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.

Eats & Drinks 27 Stay 6 Shops 6

Today's Conditions

Ideal for swimming.

81°F water · 80°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 66. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Weather

80°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

87 /100

ideal

92 Swim

81 Sunbathe

86 Walk

82 Photo

Best for swimming today

Water level 0.8 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 2.56 ft · Predicted 1.80 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

80°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

10 to 14 mph

NNW

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

33 Good

Ozone · Sarasota

UV Peak

6 High

High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

78°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

81°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

11:56 PM

2.5 ft · in 5.4h

Wave Height

1.6 ft

4s · NW swell

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 Nov 7, 2:33 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:44 AM

Sunset

5:43 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:50 AM	Low	0.2 ft
1:34 PM	High	1.8 ft
6:04 PM	Low	1.3 ft
11:56 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
7:29 AM	Low	0.0 ft
2:27 PM	High	1.7 ft
6:23 PM	Low	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:17 AM	High	2.6 ft
8:06 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
3:22 PM	High	1.7 ft
6:37 PM	Low	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:41 AM	High	2.7 ft
8:43 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
4:21 PM	High	1.6 ft
6:44 PM	Low	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:08 AM	High	2.7 ft
9:21 AM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:39 AM	High	2.6 ft
10:02 AM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:16 AM	High	2.5 ft
10:47 AM	Low	-0.0 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

80°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

78°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

80°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

80°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

78°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

78°

Scattered Rain Showers

42%

Fri Nov 13

73°

Scattered Rain Showers

45%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°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

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.