Longboat Key: Wake Island Rd
About
Longboat Key: Wake Island Rd is a public beach access point in Florida, about 2.5 miles from the town of Longboat Key. It serves as a way onto the beach from the road. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from about November through April, when typical highs at a nearby weather station in Sarasota range from the low 70s to the mid 80s and wet days are few. Summer is hotter and wetter, with typical highs around 90 to 92°F and rain on 16 to 17 days a month in July and August. Two short walks sit about 2 miles away: Leffis Key Trail and Leffis Key Foot Path. Eagle Loop is about 5.6 miles off, and Emerson Point Park Trail is roughly 7.5 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
Longboat Key: Wake Island Rd
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, 7.3 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 TrailHiking2 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking2 mi
- Eagle LoopHiking5.6 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
