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Sarasota Beach
Beach · Siesta Key, Florida
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable 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 (23.2 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
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 79°F at Sarasota Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Sergeant-major, Tidewater Mojarra, Gulf Kingfish and 4 more species.
7 fish species in 7 public records within 2 km of Sarasota Beach since 2000.
- Sergeant-major Abudefduf saxatilis1 record · 2024
- Tidewater Mojarra Eucinostomus harengulus1 record · 2024
- Gulf Kingfish Menticirrhus littoralis1 record · 2023
- Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis1 record · 2022
- Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus1 record · 2020
- Pinfish Lagodon rhomboides1 record · 2020
- Crested Goby Lophogobius cyprinoides1 record · 2020
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). 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 Sarasota Beach?
- Sarasota Beach is a beach in Siesta Key, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Sarasota Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Sarasota Beach in Siesta Key, Florida is 79°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy 42013, 23.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sarasota Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Sarasota Beach rated?
- Sarasota Beach in Siesta Key, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 641 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Siesta Key, FL 34242
Siesta Key, 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
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