Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 1.71 ft
- Tide
- 0.928 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 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384 — Port Manatee · 13.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou
Updated 36 min agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 10.1 mi from Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access
| Location | Cortez, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.475416, -82.675607 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access is a public boat launch providing access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Cortez, Florida at coordinates 27.47542, -82.67561. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access is a public boat launch on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Cortez, 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. Facility details on record include restrooms: No Toilet, ada accessible: No, managed by: Manatee County. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Cortez • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
|---|---|
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Manatee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access
Is Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access free to use?
Yes, Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access is a public boat launch with free access in Cortez, Florida.
What water does Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access access?
Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access provides boat launch access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Cortez, Florida.
How do I get to Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access?
Sunny Shores Park - Kayak Access is located at coordinates 27.475416, -82.675607 in Cortez, 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 1.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.