Water Temperature of Tampa Bay in Palmetto, FL

Current Water Temperature

82.8°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:18 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: May 20, 3:35 PM, 2.6 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Port Manatee; Piney Point, FL; Saint Petersburg, FL

Tampa Bay

Station Name: Port Manatee
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
525 Coastal St
Palmetto, FL 34221
Manatee County

GPS Coordinates: 27.638333, -82.562500

Nearby Water Temperatures

Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, FL (9.3 mi)
Manatee River, Rye, FL (14.7 mi)
Old Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL (15.2 mi)
Alafia River, Gibsonton, FL (18.8 mi)
East Bay, Tampa, FL (21.5 mi)
Alafia River, Riverview, FL (21.5 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (21.9 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Egmont Key, FL (22.8 mi)
Alafia River, Lithia, FL (23.5 mi)
Alafia River, Lithia, FL (26.9 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (27 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (27.2 mi)
Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL (27.3 mi)
Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL (27.3 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (27.6 mi)

Weather for Palmetto, Florida

Current Weather

79.2°F
Sunny
Sunny
83°F
83°F
74%
ESE 9.8 mph
11.8 mph
79.2°F
70.1°F
0 in
22%
6 mi
1020 mbar
1.8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Wed
H: 91°F
L: 72°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 92°F
L: 72°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 91°F
L: 72°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 92°F
L: 74°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 88°F
L: 75°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 7.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 112.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 10:21 AM
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:35 AM - 8:05 AM
5:04 PM - 7:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:51 AM - 11:21 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
91.1°F
72.2°F
78.9°F
73%
0.29 in
88%
0%
12.8 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.9 μg/m3
PM10: 7.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 10:21 AM
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:35 AM - 8:05 AM
5:04 PM - 7:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:51 AM - 11:21 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
92.1°F
71.8°F
80.1°F
69%
0.04 in
80%
0%
12.1 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.26 μg/m3
PM10: 6.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.15 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 11:30 AM
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:34 AM - 9:04 AM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Minor Periods

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
12:11 AM - 1:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
90.6°F
72.3°F
80.8°F
67%
0.01 in
75%
0%
12.5 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.09 μg/m3
PM10: 6.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 12:36 AM
Moon Transit: 7:20 PM
Moonset: 1:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:27 AM - 9:57 AM
6:50 PM - 9:20 PM

Minor Periods

12:06 AM - 1:36 PM
12:53 AM - 2:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
91.8°F
73.5°F
80.9°F
68%
0.01 in
71%
0%
12.1 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.77 μg/m3
PM10: 8.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 1:36 PM
Moon Transit: 8:07 PM
Moonset: 1:59 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:15 AM - 10:45 AM
7:37 PM - 10:07 PM

Minor Periods

1:06 PM - 2:36 PM
1:29 AM - 2:59 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87.5°F
75.1°F
81.5°F
68%
0.01 in
81%
0%
9.2 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 2:34 PM
Moon Transit: 8:50 PM
Moonset: 2:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

2:04 PM - 3:34 PM
2:01 AM - 3:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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