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Anybody know how long the red tides will stick around the Tampa/Sarasota beaches?
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:23 pm
Anybody in the Tampa/Sarasota area know how long the red tide will last at the beaches over there? This is my first time hearing about red tide and heard somebody say this is pretty strong and could be there longer than expected. I saw a lot of people are there for spring break but can’t get in the water because of all the dead fish and bad smell. I heard it also affects your breathing if you have respiratory problems and burns your eyes. I wanted to take my family to Siesta Key at the end of May on our Florida vacation but don’t know how long red tide will be around for.
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Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:23 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Do you even Orange Beach shark bro?
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:23 pm to Byrdybyrd05
they go away after spring break when the coeds leave.
This post was edited on 3/15/23 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:24 pm to Byrdybyrd05
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my first time hearing about red tide
First hand experience, I can tell you that it happens monthly.
I’d avoid the area a full week prior to the occurrence as well, as the violence of the swells can be completely unpredictable.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:25 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Just that time of the month
Gone in a few days
Gone in a few days
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:25 pm to Byrdybyrd05
quote:They usually last between 2 and 7 days.
Anybody know how long the red tides will stick around
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:25 pm to Byrdybyrd05
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how long the red tides will stick around
they should only last a few days to a week, but will be back next month....
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:26 pm to Byrdybyrd05
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I wanted to take my family to Siesta Key at the end of May on our Florida vacation
Long post just to subtle brag about your yearly vacation to SW Florida trying to one up the 30A peasants on this board
Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:26 pm to Byrdybyrd05
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red tide
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dead fish and bad smell
Sounds like you need a better crowd
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:02 pm to Byrdybyrd05
This current go round is going on about 2 weeks now. A couple years ago there was a bad stretch where it lasted several weeks. That was in late summer or early fall if I remember. I cannot imagine this one lasting from now through May. I guess a new unrelated batch could form then, but I wouldn’t cancel a trip based on that outside chance. Maybe try to keep your plans as flexible as possible, if the red tide maps are showing a presence shortly before your trip you can have a backup plan, maybe over to the Atlantic coast or something.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:04 pm to StrongOffer
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They usually last between 2 and 7 days.
We've had red tide down here for well over a month and it's not getting better. We need some strong storms or a serious easterly wind to blow for a few days. I mean a wind from the east which doesn't happen often.
This map is from last week. There should be an update to the site later today.
This post was edited on 3/15/23 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:05 pm to VABuckeye
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blow for a few days
usually happens during red tide.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:10 pm to MorbidTheClown
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blow for a few days
usually happens during red tide.
ISWYDT
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:14 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Going on 2 1/2 - 3 years. Due to runoff somewhere in the bay near Tampa. Current brings it south. You can probably count on it being around in May.
In laws are here from Venice... just South of Sarasota. We were just talking about this a few days ago. Lots of fish and a few dolphin washing up on the beach down there.
We don't plan trips around it and go down 2-3 times a year anyway. If the red tide is bad then we head down to Boca Grande for beach & fishing. Never had an issue there even when it is bad around Sarasota/Venice.
In laws are here from Venice... just South of Sarasota. We were just talking about this a few days ago. Lots of fish and a few dolphin washing up on the beach down there.
We don't plan trips around it and go down 2-3 times a year anyway. If the red tide is bad then we head down to Boca Grande for beach & fishing. Never had an issue there even when it is bad around Sarasota/Venice.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:18 pm to VABuckeye
Good to see actual responses from people over 25 yrs old.
Went to Florida in 2021 and just missed this north of Naples but some businesses were closed because the week leading up was bad. It's just a risk and it sucks. Heard you couldnt step on the beach then without coughing.
Went to Florida in 2021 and just missed this north of Naples but some businesses were closed because the week leading up was bad. It's just a risk and it sucks. Heard you couldnt step on the beach then without coughing.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:19 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I just read an article yesterday that said there was a glob of seaweed twice the width of the United States heading for the gulf coast that will probably cause some issues but I don't know if Tampa was in its path. I don't have a link but if I see it again I'll edit and add it
Just found it
CNN
Just found it
CNN
This post was edited on 3/15/23 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:25 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I just read an article that’s saying it will be worse year for grass ever. Sargassum I think? I looking to go somewhere else this year.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:26 pm to Shut Up Mulllet
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Sargassum
Posted on 3/15/23 at 2:34 pm to Shut Up Mulllet
I just watched a report on the sargassum. The Caribbean and Gulf Coast are going to be a nightmare with it this summer.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 3:27 pm to Shut Up Mulllet
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I just read an article that’s saying it will be worse year for grass ever. Sargassum I think? I looking to go somewhere else this yea
The red tide has been there all season long on the west coast. The 5k mile long of sargassum bloom (algae) isn’t here yet but there’s gonna be a lot of it this summer. It’s gross and it smells.
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