Fort Lauderdale Beach or South Beach today?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Miami Beach, Florida — 38 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Fort Lauderdale Beach
vs
96South Beach
Too close to call today. Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 98 and South Beach scores 96, 38 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 38 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Fort Lauderdale Beach | South Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 99 | tie |
| Families with kids | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 86 | tie |
| Surfing | 39 | 39 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fort Lauderdale Beach | South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 86°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 1.5 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 78°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 10 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:55 AM | Low 4:19 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 South Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (98 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Fort Lauderdale Beach and South Beach?
About 38 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.