The 9 Best Cantilever Umbrellas to Shade Your Backyard or Patio

This cantilever umbrella’s curved arm stands out visually among the competition and its wheeled base stands out for functionality. It’s especially handy if you have a large patio with multiple seating areas. Simply angle the umbrella back and roll it to wherever you want shade.

The Sunbrella fabric canopy is another highlight, and it’s available in a solid selection of 21 colors and patterns. The umbrella is supported by a rust-resistant powder-coated frame, plus there’s an auto-lock system that adjusts the position of the angle up to 90 degrees.

This well-priced cantilever umbrella has a fade-resistant polyester canopy that’s said to block 98 percent of UV rays. It also has a sturdy powder-coated aluminum frame that resists rust and corrosion, along with eight steel ribs for canopy strength and a top vent for stability. Its 360-degree rotation rounds off the list of value-packed features.

A small but useful extra is the zippered rib sleeves at each corner of the canopy. This allows for easy-on, easy-off use. If the material is stained or damage, you can easily remove it from the frame to clean or replace it.

In addition to the tan hue shown here, the cantilever umbrella comes in bright blue and vibrant red. The weighted base is sold separately, though that’s reflected in the price.

This cantilever umbrella’s rectangular design makes it ideal for covering a long dining table. It features 360-degree rotation plus a water-repellant, fade-resistant polyester canopy that blocks UV rays, with a UPF of 50.

Despite the large canopy size, this umbrella is impressively adjustable with six different heights and angles for covering your outdoor dining set when the sun is blazing overhead. There’s also a vented top to add stability and let heat escape, so go ahead and roast marshmallows for s’mores with your tabletop fire pit bowl.

Other highlights include a powder-coated aluminum frame treated with anti-oxidation coating and eight steel ribs. It comes in three other sizes and four additional color options, but the weighted base is sold separately.

If your backyard gets a lot of sun or if you want more coverage around a round dining table, your best bet is this cantilever umbrella with an extra-wide canopy. The umbrellas spans 13 feet and is made of durable polyester designed to repel water and prevent mildew, so set it up near a pool or pond without a worry.

The material is rated to resist UV rays and fading, with a three-year warranty to guarantee longevity.

Another highlight is that the canopy rotates 360 degrees around around the powder-coated pole shaft. The pole shaft is also notably thicker than other options from Purple Leaf for added strength and stability.

The base is sold separately, which may be a drawback for some, considering the price point.

For anyone with minimal outdoor space or a sunny backyard, this eight-foot-wide umbrella is a smart choice. The yarn-dyed polyester canopy is water-repellant and blocks UV rays, and there's a pedal at the base to rotate it 360 degrees.

This cantilever umbrella also features a powder-coated alloy steel frame with eight ribs for internal stability. There’s also a crank to raise and lower the canopy, along with a lever to tilt it, plus six angle positions to maximize coverage as the sun shifts throughout the day.

Choose from beige, navy blue, turquoise, and the chic gray that's shown, plus two options featuring solar LED lights. Keep in mind that the umbrella comes with a T-base, but the weighted base is sold separately.

This umbrella offers stylish sun coverage with a square design that sets it apart from the similar, circular options. The powder-coated aluminum frame is treated to prevent oxidation, making this a low-maintenance option designed for durability. The pole is also four inches in width, larger than other options with canopies of the same size.

It’s polyester canopy repels water, provides UV protection, and doesn’t fade— plus it swivels 360 degrees and tilts at multiple angles. We also appreciate the combination crank and slider handle that opens up the canopy and adjusts its height and angle.

Be sure to budget in extra for the base that’s shown because like most of our other picks, it’s sold separately.

This cantilever umbrella is another versatile option from Purple Leaf. For starters, it rotates 360 degrees and easily moves up and down, thanks to its well-constructed crank-lift and slider handle.

It also tilts in six positions to shield against UV rays from multiple angles. The canopy is made from a durable polyester fabric that guards against fading and is water-repellent. It’s supported by eight heavy-duty steel ribs and a silver powder-coated aluminum pole shaft. There’s also a large double-top canopy vent to help stabilize the umbrella in windy conditions and allow heat to escape.

Keep in mind that you’ll also need to cover the cost of a weighted base, which is sold separately.

Built with 35 LED bulbs directly on the canopy ribs, this umbrella keeps you protected from the sun during the day and lights up the night.

The bulbs don’t require external power either. A solar panel collects power during the day, so your lights can run throughout the night without a plug or power source nearby.

In terms of other notable features, the umbrella offers 360-degree rotation, 60 degrees of tilt, and 17 different fabric colors to choose from.

At an affordable price, this cantilever umbrella’s duel function makes it well worth the cost even though it doesn’t come with a base weight.

This cantilever umbrella has many of the same features as other options on this list, but at a heavily reduced price.

The iron frame has an anti-rust coating and the canopy’s tilt mechanism means you can stop at any tilt angle you want instead of one of a few designated positions.

The water-resistant umbrella canopy is backed a two year warranty against fading. It’s available in 13 different colors, but the base isn’t included