Daily Siesta Key guide
Sunny Wednesday with an 88.1°F Gulf average.
Sarasota-Bradenton observations recorded a 91°F high and 78°F low, while nearby NOAA/NDBC station 42013 averaged 88.1°F in the Gulf.
Siesta Key weather and Gulf conditions
Recorded National Weather Service KSRQ observations ranged from mostly clear to partly cloudy. NOAA/NDBC station 42013 measured Gulf water from 87.4°F to 89.2°F, averaging 88.1°F across 48 half-hour readings. Check current radar, posted beach flags and lifeguard guidance before swimming.
High: 91°F · Low: 78°F · Gulf water: 88.1°F
Recorded air temperature and sky conditions are from the August 26 National Weather Service KSRQ observations. Gulf water is the August 26 average from 48 NOAA/NDBC station 42013 readings; beach hazards are from the National Weather Service Tampa Bay surf-zone forecast.
Use the sunny start and watch the afternoon sky.
Use the cooler morning for swimming and sand time, drink water and plan a shaded or air-conditioned stop during the hottest stretch. If thunder is heard, leave the water immediately and wait for official guidance before returning.
Keep the island loop easy in the heat.
Siesta Free Ride can connect the beach, Village, restaurants and your hotel without another parking search, so your group can cool down between stops.
Check live radar, posted beach flags and lifeguard guidance before entering the water. Conditions can change quickly, especially during Florida's summer storm season.
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