Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach or Pompano Beach today?
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida · Pompano Beach, Florida — 5 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
95Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
vs
95Pompano Beach
Too close to call today. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 95 and Pompano Beach scores 95 — 5 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 5 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 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Pompano Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 46 | 46 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Pompano Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 88°F |
| Wave height | 1 ft | 1 ft |
| Air temperature | 80°F | 80°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:55 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach and Pompano Beach?
About 5 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.