88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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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 · 48% rain · 87°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 48% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
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24 Swim
45 Sunbathe
14 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Heavy Rain
Wind
7 mph
WSW
Rain
48%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
87°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:25 PM
0.4 ft · in 1.1h
Wave Height
1.0 ft
3s · SSE swell
Barometer
29.90 inHg
1013 hPa · buoy 42022
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
7:13 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:41 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 6:58 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 1:14 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 8:25 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:49 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 7:50 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 2:06 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 8:54 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:57 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 8:38 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 2:54 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 9:20 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:08 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 9:24 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 3:42 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 9:43 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 10:08 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 4:32 PM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 10:04 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:47 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 10:54 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:24 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 10:21 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:13 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 11:41 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:24 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 10:32 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726520, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
28
88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
64%
19
89°
Showers And Thunderstorms
76%
13
89°
Showers And Thunderstorms
75%
14
89°
Isolated Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
63%
19
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
61%
18
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 48% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°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
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.
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