Fort Lauderdale Beach or Hollywood Beach today?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Hollywood, Florida — 12 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Fort Lauderdale Beach
vs
98Hollywood Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 98 and Hollywood Beach scores 98 — 12 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 12 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 | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Hollywood Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 99 | tie |
| Families with kids | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 39 | 39 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Hollywood Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 86°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:55 AM | Low 6:03 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 Fort Lauderdale Beach or Hollywood 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 Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hollywood Beach?
About 12 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.