Fort Lauderdale Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida — 8 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Too close to call today. Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 98 and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 98 — 8 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 swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
- Go to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach for surfing — surfing 51 vs 39.
| Activity | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 95 | Fort Lauderdale Beach |
| Families with kids | 98 | 92 | Fort Lauderdale Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 86 | tie |
| Surfing | 39 | 51 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 86°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 1.5 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:55 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 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.
Which is better with kids, Fort Lauderdale Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
Fort Lauderdale Beach today — 98 against 92 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.