Daily Siesta Key guide
Cloudy Thursday with a 78.8°F Gulf reading.
Today is in progress: the National Weather Service forecasts a 79°F high and 66°F low; KSRQ reported 70.0°F and clear skies at 6:53am EST, while the latest NOAA/NDBC station 42013 Gulf-water reading is 78.8°F.
Siesta Key weather and Gulf conditions
The National Weather Service Siesta Key point forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, a high near 79°F, a low around 66°F tonight and an 8% chance of rain today. KSRQ reported 70.0°F and clear skies at 6:53am EST. NOAA/NDBC station 42013 has not transmitted November 12 water readings; its latest available Gulf-water reading was 78.8°F at 1:35pm EST on November 3, when 28 available readings ranged from 78.3°F to 78.8°F. Review the National Weather Service Tampa Bay surf-zone forecast, posted beach flags and lifeguard guidance before swimming.
Forecast high: 79°F · Forecast low: 66°F · Gulf water: 78.8°F
Forecast high, low and rain chance are from the November 12 National Weather Service Siesta Key point forecast; the 6:53am EST KSRQ observation is from the National Weather Service. Gulf water is the latest available NOAA/NDBC station 42013 reading.
Use the morning beach window and watch the clouds.
Bring water, keep a light rain option handy and check posted beach flags and lifeguard guidance before entering the Gulf.