Anna Maria Island Beach or Casey Key Beach today?
Anna Maria, Florida · Casey Key, Florida — 47 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
96Anna Maria Island Beach
vs
98Casey Key Beach
Too close to call today. Anna Maria Island Beach scores 96 and Casey Key Beach scores 98, 47 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 47 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Anna Maria Island Beach | Casey Key Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 96 | tie |
| Families with kids | 98 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 78 | 76 | tie |
| Surfing | 36 | 39 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Anna Maria Island Beach | Casey Key Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 83°F | 84°F |
| Wave height | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 78°F | 68°F |
| Wind | 11 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 8:15 AM | Low 8:56 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Anna Maria Island Beach or Casey Key Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 and 98), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Anna Maria Island Beach and Casey Key Beach?
About 47 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.