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Siesta Beach

Public beach · Sarasota, Florida

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temp 82°F (28°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy 42013 (23.7 mi away), as of Oct 20, 5:35 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 42013, as of Oct 20, 5:35 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Good conditions todayBarbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroomPublic shower
Editor's Notes
Siesta Beach is famous for sand that's roughly 99% pure quartz — powder-soft, brilliant white, and cool underfoot even at midday. Routinely ranked among the best beaches in America, it draws sandcastle builders and sunset crowds to Sarasota's Gulf shore.

Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards.

Weather at Siesta Beach

68°F, Clear · H 81° / L 66° · 4% chance of rain
H: 81° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
68°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
78%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Overcast
75°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Siesta Beach?
Siesta Beach is a public beach in Sarasota, Florida.
What is the water temperature at Siesta Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida is 82°F (28°C), measured by NOAA buoy 42013, 23.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Siesta Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Siesta Beach rated?
Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 26415 reviews.

Location & Contact

Sarasota, FL 34242

Sarasota, Florida 34242

🏖️ 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

Features & amenities

Highlights

⭐ Picnics

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🚿 Public shower🏐 Volleyball court

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Playground
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