Sarasota water temp
This data the coastal Sarasota ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in Sarasota
Water temperature in Sarasota today is 79.7°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Sarasota was recorded in 2009 and was 84.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2010 at 78.4°F. Sea water temperature in Sarasota is expected to drop to 78.6°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Sarasota is 80.8°F, the minimum temperature is 72.7°F, and the maximum is 86.9°F.
The swimming season in Sarasota lasts from February to December. During those months, Sarasota water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Sarasota in winter reaches 66.7°F, in spring 74.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 85.8°F, and in autumn it is 80.1°F.
Sarasota water temperature now
| October 16, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 79.7°F |
| October 15, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 79.7°F |
The ocean salinity in Sarasota is 36.36‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Sarasota for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Sarasota. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Sarasota. Data in table shown for October 16, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 3" | 1' 5" | 1' 3" | 1' 2" |
| 0.39 m | 0.42 m | 0.39 m | 0.35 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0' 10" | 0' 8" | 1' 3" | 1' 5" |
| 0.26 m | 0.2 m | 0.37 m | 0.43 m |
Surf report in Sarasota
Sarasota weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Sarasota temperature today (October 16, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Sarasota.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 73.9°F | 68.7°F | 65.7°F | 67.8°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | |
| 73.4°F | 83.3°F | 81.3°F | 77.4°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Sarasota: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Sarasota water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Sarasota. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Sarasota on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.5°F | 55.6°F | 74.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in January | ||||
| February | 65.8°F | 59.5°F | 74.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in February | ||||
| March | 69.3°F | 58.6°F | 78.3°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in March | ||||
| April | 74.5°F | 64.6°F | 80.8°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in April | ||||
| May | 79.5°F | 73.9°F | 86.5°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in May | ||||
| June | 84.2°F | 76.5°F | 87.8°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in June | ||||
| July | 86.4°F | 83.7°F | 89.1°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in July | ||||
| August | 86.9°F | 83.7°F | 91.2°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in August | ||||
| September | 85.5°F | 81.3°F | 88.2°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in September | ||||
| October | 80.8°F | 72.7°F | 86.9°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in October | ||||
| November | 73.9°F | 67.6°F | 82.4°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in November | ||||
| December | 68.9°F | 61.3°F | 74.7°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Sarasota in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Sarasota
