- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the Sarasota Bay side of Longboat Key, a barrier island on Florida's Gulf coast.
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom with all-round shelter from the surrounding shores of the bay. The anchorage sits on the Intracoastal Waterway route between Tampa Bay and Sarasota.
Practical
No facilities on site. Harbour Villa Club is 1 mile to the south-east and Cortez Cove Marina 1.7 miles to the north for berths and provisioning.
Ashore
Bottlenose dolphins are seen in Sarasota Bay through the year. The Gulf beaches of Longboat Key lie a short way across the island.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 27.43706, -82.67967 (27°26.22'N 82°40.78'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Longboat Key lies at 27°26.22'N 82°40.78'W, that is 27.43706, -82.67967 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Longboat Key sheltered from?
Longboat Key is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Longboat Key?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Longboat Key.
How do boaters rate Longboat Key?
Longboat Key is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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