Holmes Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast

It's amazing what a difference a few miles can make. Technically, the beaches south of Tampa Bay are a relatively short distance from their northern neighbors, but the water offshore is deeper on this side, which means more power and more size. The waves generally get better for both winter cold-front and summer storm surf, and the water is clearer in terms of silt -- and sometimes, crowds. However, even if surfers are more spread out among the 50 miles of various beaches around Bradenton, Saras... Read more