South Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for South Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
96/100
- 79°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
94/100
- 86°F, wind 11 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 85°F, wind 11 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 | 4:19 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:42 AM | 3.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:47 PM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:41 PM | 3.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Miami Harbor Entrance · 1.6 km away. This station sits in a harbor, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About South Beach
South Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 74°F in January to 89°F in July.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 74°F to 89°F.
Today it is 86°F. That is 2° above the October average of 84°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Miami Harbor Entrance about 1.6 km away inside a harbour.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at South Beach?
We score today 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at South Beach?
About 86°F. That is 2° above the October average of 84°F here.
Are there rip currents at South Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at South 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 Miami Harbor Entrance about 1.6 km away inside a harbour.