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Beer Can Island

Beach · Longboat Key, Florida

4.7(707 reviews)
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temp 75°F (24°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy PMAF1 (15.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy PMAF1, as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

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It’s 75°F at Beer Can Island now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Low-key sand bar with a rustic, powdery beach for picnics & parties, typically reached by boat.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Sheepshead, Gafftopsail Sea Catfish, Atlantic Spadefish and 14 more species.

17 fish species in 21 public records within 2 km of Beer Can Island since 2000.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beer Can Island?
Beer Can Island is a beach in Longboat Key, Florida.
What is the water temperature at Beer Can Island?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Beer Can Island in Longboat Key, Florida is 75°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy PMAF1, 15.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Beer Can Island?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
How is Beer Can Island rated?
Beer Can Island in Longboat Key, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 707 reviews.

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Location & Contact

N Shore Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Longboat Key, Florida 34228

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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