Fort Lauderdale Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida — 8 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
95Fort Lauderdale Beach
vs
95Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 95 and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 95 — 8 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Fort Lauderdale Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach for surfing — surfing 46 vs 33.
| Activity | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 95 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 33 | 46 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 88°F |
| Wave height | 0.8 ft | 1 ft |
| Air temperature | 80°F | 80°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:21 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
About 8 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.