Delray Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
Delray Beach, Florida · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida — 30 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
95Delray Beach
vs
95Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Too close to call today. Delray Beach scores 95 and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 95, 30 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 30 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Delray Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 46 | 46 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Delray Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 88°F |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft | 1 ft |
| Air temperature | 79°F | 80°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:44 AM | High 8:55 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 Delray Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Delray Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
About 30 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.