Beach Report February 2, 2012

/ Thursday, February 2, 2012

Warm, humid, partly cloudy with increasing clouds throughout the day. Tomorrow will bring some wind and more clouds with a slight chance of rain. Happy Groundhog Day!

Beach Conditions for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties:

Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. Staff Photo

Gulf temperature: 64°F

Heat index: 79°F

Surf conditions: Light chop with 1-2 foot surf

Tanning index™: 6

Tides in Sarasota: Low 3:47 a.m. / High 7:29 p.m.

Water Quality: No advisories issued

Weather: Low 60°F / High 80°F / O% chance of rain

Wind: ESE 7-14 knots

Sunset: 6:12 p.m.

Beach Information:

Sarasota Area Beach Guide

Siesta Key Beach Cam

Siesta Key Drum Circle Slideshow

Siesta Key Photo Gallery

Helpful Gulf Coast Websites:

AccuWeather 3-day Forecast

Gulf Coast Beach Conditions

Explore Your Sarasota

Last modified: February 2, 2012
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