Manatee County
Anna Maria Island Red Tide Today
Anna Maria Island is a Manatee County barrier island near Lower Tampa Bay. FWC records may use the Rod and Reel Pier or nearby bay sample names.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay), sampled 2026-09-14, 0 km from Anna Maria Island.
FWC live records are fetched from the usual last 8 days. The freshness card below shows whether the newest matched sample is still inside that window.
Anna Maria Island data freshness
Sep 16, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT
2026-09-14
2 days
2026-09-14 (2 days old)
Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay)
If the sample age becomes older than the usual 8-day live sample window, this card will mark the page as outside window and say that no newer matched FWC sample was found. Freshness is based on public FWC sample dates and the static page build time.
Anna Maria Island Beach Conditions Today
This page covers the red tide sample layer for Anna Maria Island. Beach flags, access, surf, weather, and local operations come from separate official local sources.
Anna Maria Island Red Tide Today
FWC records near this area may reference the Rod and Reel Pier or nearby Manatee County waters. The original sample location stays visible beside each reading.
Anna Maria Island Conditions From Official Samples
This page summarizes nearby public FWC red tide samples for Anna Maria Island conditions today. It keeps the original FWC location names, sample dates, and abundance text visible so the source record can be checked directly.
Official Red Tide Sources
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.2 m |
| Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 8.3 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Palma Sola Bay Bridge | 9.9 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 11.3 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Ft. De Soto North Beach tidal lagoon | 11.4 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.1 m |
Sample Point Distribution
Current matched FWC source names for this page are grouped below. These are monitoring locations, not whole-beach measurements.
- Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay)1 current sample
- Ft. De Soto North Beach tidal lagoon1 current sample
- Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay)1 current sample
- Mullet Key; Gulf Pier1 current sample
- Palma Sola Bay Bridge1 current sample
What This Page Can And Cannot Answer
It can show nearby public FWC sample text, the exact source location, sample date, NOAA forecast text where available, and nearby beach pages.
It cannot issue medical advice, beach closure guidance, travel advice, or a site-owned concentration estimate.
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay), +3h, valid 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00.
2026-09-16T09:00:00-04:00
NOAA forecasts potential respiratory irritation at individual beach locations using cell count category, wind speed, wind direction, and shoreline angle. RedTideToday displays NOAA forecast text as reported.
| Hour | Forecast | Valid time | NOAA location | Distance | Wind speed | Wind category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 17.4 kt | Offshore |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-09-16T20:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 19.1 kt | Offshore |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-09-16T23:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 21.7 kt | Offshore |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-09-17T02:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 21.7 kt | Offshore |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 19.1 kt | Offshore |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-09-17T08:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 18.2 kt | Offshore |
| +21h | Very low | 2026-09-17T11:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 17.4 kt | Offshore |
| +24h | Very low | 2026-09-17T14:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 19.1 kt | Offshore |
| +27h | Very low | 2026-09-17T17:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 18.2 kt | Offshore |
| +30h | Very low | 2026-09-17T20:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 18.2 kt | Offshore |
| +33h | Very low | 2026-09-17T23:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 20 kt | Offshore |
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 8.3 km | 18.2 kt | Offshore |
Recent Trend
- 2026-09-14 not present/background (0-1,000) at Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay)
Nearby Beaches
- Longboat Key 16.1 km
- St. Pete Beach 20.2 km
- Lido Key 30 km
- Siesta Key 35.6 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier. Historical samples are used for page selection and context, not for today's status.
What This Level Means
FWC abundance categories include not present/background, very low, low, medium, and high. This site displays FWC text as reported and links to official sources for health guidance.
FAQ
Is there red tide near Anna Maria Island today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay), sampled 2026-09-14, 0 km from Anna Maria Island.
Where can I check Anna Maria Island beach conditions today?
This page covers the red tide sample layer only. It does not report beach flag color, lifeguard status, surf, access, or local operations; use official Manatee County and local beach sources for those layers.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.
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