Bradenton Beach: 3rd St. S
About
Bradenton Beach: 3rd St. S is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.2 miles from the town of Bradenton Beach. It is a straightforward way onto the sand, and the town itself is the natural base for a visit. Spring and late fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 78°F with lows near 58°F, and November highs around 80°F with lows near 60°F. Summer is hotter and wetter, with August highs averaging about 92°F and roughly 17 wet days. For time off the beach, Leffis Key Foot Path and Leffis Key Trail are both about a mile away. Eagle Loop is roughly 3.4 miles off, and Emerson Point Park Trail is about 5.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bradenton Beach: 3rd St. S
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–83°F and lows of 52–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL weather station, 9.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan72° high52° low
- Feb75° high55° low
- Mar78° high58° low
- Apr83° high63° low
- May88° high68° low
- Jun90° high74° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug92° high75° low
- Sep90° high74° low
- Oct86° high68° low
- Nov80° high60° low
- Dec75° high55° low
Nearby
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking1 mi
- Leffis Key TrailHiking1.1 mi
Eagle LoopHikingPhoto: tehbieber, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)3.4 mi- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking5.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Bradenton Beach: 3rd St. S
Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
72° / 52°
8 wet
Feb
75° / 55°
7 wet
Mar
78° / 58°
6 wet
Apr
83° / 63°
5 wet
May
88° / 68°
7 wet
Jun
90° / 74°
12 wet
Jul
91° / 75°
16 wet
Aug
92° / 75°
17 wet
Sep
90° / 74°
13 wet
Oct
86° / 68°
8 wet
Nov
80° / 60°
6 wet
Dec
75° / 55°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL, 9.6 mi away at 28 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.