How long does it take for red tide to go away in Florida?
How long does red tide last? There's no exact answer to this question. Red tide can last for days, weeks and sometimes months. It can also change daily depending on wind conditions and ocean currents.
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When is red tide season in Florida? In Florida, red tides begin in late summer or early fall and last through February or March. Two years ago, seven tons of dead fish washed ashore Sarasota beaches due to red tides. Swimmers reported skin infections and people with lung diseases reported trouble breathing.
Florida officials say records of red tide along the state's Gulf of Mexico coast date back to the 1840s. In the Gulf of Mexico, red tide most commonly occurs between August and December, but it can also happen at other times of year, notes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).