Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 75°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 85°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 85°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MFL Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:01 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:26 AM | 3.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:36 PM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:31 PM | 2.9 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 86°F. That is 2° above the October average of 84°F here.
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 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
About 86°F. That is 2° above the October average of 84°F here.
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.