Anna Maria Island Beach or Siesta Key Beach today?
Anna Maria, Florida · Siesta Key, Florida — 34 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
96Anna Maria Island Beach
vs
98Siesta Key Beach
Too close to call today. Anna Maria Island Beach scores 96 and Siesta Key Beach scores 98, 34 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Anna Maria Island Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Siesta Key Beach for surfing — surfing 42 vs 36.
| Activity | Anna Maria Island Beach | Siesta Key Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 96 | tie |
| Families with kids | 98 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 78 | 80 | tie |
| Surfing | 36 | 42 | Siesta Key Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Anna Maria Island Beach | Siesta Key Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 83°F | 83°F |
| Wave height | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 78°F | 68°F |
| Wind | 11 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 8:15 AM | Low 8:13 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 Siesta 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 Siesta Key Beach?
About 34 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.