43 AM

  1.318 ft

• Low

  10:50 AM

  0.975 ft

• High

  4:58 PM

  1.665 ft

• Low

  11:44 PM

  0.568 ft

• High

  5:49 AM

  1.377 ft

• Low

  11:31 AM

  0.782 ft

• High

  5:42 PM

  1.652 ft

What people find here

• 🐚ShellsGood

  Good mixed shell along the high tide line.

  BeachNut estimate
• 🦈Shark teethVery good

  Steady tooth beach with far smaller crowds.

  BeachNut estimate
• 🦴FossilsUnknown
  BeachNut estimate
• 🫙Sea glassPoor
  BeachNut estimate
• ⚪Sand dollarsGood
  BeachNut estimate
• 🦀Tidepool lifePoor
  BeachNut estimate

Search guidance

Work the gravel line at the last high tide markCheck the wrack after a strong west windLook for darker material against the light sand

Rules and ethics

• No live shelling

  Florida law prohibits taking live shellfish, including live queen and horse conch, in many areas. Check every shell for a living animal and return it to the water.

  Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

• Sea turtle nesting season

  From May through October, nesting is active. Fill in holes, flatten sand castles, remove gear at night and keep white lights off the beach.

  Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

• Dogs are not permitted on the beach

  Leashed dogs are allowed only in designated areas outside the beach itself.

  Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before collecting.

Access points

• Manasota Key Beach main access

  Free lot at the bridge · 6:00 a.m. to sunset · Free · Soft sand approach, not wheelchair accessible