Sarasota County
Longboat Key Red Tide Today
Longboat Key is a Gulf Coast barrier island between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. FWC and NOAA labels near this area may reference Longboat Key Beach, Longboat Pass, or nearby bay-side monitoring locations, so this page keeps source location names visible.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay), sampled 2026-09-14, 4.9 km from Longboat Key.
FWC live records are fetched from the usual last 8 days. The freshness card below shows whether the newest matched sample is still inside that window.
Longboat Key data freshness
Sep 16, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT
2026-09-14
2 days
2026-09-14 (2 days old)
Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay)
If the sample age becomes older than the usual 8-day live sample window, this card will mark the page as outside window and say that no newer matched FWC sample was found. Freshness is based on public FWC sample dates and the static page build time.
Red Tide Longboat Key Today
This page groups nearby public FWC samples for Longboat Key while preserving the original monitoring location labels, including Longboat Key Beach or Longboat Pass when present.
Longboat Key Beach Conditions
Use this page for red tide sample context. For local access, surf, or beach operations, check town, county, or beach authority updates in addition to FWC and NOAA.
Longboat Key Conditions From Official Samples
This page summarizes nearby public FWC red tide samples for Longboat Key conditions today. It keeps the original FWC location names, sample dates, and abundance text visible so the source record can be checked directly.
Official Red Tide Sources
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 4.9 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Longboat Key Beach | 5.1 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Palma Sola Bay Bridge | 9.3 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Ringling Causeway | 13.5 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay) | 16.1 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.2 m |
Sample Point Distribution
Current matched FWC source names for this page are grouped below. These are monitoring locations, not whole-beach measurements.
- Anna Maria Island Rod & Reel Pier (Lower Tampa Bay)1 current sample
- Longboat Key Beach1 current sample
- Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay)1 current sample
- Palma Sola Bay Bridge1 current sample
- Ringling Causeway1 current sample
What This Page Can And Cannot Answer
It can show nearby public FWC sample text, the exact source location, sample date, NOAA forecast text where available, and nearby beach pages.
It cannot issue medical advice, beach closure guidance, travel advice, or a site-owned concentration estimate.
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay), +3h, valid 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00.
2026-09-16T09:00:00-04:00
NOAA forecasts potential respiratory irritation at individual beach locations using cell count category, wind speed, wind direction, and shoreline angle. RedTideToday displays NOAA forecast text as reported.
| Hour | Forecast | Valid time | NOAA location | Distance | Wind speed | Wind category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 4.9 km | 14.8 kt | Offshore |
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Key Beach | 5.1 km | 15.6 kt | Offshore |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-09-16T20:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 4.9 km | 15.6 kt | Offshore |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-09-16T20:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Key Beach | 5.1 km | 17.4 kt | Offshore |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-09-16T23:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 4.9 km | 19.1 kt | Offshore |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-09-16T23:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Key Beach | 5.1 km | 20 kt | Offshore |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-09-17T02:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 4.9 km | 17.4 kt | Offshore |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-09-17T02:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Key Beach | 5.1 km | 20 kt | Offshore |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 4.9 km | 13.9 kt | Offshore |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Key Beach | 5.1 km | 17.4 kt | Offshore |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-09-17T08:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay) | 4.9 km | 13 kt | Offshore |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-09-17T08:00:00+00:00 | Longboat Key Beach | 5.1 km | 15.6 kt | Offshore |
Recent Trend
- 2026-09-14 not present/background (0-1,000) at Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay)
Nearby Beaches
- Lido Key 13.9 km
- Anna Maria Island 16.1 km
- Siesta Key 19.4 km
- St. Pete Beach 35.1 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include Longboat Key Beach, Longboat Pass Boat Ramp. Historical samples are used for page selection and context, not for today's status.
What This Level Means
FWC abundance categories include not present/background, very low, low, medium, and high. This site displays FWC text as reported and links to official sources for health guidance.
FAQ
Is there red tide near Longboat Key today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Longboat Pass Boat Ramp (Sarasota Bay), sampled 2026-09-14, 4.9 km from Longboat Key.
Where can I check Longboat Key beach conditions?
Use this page for nearby FWC red tide samples and the linked FWC, NOAA, county, or local beach authority pages for official beach guidance.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.
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