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Lido Key Beach

Beach · Sarasota, Florida

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

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 PMAF1 (22.6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:18 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy PMAF1, as of Oct 20, 7:18 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 Lido Key Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool today

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Weather at Lido Key Beach

64°F, Clear · H 82° / L 63° · 4% chance of rain
H: 82° L: 63°
Clear
Clear
64°
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Feels like 61°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
81%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Overcast
74°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lido Key Beach?
Lido Key Beach is a beach in Sarasota, Florida.
What is the water temperature at Lido Key Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Lido Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida is 79°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy PMAF1, 22.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Lido Key Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Lido Key Beach rated?
Lido Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 5565 reviews.

Location & Contact

400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Sarasota, Florida 34236

🏖️ 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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