Deerfield Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
Deerfield Beach, Florida · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida — 14 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Deerfield Beach
vs
98Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Too close to call today. Deerfield Beach scores 98 and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 98 — 14 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Deerfield Beach for surfing — surfing 57 vs 51.
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Deerfield Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 86 | 86 | tie |
| Surfing | 57 | 51 | Deerfield Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Deerfield Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 86°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 2.1 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 76°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 8 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:22 AM | Low 4:01 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Deerfield Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (98 and 98), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Deerfield Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
About 14 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.