Daily Siesta Key guide
Rainy Saturday with an 84.7°F Gulf average.
National Weather Service KSRQ observations recorded an 82.0°F high and 69.1°F low; NOAA/NDBC station 42013 averaged 84.7°F Gulf water.
Siesta Key weather and Gulf conditions
National Weather Service KSRQ observations ranged from 69.1°F to 82.0°F, with rain and low clouds through parts of the day. NOAA/NDBC station 42013 measured Gulf water from 84.2°F to 85.3°F, averaging 84.7°F across 48 half-hour readings. The National Weather Service Tampa Bay surf-zone forecast called for low rip-current risk and surf of 1 foot or less; check posted beach flags and lifeguard guidance.
High: 82.0°F · Low: 69.1°F · Gulf water: 84.7°F
Recorded air temperature and conditions are from the October 17 National Weather Service KSRQ observations. Gulf water is the October 17 average from 48 NOAA/NDBC station 42013 readings.
Keep the beach plan flexible around showers and storms.
Use the clearest stretch for the beach, carry water and keep an indoor or shaded backup nearby. At the first sound of thunder, leave the water and beach immediately and wait for official guidance before returning.