Longboat Key, Florida Weather
Longboat Key, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Longboat Key, Manatee County.
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About Longboat Key, Florida
Longboat Key unfolds as a slender ribbon of emerald and pearl, separating the vast, shimmering expanse of the Gulf of Mexico from the placid, teal waters of Sarasota Bay. It lies 5.9 miles south-west of South Bradenton, FL (from South Bradenton, FL: bearing 234°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-west of Bradenton. Its landscape is defined by the gentle curve of its shoreline, where powdery white sand, soft as sifted flour, meets the translucent turquoise of the sea. Towering Australian pines, their feathery needles whispering secrets to the constant, warm breeze, cast dappled shadows across pathways that wind through a verdant interior of lush palms and vibrant hibiscus. The air itself carries a humid, salty sweetness, a balm to the senses, and the light, particularly at the close of day, bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, painting the sky in strokes of ethereal beauty. This barrier island, a sanctuary for those seeking sun-drenched tranquility, has a history interwoven with the ebb and flow of tides and human endeavor. Originally inhabited by the Calusa people, its modern development began in earnest with the arrival of settlers drawn by its pristine beaches and abundant marine life, fueling an economy long tethered to the bounty of the sea and, more recently, to the discerning visitor. The island’s distinctive character is shaped by a quiet prosperity, where elegant homes blend seamlessly with boutique shops and renowned restaurants, creating an atmosphere of refined leisure. Longboat Key retains a sense of unhurried grace, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the sun's arc and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore.
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| Location | Longboat Key, Manatee County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.412542°N, 82.658988°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 34228 |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Longboat Key, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Longboat Key, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Longboat Key includes coordinates 27.412542°N, 82.658988°W, situated in Manatee County. ZIP code 34228. Telephone area code: 941. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
