Siesta Key Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Siesta Key Beach, Florida
Updated 3:52 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 69°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 80°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 82°F, wind 6 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:18 AM | 2.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:13 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 3:25 PM | 1.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:37 PM | 1.4 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 84°F. That is 4° above the October average of 80°F here.
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 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Siesta Key Beach?
About 84°F. That is 4° above the October average of 80°F here.
Are there rip currents at Siesta Key Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Siesta Key Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
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.