Daily Siesta Key guide
Storm-aware Monday with an 85.5°F Gulf reading.
Today is in progress: National Weather Service forecast high 87°F, forecast low 76°F, and NOAA/NDBC station 42013 Gulf water 85.5°F at 6:35am EDT.
Siesta Key weather and Gulf conditions
National Weather Service KSRQ most recently measured 78.8°F and clear conditions at 7:45am EDT. NOAA/NDBC station 42013 reported 29.7°C (85.5°F) Gulf water at 10:35 UTC (6:35am EDT). The National Weather Service Tampa Bay surf-zone forecast reports low rip-current risk, 1-foot-or-less surf and moderate thunderstorm potential for Siesta Key. Check posted beach flags and lifeguard guidance before swimming.
Forecast high: 87°F · Forecast low: 76°F · Gulf water: 85.5°F
Forecast high and low are from the October 5 National Weather Service Siesta Key point forecast; the current KSRQ observation is from the National Weather Service. Gulf water is the 6:35am EDT October 5 NOAA/NDBC station 42013 observation.
Use the early window and keep thunderstorms in the plan.
At the first sound of thunder, leave the water and beach immediately and wait for official guidance before returning.