87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
46
Sarasota County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Lido Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota's main public Gulf beach — at the south end of St. Armands Circle (the shopping/dining island). Year-round lifeguard staffing, a 25-meter public lap pool right at the beach, and the Lido Island Grill concession. South Lido Park 1.5 miles south is the wilder, kayak-and-mangroves alternative.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 85°F water · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 28% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
32 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
28%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:10 PM
0.1 ft · in 4.4h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ160)
The TBW office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ139 Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco — Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Crystal River, n/a
- FLZ050 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota — Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach, n/a
- FLZ162 Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee — Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:28 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 4:19 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 10:56 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 7:10 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
38
89°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
38
89°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
38
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
56%
34
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
60%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free 400-space lot on Ben Franklin Dr right at the beach.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach, in the park, and at the pool. Brohard Beach Paw Park in Venice (~30 min south) is the only off-leash dog beach in Sarasota County.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Lido Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Lido Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Lido Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach, in the park, and at the pool. Brohard Beach Paw Park in Venice (~30 min south) is the only off-leash dog beach in Sarasota County.
Is there an entry fee at Lido Beach?
Entry to Lido Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Lido Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Lido Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Lido Beach?
Amenities at Lido Beach include lifeguards (year-round), restrooms, showers, 25m lap pool, Lido Island Grill, pavilion, beach wheelchairs (free).
When is the water warmest at Lido Beach?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Lido Beach located?
Lido Beach is in Sarasota County, FL, at 400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS