Siesta Key Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Siesta Key Beach, Florida
Updated 10:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 81°F, wind 5 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
85/100
- 86°F, wind 9 mph
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
91/100
- 89°F, wind 9 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:49 AM | 1.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 5:54 AM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:14 PM | 2.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:57 PM | 0.4 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass · 2.3 km away.
About Siesta Key Beach
Siesta Key Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 64°F in January to 89°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 9 months of the year — peaking around 89°F in July and dropping to about 64°F in January.
Today it is 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass about 2.3 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Siesta Key Beach?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Siesta Key Beach?
About 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Siesta Key Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Siesta Key Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass about 2.3 km away on the open coast.