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Beaches with calm water in Siesta Key

5 beaches scored for calm water in Siesta Key, from measured data with the source and date on every fact. Top score 8.4 of 10 at Sarasota Beach. That is 5 of the 5 ranked beaches in Siesta Key.

  • Scored5 beaches
  • CalmestMay to July
  • WhereSiesta Key
  • Top score8.4 of 10 at Sarasota Beach

5 beaches in Siesta Key with calm water. Ranked by calm water score, then Beach Score, updated Sep 10, 2026. Rankings reflect typical conditions, not today.

Wave height by month

Calmest in July, mean daily maximum wave 1.0 ft. Roughest in January. Averaged over the 5 listed beaches.

  1. Sarasota Beach: sandy beach with turquoise water and dramatic cloudy sky#1

    Sarasota Beach

    6.6
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunset over waterView beach
  2. Cresent Beach: beach with sand dunes, beachfront condominium building, palm trees#2

    Cresent Beach

    6.1
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  3. Siesta Beach: sunset over beach with swimmers and beachgoers in water and sand#3

    Siesta Beach

    5.6
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Lifeguards · BathroomsView beach
  4. Crescent Beach: people cycling and walking on sandy beach near ocean shore#4

    Crescent Beach

    5.3
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Hotels nearbyView beach
  5. Siesta Key Beach: sandy beach with swimmers, beachgoers, turquoise water, coastal buildings#5

    Siesta Key Beach

    5.3
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Hotels nearbyView beach
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Compare beaches with calm water

BeachCalm water scoreMean daily waveParkingBeach Score
Sarasota BeachSiesta Key8.41.6 ftYes6.6
Cresent BeachSiesta Key8.41.6 ftYes6.1
Siesta BeachSiesta Key8.41.6 ftYes5.6
Crescent BeachSiesta Key8.41.6 ftYes5.3
Siesta Key BeachSiesta Key8.41.6 ftYes5.3

How calm water works

Calm water comes from shelter: a bay, a barrier island, a reef, or a shore that faces away from the prevailing swell. The score is from the mean significant wave height over three years, so it describes a typical day, not a storm or a flat morning.

How we verify calm water

Scored from the mean significant wave height over the last three years of marine model data. A mean under 1.0 ft (0.3 m) scores 10; over 4.9 ft (1.5 m) scores 0. Monthly values are shown on each beach. Sources and methodology

Where in Siesta Key

All of the listed beaches are in Siesta Key.

Siesta Key (5)
Today in Siesta Key

Good beach day, 84 of 100

Wind up to 9 mph, waves up to 0.7 ft, 27% rain chance, high 88 F.

Wind, up to9 mph
Waves, up to0.7 ft
Rain chance27%
High88 F

Forecast at each area's centre from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly; the rating rule is on the methodology page. The ranking below reflects typical conditions, not today.

When to go

Warmest sea: August at 89 F (32 C). Calmest water: July, mean daily maximum wave 1.1 ft. Fewest rain days: February, November, December.

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