Fort Lauderdale Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
95/100
- 84°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
85/100
- 90°F, wind 11 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV peaks at 9 — very high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
87/100
- 90°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MFL Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-27. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:27 AM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:21 AM | 2.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:43 PM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:43 PM | 2.9 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Bahia Mar Yacht Club · 1.1 km away.
About Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 76°F in January to 88°F in July.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 76°F to 88°F.
Today it is 88°F. That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Bahia Mar Yacht Club about 1.1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Fort Lauderdale Beach?
We score today 95 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Fort Lauderdale Beach?
About 88°F. That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Fort Lauderdale Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Fort Lauderdale Beach as low for the rest of today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Bahia Mar Yacht Club about 1.1 km away on the open coast.