Red Tide?

[Paula]

Hi:

We'll be coming to Seacrest Beach Feb 18 - 25. We heard there's red tide far away near St. Petersburg and it is likely to be confined to that area. Any signs of red tide along 30A or nearby? We're hoping to spend lots of time on the beach and some family members want to fish (we've never done that but may try this trip).

By the way, this board is very helpful...

Thanks much,
Paula

 

[Kurt]

Hi Paula - glad you like the board.

I don't ever remember red tide this time of year with the low water temps.

You can check current red tide conditions at:
http://www.floridamarine.org/features/view_article.asp?id=9670

 

[Paula]

Thanks

Thanks. I didn't think this area risked red tide this time of year, but I thought I'd check.

Best,
Paula

 

[RiverOtter]

Hi Paula - glad you like the board.

I don't ever remember red tide this time of year with the low water temps.

You can check current red tide conditions at:
http://www.floridamarine.org/features/view_article.asp?id=9670

I was thinking Aug maybe late July was the Red Tide season

 

[Paula]

Haven't seen red tide in August

Hi:

We've been to Seacrest Beach the past two Augusts and haven't seen red tide on either trip. So, it must be a relatively unpredictable occurrence and ideally not a given at any time of the year. We'll be there in July this year.
Best,
Paula

 

[taterbaby]

What is red tide?

 

[RiverOtter]

What is red tide?

The locals know better than I but I think it's a high concentration of algae and bacteria in the water due to excessive heat. Not fun to swim in.

 

[Smiling JOe]

What is red tide?

click here for basic red tide info

 

[mikecat adjuster]

I'm kinda worried. I was here when the Red Tide was pretty bad last year. It surprised me, bacause I had never heard of it before and it hit me hard. Well, I just moved to Seagrove and with the strong winds the other day, came problems with my breathing and sinuses. I certainly hope it is just a coincidence and I just have a little unrelated cold, but I'm a bit worried. This area is paradise, no doubt, I just hope that my allergies aren't too sensitive to live here.

 

[Matt J]

Could be, I always thought the cold water stopped it, but then I found this:

http://www.healthebay.org/news/2003/09_17_redtide.asp