Lifeguard hours
For current information regarding water quality, you may visit Manatee County Florida Department of Health.
For daily beach conditions at our guarded beaches, go to Safe Beach Day and select Coquina & Cortez Beach or Manatee Beach on the page. The site is updated daily at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Check your favorite website or weather app for up-to-date weather conditions.
Note: Beach conditions can change unpredictably and quickly. The flags at the lifeguard towers override any information posted on this webpage. About Warning Flags