Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach or Pompano Beach today?
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida · Pompano Beach, Florida — 5 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
vs
98Pompano Beach
Too close to call today. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 98 and Pompano Beach scores 98 — 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 | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 86 | 86 | tie |
| Surfing | 51 | 51 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | Pompano Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 86°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 2 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 74°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:01 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 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.