NewsMySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)October 24, 2026Sarasota County
WWSB publishes Saturday beach and multi-day boating forecast for the Suncoast
Photo: MySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)
Saturday brings sunny skies, temperatures in the low 80s, and noticeable northeast winds of 15 to 20 mph to area beaches, while a multi-day boating advisory warns of rough waters and gale-force gusts starting Saturday and persisting through next week.
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Beachgoers face breezy conditions and a moderate rip current risk, while boaters face advisory-level winds ranging from 20 to 30 knots that may prompt many to stay ashore through the middle of next week.
Key Facts
- Saturday features sunny skies and comfortable low 80s temperatures at the beach.
- Northeast winds on Saturday are forecast at 15 to 20 mph.
- Surf is minimal at a foot or less, making conditions ideal for wading and swimming.
- Water temperatures in the Gulf range from 76 degrees at northern beaches to 80 degrees at Siesta Key.
- There is a moderate rip current risk, and swimmers are advised to stay near lifeguards.
- No thunderstorms are expected on Saturday.
- Small craft advisories are in effect from Saturday to Wednesday evening due to a strong pressure gradient.
- Saturday boating conditions include northeast winds around 20 to 25 knots and rough bay and inland waters.
- Sunday boating conditions feature winds increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon with gale-force gusts likely.
- Monday and Tuesday maintain rough conditions with northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots and gusts up to 30 knots.
- Copyright for the report is held by WWSB in 2026.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationWWSB“News organization publishing the forecast”locationGulf“Body of water with recorded water temperatures”locationSARASOTA“Dateline city for the news report”locationSiesta Key“Location where water temperature was recorded at 80 degrees”locationSuncoast“Regional name for the coastal waters and area covered by the boating forecast”locationFla.“State where the forecast applies”