Swimming at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach today
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
What decides a swimming score
Before you swim
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 76°F in January to 88°F in July.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 76°F to 88°F.
Today it is 88°F. That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Anglin Fishing Pier about 0.4 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach good for swimming today?
Great for swimming — we score it 93 out of 100 today. No single condition is holding it back today.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach?
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 76°F to 88°F.