Fort Lauderdale Beach or Pompano Beach today?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Pompano Beach, Florida — 13 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Fort Lauderdale Beach
vs
98Pompano Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 98 and Pompano Beach scores 98 — 13 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 Pompano Beach for surfing — surfing 51 vs 39.
| Activity | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Pompano Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 95 | Fort Lauderdale Beach |
| Families with kids | 98 | 92 | Fort Lauderdale Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 86 | tie |
| Surfing | 39 | 51 | Pompano Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Pompano Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 86°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 1.5 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 74°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:55 AM | Low 4:22 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 Pompano 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 Pompano Beach?
About 13 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 Pompano Beach?
Fort Lauderdale Beach today — 98 against 92 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.