Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach or South Beach today?
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida · Miami Beach, Florida — 46 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
98Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
vs
96South Beach
Too close to call today. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach scores 98 and South Beach scores 96, 46 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach for surfing — surfing 51 vs 39.
- Go to South Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
| Activity | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | South Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 99 | South Beach |
| Families with kids | 92 | 98 | South Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 86 | 86 | tie |
| Surfing | 51 | 39 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach | South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 86°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 2 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 78°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 10 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:01 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 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.
Which is better with kids, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach or South Beach?
South Beach today — 98 against 92 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.