82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 82°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 32% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:55pm edt until june 5 at 2:00am edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
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2 Swim
57 Sunbathe
30 Walk
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:55PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Cloudy
Wind
18 mph
E
Rain
32%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
11:51 PM
-0.2 ft · in 2.4h
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 hPa
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
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 11:51 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Partly Sunny
9%
76
85°
Mostly Sunny
7%
85
86°
Partly Sunny
13%
85
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
86°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 32% rain chance
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