Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach or South Beach today?

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida · Miami Beach, Florida — 46 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

95Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach vs 93South Beach

Too close to call today. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 95 and South Beach scores 93, 46 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityLauderdale-by-the-Sea BeachSouth BeachBetter
Swimming 93 93 tie
Families with kids 95 95 tie
Walking & shelling 98 95 tie
Surfing 46 31 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach

Conditions side by side

NowLauderdale-by-the-Sea BeachSouth Beach
Water temperature88°F89°F
Wave height1 ft0.8 ft
Air temperature80°F80°F
Wind5 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:55 AMHigh 9:00 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 South Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (95 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach and South Beach?

About 46 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.