Where is Nokomis Public Beach?

Nokomis Public Beach is a beach in Nokomis, Florida.

What is the water temperature at Nokomis Public Beach?

As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Nokomis Public Beach in Nokomis, Florida is 79°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy 42013, 28.1 miles away.

How is Nokomis Public Beach rated?

Nokomis Public Beach in Nokomis, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 3438 reviews.

Updated August 8, 2025

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Nokomis Public Beach

Beach · Nokomis, Florida

4.7(3438 reviews)

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Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temp 79°F (26°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy 42013 (28.1 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:35 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories

Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 42013, as of Oct 29, 6:35 AM UTC

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A laid-back Gulf Coast gem in Sarasota County, Nokomis Beach is known for pristine white sand, clear waters, and excellent shark tooth and shell hunting. The beach hosts popular drum circles on Wednesdays and Saturdays near the lifeguard tower, with stunning Gulf sunsets as the backdrop. Free parking and admission, plus amenities including restrooms, showers, a boardwalk, sand volleyball, a boat ramp, and concessions serving snacks and ice cream.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Crevalle Jack, Scrawled Cowfish, Inshore Lizardfish and 25 more species.

28 fish species in 45 public records within 2 km of Nokomis Public Beach since 2000.

Crevalle Jack Caranx hippos
5 records · 2023
Scrawled Cowfish Acanthostracion quadricornis
3 records · 2023
Inshore Lizardfish Synodus foetens
3 records · 2023
Common Snook Centropomus undecimalis
3 records · 2022
Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis
2 records · 2026
Gulf Toadfish Opsanus beta
2 records · 2024
Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfii
2 records · 2023
Sand Perch Diplectrum formosum
2 records · 2023

Show all 28 species

Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus
2 records · 2022
Spotted Seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus
2 records · 2022
Southern Puffer Sphoeroides nephelus
2 records · 2022
Gafftopsail Sea Catfish Bagre marinus
1 record · 2026
Scaled Sardine Harengula jaguana
1 record · 2026
Pinfish Lagodon rhomboides
1 record · 2024
Atlantic Spadefish Chaetodipterus faber
1 record · 2023
Live Sharksucker Echeneis naucrates
1 record · 2023
Chain Pipefish Syngnathus louisianae
1 record · 2023
Orange Filefish Aluterus schoepfii
1 record · 2022
Sooty Eel Bascanichthys bascanium
1 record · 2022
Black Sea Bass Centropristis striata
1 record · 2022
Spotted Spoon-nose Eel Echiophis intertinctus
1 record · 2022
Northern Ladyfish Elops saurus
1 record · 2022
Ballyhoo Hemiramphus brasiliensis
1 record · 2022
Gulf Kingfish Menticirrhus littoralis
1 record · 2022
Striped Mullet Mugil cephalus
1 record · 2022
Leatherjacket Oligoplites saurus
1 record · 2022
Atlantic Thread Herring Opisthonema oglinum
1 record · 2022
Atlantic Lookdown Selene vomer
1 record · 2022

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Checklist Dutch Caribbean Species Register). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nokomis Public Beach?: Nokomis Public Beach is a beach in Nokomis, Florida.
What is the water temperature at Nokomis Public Beach?: As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Nokomis Public Beach in Nokomis, Florida is 79°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy 42013, 28.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Nokomis Public Beach?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
How is Nokomis Public Beach rated?: Nokomis Public Beach in Nokomis, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 3438 reviews.

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115 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275

Nokomis, Florida 34275

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🏖️ Best times & visiting tips

›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

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