NewsMySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)September 6, 2026Sarasota County
Sarasota Sunday beach and marine weather forecast
The Sarasota beach forecast for Sunday calls for sunny skies with a low rip current risk and surf heights of 1 foot or less. Residents should prepare for extreme UV levels and high afternoon heat, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible later in the day.
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Residents planning outdoor or marine activities on Sunday should account for extreme UV exposure, high heat, and the potential for afternoon thunderstorms.
Key Facts
- Rip current risk is low for Sunday.
- Surf heights are expected to be 1 foot or less.
- UV index is rated as extreme.
- Winds are expected to be out of the west at 5 to 15 mph.
- Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible, primarily in the afternoon.
- The National Hurricane Center reports no expected tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or Gulf over the next seven days.
- High pressure over the southeastern U.S. is currently preventing tropical development.