Is red tide present in Florida right now?

Current conditions: Below are the most recent sample results. We have not received any reports of dead fish or respiratory irritation. Forecast: No red tide impacts are expected at this time. To get the red tide respiratory forecast, please visit https://habforecast.gcoos.org.



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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, red tide has been detected in 157 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast, with the strongest concentrations found along Pinellas and Sarasota counties.

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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).

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A recent University of South Florida model showed that the Tampa Bay area's worst red tide runs from Caladesi Island State Park to Belleair Beach. On Saturday, the southern beaches were mostly clear. The air didn't smell. But some visitors were still feeling the effects of the offshore blooms.

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Siesta Key, Santa Rosa Beach, and Key Biscayne are among the safest beach towns in Florida with low crime rates and welcoming locals. Visitors to Anna Maria Island can enjoy the beautiful beaches and a tight-knit community that prioritizes safety.

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