Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Water level
- 1.16 ft
- Tide
- 2.07 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384 — Port Manatee · 11.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Palma Sola Bay
Updated 41 min agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 9.7 mi from Palma Sola Bay
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp
| Location | Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Palma Sola Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (144 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.495915, -82.659210 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, Florida at coordinates 27.49592, -82.65921. Rated 4.5/5 based on 144 Google reviews.
Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp
Is Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Bradenton, Florida.
How is Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp rated?
Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 144 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp access?
Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, Florida.
How do I get to Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp?
Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.495915, -82.659210 in Bradenton, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.