Bradenton Beach surf break

Bradenton Beach surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 EDT
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Bradenton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bradenton Beach sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bradenton Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bradenton Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bradenton Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.2
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
SW
2
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
1
0
1
0
1
1
4
4
10
10
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
W
10
SW
20
SW
10
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
NNW
20
NE
5
N
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
WNW
20
E
10
SSE
20
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:46PM0.48m
10:32AM0.70m
00:34AM0.45m
10:49AM0.74m
1:23AM0.43m
11:11AM0.77m
2:14AM0.41m
11:38AM0.78m
3:12AM0.40m
12:11PM0.78m
4:20AM0.39m
12:50PM0.78m
1:35PM0.76m
Low Tide
4:38AM0.28m
6:00PM-0.03m
4:57AM0.32m
6:36PM-0.06m
5:13AM0.35m
7:13PM-0.08m
5:27AM0.37m
7:53PM-0.08m
5:42AM0.38m
8:37PM-0.06m
5:58AM0.39m
9:27PM-0.05m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:48
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8:02
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
5
9
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
25
21
23
22
22
25
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
26
26
25
26
25
25
25
26
28
21
25
22
22
25
25
25
25
25
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
10
10
4
2
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
7
3
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.2
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
SW
2
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.1
NW
5
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
222
222
223
223
222
559
222
223
222
239
653
232
239
228
276
267
257
253
222
222
222
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Bradenton Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bradenton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bradenton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bradenton Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bradenton Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bradenton Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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