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 2026-07-27, 0 km from Anna Maria Island.
FWC live sample window: last 8 days. Page generated 2026-08-02.
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0 km | 2026-07-27 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 8.3 km | 2026-07-27 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Palma Sola Bay Bridge | 9.9 km | 2026-07-27 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 11.3 km | 2026-07-27 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Skyway Fishing Pier; South (Lower Tampa Bay) | 12 km | 2026-07-27 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay), +3h, valid 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00.
2026-08-02T06:00:00-04:00
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 | 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 13.9 kt | Medium |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-08-02T17:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 17.4 kt | High |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-08-02T20:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 15.6 kt | Medium |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-08-02T23:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 13.9 kt | Medium |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-08-03T02:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 12.2 kt | Medium |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-08-03T05:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 12.2 kt | Medium |
| +21h | Very low | 2026-08-03T08:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 13.9 kt | Medium |
| +24h | Very low | 2026-08-03T11:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 13.9 kt | Medium |
| +27h | Very low | 2026-08-03T14:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 13.9 kt | Medium |
| +30h | Very low | 2026-08-03T17:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 13.9 kt | Medium |
| +33h | Very low | 2026-08-03T20:00:00+00:00 | Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 0.1 km | 12.2 kt | Medium |
| +3h | Very low | 2026-08-02T14:00:00+00:00 | Ft DeSoto Gulf Pier | 8.3 km | 13.9 kt | Medium |
Recent Trend
- 2026-07-27 not present/background (0-1,000) at Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay)
Nearby Beaches
- St. Pete Beach 20.2 km
- Lido Key 30 km
- Siesta Key 35.6 km
- Clearwater Beach 49.7 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 2026-07-27, 0 km from Anna Maria Island.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.