Protect yourself and family against Florida Red Tide exposure. Please read signage when you go to area beaches. Not all beaches are affected. Conditions can change daily. Check the Mote Marine twice daily Beach Conditions Report at https://www.visitbeaches.org/ or call 1-941-BEACHES

Red Tide Observed Effects at Monitored Beaches
Location	Date	Cell Count /L
Longboat Key	01/13/2025	0
Bird Key Park	01/13/2025	0
North Lido Beach	01/13/2025	500
Lido Beach (Casino)	01/13/2025	0
South Lido Park	01/13/2025	N/A	Beach Closed
Siesta Key	01/13/2025	0
Turtle Beach	01/13/2025	500
Nokomis Beach	01/13/2025	16,000
North Jetty	01/13/2025	13,000
Venice Beach	01/13/2025	25,000
Service Club Park	01/13/2025	22,500
Venice Fishing Pier	01/13/2025	18,000
Brohard Beach	01/13/2025	39,000
Caspersen Beach	01/13/2025	N/A	Beach Closed
Manasota Beach	01/13/2025	28,500
Blind Pass	01/13/2025	42,000	Beach Closed

Table Data Last Modified: Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:15:41 EST


Description	Karenia brevis cells/L	Possible Effects (Karenia brevis only)
Not present in background	0 - 1,000	None Anticipated
Very Low	> 1,000 - 10,000	Possible respiratory irritation; shellfish harvesting closures > 6 cells/mL
Low	> 10,000 -< 100,000	Respiratory irritation; possible fish kills and bloom chlorophyll probably detected by satellites at upper range.
Medium	> 101,000 -< 1,000,000	Respiratory irritation and probably fish kills
High	> 1,000,000	As above plus discoloration

Table Data Last Modified: Thu Nov 14, 2024 11:30:41 EST

Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840’s.

The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may kill marine animals and affect humans.
A red tide bloom is a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga (plant-like organisms).

It is important to realize that many people still enjoy the beaches during red tides. Respiratory irritation and dead fish are not always present.People may experience respiratory irritation (coughing, sneezing, and tearing) when the red tide organism is present along a coast and winds blow its aerosol onshore.

People with severe or chronic respiratory conditions are advised to avoid red tide areas.
Generally, symptoms are temporary.
Swimming in waters with red tide is safe for most people.
However, red tide may cause some people to suffer from skin irritation and burning eyes.
If you experience irritation, get out of the water and thoroughly wash.
For more information regarding red tide, visit our Links to our Partners

A Red Tide Rack Card [PDF 2.36MB] with useful facts and tips about red tide is available.

Florida Health | Go to the full page experience