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

Great day for a beach walk.

88°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 100. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Weather

89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

79 /100

great

80 Swim

76 Sunbathe

81 Walk

79 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8726520 · Observed 1.63 ft · Predicted 0.91 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

89°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 9 mph

Rain

11%

Today

UV Peak

6 High

High 01 PM–02 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

90°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

88°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

8:26 PM

-0.4 ft · in 5.2h

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo 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

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Jul 12, 8:21 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:43 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
11:54 AM	High	2.9 ft
8:26 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:50 PM	High	3.0 ft
9:17 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:45 PM	High	3.0 ft
10:03 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:42 PM	High	2.9 ft
10:45 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:08 AM	High	1.5 ft
9:12 AM	Low	1.4 ft
3:39 PM	High	2.8 ft
11:22 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:16 AM	High	1.6 ft
10:22 AM	Low	1.2 ft
4:36 PM	High	2.6 ft
11:56 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:29 AM	High	1.7 ft
11:29 AM	Low	1.0 ft
5:34 PM	High	2.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726520, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

89°

Mostly Sunny

11%

Mon Jul 13

90°

Sunny

Tue Jul 14

90°

Sunny

10%

Wed Jul 15

91°

Sunny

Thu Jul 16

91°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jul 17

90°

Sunny

10%

Sat Jul 18

89°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

25%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

lifeguards (year-round)restroomsshowers25m lap poolLido Island Grillpavilionbeach wheelchairs (free)

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Lido Beach today?

Lido Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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.