Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
95/100
- 83°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
85/100
- 90°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV peaks at 9 — very high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
87/100
- 89°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 | 2:44 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:55 AM | 2.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:00 PM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:10 PM | 3.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Anglin Fishing Pier · 0.4 km away.
About Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Anglin Fishing Pier about 0.4 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
We score today 95 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
About 88°F. That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Anglin Fishing Pier about 0.4 km away on the open coast.