Fort Lauderdale Beach or Pompano Beach today?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Pompano Beach, Florida — 13 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
95Fort Lauderdale Beach
vs
95Pompano Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 95 and Pompano Beach scores 95 — 13 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 Pompano Beach for surfing — surfing 46 vs 33.
| Activity | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Pompano Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 95 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 33 | 46 | Pompano Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Pompano 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 9:03 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 Pompano 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 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.