Indian Beach

Sarasota, Florida

Ocean beach in Sarasota, facing south-west, no facilities mapped within walking distance.

Calm water 8.2
Sunset over water
Pier

HoursNot on file
ParkingNone mapped within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

4.3/ 10Fair

How we score beaches

Calm water: 8.2 of 10
Water: 88 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:40 pmover the water
Parking: None mapped
Rip risk: Lowtoday
Families: Limited

84of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 27% rain chance.

76 Fovercast

High: 89 F
Sea temperature: 88 F
Waves: 0.5 ftup to 0.9 ft
Wind: 3 mphup to 12 mph
Rain chance: 27%
UV index: 8very high
Sun: 7:13 am to 7:40 pm

Surf zoneNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin forecast for Coastal Sarasota, issued 4:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9

Rip current riskLowtoday
Surf1 ft or less
ThunderstormsModerate
Rip risk tonightLow

Tidesnext low at 6:52 am

High1:11 am1.8 ft
Low6:52 am1.0 ft
High12:28 pm2.5 ft
Low7:56 pm0.5 ft

8:00 am76 Fovercast, 3% rain, 5 mph
11:00 am · best85 Fmostly clear, 3% rain, 4 mph
2:00 pm88 Fovercast, 11% rain, 5 mph
5:00 pm77 Fshowers, 22% rain, 12 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Sarasota, Sarasota Bay (8726083), 2.3 mi from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

FamiliesLimitedCalm water 8.2, no bathrooms mapped
SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.7 ft, sea 78 F on average
SunsetsVery goodover the water 8 months a year
ConvenienceLimitedNo parking mapped, no food mapped

How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.3 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	0.0 of 3	No parking, bathrooms, restaurants, or lifeguards mapped within walking distance.
Calm water	1.6 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 1.7 ft.
Warm water	0.7 of 1	Mean sea temperature 78 F.
Sunset over water	1.0 of 1	8 months a year, September to April.

Ranks #54 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #55 of 67 for pier in Florida, #96 of 168 for warm water in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Amenities

ParkingNo
Free parkingNo
BathroomsNo
ShowersNo
Restaurants and barsNo
Beachfront hotelsNo
Hotels nearbyNo
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
Pier3 nearby
BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunset over waterYes, September to April
Calm water8.2 of 10
Warm water6.7 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. No operator page found yet.

Address: Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243

Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces south-west (247 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 8 months, September to April.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Pick a date to see what Indian Beach is usually like then.

Early October is usually warm, with very warm water and some rainy days.

Water: 81 FVery warm
High: 82 FWarm
Rainy day: 30%Some rain
Waves: 1.8 ftModerate
Sunset: Yesover the water in October

What to expect

Very warm swimming water, around 81 F
Moderate waves, around 1.8 ft
Some rainy days in October (8 a month)
Sunset over the water
October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Milton, October 2024, 3.7 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Indian Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 63 F, cool	Feb: 67 F, cool	Mar: 72 F, mild	Apr: 76 F, warm	May: 83 F, very warm	Jun: 86 F, very warm	Jul: 89 F, very warm	Aug: 89 F, very warm	Sep: 86 F, very warm	Oct: 80 F, warm	Nov: 73 F, mild	Dec: 67 F, cool
Low rain	Jan: 8 rainy days	Feb: 5 rainy days	Mar: 7 rainy days	Apr: 7 rainy days	May: 10 rainy days	Jun: 18 rainy days	Jul: 20 rainy days	Aug: 21 rainy days	Sep: 17 rainy days	Oct: 8 rainy days	Nov: 4 rainy days	Dec: 5 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.2 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.0 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.4 ft, usually calm	Jun: waves 1.4 ft, usually calm	Jul: waves 1.0 ft, usually calm	Aug: waves 1.4 ft, usually calm	Sep: waves 1.4 ft, usually calm	Oct: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Dec: waves 1.9 ft, moderate

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

Best overallApril to Maywarm water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to August89 F average
DriestNovember to December4 to 5 rainy days a month
Best for sunsetsSeptember to AprilSun sets over the water

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	63 F (17 C)	67 F (19 C)	8	2.2 ft
Feb	67 F (20 C)	71 F (22 C)	5	1.9 ft
Mar	72 F (22 C)	75 F (24 C)	7	2.0 ft
Apr	76 F (25 C)	79 F (26 C)	7	1.8 ft
May	83 F (28 C)	83 F (28 C)	10	1.4 ft
Jun	86 F (30 C)	85 F (30 C)	18	1.4 ft
Jul	89 F (32 C)	87 F (30 C)	20	1.0 ft
Aug	89 F (32 C)	87 F (31 C)	21	1.4 ft
Sep	86 F (30 C)	85 F (30 C)	17	1.4 ft
Oct	80 F (27 C)	81 F (27 C)	8	1.9 ft
Nov	73 F (23 C)	75 F (24 C)	4	1.7 ft
Dec	67 F (20 C)	70 F (21 C)	5	1.9 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Stay near Indian Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites0.7 mi from the beachMap

Mapped in OpenStreetMap. Names and distances only; Beaches With has no booking partner yet.

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Seaweed

Flags as posted by lifeguards: green low hazard, yellow medium, red high, double red water closed, purple dangerous marine life.

Nearest essentials

Parking1,820 ft · 7 min walk
Food2,080 ft · 8 min walk
Hotel0.7 mi · 15 min walk

Straight-line from the beach centre, walking at 80 m a minute, from OpenStreetMap. See them on the map.

Indian Beach

Beach Score4.3 / 10 · Fair
Today84 · Good beach day
Rip current riskLow today

Directions Today Map

Explore Indian Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

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All places near Indian Beach as a list (18)

Nearest parking 1,820 ft · 7 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 2,080 ft · 8 min walk

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of a 600 m stretch of shoreline around the beach's mapped point (OpenStreetMap maps this beach as a point); walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 27.3639, -82.5565. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Indian Beach

Is there parking at Indian Beach?

No mapped parking within 1,310 ft of the beach in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Indian Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 63 F (17 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Indian Beach?

Calm water scores 8.2 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.7 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Indian Beach?

Yes, in 8 months a year (September to April), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Indian Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 13 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 6 at hurricane strength, most in July, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Sarasota, Sarasota Bay (8726083), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service TBW office for Coastal Sarasota (FLZ160), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

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