Hollywood Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today?
Hollywood, Florida · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida — 20 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Hollywood Beach
vs
98Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Too close to call today. Hollywood Beach scores 98 and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 98, 20 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Hollywood Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
- Go to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach for surfing — surfing 51 vs 39.
| Activity | Hollywood Beach | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 95 | Hollywood Beach |
| Families with kids | 98 | 92 | Hollywood Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 86 | tie |
| Surfing | 39 | 51 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Hollywood 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 6:03 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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
About 20 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Hollywood Beach or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
Hollywood Beach today — 98 against 92 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.