Siesta Key sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8726034, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Siesta Key in lots like Siesta Beach Public Lot, Turtle Beach Lot, Siesta Village Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Siesta Key, don't miss the Stone Crab Claws at Ophelia's on the Bay. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Siesta Key from Siesta Key Marina, including the Siesta Dolphin Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSiesta Key hosts Siesta Key Drum Circle and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Siesta Key into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Dogs are barred from the sand except in areas the county has specifically designated for animals, and Siesta Key Beach is not one. Service animals are always allowed. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Open bonfires on the sand are not allowed. A fire is only legal in a propane grill or a county-provided grill, fireplace or barbecue pit. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Overnight camping on the beach itself is not allowed. It is confined to Turtle Beach Campground or wherever else the county issues a camping permit. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers of any kind are banned on the beach. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is banned on all county-owned beaches, with unfiltered cigars as the one exception. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fishing is allowed on the beach, except inside the buoy-marked swim area. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Siesta Key, the sun sets at 7:19 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:23 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Siesta Key update at the top of the conditions page.