Fort Lauderdale Beach or Hollywood Beach today?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Hollywood, Florida — 12 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
95Fort Lauderdale Beach
vs
95Hollywood Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 95 and Hollywood Beach scores 95 — 12 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Fort Lauderdale Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 95 vs 91.
- Hollywood Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Hollywood Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 95 | 91 | Fort Lauderdale Beach |
| Surfing | 33 | 33 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Hollywood Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 88°F |
| Wave height | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 80°F | 80°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:21 AM | High 10:03 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 (95 and 95), 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.